Memphis 17U Basketball Team Highlights Local Talent in Nike EYBL Session
Team Thad's 17‑under roster, anchored by Memphis natives, showcases a deep local talent pool that is attracting national attention and economic boosts for Memphis.
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Team Thad's 17‑under roster, anchored by Memphis natives, showcases a deep local talent pool that is attracting national attention and economic boosts for Memphis.

Iowa’s basketball staff attended a Nike EYBL event in Memphis to scout four‑star point guard Cayden Daughtry, a top‑ranked recruit whose impressive stats and state‑championship success have made him a focal point of national recruiting interest.
Freshman guard Mason Williams, son of former NBA player Mo Williams, joins the Kentucky Wildcats with NBA aspirations, as coach Travis King praises his work ethic and potential.

Duke’s leadership staff attended a standout performance by Beckham Black, a No. 5 overall recruit whose 28‑point, eight‑assist game has intensified interest in the 2027 class.

Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer and former NBA standout Paolo Banchero attended a game to watch Beckham Black, a top 2027 prospect, who delivered 28 points, eight assists and strong shooting, reinforcing his No.5 national ranking and highlighting Duke’s continued recruiting dominance.

After a standout showing at the Nike EYBL Session II in Memphis, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope awarded a scholarship to Demarcus Henry, a 6‑foot‑7, 190‑pound Arizona native ranked No. 14 nationally and No. 5 among small forwards.

Syracuse University has extended a scholarship offer to five‑star point guard King Gibson, a standout recruit from the EYBL circuit who is projected as the second‑best prospect in the 2027 class.

From Memphis, HawkeyeInsider details the opening day of the Nike EYBL Session, where Iowa's elite basketball prospects made their first public appearances, setting the stage for a pivotal recruiting cycle.

A look at Rick Raven's 31‑year career at the University of Illinois, his work across multiple sports, his collaboration with Coach Theresa Grentz, and the personal philosophy that has defined his path.

Kevin Thomas, a highly ranked small forward, has pledged to the University of North Carolina, bringing with him ties to a former Tar Heels player, a promising reunion with a fellow transfer, and a recent release from LSU.

More than 70 parents have alleged that James Austin, the owner of the Red Star Lionesses girls’ football club, pocketed nearly £28,000 for events that never took place. The allegations, which include unauthorised meet‑and‑greets with Women’s Super League players and a bogus tournament at Paris Saint‑Germain’s training ground, have prompted an interim suspension by the Football Association and a criminal investigation by Greater Manchester Police.
The university is exploring patch advertising on football uniforms, a move allowed by recent NCAA rules, with athletics director Gene Taylor discussing potential deals and the uncertain financial outlook.

The Buckeyes have introduced two distinct uniform concepts — 'Scarlet Rush' and 'Sub Zero' — that blend modern aesthetics with a nod to legendary coach Woody Hayes, and they may make their first appearance in the Sept. 12 showdown with Texas.

The Buckeyes reveal two fresh uniform combinations featuring gray sleeves, drawing on historic motifs while signaling a modern aesthetic shift.

Ohio State is replacing the stadium’s turf with Shaw Sports Turf’s Forge Series system and launching updated uniforms, including a new all‑black ‘Tunnel Vision’ design, to boost safety and fan experience.

The Razorbacks' basketball program shines with multiple high‑profile achievements, from a five‑star recruit earning national accolades to NBA Combine feats and promising draft projections.

Louisville's 2026 class gains a versatile scorer as Pat Kelsey builds around new talent

Indiana University's newest batch of freshmen is positioned inside the top 25 nationally and seventh in the Big Ten, featuring standout talents from Arizona, North Carolina and Maryland, plus a German center.

The Buckeyes' all‑black uniform set has ignited a light‑hearted online debate, with rivals and peers showcasing their own black kits as the sport anticipates the upcoming season.

Louisville's offseason upgrades include nine new players, highlighted by Boyuan Zhang, a left‑handed sniper whose shooting stats and quick release could turn the Cardinals into a serious Final Four contender.

Ohio State’s football program brings back the iconic silver sleeve stripes, known as Buckeye Stripes, after nearly two decades, debuting new uniforms for the upcoming season.

Iowa State's 2027 class tops national rankings, highlighted by Josiah Harrington's return and key summer evaluation events.

Foot Locker’s ‘Hoops Lives Here’ campaign blends broadcast, digital and in‑store experiences to reinforce the retailer’s deep ties to basketball culture, featuring a roster of star athletes and a leadership shift after the Dick’s Sporting Goods acquisition.

Ohio State's football program announces an updated uniform suite for the 2026 season, featuring a metallic silver sleeve stripe, a refreshed Block O crest and a festoon‑patterned collar that pays tribute to the stadium's architecture. The designs, developed with Nike on the Vapor F.U.S.E. platform, will be available in replica form this July.