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The Wally Seaver High School Invitational basketball tournament, founded by Paul Seaver, has expanded from a 16‑team fundraiser to a summer event featuring about 150 teams from across New England and beyond, all in support of ALS awareness and research.
The tournament in Tenino featured a roster of emerging athletes, intense competition, and a community celebration of basketball.
The University of Louisville women's basketball program will compete in the 2026 Great Alaska Shootout, facing Alaska Anchorage, Seattle, and Chicago State in Anchorage on November 21-22. This marks the team's second appearance in the event, with its first game scheduled for November 21 at 11:30 p.m. ET.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches honored over 2,400 players and nearly 400 programs with its 2025‑26 Team Academic Excellence Awards and Honors Court, highlighting Keiser University’s eight awardees.
The Seawolves will play 18 games next season, including the Great Alaska Shootout against Louisville, Chicago State and Seattle University, and will navigate a path that leads to the GNAC Tournament and NCAA West Regionals.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will induct Doc Rivers alongside a distinguished class, with Garnett and Pierce selected to present their mentor.
Mark Few’s decades‑long impact on college basketball and Team USA will be celebrated at the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, where he will be presented by John Stockton, John Calipari and Grant Hill.
The Boston Celtics have added two undrafted players, Tucker DeVries and Milos Uzan, to Exhibit 10 contracts after impressive Summer League showings, setting the stage for potential G League assignments or two‑way deals.
During a 30‑minute open practice on July 15, reporters Sean Bock, Eliot Clough and David Eickholt captured the first public glimpse of Iowa's preseason preparations in Iowa City.
At the Peach Jam tournament, NaVorro Bowman Jr. delivered a 25‑point, six‑steal performance that highlighted his all‑court skill set and sparked a recruiting surge among elite programs.
The University of Kansas men's basketball program announced the addition of Serbian center Mihailo Mušikić for the 2026‑27 season, a move that has sparked both excitement and scrutiny among fans and analysts.
On July 26, the Capital City 3‑on‑3 Basketball Tournament in Tenino brought together top high school and college talent, featuring rising stars such as Paige Arko and Ryder Stephens, and local coaches RJ Hominda and Hunter Sipe, before 90TEN secured the girls’ high school title.
Riley Mulvey, a former Siena University basketball player, has signed professionally with BKM Lučenec in Slovakia, viewing the move as the first step toward a potential career in Japan. He praises new Siena teammates and expresses optimism for the program under new coach Nevada Smith.
Former Michigan State standout Delvon Roe is named head basketball coach at South Pasadena High School, bringing a blend of athletic pedigree, artistic experience, and coaching history to the program.
RJ Godfrey, Clemson’s leading scorer, sues the NCAA to obtain a fifth year of eligibility under the new “5 for 5” rule, joining 15 other athletes in a Georgia court case that challenges the organization’s eligibility restrictions.
Ryan Blassingame, a beloved high school basketball coach in Arizona, passed away at 44. His sudden death shocked peers, his children’s achievements are highlighted, and a fundraiser has raised over $27,000 for his family.
The Indiana Fever guard will run a basketball camp for kids aged 6‑15 on July 19 in Carmel, Indiana, while the team pursues its third consecutive victory.
The Buffaloes' men's basketball program has been recognized again by the NABC for academic performance, with four players earning Honors Court nods.
Michael Malone's approach to playing time and name, image, and likeness (NIL) at the University of North Carolina diverges from his predecessor Hubert Davis, prompting significant pay disparities and new position battles among players.
Zacharie Matulu's decision to stay with the Great Danes fuels a revamped squad that blends local talent with global prospects, aiming for a healthier and more competitive season.
The American University men's basketball program has earned the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the third consecutive season, with three players and head coach Duane Simpkins celebrated for their scholarly and athletic accomplishments.
Gardner-Webb announced the hiring of Brett Carey, a coach whose career spans multiple mid-major programs and includes developing All-Conference talent, as the new associate head coach for its men's basketball team.
The Bobcats' latest academic honor underscores a program culture that prizes scholarship alongside competition, with multiple players earning NABC Honors Court distinction.
Seven Gonzaga Bulldogs have been named to the NABC Honors Court, and the program captured the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for maintaining a 3.0 GPA, underscoring the university's commitment to academic excellence in athletics.