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Alex Sabri

Alex Sabri started as a Sports News Contributor for Yardbarker in December 2022. He specializes in professional and collegiate basketball and football, preferably from the NBA, NFL and Big Ten.

Former UCF QB joins Tennessee staff

Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton joined the Tennessee football staff as an offensive analyst, the team announced in a Thursday release.

Former Kentucky forward transfers to LSU

Former Kentucky forward Daimion Collins announced a transfer commitment to LSU.

Four-star TE recruit commits to Georgia

Jaden Reddell, the No. 3 tight end in the nation by 247Sports, committed to Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday. 

Miami signs Jim Larranaga to contract extension

Miami and head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga have agreed to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Tuesday. 

Ole Miss lands Nebraska transfer

Former Alabama and Nebraska defensive lineman Stephon Wynn announced his commitment to Ole Miss on Thursday.

Michigan State transfer commits to Florida State

Former Michigan State wide receiver Keon Coleman committed to Florida State on Wednesday.

Tennessee transfer commits to SMU

Edwards was a top 100 prospect in the class of 2022.

New Mexico head coach signs contract extension with Lobos

New Mexico men's basketball coach Richard Pitino has signed a contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season.

St. John's lands Penn scoring guard from transfer portal

Dingle, a former unranked prospect out of Valley Stream, N.Y., was an Ivy League Player of the Year and a Philadelphia Big 5 Player of the Year during the 2022-23 season, according to Penn's website. 

Former LSU guard waived by Connecticut Sun

Alexis Morris joins many notable players whose respective franchises have waived them over the last few months.

Dawn Staley, South Carolina gain top-rated JUCO player

The 6-foot-5 center will provide high-level rim protection and much-needed experience to a team that lost five players to the 2023 WNBA Draft in April.

DePaul All-American Aneesah Morrow commits to LSU

The rich only got richer on Friday. DePaul forward Aneesah Morrow, who averaged 25.7 points and 12.2 rebounds per game for the Blue Demons last season, is transferring to LSU.

Former Cincinnati quarterback commits to Northwestern

Former Cincinnati QB Ben Bryant is transferring to Northwestern.

Memphis transfer commits to Cal

The 6-foot-5-inch guard played in 25 games and started in 12 for the Tigers, averaging 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23 minutes played per game.

Notre Dame quarterback plans to enter transfer portal

Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner intends to enter the transfer portal, according to a Tuesday article from On3.

Kentucky forward Daimion Collins jumps into transfer portal

Kentucky forward Daimion Collins has entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

Victor Wembanyama officially declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Consensus top prospect Victor Wembanyama has officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft. 

Auburn forward Jaylin Williams declares for NBA draft

Auburn forward Jaylin Williams announced he would enter his name into the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his collegiate eligibility.

Penn State men's hoops announces additions of two VCU transfers

Penn State men's basketball head coach Mike Rhoades announced the additions of Adrian "Ace" Baldwin Jr. and Nick Kern Jr. to the program, according to a Tuesday release from Penn State.

Former All-Pro DT retires after 11 seasons

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy announced his retirement via a Friday tweet. With his retirement official, McCoy is now the 10th player since 1990 to play at least 11 seasons without ever playing in a playoff game, according to CBS Sports Writer John Breech.

UConn forward Adama Sanogo declares for NBA draft

UConn forward and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Adama Sanogo announced his intent to declare for the 2023 NBA Draft in a Thursday post on his Instagram account.

Former five-star recruit announces return to Duke

Duke center Kyle Filipowski announced his return to the men's basketball program in a Tuesday tweet. 

Fever's Aliyah Boston reacts to being taken with the No. 1 pick

A two-time Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and three-time First-Team All-American, Boston was brought aboard the Indiana Fever in Monday's WNBA Draft. 

Oregon star withdraws from WNBA draft

Oregon forward Sedona Prince withdrew her name from the 2023 WNBA Draft and entered the transfer portal on Thursday, according to Just Women's Sports and the Athletic.

What Elizabeth Kitley's decision means for Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech center Elizabeth Kitley and guard Cayla King announced they would return to the Hokies, according to a Monday release from Virginia Tech.