# ![@HoopsWeiss Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::34752870.png) @HoopsWeiss Dick Weiss

Dick Weiss posts on X about in the, nba, mark, st johns the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 12.28%, [nba](/topic/nba) 9.65%, [mark](/topic/mark) 7.02%, [st johns](/topic/st-johns) #93, [espn](/topic/espn) 5.26%, [pope](/topic/pope) 4.39%, [georgetown](/topic/georgetown) 3.51%, [new york](/topic/new-york) 3.51%, [big east](/topic/big-east) 3.51%, [portal](/topic/portal) 3.51%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"@TimDeSchriver i really enjoy watching this team play. reminds me a little of [----] team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022866349341507719)  2026-02-15T02:51Z 25.7K followers, [--] engagements


"South Carolina def LSU 79-72 in huge SEC showdown before crazed packed house in Baton Rouge. Tessa Johnson scores [--] for Gamecocks who have beaten Tigers [--] straight times. DAWN STALEY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022884326245835102)  2026-02-15T04:03Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Indiana [--] Alabama [--]. the Hoosiers dominated time of possession and had [--] first downs to the Tide's [--] in the Rose Bowl. Paul Finebaum is a friend of mine but we have a difference of opinion of his take after this blowout. "To be honest'' Paul said on air "Alabama Crimson Tide football played a better game start to finish. And the officiating-- well there were some baffling calls that threw Alabama off rhythm and clearly affected their mindset. Still congratulations to Indiana Hoosiers football pulling out the win.'' Curt Cignetti had this response: Talk football not excuses'.'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2008272216707023215)  2026-01-05T20:19Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"stunned to see so many fans crowded into Beaver Stadium to watch Penn State-Michigan State outdoor hockey game. TV says over [-----]. I'm saying way more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017685138344178060)  2026-01-31T19:43Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Villanova is 16-5 and has a stretch of winnable games with the Hall at Georgetown and Marquette coming up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017687744294597043)  2026-01-31T19:53Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Big [--] has so many good teams at the top it's easy to forget Central Florida which is now 17-4 after an 88-80 win over [--] Texas Tech in Orlando. JOHNNY DAWKINS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017689790120943924)  2026-01-31T20:01Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Richie Saunders is going to play in the nba. BYU senior guard has [--] with six threes and [--] rebounds as Coogs try to rally against Kansas at Allen. Darryn Peterson who had a great first half with [--] points has been out down the stretch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017742096732446859)  2026-01-31T23:29Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Villanova basketball going after big game. just offered 6-9 Marcus Spears the No. [--] player in the class of [----]. good for Kevin Willard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2018090492756373552)  2026-02-01T22:34Z 25.7K followers, 15.7K engagements


"Dan Wetzel of ESPN: T he NCAA needs a skinny bill that sets clear eligibility standards -- five years starting after your high school graduation voided if you declare yourself for the pros. No carve outs. No exemptions. No granting an extra year because of some heartrending story -- illness or injury doesn't get you more high school eligibility https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163314106478642 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020163314106478642"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020163314106478642)  2026-02-07T15:50Z 25.7K followers, 70.8K engagements


