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The Saluki women's basketball program is gearing up for the 2025‑26 season, mixing returning standouts with a wave of newcomers as they aim to improve on last year's 10‑20 overall record.
The fourth annual We Will Women's Basketball Golf Outing brings together fans, sponsors and student‑athletes for a day of golf, food and fellowship, with all proceeds earmarked for the university's women's basketball program.
Diana Taurasi’s farewell ceremony celebrated her 20‑year legacy with the Phoenix Mercury, highlighting her role in turning the team into a championship powerhouse and her lasting impact on the city.
The Yellow Jackets’ upcoming non‑conference slate features ten home matchups, three neutral‑site contests and a road game against Mississippi State, all under the direction of first‑year head coach Scott Cross.
Chamique Holdsclaw’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame spotlights a career defined by brilliance, adversity, and advocacy, echoing the experiences of fellow trailblazers Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne.
Mike D’Antoni’s 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction honors a coaching legacy that redefined modern basketball through speed, spacing, and analytics.
Tai Bell, son of former NBA guard Raja Bell, receives a renewed scholarship from Syracuse as the Orange’s new coaching staff courts a crowded field of elite prospects.
The eighth edition of the SLAM Summer Classic will light up Rucker Park in New York City on August 17, 2026, featuring the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects and streamed live on NBA platforms.
Amani Hansberry, a key returning forward for Virginia Tech, will anchor the 2026‑27 roster despite injury setbacks, with coach Mike Young emphasizing his dual‑court impact.
Allisha Gray delivered a career‑high 32‑point effort, A'ja Wilson added another historic milestone, and several emerging players made their mark as the WNBA’s Week 14 unfolded across North America.
LSU women’s basketball has added 17‑year‑old Russian post player Anna Minaeva to its 2026‑27 roster, bringing elite post skills and defensive versatility.
The Spanish powerhouse will undergo health checks at Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital and Ciudad Real Madrid before meeting Baskonia, La Laguna Tenerife and Unicaja in exhibition matches, setting the stage for its official EuroLeague debut against Dubai Basketball.
A former Alabama standout, Aiden Sherrell, has joined Indiana University’s basketball roster, bringing a blend of size, shooting and defensive skill that coaches say could reshape the team’s approach for the 2026‑27 season.
Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 Orthodox Jewish freshman at Duquesne, blends intense basketball training with daily Talmud study and Sabbath observance, reshaping perceptions of faith and sport.
During a ten‑day visit from August 11 to 21, the Columbia women’s basketball squad faced Japanese opponents, explored historic landmarks and shared daily updates from the road.
This week’s SBJ article explores Val Ackerman’s career milestones, the growth of influencer brand Good Good Golf, innovations in women’s sports merchandise, the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship cohort, and the promotional push behind the IndyCar Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., while highlighting the expanding sports betting market for the WNBA.
Charlie Stevens, who spent five years with the San Antonio Spurs, is set to assume the role of general manager for UConn’s men’s basketball program, bringing NBA‑level scouting experience to the college ranks.
The Phoenix Mercury’s Ring of Honor ceremony turned the arena into a living museum of women’s basketball, drawing a sold‑out crowd of 16,513 fans eager to celebrate one of the league’s most iconic figures.
From a childhood in Springfield surrounded by umpire traditions to a 3,000‑game career that spanned five decades, Joey Crawford’s story blends relentless dedication with moments of controversy, culminating in his 2026 induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Trey McKenney, a University of Michigan basketball player, will speak to Owosso Public Schools staff on Monday, discussing how to make a meaningful impact and fostering relationships as part of the district’s 2026‑27 theme Choose to Make a Difference.
Over the past week, a wave of transfers and returns has reshaped rosters across the nation, with standout athletes pledging to new or familiar homes ahead of the 2026-27 season.
If Tre White becomes eligible, Kansas could field a starting five that blends star recruit Tyran Stokes, versatile forward Leroy Blyden Jr., athletic wing Keanu Dawes and big man Paul Mbiya, while head coach Bill Self’s history of unconventional lineups adds intrigue.
Luke Murray, celebrated for his offensive brilliance at UConn, is set to lead Boston College’s men’s basketball team, bringing a mix of transfers and fresh talent in hopes of ending a decade‑long drought and sparking an NIT run.
Former player and assistant coach Kirkland King has been appointed head coach of Southern Lab’s boys basketball program, bringing a championship pedigree and a desire to revive the team’s former dominance.