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The Iowa State Cyclones are using the Peach Jam to showcase a highly touted 2027 recruiting class, featuring Josiah Harrington, Donovan Davis and Jack Kohnen, who will compete for different AAU teams in hopes of shaping an underdog narrative.
The Cyclones' newest stars are set to compete in the nation’s premier high school basketball event, drawing attention to Iowa State’s rising program.
The NCAA's updated eligibility policy grants student‑athletes up to five participation seasons within a five‑year span, prompting a reevaluation of scholarship plans across the Florida Gators men's basketball program.
From a rookie season that topped the Northeast Conference to two decades of public service, Darshan Luckey’s story blends athletic excellence with unwavering dedication.
The Riverfront Sports Complex will host a championship doubleheader on Tuesday night, concluding a summer basketball circuit that began on July 13 and featured dozens of teams. The girls final pits the LBs from Dunmore against the Lady Knights from Scranton, while the boys final matches the Knights against the Crusaders.
With only Gavin Ferguson returning, the squad is focused on hard work, resilience, and proving doubters wrong.
Miles Degner, a 15‑year‑old from Cedar Rapids, independently applied to a competitive international basketball tour, earning a spot among older foreign athletes in Costa Rica and now eyes a college future.
CBS Sports analyst Gary Parrish has unveiled his latest preseason poll, a key barometer for college basketball enthusiasts eyeing the upcoming season. Michigan State finds itself positioned at No. 6, a spot that aligns with the broader consensus that the Spartans will be a formidable contender.
A CBS Sports preseason poll places Michigan State at No. 6, just outside the top five, reflecting a consensus that the Spartans will be a formidable force in the Big Ten.
The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh announces Lindsay Bronson Schultz as its new head coach, bringing a proven record of success and a deep connection to the program.
Arkansas head coach John Calipari announced two additional exhibition games for the 2026‑27 season, bringing Kansas and Memphis into the slate and hinting at a neutral‑site marquee contest.
The University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball program has finalized ten of its fourteen non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, blending home tests, neutral‑site contests and a high‑profile SWAC opponent.
A youth basketball coach in Marin County was taken into custody on allegations of sexual crimes against a 15‑year‑old girl, sparking community reaction and legal scrutiny.
Former Hawkeyes stars Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix will wear Oklahoma City Thunder jerseys against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN at 5 p.m. CT.
Indiana's freshman trio dazzles at the FISU America Games, delivering standout stats and signaling a deep bench for the upcoming season.
Former Kansas head coach Ted Owens will be honored in the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his 19‑year tenure, six regular‑season conference titles and a legacy that shaped generations of Jayhawks.
The 20th anniversary of the FIBA European Women’s Basketball Summit unfolded in Postojna, Slovenia, gathering over 1,500 delegates from 45 nations to honor the competition’s impact and unveil a refreshed visual identity.
The 20th anniversary of the FIBA European Women’s Basketball Summit gathered over 1,500 participants from 45 countries in Postojna, Slovenia, where distinguished leaders unveiled a refreshed visual identity and reaffirmed the competition’s focus on coaching and refereeing development.
After a historic Final Four run, the Illini are poised for a title push, but they must tighten defense and define a primary offensive option to secure a top seed.
The Illini enter the 2026‑27 season with high expectations, boasting one of the nation’s best offenses but needing to improve a defense that finished near the bottom of key metrics.
The NCAA will no longer use conference affiliation when seeding the top sixteen teams in the women's basketball tournament starting in 2027, as the event expands to 76 participants.
The Nike‑sponsored Peach Jam tournament on the EYBL circuit opened Tuesday, gathering some of the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects, among them a group of Syracuse University recruits.
From record‑breaking free‑throw accuracy to a fifth‑overall WNBA draft pick, Jacy Sheldon shares the lessons that shaped her career and her advice to current players.
A heated rebound dispute between Mario Chalmers and Rashard Kelly ignited a bench‑clearing brawl, resulting in the ejection of four KU players and five Wichita State players and leaving both squads with only six eligible players for the second half