Latest Slidescroller coverage in Basketball.
For more than a quarter century, the downtown Salem 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament known as Hoopla has been more than a game; it’s a seasonal rite that stitches together athletes, families and spectators in a shared celebration.
The Bears will face six opponents, including Iowa State in a home‑and‑home series, Arkansas State, and rising Division I program Tarleton State, as they look to build on last season’s success.
The Blue Devils will face a slate of top‑ranked opponents in the coming weeks, blending familiar rivals with fresh challengers to test depth and chemistry.
A respected basketball coach was discovered with a gunshot wound in a Chicago neighborhood, prompting an investigation and community mourning.
College basketball analyst Jon Rothstein’s latest power rankings slot North Carolina fifth in the ACC, behind Duke, Virginia, Louisville and Miami, as the program prepares for its first season under new head coach Michael Malone.
The Boilermakers concluded their Canadian swing with a dominant performance, forcing 22 turnovers and shooting efficiently from beyond the arc.
The Sooners have announced their upcoming season, highlighting matchups against top‑ranked SEC rivals and a challenging non‑conference slate.
After stints in Slovenia, Canada and California, Peter Bandelj arrives in Reno, eager to contribute to Nevada’s basketball legacy
Purdue’s men’s basketball team defeated the University of the Fraser Valley 97-62 in Canada, with Jacob Webber leading the scoring and a new starting lineup dominating the first quarter. The Boilermakers will spend several days in Whistler before returning home.
Coach Bill Self discusses the Jayhawks' successful summer workouts, key player advances, and upcoming decisions as the team prepares for the new season.
The Volunteers and Blue Devils will meet for the second consecutive year in a preseason exhibition game on October 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The contest highlights Tennessee's strong exhibition history and Barnes' respect for Duke's evolving program.
The University of Georgia announced its matchups for the 2026 Cancun Challenge, a holiday basketball event in Cancun, Mexico, featuring a schedule of games from Nov. 26‑28 and fan packages that include hotel stays and tickets.
Auburn University’s men’s basketball team is set to welcome Arizona on November 13 at Neville Arena, seeking revenge for a 97‑68 loss in Tucson last season. The game’s tip‑off remains unannounced, while the SEC has released the bulk of the 2026‑27 conference slate, confirming neutral‑site matchups in Huntsville and Nashville and a return to the Las Vegas Players Era.
Coach Bill Self says forward Christian Reeves will be ready for the season but limited in contact until October, while the team considers adding a big man after losing All‑Big 12 first‑team forward Flory Bidunga to Louisville.
At a ceremony in the Mills Morgan Center’s Setzer Pavilion, Wright State’s men’s basketball head coach Clint Sargent signed 14‑year‑old Shane, a youngster living with Bardet‑Biedl Syndrome and Stage 2 fatty liver disease, through the national nonprofit Team IMPACT.
Shane Mueller, a 14-year-old from Fairborn, Ohio, has signed with Wright State University’s men’s basketball team via the Team Impact program, offering the squad a unique outlook on perseverance and joy.
A private wedding last weekend, highlighted by a group photo shared by assistant coach Brian Adams, brought together family, friends and colleagues as Coach Nate Oats officially became husband to Alex Accetta, a former athletics administrator now with the Dallas Mavericks.
The University of Arizona announces a 17‑game non‑conference schedule that features 10 home contests, three exhibition games, and high‑profile matchups against UCLA, UConn and a return to the Maui Invitational.
Season tickets for the University of Washington men's basketball team are available for the 2026‑27 season, offering guaranteed access to a slate of high‑profile conference matchups and a range of holder perks.
A newly opened park in Man, West Virginia, features outdoor pickleball and basketball courts, a gravel walking path, and plans for a splash pad and amphitheater, aiming to attract visitors and address local recreation needs.
Duke’s preseason slate features a scrimmage with Belmont, a rematch against Tennessee and a return to Kansas’s Allen Field House, raising questions about coaching favors, financial incentives and historic significance.
Wichita State University has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, highlighting home openers, exhibition matchups and a series of road contests across the country.
Celebrity coaches including Durant, Dawn Staley and Chris Bosh will lead teams in a charitable 3×3 event, with proceeds supporting the USA Basketball Foundation and selected nonprofits.
From its dazzling debut to its eventual collapse, the St. Louis Streak left an indelible mark on women’s professional basketball, a legacy that still resonates with today’s stars.