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The Cavaliers’ upcoming season features a demanding schedule, highlighted by rematches with Duke and Virginia Tech, and a mix of home‑court advantages and road tests across the nation.
The Orange’s 2026‑27 schedule features marquee home matchups against traditional powers, while alum Miles Robinson prepares for a World Cup campaign.
With the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, the decisions of top college prospects are reshaping championship odds, especially for Florida, Duke and Michigan.
A dozen projected first‑round picks have withdrawn from the NBA draft, choosing instead to return to college and reshape the competitive landscape for next year's NCAA campaigns.
With the draft declaration window closed, Florida climbs to No.1, Duke adds a sharpshooter, and several other programs retool their rosters ahead of a competitive new campaign.
The latest Bowman Sapphire basketball collection brings a suite of parallel cards, notable autograph prospects and a first‑ever basketball entry for the Sapphire brand, sparking intense collector interest.
Dorothy Izzo, mother of Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, died at age 100 in Wisconsin. Her life spanned nursing, sports fandom, and close family ties.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has mapped out an 18‑game conference season, highlighting Duke’s matchups with North Carolina and Virginia, home‑and‑away pairings, and the upcoming Greensboro tournament.
Dorothy Izzo, a centenarian who balanced a career in nursing with a lifelong love of basketball, captured the public’s heart when her son joked that she could outplay a player on the team. Her story of family, faith, and fandom resonates far beyond the court.
Coach Terry Nooner announced the addition of Amaya Lacy, a junior guard whose scoring versatility and defensive intensity promise to elevate Wichita State's women's basketball program.
Keshanti Gordon, a 5‑foot‑10 wing from Paris, Texas, signs with the Lady Mavericks after a standout sophomore season at Murray State College, bringing conference championship experience and academic accolades.
The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.
Purdue’s upcoming non‑conference schedule features six high‑impact matchups against rising mid‑major programs, a move designed to fortify its NCAA tournament prospects.
ESPN commentator Mike Greenberg called Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s game ‘agonizing to watch,’ sparking a backlash that underscores the star’s league‑leading free‑throw record and his quest for redemption in the upcoming Game 6.
Indiana University has locked in two high‑profile non‑conference matchups for the 2026‑27 season, bringing Syracuse and Kentucky to Indianapolis venues and reviving storied series that date back decades.
After a challenging season, Northeastern appoints rising senior guard Mike Loughnane as team captain, entrusting him with revitalizing the Huskies under Coach Bill Coen.
A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.
Milan Momcilovic, the prized Iowa State transfer, is courting Kentucky, Louisville and Arizona. With Mark Pope’s system in mind and reporters like Matt Norlander and Joe Tipton predicting a Wildcats commitment, the move could catapult Kentucky into a top‑15 ranking and a deep tournament run.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s 18‑team format reshapes Syracuse’s slate, introducing double‑headers, a first‑time Dome appearance and a notable omission of North Carolina State.
Meleek Thomas elects to stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, prompting Arkansas to rethink its backcourt plans.
The University of Iowa men's basketball team will meet Creighton University in a scheduled November 2026 matchup at Des Moines' Casey's Center, with tickets set to go on sale on June 1, 2026.
The University of Pittsburgh announced the hiring of Sophia Tougas as director of video and Cassie Sweet as director of basketball operations, aiming to boost the program's analytical and operational capabilities.
With the NBA draft withdrawal deadline having passed, several SEC standouts have announced whether they will test the professional ranks or head back to campus for another season.
An adult 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament will run in Berkeley, featuring half‑court games, multiple matches before playoffs, and volunteer opportunities for scoring, timekeeping and refereeing. Top teams will receive trophies, and registration closes on June 19. For more information or to volunteer, contact Tahir Dossett.