"I love watching Rick Pitino coach on the biggest stage. He has quickly reestablished himself as one of the best coaches in the sport after he led [--] St. John's to a 81-72 victory over [--] UConn at the Garden. Red Storm defense forced Huskies into [--] turnovers hurt Huskies by constantly to get to the rim hurting them with big bodies Zuby Ejiofor and Dillon Mitchell. Ejiofor finished with [--] points [--] rebounds [--] assists and [--] blocks. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020188643579634135 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020188643579634135"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020188643579634135)  2026-02-07T17:31Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Freshman point guard Acaden Lewis has [--] in DC homecoming as Nova beats Georgetown. the country is watching"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020317090700288511)  2026-02-08T02:01Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Senior guard Seth Trimble the only Carolina player to play against Duke last season makes heroic three with [---] sec left as [--] UNC goes on 9-0 run to finish off 71-68 victory over [--] Duke at Dean Smith Center. this one always delivers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020320089741094925)  2026-02-08T02:13Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Miami of Ohio is now 24-0 after def Marshall in the MAC. It probably won't happen but Redhawks deserve a top six seven seed if they finish unbeaten. hard to do in any league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020322461800337552)  2026-02-08T02:23Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"love the top of the B1G. Jeremy Fears Jr. drops [--] as [--] Michigan State def [--] Illinois 85-82 in overtime in East Lansing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020344540473831705)  2026-02-08T03:50Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Alijah Arenas scored [--] of his [--] points in the final four minutes including a go ahead layup with [---] sec left as USC defeats Penn State 77-75 at Jordan Center. tough year for the Nits who are 1-12 in the B1G"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020629334843912486)  2026-02-08T22:42Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@byutah hope so jeff. I've known and liked Fran since he was a soph at La Salle High"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020629895701999987)  2026-02-08T22:44Z 25.7K followers, [--] engagements


"freshmen keep going off in college hoops. Louisville's 6-5 guard Mikel Brown Jr. goes for [--] points [--] rebounds and [--] assists in [--] minutes as the Ville blows by NC State 118-77 at Yum"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021050475198701917)  2026-02-10T02:35Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Finally. Circuit Judge Daniel Pruet denied Bediako's injunction request ruling he had no eligibility claim after signing an NBA two-way contract and playing in the G League. The former Alabama standout appeared in five games averaging [--] points and helping secure a key road win at Auburn but NCAA bylaws bar such pros from returning to college. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021050761984000042 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021050761984000042"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021050761984000042)  2026-02-10T02:37Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Rick beats son Richard. Johnnies get by X 87-82 in overtime at New York. that's [--] straight for the Storm. Zuby who had [--] [--] rebounds and [--] assists is playing like the best center in the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021051868005400994)  2026-02-10T02:41Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Elite freshman guard Darryn Peterson has been ruled out of Kansas-Arizona [--] minutes before tip at Allen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021053227333189704)  2026-02-10T02:46Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Pistons-Hornet's brawl leads to four ejections. With Detroit leading 70-62 Moussa Diabat and Jalen Duren tangled drawing Bridges into punches on Durenprompting Stewart's wild bench charge. Officials ejected Diabat Bridges Duren and Stewart immediately while benches cleared briefly before coaches stepped in. The Pistons atop the East at 38-13 faced a streaking Hornets team; no suspensions announced yet but NBA precedent points to multi-game bans for such scraps. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021054304753185127 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021054304753185127"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021054304753185127)  2026-02-10T02:51Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Bill Self of Kansas is a Hall of Fame coach. But this has to be one of his best coaching jobs ever. Jayhawks knocked off top ranked Zona 78-67 at Allen without elite freshman guard Darryn Peterson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021256376119378369)  2026-02-10T16:14Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"once SEC Commish Greg Sankey put his foot down on college eligibility for players who signed NBA contracts things started happening. conference commissioners in Power leagues have s the clout to straighten out the sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021258371303657903)  2026-02-10T16:22Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Boban Marjanovic a 7-4 center from Serbia who played on his country's national team will be in stands tonight for Cats' game v Marquette. Kevin Willard on the move"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021345635841212711)  2026-02-10T22:08Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"been [--] years since we had an unbeaten team win the college basketball national championship. Miami of Ohio is last unbeaten team left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021346402685813023)  2026-02-10T22:11Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"BB1G student athletes committee pushes NCAA president Charlie Baker to limit or completely ban prop bets based on individual college athletes to reduce harassment protect mental health and game integrity. The SAIC wrote Tuesday that student-athletes are receiving angry messages threats or criticism from bettors when wagers lose including from fans that sit behind the bench "yelling horrible things" and on social media. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021348003211026942 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021348003211026942"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021348003211026942)  2026-02-10T22:18Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Boban Marjanovic Towers Over Villanova's Student Section as Ultimate Fan. the fan favorite who once bricked free throws on purpose in April [----] to gift Clippers fans Chick-fil-A sandwiches during a Rockets win showed up Tuesday at Villanova's Finneran Pavilion for their Big East game against Marquette. Decked in a custom Villanova suit amid the pink-clad student section for 'L❤VE' night the 37-year-old former 76ers big blended insort ofwith undergrads snapping selfies and drawing cheers. Now playing overseas in Slovenia after nine NBA seasons his Philly-area ties and larger-than-life"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021393087843463357)  2026-02-11T01:17Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"I'm a little concerned with Villanova's inability to make free throws. Cats shot just [--] for [--] in close call against Marquette after making just [--] of [--] v Georgetown Saturday. that gets u beat in March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021440891995684887)  2026-02-11T04:27Z 25.7K followers, 12K engagements


