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Andrew Moore, a celebrated Reynoldsburg basketball coach, has resigned after six seasons due to health issues, leaving behind a record of district titles, a state tournament appearance and a lasting impact on the community.
Andrew Moore, a six‑year coach of Reynoldsburg’s boys basketball team, resigned in mid‑August due to health issues. His tenure included a first state tournament appearance, a 104‑46 record, district titles and a 26‑2 season that reached the state final. The school has named Nicole Gardner as his replacement, and Moore will begin teaching an online credit‑recovery course.
A top‑ranked LSU women’s basketball program faced a sudden shift when coach Kim Mulkey signed Russian professional Anna Minaeva, prompting Ukrainian player Kate Koval to leave the team over geopolitical concerns. The move has ignited discussion about the SEC’s rules on returning professional athletes and the broader intersection of sports and international conflict.
The University of Arkansas will host its second annual Primetime at the Palace event on October 2, offering fans a first look at the men’s and women’s squads before the season begins.
The University of Arkansas will host its second annual ‘Primetime at the Palace’ event, offering fans a first look at the men’s and women’s basketball squads, with interactive contests and a chance to meet coaches.
The United States is assembling a formidable lineup for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, featuring standout players Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers. The roster underscores the program’s depth and strategic vision.
California women's basketball head coach Charmin Smith receives the 2026 Bay Area Host Committee Sports Leadership Award for her pioneering DEI work, community initiatives, and on‑court successes.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a former Purdue basketball player, has filed a lawsuit seeking an additional year of eligibility after the NCAA denied a medical hardship waiver. His case highlights a controversial new eligibility model and has attracted interest from multiple college programs.
Samford University has released its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a series of exhibition games against Alabama A&M, Jacksonville State and Auburn before the regular season begins, and noting key home contests and a roster rich with Alabama talent.
Injuries to Plum and Wilson force USA Basketball to adjust its lineup, but a deep pool of talent including Clark, Stewart, Collier and Reese aims to defend the world crown.
Colorado State announced a challenging non‑conference slate that includes up to seven teams from last year’s NCAA Tournament, a Maui Invitational opener against Arizona, and a full 16‑game Pac‑12 round‑robin, all designed by first‑year coach Ali Farokhmanesh to boost the program’s national profile.
The final day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas qualifiers brings together Brazil, the United States, Argentina and other nations as they lock in their rosters for the tournament.
The 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament will feature the Florida Gators women's basketball team facing West Virginia, Davidson and Notre Dame during Thanksgiving week, with new head coach Tammi Reiss guiding a roster packed with experienced scorers and defensive standouts.
The upcoming showcase in Las Vegas will feature USC facing Notre Dame, Duke, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas, with a seven‑figure prize pool and national TV coverage.
The departure of Mark Mitchell leaves the Kentucky Wildcats without a key piece of their title aspirations, forcing Coach Pope’s squad to lean on a deeper roster and the versatile play of N'Diaye.
Japan demolished Qatar 123‑70 in a FIBA World Cup qualifier in Tokyo, with Rui Hachimura leading the scoring and the team displaying unprecedented chemistry.
The Dragons open the season with a three‑game home stretch, embark on a road swing across the Mid‑Atlantic, compete in the Iona Turkey Tip‑Off, and finish the non‑conference slate with a series of December matchups before conference play begins.
After legal and SEC-related obstacles, Mark Mitchell abandoned his pledge to Kentucky and will return to Missouri, a move that underscores the growing friction between college basketball programs and evolving eligibility policies.
A top‑15 recruit flips his commitment, prompting scrutiny of Kansas' roster decisions and the implications for both programs.
Nick Townsend, the 2026 Ivy League Player of the Year, joins Stanford’s men’s basketball team after a distinguished five‑year run at Yale, promising a boost in skill and experience for the upcoming season.
Basketball Australia has introduced updated uniforms that replace the traditional 'AUSTRALIA' chest logo with 'AUS', incorporate artwork by First Nations artist Danny O’Shane, and will be worn by the Boomers, Opals, Rollers, Gliders, and Gangurrus across upcoming tournaments.
The University of Louisville announced its full slate of non‑conference contests, featuring early‑season exhibitions, a tournament in Texas and a high‑profile road test against Michigan.
Six top women's programs will clash in December in Las Vegas, with UCLA, Texas and South Carolina in marquee rematches, as the tournament shifts focus to seeding rather than a title.
Four‑star recruit Manuella Alves, sidelined by a torn ACL in the 2025‑26 preseason, is set to rejoin the Illinois Fighting Illini women’s basketball program, bringing international experience and elite skill to a frontcourt already stacked with standout players.