Geoff Latayan

69 articles published

Geoffrey Latayan is a sportswriter who graduated in De La Salle Lipa. His day job is an editor of an online newspaper for seafarers. His first interview with former NBA player Detlef Schrempf is memorable for him because it was his first chat with a former NBA star. He also covered local college basketball games in the Philippines and watched local professional games on television and live.

A Visibly Frustrated John Calipari Explains Why He Isn’t Mad at Isaiah Sealy’s Costly Foul

November 14, 2025 | 8:00 AM EST

Arkansas coach John Calipari expressed frustration over Isaiah Sealy's tendency to shoot too many 3-point attempts but praised him for hustling on defense.

Dawn Staley Caught Off Guard by Surprise Gamecocks Addition Amid Injuries and Suspensions

November 13, 2025 | 9:16 PM EST

Dawn Staley starts building up her 2026-27 roster by luring two five-star prospects to South Carolina.

Kevin Young Under Fire for Jumping on the G League Pipeline Bandwagon As 22-Year-Old Commits to BYU

November 12, 2025 | 9:34 AM EST

College basketball fans react to BYU coach Kevin Young's move of luring a G Leaguer to play for the Cougars in the 2026-27 season.

Big 12 VP Stands Firm on Transfer Portal Landscape, Says Steve Lutz’s Oklahoma State Proves It Works

November 12, 2025 | 8:30 AM EST

Big 12 VP spoke highly on the benefits of the transfer portal for all teams, citing the rise of the Oklahoma State Cowboys this season under coach Steve Lutz.

USC’s Chad Baker-Mazara Clears the Air on Rumors of Altercation With Coach Eric Musselman

November 12, 2025 | 7:30 AM EST

USC guard Chad Baker-Mazara reacted to the rumor that he had an altercation with coach Eric Musselman over securing more NIL guarantees.

Details Emerge Surrounding Seth Trimble’s Surprise Off-Court Arm Injury

November 11, 2025 | 9:32 PM EST

New details have emerged about the arm injury sustained by North Carolina guard Seth Trimble.

Otega Oweh Keeps It Short and Sharp in Response to Kasean Pryor’s Kentucky Trash Talk Going Viral

November 11, 2025 | 3:59 PM EST

Kentucky guard Otega Oweh gives a short but sharp retort to Louisville forward Kasean Pryor's viral comments before Tuesday's rivalry game.

Porter Moser Confesses How Alec Blair’s Surprise Exit From Oklahoma Basketball Impacts the Team

November 11, 2025 | 10:56 AM EST

Oklahoma men's college basketball coach Porter Moser shared his thoughts on Alec Blair's change of heart from basketball to baseball.

Dawn Staley Admits Being Haunted by the Past Ahead of Gamecocks’ Rivalry Game With Clemson

November 11, 2025 | 8:27 AM EST

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley reflects on the importance of winning the rivalry with Clemson. Read more here.

Texas State vs. Louisiana Results in 13 Suspensions Following Mass Brawl on the Bayou

November 10, 2025 | 10:01 PM EST

The Sun Belt Conference issued punishments to 13 players from Texas State and Louisiana who were involved in a postgame brawl on Nov. 8.

Dusty May Reveals How Michigan Is Cracking Down on Gambling Risks As FBI Probe Rocks College Hoops

November 10, 2025 | 8:40 AM EST

Michigan coach Dusty May discloses the school's actions regarding the risks of gambling on college basketball players, as the FBI investigation into the issue intensifies.

Arkansas’ Trevon Brazile Faces Fan Backlash Over Postgame Skirmish With Michigan State Student

November 10, 2025 | 8:33 AM EST

Trevon Brazile's postgame skirmish with a Michigan State student triggered negative reactions from fans, who apparently disliked the act.

Matt Painter Addresses Growing Concerns About Trey Kaufman-Renn’s Injury As He Misses Another Purdue Game

November 10, 2025 | 7:55 AM EST

Purdue coach Matt Painter shares Trey Kaufman-Renn's health status after the forward missed the Boilermakers first two games this season.

Tom Izzo Takes the Fall for Jeremy Fears’ Shooting Struggles, Compares Him to Draymond Green

November 9, 2025 | 10:23 PM EST

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo addressed the shooting struggles of sophomore guard Jeremy Fears Jr. during the Spartans’ win over Arkansas.

Nate Oats Reveals Private Talk About Labaron Philon’s 2025 Draft Decision After St. John’s Win

November 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM EST

Alabama coach Nate Oats revealed the statement Labaron Philon made in his decision to return for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season.

Cam Coleman Earns Elite Comparison As Auburn WR’s Epic Outing Prompts Transfer Portal Talk

November 8, 2025 | 11:55 PM EST

College football fans react to Cam Coleman's awesome performance in Week 11 against Vanderbilt, eliciting further transfer portal talk.

Lane Kiffin Gatecrashes Marriage Proposal During Shutout Week 11 Win for Ole Miss

November 8, 2025 | 10:21 PM EST

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin made everybody happy after crashing a field-goal kicking challenge turned wedding proposal event in a game against The Citadel.

What is Deion Sanders’ Buyout? How Much Will Colorado Owe Him if Fired After WVU Game?

November 8, 2025 | 2:45 PM EST

Find out how much Colorado will pay Deion Sanders if the school terminates his contract after this season.

‘Karma’ – Fans Take Shots at ESPN As College GameDay Faces Hiccup Amid YouTube TV Dispute

November 8, 2025 | 12:18 PM EST

Patrick Mahomes is set to guest pick on College GameDay as technical issues hit ESPN affecting Week 11 college football broadcasts.

Why is FSU vs. Clemson Not on ESPN? Start Time, Schedule, How To Watch and TV Channel For Week 11 Game

November 8, 2025 | 8:00 AM EST

Find out why the FSU-Clemson game is not on ESPN's live TV coverage on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Where Is ESPN College GameDay in Week 11? Location, Guest Picker, and More

November 8, 2025 | 6:38 AM EST

Where is the ESPN GameDay location in Week 11, and who will join the list of illustrious guest pickers on the Saturday morning pre-game show?

UNC Could Regret Starting Luka Bogavac Against Kansas for These 2 Reasons, Says Analyst

November 7, 2025 | 1:55 PM EST

A college basketball analyst gives two reasons why he wants North Carolina guard Luka Bogavac to play off the bench in its next game against Kansas.

Dawn Staley Makes a Confident Prediction Before Facing Another Ex-Assistant Coach After Winston Gandy Win

November 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM EST

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley expects a tough defensive game against Bowling Green, which is handled by his former assistant coach.

Jon Scheyer Shows Shades of Mike Krzyzewski in Mid-Game Rebuke to Cameron Boozer

November 6, 2025 | 9:37 PM EST

Duke coach Jon Scheyer's mid-game rebuke of Cameron Boozer motivated the freshman to step up and help them to a 15-point win over Texas in their season opener.

Matt Painter Has Strong Words for Fletcher Loyer Critics After Explosive 30-Point Opener

November 5, 2025 | 3:00 PM EST

Matt Painter came to the rescue of Purdue guard Fletcher Loyer, delivering a strong message to his critics who asked the guard to be replaced.