"happy to see NBA official Joe Crawford from Havertown Pa. and the late Jerry Welsh the original nice guy who coached Potsdam in upstate New York to NCAA Division III titles in [----] and [----] are both finalists for Naismith son Tim must be so proud"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022061302982828480)  2026-02-12T21:32Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"got to see Holy Family freshman point guard Matt Gardler a former first team all stater from Marple-Newton Pa. play for Holy Family in a huge win over Jefferson in D II. was worth the trip to watch a kid who really knows how to play the right way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022064785844843000)  2026-02-12T21:46Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Cuse AD John Wildhack will retire after [--] years on the job. his departure leaves Orange without anyone to make decision on future of hoops coach Adrian Autry who is 47-42 in three years without an NCAA appearance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022127715873435757)  2026-02-13T01:56Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"John Mosco of Arch Wood of Philadelphia Catholic League Coach of the Year. Junior guard Korey Francis of Bonner who has huge upside is Player of the Year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022138160688640017)  2026-02-13T02:38Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Lincoln Cosby a A 6-foot-9 forward who attends Montverde Academy (Florida) and was ranked [--] in the SC Next [--] as a member of the [----] class has reclassified and will enroll at Michigan in the fall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022152642328506599)  2026-02-13T03:35Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"A state court judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday allowing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to play a sixth season in [----] after the NCAA denied his medical hardship waiver for a [----] respiratory issue"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022153048190333000)  2026-02-13T03:37Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Kansas coach Bill Self has done a great job this season. but he took a hit when freshman guard Darryn Peterson said he will sit out the remainder of the season to prepare for the NBA draft. PETERSON is a potential top [--] draft pick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022389849370808398)  2026-02-13T19:18Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@Bisha1969 just mark's opinion on the subject"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022391962909970888)  2026-02-13T19:26Z 25.7K followers, [--] engagements


"St. john's coach Rick Pitino thinks every Big East team should put between $9 and $11 million into NIL to remain nationally prominent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021257373348667752)  2026-02-10T16:18Z 25.7K followers, 34.3K engagements


"got to love this. nova-notre Dame men's and women's basketball teams will launch the 2026-27 season with Nov. [--] doubleheader in Rome. The Pope is a Villanova grad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2021436613554020737)  2026-02-11T04:10Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Florida holds off Kentucky 92-83 at Gainesville. X Lee gets [--] junior guard Urban Klavzar a junior from Slovenia adds [--] as Gators win [--] of last [--]. Cats stayed close despite [--] missed layups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022813965240226071)  2026-02-14T23:23Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"I grew up loving college basketball. but this isn't the same sport that captured my imagination when I was [--] years old. respected coaches like rick pitino tom izzo danny hurley and john Calipari all know it and aren't afraid to say it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2006229526293143896)  2025-12-31T05:02Z 25.7K followers, 43.3K engagements


"I know Rider basketball is 3-20 but school has worse problems like meeting payroll. facing a severe financial crisis that now threatens its accreditation Rider University will cut its employees pay by 14% and eliminate somewhere between 35-40 faculty positions representing about 25% of its full-time faculty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2020336774245937152)  2026-02-08T03:19Z 25.7K followers, 172.7K engagements


