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The University of New Mexico’s men’s basketball program has finalized ten of its fourteen non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, blending home tests, neutral‑site contests and a high‑profile SWAC opponent.
A youth basketball coach in Marin County was taken into custody on allegations of sexual crimes against a 15‑year‑old girl, sparking community reaction and legal scrutiny.
Former Hawkeyes stars Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix will wear Oklahoma City Thunder jerseys against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Summer League, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN at 5 p.m. CT.
Indiana's freshman trio dazzles at the FISU America Games, delivering standout stats and signaling a deep bench for the upcoming season.
Former Kansas head coach Ted Owens will be honored in the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing his 19‑year tenure, six regular‑season conference titles and a legacy that shaped generations of Jayhawks.
The 20th anniversary of the FIBA European Women’s Basketball Summit unfolded in Postojna, Slovenia, gathering over 1,500 delegates from 45 nations to honor the competition’s impact and unveil a refreshed visual identity.
The 20th anniversary of the FIBA European Women’s Basketball Summit gathered over 1,500 participants from 45 countries in Postojna, Slovenia, where distinguished leaders unveiled a refreshed visual identity and reaffirmed the competition’s focus on coaching and refereeing development.
After a historic Final Four run, the Illini are poised for a title push, but they must tighten defense and define a primary offensive option to secure a top seed.
The Illini enter the 2026‑27 season with high expectations, boasting one of the nation’s best offenses but needing to improve a defense that finished near the bottom of key metrics.
The NCAA will no longer use conference affiliation when seeding the top sixteen teams in the women's basketball tournament starting in 2027, as the event expands to 76 participants.
The Nike‑sponsored Peach Jam tournament on the EYBL circuit opened Tuesday, gathering some of the nation's most coveted high school basketball prospects, among them a group of Syracuse University recruits.
From record‑breaking free‑throw accuracy to a fifth‑overall WNBA draft pick, Jacy Sheldon shares the lessons that shaped her career and her advice to current players.
A heated rebound dispute between Mario Chalmers and Rashard Kelly ignited a bench‑clearing brawl, resulting in the ejection of four KU players and five Wichita State players and leaving both squads with only six eligible players for the second half
Six‑foot‑10 prospect Caleb Ourigou has pledged to Arkansas basketball, drawing praise for his defensive prowess and physicality while contemplating an early reclassification to the 2026 class.
Highly recruited center Caleb Ourigou has announced his commitment to Arkansas basketball, citing the program’s fit and his ambition to play college basketball this upcoming season, with a potential reclassification to the 2026 class on the horizon.
Caleb Ourigou, a consensus four‑star big man, pledged to Arkansas after an official visit and is now weighing a reclassification to the 2026 class, with his final choice expected after the Nike EYBL Peach Jam.
Bronson Schultz, celebrated for her tenure at Carroll University, is set to lead the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh women's basketball program, aiming to sustain its championship pedigree.
Caleb Ourigou, a four-star prospect from New York, announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks, potentially reshaping the program's frontcourt for the 2026-27 season.
The New York native’s defensive prowess and rebounding could fill a critical void for Arkansas, which plans a five‑man frontcourt rotation.
Bailey Edwards has been appointed to lead day‑to‑day basketball operations at Florida International University, overseeing travel, logistics, budgeting and administrative coordination for the 2026‑27 season.
Caleb Ourigou's commitment to Arkansas reshapes the SEC's 2027 recruiting picture, while Kentucky eyes five‑star recruit Ryan Hampton.
The University of Cincinnati’s men’s basketball program will run a July 28‑29 ProCamp at Fifth Third Arena, open to children aged 6‑15 and featuring instruction from select Bearcats, small‑group training, lunch and a commemorative package.
Freshman forward Alex Smith, a native of Upper Arlington, joins Ohio State basketball, drawing praise from coach Jake Diebler for his shooting skill and local connection
Former Villanova head coach Jay Wright will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on October 22, joining a distinguished roster of coaches and players whose careers have shaped the sport.