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The Detroit Pistons' 60‑win campaign ended in a second‑round playoff exit, prompting President Trajan Langdon to outline a targeted roster upgrade highlighted by the selection of point guard Ebuka Okorie.
After leading Serbia to the FIBA U20 Eurobasket final and earning all‑tournament honors, Nikola Djepina is poised to take on a larger role for the Huskies, blending his scoring prowess with a newfound commitment to strength and versatility.
USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins hosted a youth camp for over 150 girls at the Galen Center, sharing her passion for the game while outlining ambitions for a 2027 national title.
USC’s rising star JuJu Watkins hosted a youth basketball camp at the Galen Center, blending skill work with community outreach as she eyes a 2027 national title.
The WNBA All-Star Game is set to light up Chicago this weekend, featuring a visit from former President Barack Obama, enthusiastic fans, and a surge in ticket sales.
After a standout freshman season at Stanford, Ebuka Okorie was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2026 NBA Draft, a move aimed at strengthening a team that exited the playoffs early. His family’s support, work ethic, and scoring prowess are seen as key assets for the franchise.
After two decades under Randy Rogers, the College of Southern Idaho appoints Brendan Wheeler as head coach of its women's basketball program, promising continuity and fresh ambition.
From Nneka Ogwumike’s headline‑making negotiations to Cheryl Reeve’s coaching perspective, the league’s new free‑agency era is driving growth, investment and unprecedented player choice.
USC star JuJu Watkins hosted a basketball camp for girls, combining skill training, life lessons and financial literacy workshops with support from Nike, Google Health and J.P. Morgan Chase.
After dominating high school and college basketball in the United States, Makaiya Brooks is set to begin a new chapter in Portugal, joining Ginasio Clube Olhanense for the upcoming season.
Despite conference realignment reshaping college sports, the Bedlam basketball rivalry between Oklahoma State and Oklahoma thrives, highlighted by a neutral-site doubleheader in Oklahoma City that celebrates history, tradition, and statewide excitement.
Michigan State has joined the growing list of power‑conference programs courting 6‑foot‑7 small forward Asa Montgomery, a 2027 recruit whose early rankings have already drawn attention from Arizona, North Carolina and UConn.
Asa Montgomery, a 6‑foot‑7 small forward from Powder Springs, Georgia, has received his 21st power‑conference scholarship offer, with Michigan State the latest to extend an invitation.
The Laney High School community gathered to remember Coach Otis Smart, whose 40‑year tenure made him one of Georgia’s longest‑serving basketball coaches. Principal Marvin Washington highlighted his role as a mentor and father figure, while a cascade of colored balloons symbolized the many groups connected to the school.
A recent survey shows 76% of respondents expect the NCAA to approve the French forward’s eligibility, while the university and coach remain cautious.
Steve Newmark, newly appointed Director of Athletics at the University of North Carolina, pledges to preserve the school's basketball legacy while acknowledging football's central role in the institution's athletic landscape.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball squad, wearing the Team USA jersey, have dominated the group stage of the FISU America Games in Peru and are set to face Chile in the semifinals before the championship game on Monday.
From a five‑team outdoor game to a regional summer highlight, the Hopkinsville Dirt Bowl showcases how community investment can turn a simple sport into a catalyst for local pride.
Syracuse will welcome Canisius on December 16th, marking the eighth non‑conference game on the schedule and continuing a 22‑game winning streak in the series.
Across the Ruhr valley, abandoned churches built to house a shattered workforce are being re‑imagined as galleries, community centres and experimental art spaces, offering a glimpse of renewal amid economic decline.
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation is inviting middle‑school students to join its Menehune Basketball League, a free, county‑run program that starts in September and runs through December.
The conference boasts a deep pool of talent at the point, with UCLA’s Trent Perry, Illinois’ Stefan Vaaks, Indiana’s Markus Burton, Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau and Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. each poised to influence the league’s narrative.
Yao Ming announced his retirement on July 20, 2011, citing chronic injuries while hinting at future endeavors beyond basketball.
Five teenage basketball players and their coach were taken into custody in Polk County after a alleged theft of less than $40 in snacks, with the coach facing child neglect and accessory charges.