"St. Joe's AD Jill Bodensteiner leaves to become new Commish at Horizon League. no tears here for the woman who fired Phil Martelli. school needs to look at intelligent loyal Hawk grads like Dan Hilferty John Griffin to ascertain whether they have interest in the job. locals only need apply"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022047838025441487)  2026-02-12T20:39Z 25.7K followers, 29.2K engagements


"K State students turning on Cats coach Jerome Tang after team lost fifth straight game and 10th out of [--] getting blown out by Cincinnati 91-62 in Manhattan. Tang proceeded to throw team under the bus. "They don't deserve to wear the uniform. I would wear a bag over my head too if I was a fan because of how bad we played.''"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022113552467706161)  2026-02-13T01:00Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"can't wait to watch Kentucky v Florida on ABC from Gainesville tomorrow. Cats have been on fire offensively the last two games averaging [----] percent [--] from the three and [----] points in wins over Arkansas and Oklahoma. Florida has been the best defensive team in the SEC holding South Carolina to [--] points Alabama to [--] points below its average Texas A & M to [--] percent shooting and Georgia which had been averaging [--] to just [--] points. Kentucky under Mark Pope has not beaten a conference rival if Cats score less than [--] points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022355228566093971)  2026-02-13T17:00Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Kentucky coach Mark Pope on NCAA eligibility. he says a team may use a G League player but the NCAA doesn't have to recognize those victories when it comes to tournament selection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022389304358814179)  2026-02-13T19:15Z 25.7K followers, 21.8K engagements


"The fight started when Providence's Duncan Powell leveled former Friar Bryce Hopkins with a reckless foul sparking a scrum that halted play for [--] minutes. Dylan Darling scored [--] points to lead St. John's comeback while Providence fans oddly cheered Powell's exit amid back lash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022805418310025571)  2026-02-14T22:49Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Florida holds off Kentucky 92-83 at Gainesville. X Lee gets [--] junior guard Urban Klavzar a junior from Slovenia adds [--] as Gators win [--] of last [--]. Cats stayed close cutting Gators' lead to five in final minute despite [--] missed layups"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022820436174639468)  2026-02-14T23:49Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"is it possible for four teams from the big [--] to advance to the NCAA final four this year there are six teams -- Zona Houston I State Kansas Texas Tech and BYU-- capable of making the second weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022843524480123365)  2026-02-15T01:20Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"coach Cal is the king of guards. freshman guard Darius Acuff his latest phenom scored a career high [--] in win over Auburn. should be a lottery pick. No wonder Jordan Smith Jr from Paul VI in Va. a top [--] prospect committed to play for the hogs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2022889690542547281)  2026-02-15T04:24Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"7-2 Kentucky center Zvonimir Ivisic who has entered transfer portal will meet with new coach Mark Pope Monday giving him an opportunity to convince Big Z to stay in the program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779675373535449394)  2024-04-15T00:57Z 25.7K followers, 61.8K engagements


"Kentucky and St. John's will play home and home series with St. John's coach heading to Rupp to play against his former player and current UK coach Mark Pope in 2024-25. Return game will be in Garden the following year. high value ticket"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779938268965929057)  2024-04-15T18:22Z 25.7K followers, 126.8K engagements


"I love everything about Reed Sheppard so I'll be happy with whatever he decides to do with his future. He's a Commonwealth kid who gave his heart to Kentucky. If he decides to declare for the draft the best we can do is wish him well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1780107944572453372)  2024-04-16T05:36Z 25.7K followers, 31.7K engagements


"Orlando Antigua who spent last three years as a John Calipari assistant reportedly wants to remain at school be part of Mark Pope's staff. valuable asset. definitely worth a look"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1781156947724542100)  2024-04-19T03:04Z 25.7K followers, 82.4K engagements


"Hubie Brown must have discovered the fountain of youth may be [--] but he still puts on a clinic every time he sits behind a mike in NBA playoffs. we are privileged to hear his wisdom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1781805703914467566)  2024-04-20T22:02Z 25.7K followers, 55.4K engagements


