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Starting in the 2023‑2031 season, Axle Logistics, a Knoxville‑based logistics firm founded by University of Tennessee alumni, will emblazon the Volunteers' basketball jerseys with its patch, marking the first such agreement for UT basketball and underscoring a new revenue stream for collegiate athletics.
Colorado State University announced that Ryun Williams has signed a contract extension through 2031, cementing his role as the program's most successful coach and setting the stage for a new era in the Pac‑12.
After a four‑year career at Michigan State that included a Sweet 16 run and NBA Summer League experience, Jaxon Kohler is exploring transfer options under a recent court injunction that grants fifth‑year eligibility to the class of 2022.
Green argues that fans undersold Westbrook's contributions during his playing years, only to praise him retroactively after he left the league.
Virginia’s men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom has signed a contract extension through March 2032 after guiding the Cavaliers to a 30‑6 record, a second‑place ACC finish and a semifinalist nod for the Naismith National Coach of the Year award.
A five‑year deal will feature Axle Logistics on the jerseys of both men's and women's basketball teams, highlighting student‑athlete brand development and community engagement.
Antonio Pemberton, a top-ranked recruit from New Hampshire, is among several high-profile visitors as Tennessee seeks to fill two open scholarships ahead of the next season.
Stephen A. Smith is close to finalizing a deal to broadcast HBCU basketball games, emphasizing the hiring of Black journalists and producers. The move follows recent criticism from the National Association of Black Journalists and builds on his prior work with HBCU Week, which has generated over $100 million for scholarships.
Michael Malone outlines his vision for UNC basketball, focusing on culture, recruiting and daily improvement.
Amar'e Stoudemire's 2026 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors a career that spanned NBA stardom, Israeli league titles, and a deeply personal spiritual journey.
Mike Boynton Jr. weighs a potential return of guard Roddy Gayle Jr. for the 2026‑27 season as the NCAA’s new eligibility rules and a Colorado court decision create both opportunity and uncertainty.
A Florida native has broken his Guinness World Record for the longest miniature basketball shot, achieving a distance of 102 feet and 11.76 inches on July 4.
A 51‑year‑old Arlington resident was arrested on July 25 after police say he fired multiple shots from a vehicle onto a basketball court at Gunston Middle School, where dozens of youths were playing. He now faces multiple criminal charges and is being held without bond.
ESPN’s updated bracketology reshuffles the 2027 NCAA Tournament field, promoting Duke to the overall top seed and detailing regional seedings, key matchups, and conference representation.
The upcoming Tip‑Off Banquet will be held on September 30 at Durham’s Sheraton Imperial, featuring keynote speaker Mike Tomlin and tickets starting at $125, with all proceeds earmarked for the university’s men’s basketball program.
The University at Albany announced its full slate of games for the 2026‑27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, highlighting opening night matchups, key nonconference contests and the start of America East play.
Despite losing a scheduled visit from top center Darius Wabbington, Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class remains robust, anchored by 5‑star guard Ryan Hampton and a broad slate of scholarship offers.
Thomas Batties II, a senior guard for Harvard, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Oversight Committee, adding a player‑centric perspective to college basketball governance.
Oregon State will face Vanderbilt and Middle Tennessee in the 2026 Jacksonville Classic, featuring returning All‑WCC players and a coach with a decade of 20‑win seasons.
The Wildcats open their America East campaign with two consecutive home games against Bryant and UMass Lowell, kicking off a schedule that features eight home contests and key rivalries against Maine and Vermont.
Ty Jerome discusses how personal growth, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence shape his vision of a lasting impact on basketball.
The America East Conference has unveiled its complete 2026‑27 basketball schedule, highlighting early road games, home stretches and key matchups for both the Catamounts and their rivals.
Syracuse University’s women’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 season at home against Canisius College on November 15, 2026, in a matchup that renews a historic rivalry and underscores the program’s push for consecutive tournament bids.
Rutgers University has locked in a 12‑game non‑conference slate that includes a third straight Las Vegas swing, matchups with traditional rivals and a neutral‑site showdown with Syracuse, setting the stage for a pivotal season for head coach Steve Pikiell.