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Matt Able, a 6‑6 guard from Baltimore, is set to join the University of North Carolina men's basketball team after a productive year at NC State, where he averaged 8.8 points and hit 49 three‑pointers.
The Indiana Pacers are using pre‑draft workouts to evaluate talent that could fill roster gaps despite lacking a 2026 draft pick.
After a promising stint in the American Athletic Conference, Anton Bonke withdraws from the NBA Draft to focus on elevating his game under Tom Izzo and his Michigan State teammates.
Todd Leary, once a celebrated player under coach Bob Knight, admitted to defrauding a parent of nearly $50,000 by promising to coach his son and launch an AAU team that never materialized.
Despite lacking a first‑round pick, the Indiana Pacers are opening their doors to a handful of college standouts, including former Carmel star Peter Suder and Indiana forward Tucker DeVries, in a series of 2026 workouts aimed at shaping the Noblesville Boom.
Kentucky Wildcats guard Kam Williams is entering his junior season with high expectations, building on a sophomore campaign that saw him contribute six points per game while showcasing elite defense and promising shooting percentages.
Alyse Lacey, celebrated for her success at Auburn Mountainview, is set to lead Pacific Lutheran University's women's basketball program, focusing on character development and competitive growth.
At the SEC Spring Meetings, John Calipari outlined a bipartisan proposal to regulate college sports, emphasizing guardrails for younger players, roster strategy, and opposition to NCAA Tournament expansion.
After a surprising playoff appearance and a flurry of draft picks, the Atlanta Hawks have elevated Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations, securing his long‑term leadership.
The Atlanta Hawks promoted Onsi Saleh to President of Basketball Operations and signed him to a long‑term extension after a series of strategic trades and a dramatic turnaround that saw the team finish 27‑15 and win an 11‑game streak, earning him second place in NBA Executive of the Year voting.
Anton Bonke, a 7‑foot‑2 incoming transfer center, has pulled out of the NBA Draft, a move that could bolster Michigan State’s frontcourt under coach Tom Izzo.
Matt Able withdraws from the NBA Draft to join the University of North Carolina, where he will play under first‑year head coach Michael Malone.
During spring business meetings, Big 12 administrators and coaches explored a potential shift to a 20‑game conference schedule, a move that would not arrive before the 2027‑28 season.
Coach Kari Hoffman announced the commitment of Allie Daniels, a Huntington native who averaged 8.3 points and 9.1 rebounds as a freshman at West Virginia Wesleyan, bringing state‑year honors and a career‑high 18‑rebound performance.
The City of Savannah will honor Larry “Gator” Rivers, a basketball pioneer and former commissioner, by dedicating a court at Crawford Square on May 29, 2026, celebrating his athletic legacy and lifelong service to youth.
The Atlanta Hawks promoted Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations following their first playoff appearance since 2023, sealing his leadership with a multi‑year contract extension.
Michelle Onyiah's double‑double on her Charlotte Crown debut highlights a promising start for the new UpShot League, echoing a distinguished college career that included leading the ACC in field‑goal percentage.
Head coach Brandon Schneider reflects on player retention, key departures, and strategic moves as the Kansas women's program navigates the transfer portal and aims for a return to the NCAA tournament.
First‑year head coach Raina Harmon discusses the pressures of the transfer portal, her strategy for keeping key players, and the cultural foundations she is laying at Florida Gulf Coast University.
After years as an assistant under Brad Wetzel, Ryan Yarosik is promoted to head coach of the Latrobe Wildcats, promising to preserve the team’s fast‑paced style while weaving in new influences and leveraging a strong alumni network.
The uncertainty surrounding Milan Momcilovic's future in the NBA Draft is already shaping the Kentucky Wildcats' roster plans, with implications for both the team and the broader college basketball landscape.
A routine swim turned into a life‑saving rescue when Nicole Woods, head coach of the UNC Wilmington women’s basketball team, battled a rip current to save her nephew. After being revived with an AED, she spent a day on a ventilator before making a full recovery.
The Wildcats and Cardinals meet for the third time in a coaching duel between Mark Pope and Pat Kelsey, with Kentucky aiming to extend its edge in a series that has swung back and forth over the past decade.
A civil complaint filed in Kentucky alleges that coach Sean Woods engaged in inappropriate touching, sexual comments and encouraged underage drinking, while school administrators ignored warnings and allowed him to remain in his position.