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Dr. Chris Reynolds, Bradley University’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, succeeding Jeff Jackson and extending a career marked by extensive committee service and recent recognition with the 2026 Athletics Directors Association Builders’ Award.
The group stage concluded today with France and the United States already qualified for the quarter‑finals, and Australia and Belgium joining them in the next phase as play‑off contenders prepare for Tuesday's decisive matches.
A deceptive valet scheme in Savannah led to the theft of a $90,000 BMW and several other vehicles, with investigators tracing the suspect across state lines.
A man claiming to be a professional basketball player walked away with a gray 2026 BMW X5 from the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, using a forged valet ticket after retrieving items from a white Audi, while police pursue leads on a pattern of similar crimes.
Two‑time Olympic champion Ruthie Bolton is starting youth basketball camps in Mississippi to teach life skills and inspire the next generation.
Brad Wright, a former UCLA basketball player and board chairman, resigned amid a scandal that has placed three coaches on leave and drawn intense public and union scrutiny.
A $7 billion consortium led by BlackSun Private Equity and the Tulalip Tribes aims to revive the NBA in Seattle with a new arena in Marysville, while competing bids from One Roof Sports and Las Vegas owners vie for the expansion slot.
With Patrick Ngongba possibly leaving after his junior year, Duke is actively pursuing elite big men, including 2028’s second‑ranked recruit Yann Kamagate, while also courting the nation’s top prospect Colton Hiller.
Chance Berry, a four‑star guard from Canada, has included Syracuse in her top eight and will visit the campus on September 18, with coach Felisha Legette‑Jack hoping to secure the program’s first verbal commitment.
Key results from the opening day of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 in Berlin set the stage for intense quarterfinal matchups.
The Wildcats reached the 2025‑26 Final Four before falling to Michigan, and with a deep frontcourt and promising transfers, they aim to return to the sport’s biggest stage next season.
Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s leading scorer and playmaker, has been named to the United States roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, set to begin on September 4.
Veteran coach Rick Rosinski, after a forced resignation from Green Bay Preble, has been hired at Shawano, bringing back key players and staff while facing community support and high expectations for the upcoming season.
Italy's women's team fought back from a late deficit, limiting the USA to their lowest tally since 1984 and earning a shot at the Final phase.
The National Indigenous Basketball Camp in Canberra brings together young Indigenous athletes from every state and territory, blending sport with cultural pride and personal growth under the guidance of experienced mentors.
From volunteer coaches to supportive parents, Rockaway's basketball summer highlights the power of community collaboration.
The College of Southern Idaho has named Matt Moorhouse as its new assistant coach, a move that follows Rob Rodriguez's departure and promises immediate impact through his extensive basketball background.
A temporary court order allowed Mark Mitchell to enter the transfer portal, but new SEC rules and intraconference restrictions led him to abandon his commitment to Kentucky, underscoring the complex landscape of college basketball eligibility.
Darius Miles, a former Alabama basketball player, now faces additional felony charges for tax‑stamp violations and promoting contraband after synthetic marijuana was discovered in his home, while he continues to await trial for the 2023 murder of Jamea Jonae Harris.
Two‑time Olympic champion Ruthie Bolton is bringing her passion for basketball to Mississippi youth through camps that teach perseverance, ambition and a positive mindset.
Former Mountaineer Emmitt Matthews Jr. visited West Virginia University’s basketball program and lauded a roster that mixes seasoned veterans with promising freshmen, sparking optimism for a competitive Big 12 campaign.
The 2011‑2012 Kentucky Wildcats, led by Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd‑Gilchrist, won the national title yet were placed sixth in a coaches’ poll of the best teams of the 21st century. The following season, a equally dominant squad ranked seventh without a championship, sparking debate over their legacy.
Two‑time Olympic champion Ruthie Bolton is launching youth basketball camps in Mississippi, aiming to pass on life lessons and inspire the next generation beyond her athletic achievements.
Darius Miles, a former Alabama basketball standout, now faces additional felony accusations while awaiting trial for the 2023 killing of Jamea Jonae Harris.