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After three successful years leading the Falcons, Phil McClintock steps down as head coach to become Director of Athletics at Ottawa University, bringing a proven record of excellence and a deep institutional connection.
The Hurricanes and Gators meet on November 2 at Benchmark International Arena, continuing a rivalry that has seen Florida dominate recent meetings.
The Hurricanes and Gators open the 2026‑27 season on November 2 in Tampa, a game that continues a storied rivalry and will be televised on ESPN2.
The Saints will open the 2026‑27 season with two key conference battles, drawing on a returning core and a history of close series.
Alabama hires Keldon Peak as associate strength and conditioning coach, bringing a record of success at Oklahoma and advanced conditioning expertise.
The Peach Belt Conference has revealed its 2025‑26 Men's Basketball All‑Academic Team, recognizing student‑athletes who meet high standards of scholarship and competition.
Coach Kenny Brooks believes the Wildcats' blend of experienced transfers, McDonald's All‑Americans and returning sharpshooters could make them one of the nation's most potent shooting teams.
The Gamecocks' coaching staff brings in two French professionals whose role‑specific skills and international experience aim to blend with a balanced mix of homegrown and veteran players.
With eight new players set to join a squad that returns only three rotational athletes, Coach Dan Hurley is balancing veteran loyalty with fresh talent while navigating a schedule that includes marquee matchups against Duke, Kansas and St. John’s.
Coach Dawn Staley adds two French veterans to her roster, aiming to blend international savvy with home‑grown talent.
UConn begins summer workouts under high expectations, navigating a tough schedule, new additions, and the task of integrating eight newcomers while finalizing a starting five.
The University of Connecticut is preparing for a demanding season that includes a revamped roster, high‑profile newcomers and a slate of games against top opponents.
From a teenage prodigy who rejected Barcelona to a 22‑year‑old leading the Spurs in the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama’s blend of size, skill and conscience makes him a singular force in basketball.
Dylan Harper, a Don Bosco graduate, delivered a decisive step‑back three‑pointer in the fourth quarter of Game 7, guiding the San Antonio Spurs past the Oklahoma City Thunder and into a Finals series against the New York Knicks.
A look at the coaching changes at Kansas State, the challenges faced by the previous staff, and the expectations surrounding the new hires.
Serbia's under-16 basketball squad captured the EuroBasket 2025 title, ending a 12-year drought since their last European crown. Captain Petar Bjelica's standout performances and a dramatic final victory have put the team in the global spotlight as they prepare for the upcoming U17 World Cup in Istanbul.
The Hawkeyes are intensifying their pursuit of 2027 prospect Chase Lumpkin, a No. 52 nationally ranked guard whose shooting range and playmaking could complement incoming transfer Ty’Reek Coleman.
A May 20 Unified Basketball game at Pine Valley Central School brought together students with and without disabilities, fostering friendships and school spirit through a lively match against Fredonia peers.
Lehigh University's head coach Sarah Assante enters her second year, aiming to build on a promising 2025‑26 campaign that saw multiple players earn conference honors.
Illinois' history of sending players to the NBA after a single season sets the stage for Quentin Coleman's anticipated debut, as his skill set and the program's NBA‑style offense position him as a prime one‑and‑done candidate.
Mason Lopez, a senior shooting guard from PSJA North, has signed his letter of intent to play college basketball at Missouri Valley College, capping a career that includes 1,500 points and all‑district and all‑defensive team honors.
Malachi Moreno and Franck Kepnang are expected to transform Kentucky's shot‑blocking stats, potentially lifting the Wildcats into the nation's top ten defensively.
Mason Lopez signed his letter of intent to play for Missouri Valley College, capping a high school career marked by 1,500 points, first‑team all‑district and all‑defensive selections, and a lifelong dream realized.
UCLA has long been a breeding ground for athletes who blend sporting excellence with social advocacy. Former NBA star Baron Davis, along with icons like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, continues to champion racial equality, education and mental health through partnerships such as WealthFlix.