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With the new season looming, CBS Sports analyst Isaac Trotter highlights concerns about UNC’s frontcourt depth, the eligibility status of 7‑footer Sayon Keita, and the challenges facing first‑year head coach Michael Malone.
Mike Martin, the former head coach of Brown University, has been announced as an assistant coach on Michigan’s basketball staff, joining new head coach Mike Boynton.
Veteran IU sports broadcaster Joe Smith died at 78, leaving a 40‑year legacy of radio and television coverage, numerous awards, and a lasting impact on Indiana athletics.
Longtime Indiana University radio voice Joe Smith died at 78, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism and joy that shaped generations of listeners.
Gonzaga’s backcourt will be without the freshman guard who helped shape its recent campaign, while Duke arrives with one of the deepest backcourts in the nation.
The SEC has released the full conference slate for Auburn, highlighting a marquee home showdown with Alabama on March 6 and a demanding road schedule that includes games against Texas, Tennessee and other tournament teams.
BYU is among the schools courting the nation's number‑one and number‑two 2027 prospects, a pursuit that could reshape the program's future.
A former Fairleigh Dickinson University basketball star was killed during a Harlem tournament, leaving behind a grieving mother, a dedicated counselor, and a neighborhood in shock.
Former Fairleigh Dickinson University basketball star Kinu Rochford was shot dead at a Harlem tournament, his mother Eden Rochford urges witnesses to come forward as police offer a $3,500 reward.
Analyst Antima Singh reframes Caitlin Clark's emotional outburst at the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game as a 'human moment', urging nuanced media coverage of female athletes.
Ahmed Nur, a highly ranked 2027 basketball prospect, is set to arrive in Syracuse this August, joining a slate of elite recruits for official visits that highlight the university's aggressive recruiting strategy.
Former Michigan star Glen Rice was announced as part of the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, joining an elite group of players whose careers defined college basketball.
Loreighelle Joseph, a former Samoan international, now guides the nation’s under‑18 women’s team, blending personal experience with emotional support to foster confidence and leadership among young athletes.
L.J. Cason, recovering from a torn ACL, has entered the transfer portal after head coach Dusty May left for the NBA, signaling a shift in leadership and a focus on culture for his next team.
A Monday night shooting at James Finnegan Playground left four people wounded, including three basketball players and a lawn‑mower, while three suspects were arrested with several guns found nearby.
The Golden Eagles will open the season in Springfield on Nov. 13, facing a Missouri State squad that boasts a deep tournament pedigree, a coach with four straight 20‑win campaigns and a preseason player of the year.
Marquette will open a two‑game series against Missouri State in Springfield on November 13, pitting the Golden Eagles against a program steeped in postseason history and a standout returning scorer.
Michigan’s 2021 Elite Eight guard L.J. Cason is drawing attention from multiple programs, thanks to his well‑rounded skill set and proven winning pedigree.
Guard L.J. Cason has entered the transfer portal, marking the first roster loss since Mike Boynton Jr. became head coach. His exit spotlights injury concerns and a thin backup situation at point guard.
The NCAA announced sweeping changes to the women's basketball tournament, including a true‑ranking seeding model for the top 16 teams and an expansion to 76 participants, set to take effect in the 2026‑27 season.
Starting in the 2026‑27 season, the NCAA will seed the top 16 women's teams by true ranking, expand both men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams, and continue distributing tournament units to conferences over three years.
A non‑soccer fan examines the FIFA World Cup’s continuous play, knockout drama and fan rituals, and explains how basketball could adopt similar tactics to boost engagement.
After more than a century of competition, the Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns are set to meet again in November 2024, reviving a rivalry that has shaped recruiting pipelines and March Madness pedigrees for both programs.
Georgia Southwestern State University announces the hiring of James Frey, a seasoned coach with a storied career, to lead its women's basketball program.