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Purdue Basketball Heads to Canada for Key Pre‑Season Tests

Purdue’s men’s basketball team will spend late July in Canada, playing four games against Canadian college opponents as part of an eight‑day international trip aimed at sharpening chemistry and evaluating the roster before the 2026‑27 campaign.

Jun 24, 2026

Bennett Stirtz Makes History as First Hawkeye Drafted Under Ben McCollum

Bennett Stirtz was selected in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder, becoming the first player from the University of Iowa to be drafted during Ben McCollum’s era. The article explores the significance of his achievement and the potential NBA path for current Hawkeyes.

Jun 24, 2026

2026 NBA Draft: How Top Picks Fit Their New Teams

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft delivered surprising selections and trades, prompting analysts to evaluate each lottery pick’s fit with its new franchise using five distinct relationship models.

Jun 24, 2026

Joe Bryant Jr. Dominates Czech NBL, Earns Triple Honors

Joe Bryant Jr., a former Norfolk State basketball standout, has been named Czech NBL Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Guard of the Year after a stellar 2025‑26 season with BK Pardubice, where he led the league in scoring and helped his team reach the finals.

Jun 24, 2026

SWAC Announces Revamped 2027 Basketball Tournament Format

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has detailed a new tournament structure for its 2027 men’s and women’s basketball events, outlining bye placements, quarterfinal and semifinal matchups, and a continued assessment of the competition’s future.

Jun 24, 2026