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A federal court’s temporary injunction grants an additional year of eligibility to Division I athletes, opening the door for Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington to potentially return, while NCAA President Charlie Baker urges legislative action to prevent “failed professionals” from crowding out younger scholarship recipients.
Slovenia clinched its inaugural U18 EuroBasket crown in Sofia, with Stefan Joksimovic named MVP as the top five teams booked their places at the 2027 U19 World Cup and promotion spots were reassigned.
Eduard Mikhailovich Sandler, president and head coach of Dynamo Vladivostok, died on July 28 in a jet‑ski crash near Burny Business Centre. His death has shaken the Primorsky Krai sports community and Russian basketball.
South Middle School’s PTO aims to raise $100,000 for new basketball and foursquare courts, detailing partnerships, fundraising events, and a 2027 construction timeline.
The Aggies will debut their 2026‑27 lineup in the Bahamas, featuring returning players and a high‑scoring transfer, with all games streamed on FloSports.
The Minnesota Lynx secured their tenth consecutive win, defeating the Indiana Fever 108-100. The game featured a notable pre‑match rally, a supportive shirt worn by head coach Cheryl Reeve, and standout performances from multiple stars.
Over 100 women’s college basketball players have signed union authorization cards, with Oregon State’s filing marking the first formal effort by female athletes to unionize, spurring a broader movement backed by labor advocates and political figures
Sam Alexis will return for a fifth season after a court injunction granted him an extra year of eligibility, bolstering Indiana’s frontcourt with new transfers and addressing last season’s depth concerns.
Despite a strong showing from Archie Goodwin and Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky's La Familia could not overcome Davis Steel in the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, falling 67-59 after a shooting night to forget.
Sam Alexis will rejoin Indiana University’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven blend of rebounding, shot‑blocking and scoring that could lift the Hoosiers into the Big Ten’s upper tier and a potential NCAA Tournament second weekend.
The inaugural Built4IT Celebrity Basketball Game at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff brought together former professional athletes, current collegians and local first responders for a day of competition, celebration and community building.
Arizona secures RJ Godfrey, a 6‑foot‑8 forward, after a federal judge granted fifth‑year eligibility to 2022 graduates, adding depth and shooting accuracy to the Wildcats' lineup.
All 97 seniors at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School earned college acceptance, and the school is set to open a new 69,000‑square‑foot campus in Mott Haven this fall.
Despite a spirited comeback, La Familia lost 67‑59 to Davis Steel in the TBT Winner‑Take‑All Championship, hampered by sub‑50% shooting and missed free throws.
A series of court orders has opened a five-year eligibility window for college basketball players, prompting a wave of transfers and reshaping team plans across the nation.
The Toronto Tempo are leveraging speed and transition play, driven by Julie Allemand’s playmaking and Maria Conde’s rebounding, to carve out a competitive edge in their inaugural WNBA season.
The Ohio State men’s basketball team rolled past Los Boris 1 117‑75 in Bayamón, with Jimmie Williams and Anthony Thompson leading a balanced attack that emphasized depth and three‑point shooting.
Davis Steel secured the championship and the $2 million prize in a tightly contested Elam Ending, out‑shooting La Familia and dominating the boards.
A basketball hoop taken from a Rapid City church was recovered after a viewer recognized it from a news report, and church officials said they only wanted the item back, not to punish the thieves.
In the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, Davis Steel secured a 67-59 win over La Familia, handing the team its second straight loss to the same opponent.
Arkansas will play its third exhibition game of the BahaMar Summer League series in Nassau, Bahamas, against Toros del Valle, with streaming details and roster updates shaping the narrative.
Former Indiana center Sam Alexis announced his return for a fifth season, leveraging a court injunction that challenges NCAA eligibility rules while the university navigates roster changes and coaching plans.
Former Florida center Sam Alexis announced his commitment to Indiana University for a fifth season via Instagram, citing a Tennessee court injunction that extended his eligibility. The NCAA is challenging the ruling, which could affect other athletes seeking a fifth year.
The Razorbacks will face Toros del Valle in Nassau on Monday, with the game streamed on FloSports and Amazon Prime, as Coach Calipari looks to build chemistry through foreign play.