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The university announced the appointments as part of an ongoing effort to elevate the program under head coach Jeff Walz, highlighting each candidate's recent achievements.
Dyarri Braddick, a highly ranked high school prospect, has departed Clemson’s women’s basketball team without playing a game, prompting questions about her future and the impact on the roster.
Doc Rivers’ induction speech celebrated the coaches, players and family who shaped his legacy, while reflecting on championships, mentorship and the lessons learned throughout a multifaceted basketball life.
Phil James, a seasoned coach with 15 years of experience, has been hired to lead the Pine Forest High School girls' basketball program, bringing a philosophy centered on accountability, player development and academic achievement.
Kansas navigates roster upheaval as Javon Bardwell reclassifies, prompting interest in veteran players and scholarship pursuits amid NCAA eligibility turbulence.
Doc Rivers’ Hall of Fame speech celebrated the coaches, players and family who built his career, while reflecting on championships, regrets and future plans.
The University of Hawaii announced its tentative 2026‑27 Mountain West Conference slate, marking the program’s debut in the league after a 14‑year stint in the Big West.
The Jaguars' coaching staff announced a full slate of newcomers, highlighting experienced transfers and promising freshmen who bring shooting, rebounding and defensive prowess to the program.
The undefeated 1965-66 Cony boys basketball team, celebrated for its dominant press and community impact, will be inducted into the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame, reuniting former stars for a historic ceremony in Bangor.
After a roster overhaul, Tennessee’s basketball outlook blends historic ambition with realistic challenges, positioning the Vols as a SEC contender but not a guaranteed champion.
The reigning Southland Conference regular‑season champions unveiled a 20‑game slate that includes 15 home contests, five in‑state matchups and a high‑stakes opener against Incarnate Word on Dec. 3.
A 2024 sprint video of Katt Williams in Memphis sparked online debate, and his upcoming appearances in a charity golf tournament and as a FedEx St. Jude commentator are drawing renewed attention to the city.
Florida State University will host five‑star recruit Moussa Kamissoko on August 28, a visit that could tip the balance in his highly contested college choice.
Five new Gamecocks will wear historic jersey numbers in the 2026‑27 season, highlighted by standout recruits and a legacy of championship success.
Sarah Talon, a 2024 America East champion, has signed a one‑year contract with New Basket Oberhausen in Germany's 2. Damen‑Basketball‑Bundesliga, marking her transition from college to professional basketball abroad.
Veteran coach Brennan Marion has introduced a basketball‑inspired, high‑tempo offense that blends misdirection, run‑first slants and unselfish play, reshaping Colorado's offensive identity and promising a dramatic rise in scoring.
A viral clip from 2024 shows comedian Katt Williams sprinting 4.47 seconds at a Memphis basketball court, where he blamed slippery conditions and borrowed footwear. He is now gearing up for the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, with Coach Penny Hardaway lauding his effort.
Kentucky has added Wichita State to its 2026‑27 regular‑season slate, marking the first scheduled home meeting between the programs since a series of NCAA Tournament clashes. The game, expected to fall during Thanksgiving week, will be played at Rupp Arena under the guidance of Wichita State coach Paul Mills.
The Bearcats announce a 13‑game non‑conference schedule that features seven home games at Fifth Third Arena, a season‑opening exhibition against East Texas A&M, and participation in the Cancun Challenge.
Two University of Maine women’s basketball graduates secure professional contracts in Europe, continuing a tradition of exporting talent abroad.
Coach Michael Malone has finalized a complete roster for the North Carolina Tar Heels, leaving no room for new players and setting the stage for a competitive season.
A combination of high retention, championship pedigree and the addition of Denzel Aberdeen positions the Florida Gators as the SEC’s leading team, with a realistic path to a Sweet Sixteen finish and a potential national title.
Dusty May’s move to the Dallas Mavericks marks the first time since 1988 that a college champion has transitioned directly to an NBA head coaching role, highlighting growing discontent with modern college basketball’s structural challenges.
Dusty May, celebrated for his championship‑winning tenure at Michigan, is leaving college basketball to become the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach. He cites the transfer portal, NIL complexities and administrative overload as catalysts for his move, and outlines reforms such as collective bargaining and binding contracts to reshape college sports.