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By Maurice Kirby | @MoKirby_31 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – One of the most interesting options explored by the independent Commission on College Basketball is the recommendation that student-athletes could maintain their eligibility if they are not selected in the National Basketball Association draft. The Commission, chaired by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, …

By Joe Spears | @joe_spears7 Sports Capital Journalism Program INDIANAPOLIS – The development of young basketball players for competition in college, the professional level and international play is an initiative that may soon become influenced significantly by the NCAA. When an independent Commission on College Basketball led by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced …

Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) explains how two former colleagues came together again at the 2018 Men’s Final Four. Greg Cote (@GregCote) of the Miami Herald details Dave Shula’s journey back back to the sidelines after 21 years away from them. Tim Layden (@SITimLayden) of Sports Illustrated explains why Tiger Woods wasn’t ready to win the Masters …

By Aidan Wilkins | @AidanJWilkins Sports Capital Journalism Program SAN ANTONIO — The world of college basketball seemed to be bound for cataclysmic changes. The FBI was probing into programs across the country. The question of student-athlete compensation seemed to be raised more frequently. A national conversation that once asked “Will college athletes be paid?” was …

Pat Forde (@YahooForde) of Yahoo Sports details the concerns held by members of the 1963 Loyola basketball team that won the national championship. Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) of USA TODAY Sports profiles Philadelphia Phillies’ scout Gordon Lakey and his relationship with a hotel room. Scott Cacciola (@ScottCacciola) of The New York Times profiles J.J. Redick and …

Tim Rohan (@TimRohan) of Sports Illustrated describes what has happened to Jonathan Martin since he was bullied when he played for the Miami Dolphins. Mirin Fader (@MirinFader) of Bleacher Report takes an in-depth look at LaMelo Ball and how he’s been affected by Lavar Ball and his antics. Brendan Quinn (@BFQuinn) of The Athletic describes …

Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) of ESPN deciphers what is real from the winning streak of the Utah Jazz. Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) of Sports Illustrated gives his opinion of the Indianapolis Colts’ hire of Frank Reich as their new head coach. Mike Jensen (@JensenOffCampus) of The Philadelphia Inquirer profiles Marcus O’Sullivan, the Villanova track coach who has …

Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) of ESPN explains why the Cavaliers turning their roster over was their best option at the trade deadline. Bob Klapisch (@BobKlap) of the New York Post profiles New York Mets legend Buddy Harrelson as he battles Alzheimer’s. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) of Yahoo Sports explains how Victor Oladipo became an NBA All-Star. Dan …

Ted Jackson (@TedJacksonPhoto) of the Times-Picayune profiles the turbulent life of former NFL player Jackie Wallace. Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) of Sports Illustrated explains why the city of Fargo experienced a bittersweet Super Bowl. Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) of The Athletic explains how John Carroll University has impacted the New England Patriots. Barry Bloom (@Boomskie) of Boomskie …

Danny Knobler (@DannyKnobler) of Bleacher Report details the early stages of Derek Jeter’s tenure as the Marlins’ CEO. Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) of The Ringer discusses the impact Blake Bortles had on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ regular season. Jackie MacMullan of ESPN looks at Kyrie Irving’s departure from the Cleveland Cavaliers and what could be coming while he’s …