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Texas Tech and USC will meet on December 13 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth as part of the USLBM Coast‑to‑Coast Challenge, featuring key players, new recruits and a glimpse of next season’s tournament hopes.
After a commitment to Kentucky was jeopardized by SEC transfer rules, Mark Mitchell will return to Missouri for a fifth year, joining a growing list of players navigating the new eligibility landscape.
From September 8 to October 9, the West Coast Conference will visit each of its ten member schools for a two‑day tour, featuring live interviews with coaches and student‑athletes, and highlighting historic postseason performances in both men’s and women’s basketball.
The Broncos will open the season at home against West Coast Baptist before a marquee matchup with Butler, while neutral‑site contests against Nebraska, Santa Clara and New Mexico await, and a Thanksgiving tournament in Idaho Falls will bring together a competitive field.
The Broncos will open the season at home against West Coast Baptist, host Butler and Oakland, travel to neutral‑site contests in South Dakota and Idaho Falls, and finish nonconference play with a series of road and home games against Wichita State, Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Utah Valley, New Mexico and Lamar.
Mark Mitchell, a standout forward from Missouri, is fighting an NCAA court order to gain a fifth year of play, aiming to join Kentucky’s roster after a highly anticipated commitment.
USC's women's basketball team will join Notre Dame, Duke, UCLA, South Carolina and Texas in a historic Las Vegas event that highlights the growing commercial appeal of college women's sports.
The University of Arkansas will open the 2026‑27 basketball season with a community‑focused celebration at Bud Walton Arena, featuring coach introductions, contests and a T‑shirt giveaway.
The upcoming Los Angeles Games will feature 24 3X3 teams — double the number from Paris 2024 — as the discipline capitalizes on global growth, expanded youth leagues and a digital audience.
The University of Louisville announces its full non‑conference basketball schedule, featuring marquee rematches, Power Four matchups and a West Coast tournament that promises a challenging and exciting year for the Cardinals.
The Broncos open against West Coast Baptist on Nov. 4, host a Thanksgiving showdown with Idaho State and travel to a neutral‑site clash with Nebraska in Sioux Falls.
After a season with the Kentucky Wildcats, Mark Mitchell is back with the Missouri Tigers, where he previously played, and he reflects on a highlight‑reel celebration with guard Anthony Robinson II.
Academy Sports + Outdoors, together with Nike’s Jordan Brand, will host the H‑Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament at its Katy store on October 17‑18, offering junior high and high school divisions for boys and girls while directing proceeds to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.
Texas women's basketball is back in the spotlight as the Longhorns head to Las Vegas for the Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase, where they will meet Duke on Dec. 19 and UCLA the following day, while former UT star Aaliyah Crump returns to face her alma mater.
NDSU releases its full 2026‑27 men’s basketball calendar, detailing home exhibition games, a West Coast road trip, non‑conference matchups and the new Summit League tournament in Sioux Falls.
The Upshot League, founded by Donna Orender, provides paid playing opportunities and development for women’s basketball players excluded from the WNBA, with plans to grow to 12 teams by 2028.
The University of Louisville has released its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring exhibition games, Power Four opponents, and a rematch with Michigan.
The former Iowa star has been released by the Los Angeles Sparks for the second time this season, while simultaneously re‑joining the 3‑on‑3 league Unrivaled Basketball.
The 2026 Players Era Women's Basketball Showcase will feature Duke, Texas and Southern California in a historic double‑header, with tickets on sale now.
Clemson’s women’s basketball team is set to compete in the 2026 Daytona Beach Classic, facing Robert Morris on Nov. 26 and Georgetown on Nov. 27 at the Ocean Center, with both games broadcast live on Baller TV.
The university announced that KJ Lee has been promoted to Director of Player Personnel, while Dalton Waggoner joins as a graduate assistant, bringing fresh expertise to the program.
Ahmed Nur, a top‑25 recruit in the 2027 class, impressed during his official visit to Syracuse, where coach Gerry McNamara and staff are courting him alongside Texas and other leading programs.
Louisville announces a demanding slate that includes Las Vegas tournament play, a Texas Tech showdown, a Michigan road test, and a Kentucky rivalry game, while rebuilding after losing 11 scholarship players.
North Dakota State’s women’s basketball team has released its 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting 29 games, 12 at the Scheels Center, and a non‑conference slate that includes NCAA Tournament opponents.