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Doug McBee, a 73‑year‑old coach and educator at Grainger High School, died in a tractor accident on his farm. His son Skylar McBee, a former University of Tennessee player, carries forward the family's basketball tradition.
Archie Goodwin returned from a fan‑driven absence to deliver 22 points and the game‑ending basket, guiding the Wildcats past The Ville and into a Sunday showdown in Lexington.
BYU adds Jakob Urbaniak and eyes Jaxon Kohler as it seeks to strengthen its frontcourt and contend in the Big 12.
The Big 12 announced its 2025‑26 Athlete of the Year awards, naming BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and TCU’s Olivia Miles as the conference’s top male and female athletes, a first for basketball players.
Kentucky Wildcats have not secured the SEC regular‑season title since 2020, and with increased parity in the conference, the program is focused on reclaiming its former supremacy.
Clemson’s basketball squad embarks on a ten‑day Italian tour, facing three European clubs under Coach Brad Brownell, with games streamed live and a refreshed roster.
FC Barcelona announced the hiring of Aleksander Sekulic, a veteran coach with a track record across Europe, to lead the men’s team through 2028.
The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
The Iowa State Cyclones enter the upcoming college basketball season as early contenders in the Big 12 Conference, a position bolstered by a preseason ranking of third in the league.
Sophomore Jordan Scott has transformed physically and mentored freshman Julius Avent, scoring 22 points in a recent Moneyball Pro‑Am game as the duo prepares for a July 23 showdown at Holt High School.
In a packed schedule of four games over five days, Purdue will travel to Canada to evaluate its revamped roster, with Omer Mayer stepping into a primary ball‑handling role, C.J. Cox poised as the top scorer, and the center rotation still unsettled.
The University of Pennsylvania women's basketball squad celebrated academic accolades while preparing for a strong finish to the season.
After two decades of leading the men's team to numerous postseason berths, Chris Downs will now guide the Saints' women's basketball squad, aiming to sustain the program's tradition of excellence.
Syracuse’s new coaching regime is leveraging official visits and scholarship offers to woo a diverse set of five‑star and four‑star prospects across the country.
WVU’s women’s basketball team returns to The Greenbrier Resort to face Northwestern on Nov. 13, recalling a historic upset over Duke and featuring Appalachian State.
Penn State’s men’s basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 season with a roster that features just one returning starter, center Ivan Jurić, while head coach Mike Rhoades has assembled a group of nine newcomers.
The Wolverines will face the Blue Devils in a venue‑changed game as key transfers and coaching changes loom.
With summer workouts underway, Penn State’s men’s basketball team is reshaping its lineup, adding transfers and international talent while navigating eligibility and NIL challenges.
Former Memphis basketball star Kendric Davis talks about his championship success in Australia, his ongoing ties to Memphis, and his counsel to current Tigers players.
A look at the most memorable games in Syracuse men's basketball against rivals such as UConn, Georgetown, Boston College, Villanova, Duke and Virginia.
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association has honored Stevens Institute of Technology's women's basketball team for its outstanding academic performance and strong on‑court results during the 2025‑26 season.
In a recent interview with Commercial Appeal, point guard Kendric Davis reflected on his contract with the Kings, his health history, and his vision for the upcoming 2026‑27 Tigers roster.
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association has released its 2025‑26 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls, highlighting Manhattan University's notable cumulative GPA and standout student‑athletes.
John Havlicek, drafted seventh overall by the Boston Celtics in 1962, almost pursued a football career before becoming a defensive stalwart who helped the team win eight championships. A recent study by Mass General Hospital shed light on his extraordinary endurance, while reflections on Larry Bird’s arrival reveal a career that might have unfolded differently.