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Mercury Edge Past Fire in Close Contest

The Phoenix Mercury secured a narrow victory over the Portland Fire despite missing two starters, with DeWanna Bonner’s late three‑pointer and flawless free‑throw shooting proving decisive.

Jun 6, 2026

Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats Aim for Five Final Fours in a Decade

Arizona’s men’s basketball program, led by Tommy Lloyd, broke a 25‑year drought with a 2026 Final Four appearance, posting a 148‑36 record in his first five seasons and setting an ambitious goal of five Final Fours in ten years.

Jun 6, 2026

Dusty May Stays Put Amid NBA Rumors

Dusty May's recent successes and a new contract keep him at Michigan, while NBA teams eye him as a potential head‑coach candidate.

Jun 6, 2026

Latvian Forward Gunars Grinvalds Commits to UCLA Bruins

Gunars Grinvalds, an 18‑year‑old forward from Real Madrid, will join UCLA’s basketball program next season, adding professional pedigree and shooting skill to a roster hungry for depth at the stretch‑four position.

Jun 6, 2026

Virginia Tech’s 2026‑27 Basketball Roster: Depth and Scoring Uncertainties

Virginia Tech's upcoming roster is nearly set, featuring a nine‑player rotation that includes returning guards Ben Hammond and Tyler Johnson, forwards Amani Hansberry and Sin'Cere Jones, and several transfers. While the depth is a clear strength, the team has not identified a clear‑cut player who can consistently take over games offensively, raising questions about the Hokies' scoring ceiling.

Jun 6, 2026