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After guiding Butler to two national championship games as a player, Ronald Nored is back at his alma mater, aiming to bring pride to his Alabama hometown and continue the legacy of a family steeped in faith and basketball.
The Utah Jazz have launched Lady Notes, a program that combines sustainability with partnership to advance girls' basketball across the state.
Veteran coach Dior Curtis is back at Murray High School, taking on dual roles as boys’ basketball head coach and Athletic Director, while also teaching in the school’s alternative education program.
The first round of the NBA Draft saw the Sacramento Kings select guard Darius Acuff Jr. seventh overall, a move that has drawn acclaim from basketball analysts who see him as a long‑term cornerstone and a possible Rookie of the Year candidate.
Caleb Wilson, drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round, brings a strong collegiate résumé and is projected to be a Day One starter as the team looks to break a four‑year playoff drought.
The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.
The University of Illinois will commemorate the 30th anniversary of its 1996‑97 women’s basketball team with a weekend reunion in Champaign, featuring former stars, coaches and a celebration of the program’s first Big Ten title.
Former CU standout Derrick White has been named president of basketball strategy and pledged a $2 million donation to help the program overcome recruiting hurdles.
Nate Ament’s draft night move reshapes the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster, bringing a high‑upside talent into a rebuild that also sees Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware join the fold.
Real Madrid completed a 3-0 sweep of the finals, finishing the playoffs with only a single defeat and earning MVP honors for Campazzo
The Tar Heels are reportedly evaluating Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi, a perimeter‑shooting guard with a Villanova pedigree, after his recent campus visit.
A revamped Ohio State squad, bolstered by increased NIL funding and key returning players, aims to compete at the top of the Big Ten this season.
Jo Griffin, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, joins Bellarmine University's men's basketball staff as assistant coach and director of basketball performance, bringing a decade of collegiate experience.
Syracuse University announces a non‑conference matchup against Lafayette at the Carrier Dome on November 21, 2026, marking a key addition to its 2026‑27 schedule under the NCAA’s new 32‑game rule.
Ben McCollum’s debut season at Iowa featured an Elite Eight run and high‑profile non‑conference games that boosted the program’s national profile.
The Hawkeyes will meet the Hokies in Sioux City on Nov. 10, marking their first game in the venue and the fifth meeting since 2017. Coach Ben McCollum emphasizes the strategic value of the neutral‑site contest, while ticket sales begin June 26.
Fifteen Division I basketball players sue the NCAA, arguing the new five-year eligibility model unfairly limits their participation and earning potential, and they seek a preliminary injunction for the 2026-27 season.
Rising senior Talia Thompson merges her athletic drive with cutting‑edge cardiovascular research during a summer internship at Aarhus University.
A retrospective on the elite high school prospects who defined Virginia basketball, from Mamadi Diakite's 2019 championship heroics to the international careers of Ty Jerome, Kyle Guy, and others.
Jonna Burke, who led Shady Side Academy to three WPIAL championships and two PIAA state titles, has accepted a head coaching position at Bethany College, beginning this fall.
The 2026 NBA draft night turned into a celebration for the University of Michigan, as three of its recent standouts heard their names called in the opening round. Aday Mara, Morez Johnson Jr. and Yaxel Lendeborg were all selected among the first 12 picks, sparking excitement across the league and among Wolverines fans.
Penn State has added a seasoned point guard from St. Bonaventure, reinforcing the team's backcourt as it rebuilds for the upcoming season.
Former Iowa basketball forward Jarrod Uthoff has been selected for the U.S. roster in the FIBA World Cup qualifying series, heading to a Miami training camp before competitive matches against the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will meet Virginia Tech on Nov. 10 in Sioux City, marking the team's inaugural appearance at the Tyson Events Center and the fifth meeting in a series that Virginia Tech leads 4‑0. Coach Ben McCollum expressed enthusiasm for bringing the game to western Iowa, while ticket sales and broadcast details are slated for release soon.