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The Tar Heels will meet the Hoosiers in a preseason exhibition, featuring new coach Michael Malone and a revamped roster, while Indiana looks to build on its recent ACC‑style lineup.
Marshall University announced that former star Peyton Ilderton will lead the program’s basketball operations, succeeding Brianna Ellis in a newly created role.
A look at the rising draft stocks of three Arkansas basketball players, their statistical highlights and potential landing spots
The university will open the season at home against Manhattan on November 3, and the schedule also includes first‑time matchups with James Madison, Northern Arizona, Grambling State, Bryant and Sacred Heart, while transfer forward Justin McBride joins the roster and Preston Spradlin, a former staff member, now coaches James Madison.
The University of Kentucky reveals its upcoming non‑conference schedule, highlighting challenging games, high‑profile coaches, and player movements that promise a demanding season.
The United States Women's U18 National team posted a 104-51 victory over Venezuela, extending their group‑stage dominance and securing a spot in the AmeriCup gold medal game. The match, broadcast live on YouTube, will feature standout freshman Bella Flemings, who is averaging 9.5 rebounds and 8.5 points per game.
Veteran coach Chris Cobb is transitioning from the University of Montana to Saint Mary’s College of California, emphasizing family proximity and professional growth as key factors behind the move.
Northern Arizona University's men's basketball team will open the 2026‑27 season against Kentucky on Nov. 13 at Rupp Arena, marking the program's first-ever meeting with the eight‑time NCAA champions.
The Manhattan Jaspers will tip off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball campaign on Tuesday, November 3, when they travel to Lexington, Kentucky, to face the Wildcats in Rupp Arena. The game represents the first-ever meeting between the two schools in over 100 years of combined history.
The Wildcats will play a slate of high‑profile non‑conference games, featuring a return to Lexington for head coach Preston Spradlin and a rematch with Gardner‑Webb.
Veteran forward Wesley Johnson is set to play for Boeheim’s Army in The Basketball Tournament this summer, teaming up with Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim while the squad faces Seton Hall’s alumni team in a best‑of‑three series.
The Hoosiers will host the Tar Heels on Oct. 18 in Indianapolis, a game that pits two of college basketball’s most decorated teams against each other amid recent roster and leadership shifts.
The University of Pittsburgh and Butler University have announced a two‑year non‑conference series that will see the Panthers travel to Indianapolis in 2026 before hosting the Bulldogs at the Peterson Events Center in 2027.
UNC and Indiana meet in an exhibition basketball showdown at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Oct. 18, highlighting a storied rivalry and the pedigree of two blue‑blood programs.
The upcoming conference schedule reveals a heavy road burden for BYU, only two high‑profile home matchups and the fading relevance of the Utah rivalry.
Keller Daugherty, a 2027 three‑star hybrid player from Lee's Summit, Missouri, announced his commitment to the University of Iowa after an official visit, ending his recruitment early and becoming the first pledge in Iowa's upcoming class.
A new partnership between the Washington Mystics, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and Good Sports will supply uniforms and gear to girls' basketball teams across the United States, aiming to foster belonging and keep more girls engaged in sport.
Blair Estarfaa, a coach with a strong record of winning and NCAA Tournament experience, has been appointed assistant coach for Furman University's women's basketball team.
Indiana will meet North Carolina in a preseason exhibition on Oct. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, a rematch of recent history that highlights new storylines for both programs.
The New York Knicks clinched their first championship since 1973, driven by Jalen Brunson’s Finals MVP performance, a record‑setting comeback in Game 4 and a wave of citywide celebrations that united fans and celebrities alike.
Marshall University announced the appointment of Peyton Ilderton as Assistant Director of Basketball Operations, a move that follows the promotion of Brianna Ellis to Director of Operations and highlights the program’s commitment to internal growth.
Three Volunteers stand out in early 2026 NBA Draft forecasts, with Ament projected as a lottery pick and Gillespie and Okpara slated for the second round.
The Hoosiers will open their preseason schedule on October 18 against the Tar Heels in Indianapolis, with tickets set to launch Thursday and a new era of coaching taking shape.
The inaugural River City Classic will bring together Evansville’s two Division I men’s basketball programs for a historic game on November 7 at the Ford Center, supported by local partners and open to the public from July 15.