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Tyasha Harris Joins South Carolina Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Tyasha Harris, a standout point guard for South Carolina, has been selected for the South Carolina Association of Lettermen’s Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognizing a career that includes a national championship, WNBA success and lasting impact on the sport.

Jun 3, 2026

UNT Basketball Season Tickets On Sale for 2026‑27

Season tickets for the University of North Texas Mean Green basketball programs are now available, offering affordable access to a season marked by record‑breaking performances and historic coaching milestones.

Jun 3, 2026

Emeka Okafor and Ilana Honored at Franciscan Sports Banquet

Former UConn star Emeka Okafor and his wife Ilana were recognized at the 40th Franciscan Sports Banquet for their contributions to basketball and communications, respectively, highlighting a shared commitment to community service.

Jun 3, 2026

Chipotle Marks 53 Years of Flavor with Free Burritos and NBA Stars

To honor the 53‑year link between New York and San Antonio, Chipotle is giving away 53,000 free burritos while spotlighting athletes Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges in a new "Time For Real" advertisement that debuts during the second game of the series on June 5.

Jun 3, 2026

Four UTRGV Vaqueros Earn SLC All‑Academic Honors

Four University of Texas Rio Grande Valley basketball players have been named to the Southland Conference 2025‑26 Men's Basketball All‑Academic Team, highlighting a season that combined scholarly distinction with a program‑best conference record.

Jun 3, 2026

Sugar Bowl LHSAA Basketball Championships Return to Cajundome in Lafayette

Lafayette’s Cajundome, freshly upgraded and strategically positioned at the crossroads of I‑10 and I‑49, will host the Sugar Bowl LHSAA Boys’ Basketball State Championships once again, promising higher ticket sales, record crowds and a boost for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Jun 3, 2026

Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers clinch Basketball Africa League title as investors eye $50m boost

Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers have captured the Basketball Africa League championship, completing a record‑breaking season that has already turned heads across the continent. The triumph comes as basketball’s popularity in Africa continues its steep climb since the NBA‑backed league was launched in 2019. Matches have attracted record crowds, while social media metrics now tally over 1.1 billion views, underscoring a new wave of fan engagement. Recognising the commercial potential, investors are preparing to inject $50 million into Helios Sports and Entertainment, a move that could reshape the continent’s sports ecosystem. The funding, championed by the International Finance Corporation and Proparco, aims to accelerate development of infrastructure and youth programmes. Côte d’Ivoire’s minister of state has described sport as a strategic industry for African youth, a sentiment echoed by industry leaders who see basketball as a catalyst for economic and social growth. With the championship spotlighting the continent’s talent, the upcoming investment is expected to spur further expansion of leagues, sponsorships and grassroots initiatives, positioning African basketball as a key growth frontier for the next generation.

Jun 3, 2026