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6-06 Thursday’s Hoops News & Notes

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Alabama
Greg Byrne said Alabama plans to break ground this fall on its proposed men's basketball practice facility.

Alabama AD Greg Byrne told the university's board of trustees that the school's new $58M men's basketball practice facility -- with the former facility upgraded for use by women -- does not address Coleman Coliseum itself

Greg Byrne tells UA board of trustees that fans see Coleman Coliseum, but basketball players spend "90 percent of their time" in the practice facility. "This will be a very positive addition for Coach Oats, for Coach Curry and our basketball programs going forward.



LSU
The Advocate: Where exactly does LSU want to place its $400 million arena on campus? LSU officials have said repeatedly that it's premature to discuss location. But their emails (which I got in a public records request) talk about location, developers and more:




Tennessee
Tennessee and Louisville will begin a home-and-home series next season at the KFC Yum Center, according to a source.

Return game in Knoxville during the 2025-26 season.



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The Athletic: Lakers, UConn’s Dan Hurley in contact about head-coaching job: Sources

Hurley would be a killer hire for the Lakers Xs and Os wise. Would be FASCINATED to see him deal with professionals and officials at the NBA level, and how he'd deal with the 82-game grind. But he'd be creative and have his guys prepped/ready to play every night.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5545330/2024/06/06/lakers-dan-hurley-head-coach/







Minnesota
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Ben Johnson Q&A: Sizing up a remade Gophers men's basketball roster entering summer practice

https://www.startribune.com/ben-joh...-roster-dawson-garcia-femi-odukale/600371598/



Purdue
Purdue commit Kanon Catchings has been released from his NLI and will be reopening his recruitment, the team announced.

He originally chose the Boilermakers over interest from Xavier, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan State, Ohio State and many others.



Rutgers
NJ.com: Rutgers basketball: ‘Very happy’ Steve Pikiell reflects on busy offseason ahead of summer workouts

https://www.nj.com/rutgersbasketbal...-busy-offseason-ahead-of-summer-workouts.html



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USC
Washington transfer Wesley Yates III has committed to USC.

The 6’4” guard redshirted his freshman season. Yates was a top 50 recruit in the class of 2023 and has 4 years of eligibility remaining.



NBA
Denver Post: Uh-oh, Nuggets. With Lakers targeting UConn’s Dan Hurley, it’s another reminder Denver can’t stand pat this offseason

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/06/06/nuggets-lakers-uconn-dan-hurley-offseason/



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