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A knee injury sidelined Rienk Mast for the 2024‑25 season, but the Nebraska alumnus used the setback as a springboard, leading the Huskers to a historic Sweet 16 run and emerging as a dominant force in the NBA Summer League with the Indiana Pacers
A legendary coach whose career spanned playing, teaching, and leading top programs, Tubby Smith will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, 2026.
The Badgers have confirmed a single open scholarship for the 2026‑27 season and are scouting internationally while navigating NCAA eligibility uncertainties.
In a dramatic Rural state semifinal, Kaelynn Brown's last‑second basket not only clinched victory over Blountstown but also etched Williston's maiden state championship into Florida high school basketball lore.
The university announced the appointment of Lindsay Bronson Schultz, a coach with a strong track record at Carroll University and prior experience at several Midwestern programs, as its new women's basketball head coach.
The summer league concluded last weekend, showcasing solid performances from former Oregon Ducks players, especially Nate Bittle, whose scoring and shooting percentages hint at a realistic NBA role.
Mike Boynton Jr. steps into the role of Michigan’s head coach with a clear mandate: preserve the program’s soaring standards after a historic run that saw the Wolverines finish a franchise‑record 37‑3, capture the Big Ten title and hoist a national championship.
Stanley Davis Jr. leads the Edmonton Stingers with solid stats while Phil Carr makes his mark in The Basketball Tournament. Other Morgan State graduates are spreading across professional leagues worldwide, reinforcing the university's strong basketball tradition.
LSU's men's basketball team enters a challenging season with limited roster depth, facing powerhouse opponents and pivotal conference games that could shape its NCAA tournament fate.
Donovan Dent, a former UNM basketball player now coaching in Albuquerque, is part of a legal effort to overturn the NCAA's restrictive eligibility rule, a fight that could reshape the landscape for college athletes seeking a fifth season.
With only six players returning from last year's roster, the Wisconsin Badgers are using the summer months to build chemistry through shared meals, local outings and golf outings, ensuring they enter the new season as a unified family.
Israel’s national youth squad has posted three straight wins at the FIBA Under‑18 EuroBasket 2026 in Italy, with standout displays from David Musis and Aviv Aronov.
After Westin Wallace stepped down to pursue a teaching career in Reardan, the Waitsburg High School basketball program appointed Chris Andrews as its new head coach. Under Andrews’ leadership, the squad traveled to Ilwaco for a four‑day camp, funded by community fundraising and a generous donation from the Waitsburg Lions Club, where they tested themselves against older varsity opponents and displayed notable resilience.
Arlington County Police are investigating after gunshots were reported following a dispute at a local basketball court. No suspect has been located and no injuries were recorded.
A look at how the new NCAA eligibility framework is influencing Kentucky's pursuit of transfer wing Cade Tyson and the broader implications for the 2026‑27 season.
With the NCAA’s new ‘5‑for‑5’ rule allowing athletes a five‑year window to complete their college careers, Kentucky basketball is evaluating Cade Tyson, a small forward whose career has seesawed across Belmont, North Carolina and Minnesota. The move follows a legal battle involving Denzel Aberdeen, who is also seeking an extra year of eligibility.
During the last live evaluation window of the summer, Wisconsin’s basketball staff are traveling across the U.S. and abroad to assess top high school prospects.
IU basketball will face the Virgin Islands in the FISU America Games final in Lima, Peru, on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET, looking to extend its perfect tournament record
After 16 years at the helm, Tom Guse resigned from Rockford Lutheran, where he led the Crusaders to three state tournament appearances, five sectional titles and eight regional championships.
With the last live evaluation period of the summer arriving this weekend, Wisconsin basketball coaches are turning their attention to both domestic and international prospects, underscoring the critical nature of July for high school recruiting.
Florida's basketball squad brings back its entire national championship lineup, positioning the team as a preseason favorite while navigating a reshaped tournament landscape.
The University of Colorado women's basketball squad spent a day cooking and serving meals at Boulder's All Roads Shelter, a facility that supports individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas wrapped up with former Louisville standouts delivering memorable performances, highlighted by Brown's 16-point outing for the Nets and Williams' contribution to the Bulls.
The Murray State men's basketball team departs for a European tour, playing four games across Barcelona, Mykonos and Paris before returning to campus on August 12.