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The 2026 NBA Draft class made a spectacular entrance in the summer league, with Caleb Wilson’s 35-point explosion and Cameron Boozer’s 23-point effort leading a series of standout performances.
Mike Boynton has been appointed Michigan’s head coach on a two-year deal, ending his interim status and promising continuity for a program that has recently rallied around his vision.
A look at the new talent joining the Virginia Cavaliers women's basketball team, including transfers Mary‑Anna Asare, Caterina Piatti, Janae Walker and Eris Lester, and how they could reshape the squad's dynamics.
Heshimu Evans, a former Kentucky basketball star and 1998 national champion, has begun serving as a deputy sheriff in Lexington, blending his athletic legacy with community service.
Coach Lilly Bridges will run a three‑day basketball camp at DCHS, featuring age‑specific sessions, a modest fee, and included apparel.
Florida Gators standouts Kiyomi McMiller and Aurora Almón are set to compete in the FIBA Women's AmeriCup Centrobasket Qualifier in Managua, Nicaragua, from July 12-18, representing Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic respectively.
Michigan will host Oakland on Nov. 3 at Crisler Center, marking the third straight year the in‑state programs meet, and will also welcome William & Mary on Nov. 15. The games are part of a schedule that includes contests against UConn, Marquette, Duke, Villanova and Creighton, with the team set to receive $90,000 per opponent.
Professional basketball player Kinu Rochford was killed in a Harlem tournament shooting, leaving the neighborhood in grief and prompting renewed demands for safer public spaces.
Mario Saint‑Supery’s decision to join Valencia Basket in Spain removes a key starter from Gonzaga’s lineup, giving Purdue a veteran backcourt advantage heading into their first‑ever meeting at the T‑Mobile Center on Nov. 2.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association released its latest division alignments, keeping Continental in Division VII and moving Leipsic up to Division VI. Several nearby schools, including Montpelier and Wayne Trace, also see changes.
Standout performances at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup have put Miya Takeuchi on a path toward the senior national team, with ambitions to compete in the 2030 tournament hosted in Tokyo.
In December 2024, Murray State announced the retirement of Amber Guffey’s No. 5 jersey, cementing her status as one of the most influential figures in the program’s women’s basketball history.
The Adidas‑sponsored tournament draws thousands to Bryan‑College Station, promising $3 million in tourism revenue and national scouting attention.
The inaugural FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup began in Brno, Czechia, where the United States opened with dominant displays, while Australia, New Zealand and China also posted convincing wins.
The University of Kentucky has offered a scholarship to JJ Crawford, the son of former NBA player Jamal Crawford, marking the first commitment of the 2029 class and highlighting a family connection that could shape the program's future.
The University of Kentucky has offered a scholarship to J.J. Crawford, a top‑ranked prospect whose father, Jamal Crawford, is a former NBA player and current assistant coach. The offer comes as Coach Mark Pope leverages a long‑standing relationship with the Crawford family to secure a promising talent.
Illinois basketball has offered a scholarship to 2027 forward Edvardas Stasys, a 6‑foot‑7 talent from Lisle known for his defensive versatility and low‑post potential, while his jumper remains the key area of development.
The Trans Liberation Basketball League (TLBL) operates as a collectively run, non‑hierarchical league in Atlanta, delivering structured and casual divisions for trans athletes and allies.
The latest OHSAA realignment reveals minimal movement among Northwest District teams, with enrollment adjustments shaping Division VII and VI placements.
A look at the impact of the fabled Class of 2020 on the WNBA, from record‑breaking performances to league‑wide attendance surges.
Australian guard Miela Sowah navigates the challenges of a developmental contract with the Golden State Valkyries, blending life abroad with a relentless pursuit of court time.
The July 2026 update adds a new tier system, detailed rookie write‑ups and median trade values, all available in a publicly shared spreadsheet.
A community basketball tournament in Harlem turned deadly when professional player Kinu Rochford was shot dead, leaving two others wounded and sparking calls for greater safety at street‑level events.
Jaylen Jamal Crawford, the ESPN‑ranked No. 1 prospect of the 2029 class, revealed his commitment to Kentucky on Instagram during the Nike EYBL in Las Vegas, prompting coach Mark Pope to comment on his scouting trips and the lingering speculation about Jamal Crawford’s future.