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

Dick Weiss posts on X about in the, nba, big east, espn 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) 12.68%, [nba](/topic/nba) 9.15%, [big east](/topic/big-east) #168, [espn](/topic/espn) 4.23%, [st johns](/topic/st-johns) 4.23%, [mark](/topic/mark) 4.23%, [portal](/topic/portal) 4.23%, [new york](/topic/new-york) 3.52%, [fan](/topic/fan) 3.52%, [games](/topic/games) 2.82%

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

"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


"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


"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


"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


"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, 172.3K 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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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, 28.8K 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


"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


"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


"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, 21.5K 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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"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


"is Kentucky one of the four hottest teams in the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1091877547976155137)  2019-02-03T01:54Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Central Florida's athletic program is turning into a monster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1110047670779957249)  2019-03-25T05:16Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"just an opinion but i think john calipari should recruit more kids who want to play for kentucky and less who want to play for the knicks. hoping he recruits more kentucky hs kids who tend to play better when they put on the uniform because it means so much to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1337824653071540225)  2020-12-12T18:20Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Florida star basketball player Keyontae Johnson appears to be out of medical induced coma transferred to UF Health is said to be following simple commands taking further tests. prayers as we wish him the best"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1338702285770272768)  2020-12-15T04:27Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"When Florida coach Dan Mullen says Gators last game of the year was [--] days ago he does a disservice to those younger players on the team who practiced and tried to win Cotton Bowl for the school. Just drop out if u feel that way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1344694041183539201)  2020-12-31T17:16Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger keeps proving over and over he is one of the best college coaches in America"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1355746613214502913)  2021-01-31T05:15Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"A number of Philadelphia high school and college bb teams will practice at [---] am Monday in honor of the late John Chaney whose memorial service will be held later that day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1357877093426692098)  2021-02-06T02:21Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"ACC tournament should never leave Greensboro Coliseum. Such tradition and history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1367642496554172419)  2021-03-05T01:05Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Do we need any more evidence Villanova coach jay wright belongs in the Naismith hall of fame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1373838342341726213)  2021-03-22T03:26Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Sophomore forward Jacob Toppin joins devin askew Dontanie Allen Lance Ware in players deciding to stay at Kentucky"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1376249627322761221)  2021-03-28T19:07Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Baylor forward Mark Vital tells Sirius radio Bears were motivated when players found out Gonzaga ordered six cases of champagne prior to title game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1379962023002451968)  2021-04-08T00:59Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped a serious bomb writing Indiana was reportedly prepared to make a seven-year offer worth $70 m to NBA Celtics' Brad Stevens that would have made him highest paid coach in college basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1383637713224536072)  2021-04-18T04:25Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"tonight we are all big blue nation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1385428539881701377)  2021-04-23T03:01Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Point guard Jordan bohannon will reportedly return to Iowa for bonus year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1386138457274306562)  2021-04-25T02:02Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Kentucky seems to be getting better in every sport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1387834325899567107)  2021-04-29T18:21Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"John Calipari and Kentucky team attended Terrence Clarke's funeral in Boston Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1390856029123063809)  2021-05-08T02:28Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Dick Vitale has raised over $40 million for children's cancer research. that alone should earn him a presidential medal of freedom. please retreat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1392205632665788421)  2021-05-11T19:51Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"thinking Bob Huggins of West Virginia Mark Few of Gonzaga should be next in line among college coaches for Naismith Hall of Fame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1393974711500083211)  2021-05-16T17:00Z 25.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Dick Vitale has raised over $40 million for children's cancer research. that alone should earn him a presidential medal of freedom. please retweet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1394873370471190528)  2021-05-19T04:31Z 25.7K followers, [----] engagements


"there is no more passionate fan base in college sports than Kentucky mbb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1613998168227647510)  2023-01-13T20:35Z 25.7K followers, 61.5K engagements


"former UK star nba player jamal mashburn has become huge success in business. owns [--] Outback steak houses [--] Papa john's [--] Dunkin Doughnuts [--] car dealerships real estate and interest in thorougbred racing industry. so proud of him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1617968696068313090)  2023-01-24T19:32Z 25.7K followers, 340.1K engagements


"Pitt great Rutgers assistant Brandin Knight on Boeheim charges "Sounds like sour grapes. Next time ask Jim Boeheim how many teams he bought before NIL was legal. Dont throw stones in glass house. Remember youve been coaching a lot of years and a lot of us know who got paid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1622335934288068610)  2023-02-05T20:46Z 25.7K followers, 638.8K engagements


