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Father‑son team Paul and Matt Moran have created a summer league that emphasizes community, equal participation, and skill development, with ambitions to grow the program next year.
After four years at the helm, Jason Roscoe has resigned as Madison College’s head basketball coach, capping a tenure marked by a 20‑win season, a top‑16 national ranking and a string of conference accolades.
The Wildcats' conference calendar was released this week, revealing a demanding road stretch that includes games in Oklahoma, Florida and Texas, while Rupp Arena will host Alabama and Tennessee. Coach John Calipari is set to return to Lexington on Feb. 20, and Big Blue Madness is just weeks away.
Nebraska will host Boise State at the Sanford Pentagon on Nov. 15, with tickets going on sale July 17. The game follows a 28‑7 season for the Cornhuskers and a recent win over Boise State in the College Basketball Crown.
Sue Bird’s historic appointment as USA Basketball’s managing director reshapes the pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, spotlighting a deep talent pool and a new era of unified leadership.
Former Maryland standouts are turning heads in the NBA Summer League, with Jahmir Young leading the way for the Miami Heat and several other Terps securing new opportunities.
Southern Illinois University’s men’s basketball program has unveiled its non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring home games at Banterra Center, a three‑game stint at the Paradise Jam in St. Thomas, and road trips to Power Four opponents.
Full‑time University of Nebraska–Lincoln employees can apply online for season tickets at reduced prices, with payment due in mid‑August.
Louisville basketball travels to Nassau for an exhibition game, leveraging extra practices and a revamped roster to prepare for the NCAA Tournament.
Clint Schnell has been appointed head coach of the Randall Raiders boys basketball program, bringing decades of experience and a deep connection to the region.
Highly rated guard Dylan Jones, the No.1 recruit in Tennessee, has scheduled an official visit to Memphis and is also courting Ole Miss, Providence and Texas A&M, aiming to join a program that can launch his professional career.
During a week‑long bootcamp, the Buckeyes focus on defensive drills, weight training and new player integration, targeting higher steal rates and more possessions.
Greg White replaces Velton Kennedy, while Hayley Kate Webb is promoted to lead the girls program.
Providence Academy has appointed Greg White as its new head boys basketball coach, while promoting Hayley Kate Webb to head girls coach, signaling a strategic continuity for both programs.
The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.
With only three years left in the 2020s, the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball program is confronting its worst decade ever, marked by a sub‑70% win rate, a single SEC regular‑season crown and a string of early NCAA exits.
Zyon Hawthorne, a freshman guard for the University of Kentucky, is already shaping his role on the roster through skill development, weight‑room progress, and a strong bond with his brother Braydon.
Coach Mark Pope rejects talk of titles and championships, focusing instead on hard work, a new conditioning test, and a challenging schedule for the Wildcats.
Coach Michael Malone is shaping UNC basketball's next chapter with an aggressive recruitment drive, targeting elite prospects across the 2027 and 2028 classes.
UNC basketball is gearing up for its inaugural season under head coach Michael Malone, who has already secured commitments from a dozen 2027 recruits and five 2028 prospects, highlighting a strategic push to restore the program’s national prominence.
Purdue’s men’s basketball squad is touring Canada, posting two early victories before a pivotal clash with the University of Calgary, and preparing for upcoming games against Cincinnati and Arkansas in the Bahamas.
The University of Mississippi has announced its 2027 men’s basketball schedule, featuring 18 games, back‑to‑back road matchups against Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas, South Carolina and Florida, and five Saturday home conference contests.
Assistant coach Julian Gorens launches a Nike‑sponsored basketball camp in Springfield, offering strength, conditioning and skill development for players aged seven to eighteen, while drawing on his own international playing career and NBA tryout background.
Duke University's men's basketball program returns five players from its 2025‑26 Elite Eight and ACC championship squad while welcoming a top‑ranked recruiting class and three impactful transfers for the 2026‑27 season.