Mike Barber

Mike Barber
A New Jersey native and Rutgers graduate from the old Big East days, Mike Barber has spent the last 23 years in Virginia, with a focus on covering UVA, Virginia Tech and the ACC, and James Madison. He was shocked sitting courtside when UMBC upset Virginia in 2018 and shocked again sitting courtside when Virginia turned around and won the 2019 national title. Now, nothing surprises him.
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Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young during the ACC Men's basketball tournament

After a Rough Season, Virginia Tech Is Scoring Some Wins

Mike Young will bring back several players to Blacksburg and added a couple of significant transfers, which will hopefully improve the program’s fortunes next season

By Mike Barber
Jai Lucas

Jai Lucas Cut an Early Exit From Duke. Now He’s Building Fast at Miami.

The 36-year-old assistant left Durham before the start of the postseason. His recruiting haul for the Hurricanes includes a freshman who backed out of his commitment to the Blue Devils.

By Mike Barber
Luke Loucks speaks during a introductory press conference where he is introduced as the head coach at Florida State.

Luke Loucks Is Out to Prove He Was the Right Choice at Florida State

At 35, Loucks has never coached in college or been a head coach anywhere. Will his NBA experience make him a winner in Tallahassee?

By Mike Barber
Could Buzz Williams take over the Terrapins?

Why Won’t Buzz Williams Stay in One Damn Place?

The coach's most recent move — to Maryland in the wake of Kevin Willard's departure —is perhaps his hardest to understand

By Mike Barber
Treysen Eaglestaff shoots a basketball for North Dakota

Treysen Eaglestaff Is Ready to Make a Name for Himself at South Carolina

The shooting star from North Dakota hopes to shine in the SEC, not just for himself but for his Native American community

By Mike Barber
A graphic of college basketball coaches Buzz Williams, Tony Skinn, Mike Rhoades and Mike Jones

Who Will Be the Next Maryland Coach? Terps Turn Focus to Replacing Kevin Willard

Who will be the next head coach of the Terrapins?

By Mike Barber
Kevin Willard has brought Maryland back to the Sweet Sixteen, but when the Terps lose, he could be headed for Villanova.

To No One's Surprise, Kevin Willard Is Leaving Maryland for Villanova

Willard took the Terps to the Sweet Sixteen. Now he's taking the Villanova job.

By Mike Barber
Darrion Williams was the hero in the Sweet Sixteen, but couldn't stop the Florida comeback. Will he go to the NBA, and leave a void at Texas Tech?

Red Raiders' Collapse Marks Beginning of Uncertain Offseason

While the season ended with a tough loss to Florida in the Sweet Sixteen, the program has a solid foundation

By Mike Barber
Ryan Odom was the enemy. Now he's tasked with saving the Virginia program

Once a Villain at Virginia, Ryan Odom Now Hailed as a Savior

The Cavs have fallen on hard times since winning the 2019 NCAA championship. Can Odom be the one to restore its greatness?

By Mike Barber
Derik Queen drains the buzzer beater

Derik Queen Steps Up, Hits Controversial Buzzer Beater to Send Maryland to Sweet Sixteen

Maryland freshman Derik Queen made the first game-winner of his career and stunned Colorado State.

By Mike Barber
Amari Williams #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second round of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Fiserv Forum on March 23, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

First-Year Coach Mark Pope Has Rebuilt Kentucky Into a Terrifying Force. And a Sweet Sixteen Team.

The Wildcats are in the Sweet Sixteen after a suffocating defensive effort against Illinois

By Mike Barber
Head coach Richard Pitino of the New Mexico Lobos gestures during the second half

New Mexico's Richard Pitino Readies for the Next Step

Pitino and other coaches in the carousel are in stressful situations with schools trying to quickly make hires with the transfer portal opening Monday

By Mike Barber
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