"Kentucky is suddenly a major player along with Houston for FAU star guard Johnell Davis who is in the portal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1782185228494107043)  2024-04-21T23:10Z 25.7K followers, 193.8K engagements


"Oklahoma 6-6 small forward transfer Otega Oweh leaning toward signing with Kentucky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1783881852253610262)  2024-04-26T15:32Z 25.7K followers, 91.2K engagements


"better get Kentucky this year because Cats are involved with every great player in junior class"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1784650672387891669)  2024-04-28T18:27Z 25.7K followers, 133.4K engagements


"how about Oscar Combs founder of The Cats Pause greatest college fan publication ever just selected to the Kentucky Sports HOF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1785805360063811695)  2024-05-01T22:55Z 25.7K followers, 51.3K engagements


"I like it when Kentucky kids sign to wear the Blue. just means more to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1788340869080232252)  2024-05-08T22:51Z 25.7K followers, 39.7K engagements


"NBC preparing a $2.5 billion bid to steal NBA from TNT. Money talks. But no one will ever find a way to duplicate Charles Kenny Shaq and Ernie. Everything else is a cheap imitation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1788602691309965368)  2024-05-09T16:11Z 25.7K followers, 54.6K engagements


"with NBC purchasing rights to NBA games looks like "Inside the NBA" on TNT with Ernie Charles Kenny and Shaq will just be a memory after this season. Enjoy the ride. One of the great sports shows ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1790211565976723696)  2024-05-14T02:44Z 25.7K followers, 369.9K engagements


"Virginia coach Tony Bennett declined to take a raise while extending his contract by another year. Bennett asked the money be used to pay his staff and for improvements to both his program as well as other athletic teams. Class act whose deal now runs through the 2025-26 season. Bennett made $4.15 million last season which included a $1 million longevity payment due to him in March"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1791210818639376526)  2024-05-16T20:55Z 25.7K followers, 132.9K engagements


"ESPN catching some deserved heat for turning pre-game prior to Game [--] between New York-Indiana into love fest for the Knicks. Steven A needs to tone it down. We know he has a soft spot for the Knicks and that's fine. But this was way over the top"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1792364121419284775)  2024-05-20T01:18Z 25.7K followers, 240.3K engagements


"NCAA board approves settlement that will allow schools to pay players. Amateurism in college athletics is over. Don't call them student-athletes anymore"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1793804123545960953)  2024-05-24T00:40Z 25.7K followers, 104.1K engagements


"Speculation is circulating about potential shifts in college sports conferences. There is discussion about Utah possibly moving to the ACC despite its recent move to the Big [--] with some suggesting the ACC might be a better fit due to its ESPN network agreement and potential for increased TV value. However skepticism exists regarding the stability and attractiveness of the ACC compared to the Big 12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1794529476212060182)  2024-05-26T00:42Z 25.7K followers, 1.2M engagements


"After Kentucky hired Mark Pope as its new basketball coach Popes former head coach when he played for Kentucky Rick Pitino recorded a video from his office at St. Johns saying that whatever Mark Pope needs hell write the check. Cats' AD Mitch Barnhart believes this went a long way in aiding the publics opinion on Pope before he was formally introduced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1795966902390428145)  2024-05-29T23:54Z 25.7K followers, 134.7K engagements


"Speculation growing that Penn State fb coach James Franklin could be suspended after ex PSU doc won $5.25 million alleging Franklin interference in medical decisions. In a worst-case scenario his job could be on the line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1796277135000449408)  2024-05-30T20:26Z 25.7K followers, 550.4K engagements


"Where were Caitlin Clark's teammates after Chennedy Carter nailed her with a hard shoulder check off the ball foul that knocked her to the floor in Indiana v Chicago game I get it. the W is big girl basketball. But that was a cheap shot. Carter appears to direct an expletive at Clark before delivering the blow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1797057471837618213)  2024-06-02T00:07Z 25.7K followers, 142.7K engagements


