
South Carolina Women’s Basketball Heads to Las Vegas for High‑Profile Showcase
South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is set to play UCLA and Notre Dame in Las Vegas as part of the Players Era Women’s Championship, with tickets on sale Thursday.
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South Carolina’s women’s basketball team is set to play UCLA and Notre Dame in Las Vegas as part of the Players Era Women’s Championship, with tickets on sale Thursday.

The WNBA will pause its season for the first time to accommodate the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup, bringing 51 players from 16 nations to Berlin.

The new camp, led by FRC athletes and coaches, offers skill development, competition and fun across age‑specific time slots, with early‑bird and regular registration options.

Team USA reshapes its lineup for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after two‑time gold medalists A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum withdraw, while newcomers Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen aim to preserve the United States’ championship dominance.

Ryan Hampton, a top‑10 basketball prospect, commits to the Kentucky Wildcats while electing to complete his senior year at his Texas hometown school, a move that blends personal nostalgia with future ambitions.

The lawsuit filed by former Purdue forward Trey Kaufman‑Renn seeks a sixth year of college eligibility, a move that could set a new precedent for athletes who transition to the NBA before signing professional contracts.
The University of Notre Dame will meet USC and South Carolina in Las Vegas in December 2026, featuring star players and a renewed rivalry that underscores a strategic non‑conference slate.

Marquette University will compete in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas from November 25–27, 2026, with confirmed matchups, travel packages, and priority systems detailed for fans.
The Gamecocks will meet UCLA in December 2026 in Las Vegas, revisiting their championship clash, while the season opens with a Paris showdown against Maryland.

Feather River College Athletics announces its inaugural co‑ed youth basketball camp, offering sessions for children from prekindergarten through twelfth grade over four Sundays in September and October.

As UNC prepares for its preseason, a mix of fresh talent, a top coaching hire, and off‑court business moves shape the team's outlook.

The Razorbacks announce a packed schedule that blends home‑court advantage with challenging road trips, highlighted by games against NCAA Tournament teams and a holiday tournament in San Diego.

The university revealed that Amina Traore will join the program for the 2026‑27 season, adding size, skill and a team‑first mindset.

The Basketball World Cup 2027 in Doha offers three ticket packages covering all 92 matches, including options for knockout rounds and Qatar’s national team games, priced between €71 and €3,122.

Lakers forward Ziaire Williams recently hosted a basketball clinic in Lancaster, Calif., emphasizing his dedication to giving back to his hometown while preparing for his first season with the team on a $3 million contract.

After a 12‑20 season marked by the youngest roster in the Power Four, Penn State adds transfers and graduate students to raise the average age and pursue a more physical, experienced lineup.

The 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase will feature UCLA, Duke, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Texas and USC in a high‑stakes double‑header at Las Vegas’s Michelob ULTRA Arena, with live coverage on ESPN and ESPN2 and tickets starting at $109.

Providence College announced the addition of Javon Bardwell to its 2026-27 men's basketball roster, a move that underscores the program's continued push to attract elite talent.
A look at the remarkable journey of Tommy Amaker, from high school dominance to collegiate triumphs, culminating in his recent induction into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

The former Gamecocks star has secured a guaranteed training‑camp spot with the Lakers, opening a pathway to a two‑way or full‑time contract.

The United States will open its FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign against China without A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum, relying on emerging talent and returning medalists.

On November 11, 2026, the Syracuse University women's basketball team will welcome Siena at the JMA Wireless Dome, looking to build on a recent series edge and a strong 2025‑26 campaign.

Syracuse University is courting top point guard Nasir Anderson for the 2027 class, scheduling a September visit as part of a broader effort to reshape the roster amid financial and competitive challenges.

After a wave of departures and NBA draft declarations, the Cougars aim to prove they’re more than a one‑hit wonder, blending veteran coach Kevin Young with fresh transfers and top prospects.