"Fordham has sold [----] student tickets to tonight's A-10 game v La Salle at Barclays. When AD Ed Kull discovered cost was $20 he cut cost in half with the school picking up the rest. Class act by a guy who really cares about his school. Fordham should be proud of the hire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1633847788336214018)  2023-03-09T15:10Z 25.7K followers, 110.9K engagements


"okay time for NCAA selection committee to reassess how they evaluate teams. no more giving out eight bids to one league. B1G which hasn't won since [----] only has one team left and that is Michigan State coached by the great Tom Izzo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1637649998576857088)  2023-03-20T02:59Z 25.7K followers, 257.7K engagements


"it's done. Mike Rhoades to Penn State. Nice guy from central Pennsylvania whose VCU team played fun style made tournament. Will be starting from scratch in the B1G. Rooting for him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1640890877651427329)  2023-03-29T01:37Z 25.7K followers, 183.5K engagements


"humbled and honored to cover my 50th final four. seems like only yesterday I was covering the Jacksonville-UCLA title game in [----]. still believe St. Bona's had a shot if Bob Lanier had played"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1642286394855792641)  2023-04-01T22:02Z 25.7K followers, 222.4K engagements


"happy to hear my guy dick vitale has been informed by his oncologist he still cancer free. way to go coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1644724479837323264)  2023-04-08T15:30Z 25.7K followers, 23K engagements


"every time I look at transfer portal I feel sorry for mid-major coaches who recruited and developed many of these players only to lose them after impressive season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1646719785688784896)  2023-04-14T03:39Z 25.7K followers, 166.9K engagements


"we hear all about name brand name transfers but how about the [---] or so kids in Division I who enter portal and never get called and lose their D [--] scholarship opportunities because they all thought they were hot commodities after averaging three points per game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1647222507978498051)  2023-04-15T12:57Z 25.7K followers, 268.4K engagements


"Notre Dame wants $75 million annually in new media rights contract from longtime broadcast partner NBC. existing deal currently worth around $22 million per year slated to expire in [----]. when was last time Irish won a title"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1652810340122386435)  2023-04-30T23:01Z 25.7K followers, 323.6K engagements


"Hubie Brown of ABC may be [--] years old but no one dissects an NBA game like this iconic coach"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1654968651995398144)  2023-05-06T21:57Z 25.7K followers, 166.3K engagements


"think of all the upper class bigs who weren't drafted-- Adama Sanogo of UConn Azuolas Tubelis of Arizona Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky and Drew Timme of Gonzaga-- all on somebody's All America team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1672104438725500928)  2023-06-23T04:48Z 25.7K followers, 382K engagements


"I have such a soft spot for this young talented Kentucky team. reminds me of beloved [----] team in terms of likeability love affair with fans. a lot of future pros. makes me want to make multiple pilgrimages to Rupp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1744907634325516482)  2024-01-10T02:22Z 25.7K followers, 27.1K engagements


"John Fanta looks like he is on the way to becoming a star play-by-play man at Fox. great feel for Big East"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1747789892447273353)  2024-01-18T01:15Z 25.7K followers, 111.6K engagements


"Kentucky freshman prodigy Reed Sheppard rapidly becoming my favorite player in college basketball. had [--] points on [--] of [--] shooting [--] rebounds [--] assists and a game winning [--] foot floater with [---] secs as Cats rally in second half to def Mississippi State 91-89 in Starkville"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1762662563014197333)  2024-02-28T02:14Z 25.7K followers, 44K engagements


"I love it when a Kentucky kid becomes a star in the Blue Grass. It just means more to them. REED SHEPPARD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1762665525119779215)  2024-02-28T02:26Z 25.7K followers, 31.8K engagements


"Kentucky freshman guard Rob Dillingham is the one college player in this NBA draft class most likely to make an All-Star game in the future"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1764135022729044335)  2024-03-03T03:45Z 25.7K followers, 32.8K engagements


"I admit it I love Reed Sheppard's game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1766603719167136074)  2024-03-09T23:15Z 25.7K followers, 32.2K engagements