"BYU building a monster Egor Demin a 6-foot-9 guard from Russia and a projected top [--] pick in the [----] NBA Draft has officially signed with the BYU basketball program And class of [----] No. [--] prospect AJ Dybansta just visited"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1802911626594513383)  2024-06-18T03:50Z 25.7K followers, 22.3K engagements


"The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard and second-round draft pick Antonio Reeves from Kentucky to a three-year contract worth $5.41 million"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1815625320046772483)  2024-07-23T05:49Z 25.7K followers, 47.1K engagements


"Memphis and the PAC-12 remain in ongoing discussions. Discussions have started to gain steam over the last few days with the PAC-12 proposing creative solutions to ease Memphis financial concerns"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1841490803912310840)  2024-10-02T14:49Z 25.7K followers, 118.1K engagements


"I love Andrew Carr. have known him since high school. 6-10 fifth year forward finished with [--] and [--] for Kentucky in a huge win over Duke. great kid from a great family. typical of the Cats who have a high basketball IQ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856558014418878595)  2024-11-13T04:41Z 25.7K followers, 17.8K engagements


"I have renewed faith in Kentucky basketball during the mark pope era. he's smart and really cares about his players. he could turn into a younger version of rick pitino. big blue nation should be ecstatic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1856568156946313636)  2024-11-13T05:21Z 25.7K followers, 27.9K engagements


"some sad news to report. St. John's HOF coach Lou Carnesecca one of those special people in New York City basketball has passed at age [--]. one month short of [---]. I feel sad. flags at half mast at the Garden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1863064653992952219)  2024-12-01T03:36Z 25.7K followers, 22.2K engagements


"wow. wow. wow. Kentucky just rallied from [--] down to def Gonzaga 90-89 in overtime at Seattle Jaxson Robinson forced to play point guard because of injuries and forward Andrew Carr both came up huge for Cats when it counted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865631131980198154)  2024-12-08T05:34Z 25.7K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Kentucky grew up a lot tonight. can't wait to see Cats v Ohio State in the Garden Dec. 21"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1865631550294909216)  2024-12-08T05:36Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"great news. ESPN icon Dick Vitale has announced he is cancer-free after a recent PET scan. early Christmas present"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1867366108564488680)  2024-12-13T00:29Z 25.7K followers, 15.6K engagements


"good news. Dickie V is [---] percent cancer free. Iconic ESPN announcer has gone thru so much really happy for him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1877192913051906163)  2025-01-09T03:17Z 25.7K followers, 21.1K engagements


"UMass guard Rahsool Diggins from Wood steals thunder from Rose Hill's 100th anniversary celebrations drops [--] in 120-118 triple overtime win v Fordham. Rams ran out of scholarship players during final OT. teams shot a combined [---] fts in [--] hour 45-minute game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1879934819980964135)  2025-01-16T16:52Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"St. john's soars to [--] in AP poll is having biggest impact on new york city college basketball scene since [----]. Rick Pitino effect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1883982782944379283)  2025-01-27T20:57Z 25.7K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Duke-Carolina mismatch makes you wonder why ESPN Gameday isn't in Lexington for Coach Cal's return to Rupp much bigger story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1885847902611816736)  2025-02-02T00:29Z 25.7K followers, 136.9K engagements


"vote No on expansion for Ncaa men's basketball tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1890780624761319932)  2025-02-15T15:10Z 25.7K followers, 34.8K engagements


"disappointing to hear Auburn players whipped out a belt and spanked the air after def Kentucky 94-78 at Rupp past weekend. I know it's first time top-ranked Tigers have won there since [----]. but act like you've been there before guys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1897500180070408474)  2025-03-06T04:11Z 25.7K followers, 41.5K engagements


"guard colin chandler is turning into Kentucky's most valuable freshman. looks like Cats are finally healthy for first time in two months. nice to see Andrew Carr playing to potential v MIssouri"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1898774043580375158)  2025-03-09T16:33Z 25.7K followers, 19.2K engagements


