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Former Edwardsville star Mark Smith, a 6‑foot‑5 point guard, is set to re‑enter the Japanese professional ranks, bringing his scoring prowess and playmaking to the Akita Northern Happinets.
The Mocs finalized a 17‑player roster that blends international prospects, returning leaders and new transfers, setting the stage for a competitive season
A look at the journey of Curtis Aiken, from a high‑school scoring phenom to a Hall of Fame inductee, and his lasting impact on Pittsburgh.
The University of Maine women's basketball team has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, featuring seven home games, a season‑opening matchup with Siena, and contests against Oregon, Michigan State and other opponents.
The Hawks were recognized on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor Roll with a 3.618 cumulative GPA, highlighted by junior Cecilia Kay's 4.00 GPA and a tradition of academic achievement since 2022.
The university announced a 12‑player roster highlighted by returning standouts and a diverse set of transfers, each bringing distinct backgrounds and achievements.
Kentucky’s standout junior center Clara Strack, a top‑five finalist for the Lisa Leslie Award, discusses her growth, goals and the team’s outlook as she steps into a larger leadership role.
After a modest stint at UConn, the Australian recruit shed 15 pounds and joined Boston College, where coach Luke Murray sees an immediate starter.
The Boilermakers will travel to Vancouver on Friday morning, opening against the Vancouver Selects before facing Trinity Western, the University of Calgary and the University of Fraser Valley in a rapid-fire series.
From Day'Neshia Banks’ 1,853 points at Ribault to Shante Williams’ four‑year All‑First Coast streak, the team spotlights the players who defined a generation of girls basketball on the First Coast.
Boston College announces its 2026‑27 women’s basketball non‑conference schedule, featuring home openers, a matchup at Harvard and a road game at Indiana.
After a modest stint at UConn, Jacob Furphy has moved to Boston College, where he is expected to make an immediate impact. His recent physical transformation and high‑IQ skill set have analysts optimistic about the Eagles' rebuild.
Former Apopka High School basketball standout Zach Anderson is preparing for his second season with the Bristol Flyers in England's Super League, using his hometown roots and a healed knee to chase a future in the EuroLeague.
The 2026-27 season sees the USC Trojans traveling to Fort Worth to face Texas Tech in a marquee non-conference matchup, a game that could prove pivotal for both programs.
A former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball player was taken into custody in Georgia after a high‑speed chase, revealing a series of alcohol‑related charges and a prior internal handling by coaching staff.
The Dallas Wings guard, a UConn national champion, will showcase her shooting prowess at the upcoming All-Star festivities.
The Volunteers open the season at home against Wofford before heading to East Lansing and West Lafayette, while also gearing up for a high‑profile tournament in Las Vegas.
The Volunteers have announced a demanding slate that includes early home games, road matchups at Michigan State and Purdue, and participation in the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas.
TNA Wrestling will make a splash in Brampton on August 1 as part of a cross‑promotion with the Canadian Elite Basketball League, offering fans a chance to win tickets to TNA shows later in the month.
The West Coast Hoops Showdown pits UCLA against Gonzaga at the newly renovated Honda Center on December 5, with the game to be broadcast nationally on FOX and travel packages available from August 18.
During a ceremony at the Target Center, Sylvia Fowles received a Hall of Fame tag on her retired jersey, marking the latest chapter in a career that now includes coaching the Portland Fire while the Lynx continue their winning streak.
The long‑standing rivalry between the University of Virginia and Old Dominion women's basketball teams is being renewed with games scheduled for November 2023 in Norfolk and a return trip to Charlottesville in 2027, sparking nostalgia for a series that once defined early college basketball.
Matas Buzelis, a 6‑foot‑8 forward for the Chicago Bulls, discusses how his mother Kristina’s unorthodox approach to youth basketball forged his competitive edge and now fuels his role in the franchise’s future.
Mariella Claybrook, a standout forward from North Laurel, has pledged to play Division I basketball at Western Kentucky University, bringing a record of four consecutive regional titles and impressive statistical production to the program.