Alex Karaban Wins 2025‑26 BIG EAST Sport Excellence Award
The award recognizes Karaban’s record‑setting career, his dual degrees with top GPAs and his emerging role as a community mentor.
Aug 12, 2026
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Miami Hurricanes lock in Jai Lucas with five‑year extension after breakthrough season
The University of Miami has extended head coach Jai Lucas’s contract through 2030‑31, rewarding a season that lifted the program from obscurity to an NCAA tournament appearance and a top‑50 national offensive ranking.
Aug 12, 2026
Kentucky Wildcats’ Offseason Recruiting Battle Shapes 2026‑27 Roster
A Colorado eligibility ruling has intensified the Wildcats' search for a fifteenth player, with Mark Mitchell emerging as the primary target after Jaxon Kohler's commitment to BYU.
Aug 12, 2026
Louisville Secures Seth Trimble in $3 Million NIL Deal
Louisville has paid a reported $3 million NIL transfer fee to bring Seth Trimble from UNC to the Cardinals, a move that reshapes both programs' rosters ahead of the upcoming season.
Aug 12, 2026
NC State Lands 2027 Commitments in Jamil Robinson and Markus Kerr
The Wolfpack secure their first 2027 recruit in forward Jamil Robinson and add four-star small forward Markus Kerr to a class that could reshape the team's trajectory.
Aug 12, 2026
Denzel Aberdeen Poised to Anchor Florida Gators’ 2026‑27 Basketball Campaign
Denzel Aberdeen, a key member of Florida’s 2025 national championship team, is expected to play a pivotal role in the Gators’ 2026‑27 season after transferring to Kentucky and posting career‑high numbers.
Aug 12, 2026
Syracuse Women’s Basketball Sets Up Season Opener Against Sacred Heart
The Orange will host Sacred Heart on November 3, marking the second meeting since 2005. With ACC Freshman of the Year Uche Izoje back in the lineup and coach Jessica Mannetti steering the Pioneers, the stage is set for a compelling start to the season.
Aug 12, 2026
Leach Takes on Expanded Coaching Role at Bowling Green State
Leach, a Central Catholic alumnus and former Michigan State assistant, is set to enhance player development and strategy for the BGSU Falcons.
Aug 12, 2026
Jai Lucas Secures Five-Year Extension as Miami Hurricanes Target National Prominence
Jai Lucas’s five-year contract extension follows a 26-9 debut season that lifted the Hurricanes from a 7-24 slump to an NCAA Tournament berth, positioning the program for sustained national relevance.
Aug 12, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton to Lead Pacers in Historic Exhibition Against Timberwolves
Indiana's rising star Tyrese Haliburton will headline an NBA exhibition game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Hilton Coliseum on October 7, a first‑since‑2018 event that underscores the Pacers' rising fortunes.
Aug 12, 2026
Kent State Announces 2026‑27 MAC Basketball Schedules for Men and Women
Kent State University has released its complete conference schedules for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons, detailing opening dates, key matchups and coaching changes.
Aug 12, 2026
Braylon Mullins Eyes NCAA Glory After Breakout Moment
From a game‑winning three‑pointer in the 2023 Elite Eight to a summer of intensive training, Braylon Mullins is poised to lead the Huskies back to the tournament’s deepest stages.
Aug 12, 2026
Ball State Unveils 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Schedule Under New Coach Chris Capko
The Cardinals have announced a 22‑game schedule that begins with two home exhibition matches, opens the regular season on the road at Georgia Southern and features a blend of in‑state rivals and ACC opponents before diving into conference play.
Aug 12, 2026
Brenen Lorient’s Final College Season: A Return to WVU with Championship Experience
Brenen Lorient returns to West Virginia University for a final college basketball season, bringing his career‑high shooting efficiency and a championship pedigree.
Aug 12, 2026
Karl Hobbs Joins Duquesne as Assistant Coach, Bringing Decades of Experience
With nearly 40 years of coaching experience, Karl Hobbs brings a distinguished track record of NCAA Tournament appearances, conference championships and NBA‑ready player development to Duquesne University.
Aug 12, 2026
GCU Lopes Unveil Ambitious 32‑Game Nonconference Slate
Grand Canyon University announces a 32‑game regular‑season schedule that blends home‑and‑home series with top‑tier opponents, featuring key returnees, new transfers and a coaching transition, setting the stage for a deep run in March.
Aug 12, 2026
Court Clears Path for Syracuse Transfer Amarri Monroe to Extend College Career
A federal judge has allowed Syracuse basketball transfer Amarri Monroe and other 2022 high school athletes to pursue a fifth season of eligibility, while the NCAA’s appeal remains pending.
Aug 12, 2026
Robbie Harman named head men’s basketball coach at North Park University
North Park University announced Robbie Harman as its new head coach, tapping a coach whose recent work at Northwestern Oklahoma State lifted the team to a conference‑third finish and a dramatic win‑total increase.
Aug 12, 2026
Ball State Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 Schedule with Ambitious Non‑Conference Road Trip
Ball State releases its 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, featuring a demanding non‑conference slate, a Maui Classic appearance in Hawaii, and a MAC slate marked by rematches with Miami (Ohio) and Toledo.
Aug 12, 2026
Papas Elite Summer Basketball League Playoffs Kick Off in Watertown
The Watertown Papas Elite Summer Basketball League’s semifinals begin this week, featuring high‑scoring matchups and free community games at Saltonstall Park.
Aug 12, 2026
Akron Zips Unveil 2026-27 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedules
The Mid-American Conference has announced the upcoming basketball schedules for Akron's men's and women's teams, highlighting home openers, key rivalries and the upcoming tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
Aug 12, 2026
Kermit Davis Sr., Mississippi State Basketball Legend, Passes Away at 91
Mississippi State announced the death of Hall of Fame figure Kermit Davis Sr., a 91‑year‑old who excelled both as a student‑athlete and as a coach, guiding the Bulldogs to an SEC title and a national third‑place finish.
Aug 12, 2026
Clark and Mitchell Combine for Historic 50-Point Outburst in WNBA Showdown
On June 11, 2026, Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell delivered a combined 50 points, rewriting the record books in a thrilling victory over the Chicago Sky.
Aug 12, 2026
Louisiana Tech Reveals 2026‑27 Men’s Basketball Schedule for Centennial Season
The Bulldogs’ schedule, announced Tuesday, marks 100 years of program basketball and features 18 home games at the Thomas Assembly Center, opening with a matchup against Kent State on Nov. 2 and closing with a New Year’s Eve road game at Coastal Carolina.
Aug 12, 2026