"I kept hoping this wasn't true. but legendary sportswriter and one of my closest friends John Feinstein has died suddenly. distinguished career at Washington Post [--] books including Season on the Brink A Good Walk Spoiled and my favorite children's book of all time Last Shot. best I ever read. I'm still in shock. just spoke with him. he was supposed to stay with us Sunday night before speaking at the Coaches v Cancer breakfast at the Palestra"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1900250486155969005)  2025-03-13T18:19Z 25.7K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Isn't it time for the NCAA to move the opening of the transfer portal until after the Final Four"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902513850408218632)  2025-03-20T00:13Z 25.7K followers, 209.5K engagements


"I'm against a Big East-ACC merger. [--] teams. many who were poached from Big East. I like [--] Big East teams playing in the Garden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1902944735058170129)  2025-03-21T04:45Z 25.7K followers, 62K engagements


"no mid-majors left in the NCAA tournament second weekend. get used to it. big programs are buying up the best players feel bad for mid-major coaches who discovered them developed their talent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1904209956590485699)  2025-03-24T16:33Z 25.7K followers, 48.3K engagements


"love UK fans. they are so passionate so knowledgeable. interested what grade they would give Mark Pope after his first year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905796855293735398)  2025-03-29T01:39Z 25.7K followers, 97.6K engagements


"seems like most UK fans give Mark Pope high marks. Class act who made the season fun-- and interesting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905799331564720594)  2025-03-29T01:49Z 25.7K followers, 13.8K engagements


"how about this stat. tom izzo is 10-0 against the SEC in the NCAA tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1905816862992064542)  2025-03-29T02:58Z 25.7K followers, 58.6K engagements


"Dayton transfer guard Malachi Smith commits to UConn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1911798652227535318)  2025-04-14T15:08Z 25.7K followers, 128.9K engagements


"Kentucky emerging as team to beat for 6-7 wing Tyran stokes from Notre dame high in calif. the No [--] prospect in class of 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1948145007996653839)  2025-07-23T22:15Z 25.7K followers, 66K engagements


"Loyola-Chicago's 106-year old chaplain Sister Jean has officially retired. She is no longer able to be physically present on campus. God speed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1970648003435540807)  2025-09-24T00:34Z 25.7K followers, 23K engagements


"been watching Villanova basketball for close to [--] years. school has produced a lot of elite point guards but I've never seen a better layu8p maker than freshman Acaden Louis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1994640412255101387)  2025-11-29T05:31Z 25.7K followers, 13.3K engagements


"former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby the top player in the portal has committed to Texas Tech. the money should be north of $4 million. Raiders are serious about their athletic programs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2008029630205452360)  2026-01-05T04:15Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Villanova basketball is up to [--] in the Net. Kevin Willard effect"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2008031700266434604)  2026-01-05T04:23Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"La Salle is one of the schools included in the indictment. others are Nicholls State Tulane Northwestern State St. Louis Fordham DePaul Robert Morris Southern Miss North Carolina A&T Kennesaw State Coppin State New Orleans Abilene Christian Eastern Michigan and Alabama State. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011884202669850659 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2011884202669850659"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2011884202669850659)  2026-01-15T19:32Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"will someone please vote for Miami of Ohio. the Red Hawks are 19-0 and deserve a spot in Top 25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2012755576191693261)  2026-01-18T05:14Z 25.6K followers, 72.7K engagements


