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The University of San Diego announced its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring 14 games that begin on November 2 with a home contest against New Mexico State and culminate with a December 21 matchup versus San Jose State.
Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.
After 37 years of coaching, Brian Richert is back on the sidelines, aiming to revitalize the Watertown High School boys basketball program with his son Brennan joining the staff.
Erin Jones joins Bucknell women's basketball as director of operations and assistant coach, bringing international playing experience, performance‑training expertise, and advanced degrees in kinesiology and exercise science
Tim Bankston, a 60‑year‑old former player and coach, was found fatally shot in an Auburn Gresham home. His death has sparked grief among former teammates, players and local leaders.
Page Brown, a former standout athlete from Boothbay Region, has begun her coaching career as the varsity basketball coach for Freeport, leading the team to a Lobster Jam championship while balancing teaching duties and marathon training.
The University of Alaska Anchorage announced its full 2026‑27 men's basketball schedule, highlighting 13 home contests, nine Great Northwest Athletic Conference matchups and a series of early‑season tournaments across the Pacific.
In a recently released video, Barack Obama and Josh Turek discuss their favorite basketball players, swap Mount Rushmore selections, and meet WNBA star Caitlin Clark at the Obama Presidential Center.
Duke University’s men’s basketball program is preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a strong roster, a challenging preseason slate, and a clear goal of securing its sixth national championship.
The Volunteers will meet the Blue Devils on Oct. 20 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, marking the second straight year the teams meet in a preseason exhibition.
Former President Barack Obama appeared in a July 29 video endorsing Josh Turek, Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, and the two debated their top basketball players, agreeing on Michael Jordan and LeBron James while diverging on the remaining selections.
Belmont University will face Duke in a preseason exhibition on October 8, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium, marking the third meeting of a series that blends historic ties, coaching connections, and recent program achievements.
The Rebels are treating their Puerto Rico itinerary as an audition, using competitive practices and matchups with seasoned opponents to demonstrate depth, chemistry and readiness for the upcoming SEC campaign.
The University of Kansas will welcome Duke University to Allen Fieldhouse on October 25, 2026, for the Blue Blood Classic, an exhibition matchup that headlines Homecoming weekend and rekindles a rivalry that dates back to 1985.
Duke's preseason schedule features games against Belmont, Tennessee and Kansas, highlighting a roster that returns key scorers and a coaching staff led by Jon Scheyer.
An October 20, 2026 game will pit the Volunteers against the Blue Devils in a home‑and‑home series, showcasing fresh recruiting moves and the impact of recent rule changes on college basketball scheduling.
The University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball team is set to compete in the Cancun Challenge, facing Detroit Mercy, a yet‑to‑be‑determined opponent from the Northern Colorado/Southeastern Louisiana bracket, and then traveling to El Paso to meet UTEP in a first‑ever matchup.
The USA D‑3 Basketball Blue Team, featuring Colorado College freshman Reyna Welsch, will travel to Brazil from August 4‑13 for a series of matches, cultural excursions, and educational activities.
The Le Moyne College men's basketball team will begin its 2026-27 campaign on November 2 at the University of Nebraska, marking the program's first meeting with a Big Ten opponent since 2023 and its debut in the state of Nebraska.
Pat Zipfel, a seasoned NBA advance scout, has been appointed associate head coach at Weber State, completing a core staff that includes Dondrale Campbell and Bobby Jones Jr.
Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope has extended a scholarship to Ahmed Nur, a 6‑9 power forward from Arizona, who chose the Wildcats over a host of elite programs. The commitment marks Pope’s first five‑star recruit and underscores a strategic push to reshape the roster with versatile shooting talent.
Coach Kevin Young’s latest recruiting win brings 6‑foot‑9 forward Jakub Urbaniak to Provo, a move praised for his rebounding, rim protection and shooting range, and intended to fill the void left by former post players.
Nebraska's men's basketball team has released a demanding non‑conference slate for 2026‑27, featuring four power‑conference opponents, exhibition games and neutral‑site contests, aiming to extend the momentum of its historic recent season.