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NC State’s men’s basketball team will face UNC‑Chapel Hill at the Greensboro Coliseum on Dec. 15, a game that emerged from a reshuffled schedule and promises benefits for players, the city and the conferences.
Cameron Boozer becomes the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Duke alumni who have repeatedly cracked the league's elite selections.
Three WNBA games tip off tonight, and DraftKings' Pick6 lets fans predict star performances. Here’s who to target and how to play.
A veteran analyst argues that the much‑maligned American grassroots system deserves credit for producing a deep 2026 draft class, while also exposing the strengths and blind spots of international models.
A basketball‑based mentorship program in Federal Way combines sport with structured life‑skill lessons, serving thousands of youths and partnering with local organizations to foster belonging and opportunity.
The Minnesota Gophers have added Texas Southern and Alcorn State to their 2026 nonconference schedule, joining a lineup that includes marquee contests and neutral‑site games, as they seek to strengthen their résumé ahead of conference competition.
Weber State head coach Kaleb Canales is shaping a promising roster for the upcoming Big Sky campaign, placing a premium on the defensive tenacity and playmaking acumen of his guard corps.
After three years as Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations, Jaelynn Murray Burrus is now Director of Women's Basketball at the University of North Carolina. Head coach Courtney Banghart lauded her leadership, and she joins former teammate Liz Roberts, now General Manager, in shaping the team’s future.
The Hoosiers will host a Canadian university team on July 15, then travel to Peru for a five‑game series as part of the international FISU competition.
The event, taking place at Edwardsville High School and Liberty Middle School, offers local boys teams a chance to attract recruiters and showcase community support
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Fletcher Loyer signed a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, bringing his sharpshooting and basketball IQ to a new professional environment.
Coach Bucky McMillan outlines a demanding schedule that includes SEC rivals, the Battle 4 Atlantis, and the ACC Challenge, while highlighting roster improvements and offseason focus.
After guiding Pajaro Valley High to a Pacific Coast Athletic League title in his debut season, head coach Darren Jackson has resigned, citing personal reasons, and has been named the new girls basketball coach at Carmel High.
The University of Missouri announces new non‑conference opponents, a season‑opening home game, and notable contract extensions for its women's golf and volleyball programs.
Niagara University announced the hiring of Angel Parker, a four‑time All‑MAAC honoree, as an assistant coach for the women's basketball team, marking her return to the campus where she once excelled.
The NCAA's recent rule change grants athletes a five‑year window to play five seasons, eliminating redshirt and waiver provisions. This shift places fifth‑year seniors at the forefront of women's basketball, prompting programs like South Carolina to rethink roster construction as stars such as Tessa Johnson gain extra eligibility. With the WNBA expanding and offering higher salaries, the new pathway fuels speculation about increased draft entries and a cascade of player transfers.
Former Miami University standout Peter Suder has agreed to a two‑way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing a decorated college career and a winning pedigree to the NBA franchise.
The NCAA's recent decision to allow athletes five years of eligibility reshapes the future for Iowa's basketball program, giving key players additional time to contribute.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Lamar Wilkerson has agreed to a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a move that could open a pathway to the summer league, training camp and a two‑way contract.
Former Muhlenberg standout Edwin Suarez Jr. transfers to Temple University, bringing a track record of rebounding excellence and defensive impact to the Owls' roster.
AK Okereke, a former Cornell basketball standout, has signed a two‑way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a tradition of Ivy League players making the jump to professional basketball.
Clara Prater, a Vilonia High School alumna and Arkansas Tech University graduate, begins her first season as head coach of the Nashville Junior High girls basketball team, bringing a lifelong passion for the sport and a commitment to student growth.
Barry Dunning Jr. transitions from the University of Pittsburgh to the NBA, signing a non‑guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal with the Portland Trail Blazers after a standout college season.
The 2026 NBA Draft passed without a single Miami Hurricanes player being selected, prompting undrafted free agents Tre Donaldson, Malik Reneau and Ernest Udeh Jr. to seek new opportunities.