"Prior to the College Football Playoff national championship between Indiana and Miami Nick Saban argued Big Ten schools use massive media deals and wealthy alumni to fuel NIL collectives that poach Southern talent. He dismissed recruiting star ratings as unreliable pointing to Alabama's Josh Jacobswho had fewer stars but became a Pro Bowl NFL backversus highly rated Damien Harris. Saban mixed the critique with praise for Indiana's fans and Miami's tough O-line stressing that strong culture matters more than cash. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2013425908565033334"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2013425908565033334)  2026-01-20T01:38Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Villanova is now 15-4 after def Georgetown 66-51 at the Finn. building an NCAA resume on George Raveling night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2014178329180487757)  2026-01-22T03:28Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"got to watch ''UnRaveling George'' at the Connolly Center on Villanova campus Villanova room was packed with a lot of old friends. documentary of the life and times of George Raveling is a beautiful piece of work in part because of Raveling's voice and wonderful memories of his days at Villanova and his pioneering work in the sport and part because Michael Jordan set the record straight on who was responsible for his signing with Nike. No surprise. He loved George. this one brings out the best in Villanova athletics. . hope alums get to watch it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2014180408372449729)  2026-01-22T03:36Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"If Charles Bediako who signed three NBA contracts is allowed to play Saturday against Tennessee the NCAA may have well close up shop because this will open up a pandora's box that will never be closed. RIP college basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2014183517597401132)  2026-01-22T03:49Z 25.6K followers, 74.4K engagements


"Michigan basketball recruit Marcus Moller of Denmark has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is taking a break from the sport his current team in Spain announced. Moller a 7-foot-3 center signed with the Wolverines in November"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2015595018925248668)  2026-01-26T01:17Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Rutgers Athletics Posts Record $78 Million Deficit in 2024-25. The deficit came from a $47.2 million operating gap covered by university funds state support and student fees as spending soared to $193.8 million while revenue hit $146.6 millionincluding $61.3 million from Big Ten media rights. Football alone lost $48.6 million with costs exploding since joining the conference in 2014-15 even as ticket sales stayed flat. AD Keli Zinn plans cuts through boosted NIL collectives to $20.5 million sponsorships premium seating and a focus on wins to shrink deficits by 2027-28."  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2015978664739950878)  2026-01-27T02:42Z 25.6K followers, 11.4K engagements


"bill belichick misses first ballot hall of fame induction. reports there were questions about spygate deflategate. belichick is an eight time super bowl winning coach. nfl is full of surprises"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2016369163971821614)  2026-01-28T04:34Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"i have no idea who will win the fluid A-10 this year but St. Louis looks like the team to beat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2016377695274193120)  2026-01-28T05:07Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Starting in [----] the College Football Playoff will award the Group of [--] conferences' automatic bid to their top-ranked eligible team does not have to be a conference champion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2016379315101880535)  2026-01-28T05:14Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"The NBA suspended Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George for [--] games without pay after he took an improper medication during mental health treatment a first offense under the league's Anti-Drug Program covering substances like marijuana or cocaine. The 35-year-old who signed a $212 million deal last summer misses about a third of the regular season starting with Saturday's game against the Pelicans forfeiting $11.7 million in salary. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683141830549932 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017683141830549932"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017683141830549932)  2026-01-31T19:35Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"How could UNC let Elliott Cadeau slip away. [--] Michigan sophomore transfer point guard who had [--] and [--] assists in a win over [--] Michigan State at Breslin has been the glue in the backcourt for a 20-1 B1G team that has legit shot to win a national championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2017688558518128677)  2026-01-31T19:56Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Saint Louis is on fire. The Billikens shot 62.5% from the field and 60.7% from three making [--] triples in a 31-point rout that set a school record for most lopsided A-10 win. Trey Green led with [--] points on seven threes while Quentin Jones and Ishan Sharma added [--] each; the Billikens now sit at 21-1 overall and 9-0 in Atlantic [--] conference. Coach Josh Schertz celebrated by buying students drinks at Humphrey's bar and swag-surfing. best mid-major team in the country https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018042899636871371 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018042899636871371"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2018042899636871371)  2026-02-01T19:24Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"duke-Carolina next Saturday. Caleb Wilson v Cam Boozer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2018043712081736134)  2026-02-01T19:28Z 25.6K followers, [----] engagements


"Kevin Willard is early leader for Big East coach of the year. I may be a little bias here because I love his father Ralph but this was a complete overall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/2018054451437666594)  2026-02-01T20:10Z 25.6K followers, 21.8K engagements


"proud and humbled to be member of national sportswriters sportscasters hall of fame class of '18. huge honor. am so appreciative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/953388741334392834)  2018-01-16T22:09Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements

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