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The UCLA Bruins, fresh off a 37‑1 season that culminated in the 2026 NCAA championship, are gearing up for a high‑profile exhibition against Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team in Victoria, British Columbia. Coach Cori Close’s philosophy, roster changes, and staff shifts highlight the team’s preparation.
Devendorf will miss the rest of the tournament but will stay with the team in a coaching capacity.
The Cougars combine athletic breakthroughs with top scholarship performance, earning national recognition and conference honors.
The newly formed Red Rose War Ready, a merger of former Team War Ready and Red Rose Thunder, will open its TBT campaign on July 22 against Heartfire Elite, featuring four Bruce Pearl‑era alumni chasing a $2 million prize.
Top shooting guard Jarvis Hayes Jr. has cut his list to four schools, with Georgia leveraging deep family connections and a recent $10 million gift to boost its bid.
Ochai Agbaji’s second annual youth basketball camp at Oak Park High School brought together over 40 athletes, showcasing the Young Agbaji Foundation’s mission of mentorship, education, and community impact.
UCLA’s championship roster is set to face Canada’s senior women’s team in Victoria, blending veteran talent with fresh transfers as the Bruins prepare for a pivotal exhibition.
Freshman ZaKiyah Johnson delivered 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for LSU, playing out of position due to post depth issues, and now aims to return to the guard spot under Coach Kim Mulkey.
The Nike EYBL circuit will conclude its season with the Peach Jam 16U championship on Sunday, featuring Team Final against Team CP3. Syracuse coaching staff may be in attendance as Mason Collins, a recent gold‑medalist with the U.S. U17 and U16 national teams, leads a talented lineup that includes Rowan Phillips, Logan Chwastyk and Carter Smith.
Dolph Schayes recounted a teenage drunken wall‑punch that resurfaced in discussions of Amar'e Stoudemire's hand injury, highlighting his career of 764 straight games, a broken wrist played with a cast, and the tenacity praised by Bill Russell, while contrasting his approach with today's load‑management culture.
Ole Miss is courting three top 2027 recruits — Zion Green, Ahmed Nur and Declan Griffiths — who cite trust, system fit and developmental opportunities as key factors in their decision-making.
On July 16, the Zoom Sportz Youth Basketball Camp in Wilson, North Carolina, brought together 31 kids aged 5 to 11 for a week of basketball, mentorship, and community building, featuring law enforcement officers, professional coaches, and university students.
A Serbian forward drafted second overall left the Boston Celtics abruptly, citing a loss of passion and a desire to protect his mental health.
Former Georgia Tech standout Tadric Jackson hosts his fifth consecutive youth basketball camp in Tifton, blending skill development with a family‑like atmosphere that teaches hard work and competition.
Injuries have reshaped Louisville's upcoming Bahamian tour, cutting the schedule to one game and highlighting the limited roster available to coach Pat Kelsey.
The suit, filed by more than 45 athletes from the 2022 recruiting class, includes former Gonzaga standout Ines Bettencourt, who hopes to extend her collegiate career if the court grants an injunction.
From a high school graduate in Alabama to a champion in Greece, Donta Hall’s career weaves together personal loss, academic achievement, and international stardom.
Former Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji hosted a three‑hour basketball camp for fifty local youths, awarding prizes and reflecting on his recent move to the Brooklyn Nets while reaffirming his commitment to community service.
Iowa State’s summer training program is reshaping the game of transfer forward Tre Singleton, with coach T.J. Otzelberger guiding a focused mechanical overhaul.
Former Kansas guard Ochai Agbaji hosted the second annual Young Agbaji Foundation Basketball Skills Camp at Oak Park High School in Kansas City, Missouri, offering training, prizes and a meet‑and‑greet for fifty youth while reaffirming his commitment to community service and future camps.
The Ville’s opening win streak was halted by La Familia, who edged a close contest 72‑68. The team now faces a must‑win game on Monday at Freedom Hall.
The Cyclones will field a markedly different lineup next season, blending transfers and freshmen to fill the gaps left by departing seniors and a sharpshooter.
The Cyclones will field a markedly different lineup next season, blending experienced transfers with promising freshmen as they aim to maintain competitiveness.
Seventeen‑year‑old basketball player Kris Leeper walked away from a severe crash on Route 60 near Providence Forge after his seatbelt restrained him, sparking community support and a safety campaign.