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In the 2026 NBA Draft, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, the first Crimson Tide pick since 2023. Coach Nate Oats, credited by Philon for his development, recently signed a six‑year extension, while assistant Preston Murphy also received a contract renewal.
Austin Peay State University has launched the Carolyn Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship Endowment, a tribute to a four‑decade champion of Governors athletics who broke barriers as the first woman inducted into the Red Coat Society and the first female president of the Governors Club.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks announced the hiring of Jamayne Potts as its new assistant coach for the men's basketball program, highlighting his extensive coaching background and academic leadership.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft delivered headline picks, while the second round promises volatility, with Wisconsin forward Nick Boyd among the prospects drawing significant analyst attention.
Mike Boynton Jr. was named interim head coach of the Michigan Wolverines after Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks. He expressed excitement, confidence in retaining the roster, and said the team’s playing style will remain similar.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will play a series of exhibition matches in Canada this July, marking its first foreign summer tour since 2023 and offering a fresh competitive challenge before the upcoming domestic season.
The Memphis Tigers will host Alabama and TCU next season, facing a schedule that includes top‑ranked opponents and marking a pivotal step toward ending a 28‑year NCAA Tournament drought under new head coach Hana Haden.
Memphis will play Evansville on Nov. 22 at FedExForum, paying $90,000 for the matchup, before heading to the Battle 4 Atlantis. The schedule also includes home games against Louisville and Utah State, a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in South Dakota, and a full slate of conference contests.
Despite being touted as one of the world’s premier international prospects, Nikola Kusturica’s potential move to Kentucky appears increasingly unlikely, as rival programs and recent coaching changes reshape the recruiting picture.
The two collegiate conferences have renewed their MAC‑SBC Challenge, ensuring a slate of regular‑season games for both men’s and women’s basketball through 2029, with specific dates already set for upcoming contests.
After two seasons without a reliable center, Rutgers brings in Virginia Tech’s Christian Gurdak, a 6‑foot‑10, 260‑pound prospect whose shooting efficiency and rebounding could reshape the team’s interior game.
UCLA’s men’s basketball team will compete in the Rady Children’s Invitational on Thanksgiving, facing St. Mary’s while proceeds benefit a top pediatric hospital
The 2026 NBA draft saw every first‑round pick emerge from college programs, a shift driven by new compensation rules and the demise of the G League Ignite program.
The university announced Erica Adams' hiring, highlighting her playing pedigree, academic achievements, and coaching background.
The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball challenge through the 2028‑29 season, guaranteeing home and away games for all participants and scheduling the next three seasons.
The NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule grants additional years to several Rutgers basketball players, including Tariq Francis and Jamichael Davis, reshaping roster dynamics ahead of the upcoming season.
Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesar, Braden Smith and Trevon Brazile emerge as standout second‑round candidates with distinct skill sets that could translate into valuable fantasy assets.
The 2026 NBA draft saw the Arkansas Razorbacks' hopes dashed as Meleek Thomas fell outside the first round, prompting debate over his future and the program's trajectory.
Alabama's upcoming SEC schedule features a blend of powerhouse opponents and competitive matchups, with recent games showcasing dramatic finishes, high‑scoring bursts and emerging star performances.
Texas A&M reveals its 2026‑27 SEC men's basketball schedule, highlighting marquee matchups, key transfers and the coach's vision for a high‑tempo season.
A fifteen‑player lawsuit contests the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility model, with Utah State standout MJ Collins and teammate Kolby King aiming to join Cincinnati's basketball program.
Coach Brandon Childress outlines a busy summer of scrimmages, tournaments and a shift to football as Baldwin prepares for the 2026‑27 season.
Amber Scalia, a native of Stillwater, Minnesota, has accepted a graduate‑assistant role on the University of Evansville women's basketball staff, bringing recent conference championship success and a proven scoring pedigree.
Kansas State and Creighton will face off in the fourth edition of the Bill Snyder Women's Basketball Classic, highlighting recent successes for both teams and setting the stage for an early‑season clash.