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The new NBA THE RUN game introduces 3‑on‑3 streetball action, featuring iconic outdoor courts, rollback netcode and a £24.99 price tag, arriving on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC without Game Pass support.
Adidas offers the Jabbar Hi‑Top Basketball Shoes at a fraction of their original price, with an extra 20 % off using code STYLEREFRESH and free shipping for AdiClub members.
Jayme Kontuniemi, a Finnish basketball prospect, will join Troy University’s men’s program next season, bringing a decorated European résumé and a redshirt year at NC State.
Ahead of the FIBA U18 AmeriCup 2026, FIBA Americas and the Mexican National Federation organized a development camp in Leon, Mexico, blending player training with coach education.
Purdue will open its preseason schedule with a home game against Purdue Fort Wayne, part of a three‑game exhibition slate that also includes Ball State and Connecticut. The contest highlights the program’s continued reliance on Fort Wayne as a talent pipeline and showcases a roster that blends returning veterans with new faces.
Tyler Simms joins Bucknell's men's basketball staff, bringing a proven record of conference titles and player development.
Former Morgan State players are delivering standout performances overseas, highlighting the university's growing international basketball footprint.
After starring at West Valley High School and excelling at Bellevue College, Aysha Peter is back in Fairbanks, where Coach Michael Ricks expects her scoring prowess to elevate the Nanooks.
The Cardinals will open November with home games against Chattanooga and Morehead State, while additional contests against Texas, Kentucky and several national contenders promise a challenging schedule.
Tyler Simms, a seasoned coach with a track record of turning programs around, has joined Bucknell's men's basketball staff as an assistant coach.
Alisa Kresge, who led the University of Vermont to five consecutive 20‑win seasons, has taken over the Richmond women's program, bringing her proven track record, deep coaching roots, and a focus on culture shaped by NIL opportunities.
The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has voted to adopt a 35‑second shot clock, outlining a phased implementation that will reshape high school basketball across the state.
On June 27, 2026, a 2‑on‑2 basketball tournament at the Wilson YMCA will blend sport with health education, featuring interviews with Action 8’s Estee Morrison, Steven Garrett and Jessie Yates.
Basketball icon Bob Hurley Sr. is set to appear at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, Connecticut, for a public event featuring a live Q&A with Joe Zone and an autograph signing.
ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranks Tennessee's incoming transfer class as the best in the country, highlighting seven players who averaged double‑digit points last season
The 1976 Galesburg High School class is celebrating its 50th reunion, reminiscing about a basketball team that reached the Elite Eight, a cheer squad that fired up the crowd, and a band directed by Sally Rynott that performed at the state tournament.
The Cardinals will open the 2026‑27 season against Chattanooga on Nov. 2 and host Morehead State on Nov. 7, each opponent receiving a $100,000 guarantee. The matchups come as both programs navigate recent roster changes and aim to bolster their schedules.
Mike Burris, a seasoned college coach, takes the helm of Perry Meridian’s boys basketball program, aiming to revive a franchise that has posted just 20 wins in four seasons.
Denise Knowles, a Dickson County native, has become the assistant coach of the Nashville Aces, guiding the team to a historic undefeated regular season and earning admiration in a male‑dominated sport.
Thomas Haugh weighed his future after Florida's tournament loss, talked with Draymond Green, considered his mother's advice, and ultimately decided to return for his senior year, driven by a lucrative NIL deal and a championship ambition.
Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner announced the hiring of Ben Mandelbaum, a coach with extensive experience across multiple programs, to strengthen the basketball staff ahead of the upcoming season.
The Cardinals have revealed their first two opponents for the upcoming season, each guaranteed a $100,000 appearance fee, while the broader non‑conference schedule promises a diverse set of challenges.
Police responded to a fight at Pollock Pool that began as a heated basketball dispute, resulting in six citations, several felony charges, and a firearm discharge at a nearby residence
Brown University’s men’s basketball team welcomes a diverse group of six newcomers, each citing the school’s academic excellence and supportive community as key factors in their decision.