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After an unofficial visit and a standout performance at a USA Basketball camp, Parker McDaniel has pledged to the University of Iowa, bringing a versatile skill set to the Hawkeyes' 2028 recruiting class.
Indiana will open a two‑game series with Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse in October 2026, while also meeting Western Kentucky and North Carolina in preseason contests, as the program looks to build momentum after a third consecutive NCAA Tournament miss.
Coach Dan Hurley explains how high‑profile matchups against Ohio State, Kansas and others generate revenue, support the roster and influence postseason seeding.
The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State will meet in a much‑anticipated basketball doubleheader on Dec. 12, 2026, continuing a rivalry that has defined Oklahoma sports for generations.
Moustapha Loum, a 6‑foot‑10‑inch forward from Dakar, Senegal, has committed to UNLV for the 2026‑27 campaign, joining a roster that returns key players and looks to build on Pastner's postseason breakthrough.
At a recent Fanatics Fest in Boston, former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady surprised attendees by sinking a half‑court basketball shot, blending his athletic legacy with a playful display of versatility.
Oklahoma State's men's and women's basketball teams will face Oklahoma in a Bedlam doubleheader at Paycom Center on December 12, with tickets going on sale for fans on July 27 and to the public on August 7.
Duke will face Texas Tech instead of Michigan in the 2026‑27 season after a broadcast‑rights clash, while former coach Dusty May joins the Dallas Mavericks.
With the series tied at one win apiece, JHX Hoops prepares for a pivotal third match against Purple Reign. Coach Sherron Collins stresses early aggression, while players Zeke Mayo and Frank Mason III bring recent shooting breakthroughs and a game‑winning heroics that could tip the balance.
The much‑anticipated December showdown between Michigan and Duke has been called off, prompting the Wolverines to scramble for new opponents and reshaping their early‑season lineup.
With one scholarship still available, Coach Mark Pope confirms he is satisfied with the current roster's depth but remains open to a late addition that could elevate the team's prospects.
Arkansas will open the season against Texas‑Rio Grande Valley at Bud Walton Arena on Dec. 29, while also locking in high‑profile matchups against Indiana, Michigan State, North Carolina, Arizona and others. New coach Brandon Chambers’ squad is adding portal standouts such as Cooper Bowser and Jeremiah Wilkinson, alongside a class of five‑star freshmen.
The Razorbacks will welcome the Vaqueros to Bud Walton Arena on Dec. 29, kicking off a schedule that includes marquee matchups and international exhibitions.
Despite feeling under the weather, Zoom Diallo was spotted hitting the gym before sunrise, a move that underscores his commitment to leading the Wildcats into a new era of accountability and offensive firepower.
The Longwood Lancers men's basketball team will travel to Italy for donor‑funded exhibition games in Florence, Milan and Rome, blending sport with cultural immersion and highlighting a diverse international roster.
A scheduled showdown between Michigan and Duke at Madison Square Garden was scrapped due to Big Ten media‑rights complications, leaving Duke to meet Texas Tech in the same venue and putting new coach Mike Boynton Jr. under a performance‑driven contract.
A look at how Chicago’s historic ties, youth programs, and diaspora connections have helped define Lithuania’s basketball identity and produce stars like Matas Buzelis.
Boeheim's Army edged Hall In 81‑76 in Syracuse, with multiple players in double figures, and now faces La Familia in Lexington on Sunday.
The Dallas Wings posted a 7‑1 record in July, with a six‑game winning streak powered by a bench that outscored opponents and key starters stepping up in minutes.
Coach Mark Pope expresses confidence in Kentucky's point guard depth for the upcoming season, citing the resilience of players like Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins, and Mason Williams after a series of injuries.
Texas is set to face Baylor at the Frost Bank Center, while also scheduling exhibition games against a slate of opponents including Arizona State, SMU and St. John’s.
The Sycamores and Bulldogs will meet on Oct. 18 in Indianapolis, marking Graves' first visit to Hinkle Fieldhouse as an opposing head coach after a medical hiatus
Ashley Davis, a seasoned assistant coach with a track record of NCAA Tournament success, has accepted a role on the North Dakota State women's basketball coaching staff, aiming to help the program sustain its championship culture.
Duke’s early‑season basketball schedule was reshaped after the university dropped a planned game against Michigan, replacing it with a December 21 contest against Texas Tech at Madison Square Garden, a change driven by disputes over Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast rights.