"Porter Moser reportedly in line to leave Oklahoma become head coach at DePaul. good move. guy knows Chicago from time at Loyola is beloved figure there. hope school comes up with resources to make it work. besides playing in SEC is going to be a bear for whoever gets Sooners' job"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1767249436088922558)  2024-03-11T18:01Z 25.7K followers, 1.1M engagements


"Indiana Ole Miss will reportedly decline any invitation to the NIT to concentrate on roster building. Transfer portal opens Monday. Is this the beginning of the end for this tournament which used to be a staple in New York college basketball back in the day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1768872596060111195)  2024-03-16T05:31Z 25.7K followers, 290.7K engagements


"OMG Temple fan site said attendance for Temple-Charlotte AAC quarterfinals at Dickie's Arena in Ft. Worth was [--]. should have never left Orlando"  
[X Link](https://x.com/HoopsWeiss/status/1769043795402748288)  2024-03-16T16:51Z 25.7K followers, 376.9K engagements


"danny hurley is proof positive you don't need a roster filled with McDonald's All Americas to achieve greatness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1769184793814524175)  2024-03-17T02:11Z 25.7K followers, 81.4K engagements


"Fox Sports unhappy with fact only three Big East teams are in the tournament pointing out Big East tournament set record ratings for the network. Viewership climbed [--] percent from last year with the games averaging [------] people and the championship game checking in at 1.67m. Michael Mulvihill pres of Fox Sports insights and analytics said he wished committee studied those games more closely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1770494727919427829)  2024-03-20T16:56Z 25.7K followers, 142.7K engagements


"Yale's marching band was unable to make the trip to Spokane for the NCAA tournament. University of Idaho's band heard about it learning the fight song and supported them in their win over Auburn-- wearing Yale T-shirts"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1771395599956578684)  2024-03-23T04:36Z 25.7K followers, 941.7K engagements


"Siena finalizing deal to make Syracuse assistant Gerry McNamara its new coach. loved him a a player. classic gym rat from Scranton who built a huge following in hometown. rooting for him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1772388669346750729)  2024-03-25T22:22Z 25.7K followers, 92.7K engagements


"Cal's first responsibility should be to the fans and the university. making generational wealth for your players is admirable. But your employers who pay your salary want to win national championships. there's a lot of pride in this program"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1772413998387826792)  2024-03-26T00:03Z 25.7K followers, 111.5K engagements


"can we please just admit the NCAA selection committee missed on Indiana State. Sycamores just went for [---] on Utah in 10-point win in NIT semi-finals at Hinkle. ISU is 32-6. This is why committee needs to watch more games live"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1775331076795195527)  2024-04-03T01:14Z 25.7K followers, 173.7K engagements


"Why is the national championship game starting at 9:20 p.m. Eastern. Too late for Eastern viewers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1777419777352388887)  2024-04-08T19:34Z 25.7K followers, 205.9K engagements


"Kentucky has now been linked to five different names-- Nate Oats Jay Wright Billy Donovan Danny Hurley and Scott Drew. None of them bit. Replacing John Calipari isn't as easy as it looks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778453091928440905)  2024-04-11T16:00Z 25.7K followers, 140.4K engagements


"Why hasn't anyone mentioned Buzz Williams of Texas A @ M for the Kentucky jloob"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778457820406395345)  2024-04-11T16:19Z 25.7K followers, 202.6K engagements


"kentucky has the most passionate fan base in college basketball. and it's not even close"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779613066344165817)  2024-04-14T20:49Z 25.7K followers, 348.8K engagements


"It's obvious Rick Pitino is back as the godfather of Kentucky basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779625444444135766)  2024-04-14T21:39Z 25.7K followers, 66.9K engagements


"you can never really understand Kentucky basketball unless you experienced it in the Commonwealth"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1779626032288481460)  2024-04-14T21:41Z 25.7K followers, 83.5K 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/HoopsWeiss/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


"Caitlin Clark sold more Fever jerseys in one day than the Cowboys sold last year for the entire team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1781162835457802242)  2024-04-19T03:28Z 25.7K followers, 1.7M 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/anyuser/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/HoopsWeiss/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/anyuser/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/anyuser/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/anyuser/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/anyuser/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/anyuser/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/HoopsWeiss/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/HoopsWeiss/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


"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/HoopsWeiss/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/anyuser/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/HoopsWeiss/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/anyuser/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/HoopsWeiss/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/HoopsWeiss/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


"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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