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The recent end of the July live period has set the stage for a critical August of official visits, as UCLA’s top 2027 prospects begin to crystallize their preferences.
After three seasons guiding the Hempfield girls basketball team, Bob Madison resigned to focus on his family. He cited the demanding coaching schedule and parental pressures as key factors, while his wife Tina remains the softball head coach and their children pursue sports at the high school level.
Over four days at Apopka High School, 48 campers aged 7‑13 trained under current and former Blue Darter players, coaches, and alumni, culminating in a championship and a surprise appearance by Sam Alexis.
The University of Arkansas men's basketball team is spending time in the Bahamas as part of a four‑game exhibition schedule, focusing on cohesion and experience with a roster heavy on newcomers.
The University of Arkansas has added nonconference games against Robert Morris and Oral Roberts to its 2026‑27 schedule, with home dates confirmed at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks will also test themselves against Indiana, North Carolina, Arizona and other opponents across neutral sites.
The Razorbacks have added Robert Morris and Oral Roberts to their schedule, while also arranging games against Central Michigan, Texas‑Rio Grande Valley, Gonzaga and several top‑tier programs at neutral sites.
The second annual Hoops 4 Her camp in Kenya, supported by GABL and Kessler, provides equipment, education and mentorship to young female athletes, with plans for future expansion.
The University of Dayton’s men’s basketball team has sold out every regular‑season game for five straight years, extending a streak that now spans 94 consecutive games and placing the program 21st nationally in attendance for the 2025‑26 season.
Syracuse’s standout freshman center Uche Izoje earned ACC Rookie of the Year and All‑ACC honors, leading the team to a 24‑9 record and a second‑round NCAA tournament run. ESPN predicts a breakout sophomore year, while the program bolsters its roster with French guard Célaine Ricco ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
The Buckeyes will play two games in Puerto Rico, engage in youth and cultural activities, and return home for a pair of exhibition matchups that support mental‑health causes.
Kasey Ulin, a Forks High School graduate and former Port Angeles coach, has been approved by the Quillayute Valley School Board to lead the Spartans boys basketball team. He returns after a season spent coaching his children's teams, eager to give back to the community that shaped him.
After three years leading the Hempfield girls basketball team, Bob Madison resigns to focus on family, while continuing as an assistant coach for the school's softball program.
Pat Chambers admits Penn State's basketball program will not become a top‑20 national contender, citing a strategic emphasis on football and a long‑term development plan.
A scheduled December 5, 2026 game between the Michigan Wolverines and Louisville Cardinals will headline a neutral‑site series, after a broadcast‑rights dispute scrapped a planned Duke encounter. Both teams enter the contest ranked among the nation’s top fifteen, with Louisville bolstered by high‑profile transfers and Michigan maintaining a demanding nonconference slate.
Renars Sondors, a Latvian forward with a proven shooting record, is navigating the challenges of college basketball in Wyoming while aiming to become a key spacing threat for the Cowboys.
The CareSource Invitational features matchups against Cincinnati, Dayton and Xavier, with tickets starting at $20 and a presale available through Ticketmaster.
After stints playing college and professionally abroad, Matt Weir has come home to Byesville, Ohio, where he now teaches basketball through his own program, aiming to guide young athletes through adversity.
The Arkansas men's basketball team travels to Nassau for a four‑game exhibition tour, featuring eight freshmen and two transfers, as Coach John Calipari looks to build cohesion and experience before the upcoming season.
The Razorbacks are using a Bahamian exhibition series to blend eight freshmen and two transfers, with Coach Calipari emphasizing chemistry ahead of a promising season.
A look at how Micah Handlogten’s waiver saga and rebounding numbers could tip the balance in Chapel Hill’s frontcourt.
The University of West Florida unveils its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting a home game against the U.S. Naval Academy, new season‑ticket pricing, and an upgraded game‑day atmosphere at the UWF Field House.
Utah Valley will open the 2026 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam against East Carolina, marking the first games of the team's 2026‑27 schedule in a tournament with a 27‑year legacy of NCAA Tournament appeal.
Auburn's basketball team will face Arizona on November 13, a rematch of last season's 97-68 loss, featuring a rebuilt Wildcats roster and a challenging non-conference schedule.
A high school girls basketball team from Victor is making a big impact at Buffalo Bills Training Camp, turning trash collection into a community service project that’s netting the program a $5,000 donation.