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Former Georgia Tech forward Kowacie Reeves has signed a 10‑day contract with the Indiana Pacers, aiming to translate his collegiate scoring and sharp basketball mind to the NBA.
Derrick White, a guard for the Boston Celtics and Olympic gold medalist, has been appointed president of basketball strategy at the University of Colorado, where he will mentor players and contribute a $2 million gift to the men’s basketball program.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Tre White has signed a free‑agent contract with the Miami Heat, hoping to translate his college shooting and rebounding stats into professional minutes.
Illinois men's basketball will travel to Nashville on January 30, 2027, to meet the North Carolina Tar Heels at Bridgestone Arena, marking the ninth encounter between the two storied programs and the first since 2010.
The Southeastern Conference released its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, detailing home and away matchups for all 16 schools. South Carolina will host Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss, Texas and Texas A&M, while traveling to Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Coach Lamont Paris, in his fifth season, hopes the schedule will help the Gamecocks reclaim an NCAA Tournament berth.
Veteran analysts Graham Couch and Chris Solari examined every Spartan player at a recent Moneyball Pro‑Am, while also reflecting on the recent departures of MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz and athletic director J Bat.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Tobe Awaka has inked a two‑way contract with the Chicago Bulls. The 6‑foot‑8 forward, who honed his game under Rick Barnes at Tennessee and later at Arizona, will get his first taste of NBA action during the Summer League and training camp.
Four‑star guard Baboucarr Ann chooses Wisconsin over several top programs, bringing versatility and a high‑ranking recruiting pedigree to the Badgers.
Indiana sophomore forward Trent Sisley has impressed during summer workouts, discussed his progress and upcoming season, and confirmed his intention to stay with the Hoosiers while playing a key role in recruiting from the transfer portal.
Ross Bjork discusses the financial competitiveness of the Buckeyes' men's basketball team, the arrival of five‑star freshman Anthony Thompson, and plans to increase game‑day attendance at the Schottenstein Center.
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the hiring of Pualani Spurlock-Welsh as its new Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, a role that will also oversee the American and Big East conferences. With more than a decade and a half of high‑profile officiating experience, she will guide a newly formalized alliance set to launch this summer.
Baboucarr Ann, a top basketball recruit from Minnesota, has pledged to the University of Wisconsin, adding depth to a highly rated 2027 class that already includes Jalen Brown and Jack Thelen.
North Carolina and Illinois will meet in a neutral‑site basketball game that could shape their NCAA Tournament paths.
Keyshawn Hall and KeShawn Murphy have each signed Exhibit 10 deals with the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards respectively, marking the latest step in Auburn's strong pipeline of NBA talent.
Houston Mallette, a veteran guard from the University of Alabama, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Chicago Bulls, joining Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Labaron Philon in the professional ranks.
After a standout season at Kansas, where he earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honors, Melvin Council Jr. has inked a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, aiming to translate his college firepower into professional production.
Baboucarr Ann, a top-ranked Minnesota prospect, pledged to the University of Wisconsin, citing coaching connections and a desire to stay close to home. His commitment elevates the Badgers’ recruiting class and underscores the impact of assistant coach Brad Davison.
Former Indiana University standout Tucker DeVries has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Boston Celtics, a move that could see the forward suiting up for the team's Summer League squad and training camp.
Baboucarr Ann, a 6‑5 wing and top‑65 recruit in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Wisconsin after a recent visit, marking a major addition to a Badgers roster already bolstered by two other high‑school stars.
Indiana's men's basketball team will meet Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf on July 15 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, marking the first time the Hoosiers represent the United States at the FISU America Games.
The Hokies will travel to West Virginia for the opening game of a three-game series, with future matchups slated for Blacksburg and Charleston, reviving a competition that last intersected in 2015.
Mark Mitchell, the Mizzou standout who topped the Tigers in points, rebounds and assists, has inked a deal with the Denver Nuggets, continuing a recent surge of Missouri players making direct jumps to the NBA.
From São Paulo to Tempe, a new wave of global talent is transforming NCAA women's basketball, bringing elite competition, cultural diversity and unprecedented opportunities for scholarship and exposure.
The exhibition event, scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, pits the Syracuse Orange against the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup.