Florida State freshman Boba Miller is set to miss the first half of the season due after losing an appeal over receiving improper travel benefits.

Miller received travel benefits while going from Spain to the United States to attend a training camp prior to committing to FSU.

Miller is seen as one of the top international prospects attending college for the 2022 class. 

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe and Gonzaga's Drew Timme were unanimous selections for The Associated Press' pre-season All-America team.

Tshiebwe was also the consensus men's college basketball player of the year last season.

"They [NBA scouts] want my game to expand a little bit. They want me to be able to make one or two 3-pointers. They want me to catch the ball, drive and finish, and get better in dribbling," explained Tshibwe on why he returned to Kentucky.

Tshiebwe and Timme were joined on the team by North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, Houston guard Marcus Sasser, and Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis. 

Vanderbilt extended men's basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse's contract on Tuesday.

Stackhouse is entering his fourth season as head coach. Terms of the extension were not announced.

"Committing to and investing in him as the leader is an important part of building the championship caliber program that we all want and expect here at Vanderbilt. I value the contributions Jerry and his program have made to our community and campus, and I am excited about our future," said athletic director Candice Lee.

Stackhouse has coached three Vanderbilt players to the NBA, including Aaron Nesmith, Saben Lee, and Scotty Pippen Jr.

Point guard John Mobley committed to Ohio State for the 2024 class.

Mobley is currently ranked No. 51 in ESPN's 60 for his class.

"Their play style fits my game. They have quick hitters. Flow from their transition game. I can play both on and off the ball," said Mobley about his reasons for picking the Buckeyes.

Mobley currently attends Bishop Gorman in Nevada. 

Aaron Bradshaw announced his commitment to Kentucky on Friday.

The 7-footer is currently ranked as the No. 5 player in ESPN's class of 2023.

Bradshaw selected the Wildcats over several schools, including Louisville.

Kentucky is also considered the favorites to sign Bradshaw's teammate D.J. Wagner, currently the top-ranked player in the 2023 class. 

Felony charges against Emoni Bates are set to be dismissed next week.

Bates' lawyer negotiated a plea deal, with Bates expected to plead to a misdemeanor count of attempted illegal transportation of a weapon. The charge will be dismissed entirely once Bates completes a misdemeanor diversion program.

Bates is also in the process of getting reinstated by Eastern Michigan after being suspended pending resolution of the charges.

Bates, who was ranked No. 3 in the class of 2021 by ESPN, transferred to Eastern Michigan after one season at Memphis. 

Penny Hardaway signed an extension to remain the head coach of the Memphis Tigers through the 2028 season.

"As I have said many times, this is a dream position for me, and I do not take it for granted," said Hardaway of the extension.

Hardaway holds a 84-43 record through four seasons as head coach, and lead the Tigers to their first NCAA tourney appearance in eight years last season.

Hardaway will be paid $2.5 million this season, and will receive a $100,000 raise every year until 2028. 

The NBA has widely been expected to change the one-and-done rule in their next collective bargaining agreement, but there appears to be little motivation from any of the key stakeholders on the matter outside of Adam Silver.

The union expects to receive major financial concessions from owners in exchange for this bargaining chip.

NBPA members say they see little benefit to allow a new class of teenagers to enter the league and take roster spots from veterans.

Front office executives have openly dreaded the possibility of returning to high school gyms to scout prospects. 

College basketball's biggest stars are also able to make significant sums of money with NIL deals. 

Silver is on the record as being adamant that changing the age limit is "the right thing to do," this past July, pointing to "societal changes" and saying he is "hopeful that's a change we make in this next collective bargaining cycle, which will happen in the next couple years."

If a rule change is agreed upon, it is not expected start earlier than the 2026 draft. 

Oscar Tshiebwe is set to undergo a "minor" knee procedure, tweeted Kentucky coach John Calipari.

The 6-foot-9 forward was the consensus National Player of the Year last season.

Calipari did not a timetable for Tshiebwe's return.

Kentucky opens its season on November 7 against Howard. 

Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore is set to undergo surgery on his thumb after injuring it in practice on Wednesday.

The surgery is scheduled for next week.

Whitmore was ranked No. 21 in ESPN's 100 for the class of 2022.

The small forward is currently projected as the No. 5 pick in ESPN's latest 2023 mock draft.