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The University of Idaho men's basketball team will host a co‑ed youth camp at Sandpoint High School on July 23, featuring a clinic led by the coaching staff and a public practice session that is free to attend.
The Cheboygan Chiefs finished the 2025‑26 basketball season with an 18‑7 record, securing their first district championship since 2015 and showcasing a roster of MVP‑named starters and key contributions from bench players.
Nick Weiermiller, head coach of the Elmira Notre Dame boys basketball team, announced he will pause coaching to support his infant son Colton, who has undergone two operations for a unilateral cleft lip and palate. He plans to resume his role next season while continuing his full‑time position at the school.
The first Plymouth North Girls Basketball Camp welcomed 55 participants, separating the girls' and boys' programs to create more space and a tailored experience, while fostering ties between the high school and local youth league.
The Irish are in the final stretch of summer practice, integrating five freshmen and two transfers while star guard Hannah Hidalgo prepares for the ESPY Awards.
Coach Michael Malone has extended scholarship offers to six of the top seven 2027 prospects, including five‑star center Lewis Uvwo, while bringing in Gonzaga’s Jorge Sanz and securing a commitment from four‑star guard Brady Pettigrew.
Purdue's men's basketball team is set to face Trinity Western University in a Canada tour exhibition, with streaming on Canada West and key performances from Antione West Jr. and Gicarri Harris.
Purdue announced a $600,000 salary for associate head coach P.J. Thompson and a $2.05 million assistant payroll, while head coach Matt Painter’s total compensation reaches $5.175 million.
P.J. Thompson’s recent promotion and salary increase, along with raises for several assistants, highlight Purdue’s commitment to maintaining a competitive basketball operation.
Despite winless and slim records, Arkansas commitments Davion Thompson and Caleb Ourigou deliver standout performances at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, signaling a promising future for the program.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team is touring Canada, with a Sunday showdown against Trinity Western University streamed on Canada West for $10.99 CAD. The Boilermakers opened the trip with a 102‑63 win over the Vancouver Selects, featuring strong performances from Antione West Jr. and Gicarri Harris.
As the 2026‑27 academic year approaches, three former Kentucky football stand‑outs are set to command Division I head‑coaching positions, outnumbering their basketball counterparts.
Justin McClelland, a lifelong UConn fan from Naugatuck, has been named director of strength and conditioning for the Huskies, bringing a blend of academic training and diverse coaching experience.
With a championship pedigree and a refreshed lineup, UConn aims to translate early momentum into a title run under Dan Hurley’s ninth year.
UConn’s 2026‑27 campaign hinges on Silas Demary Jr.’s leadership after a high‑ankle sprain, as the Huskies blend returning stars with fresh talent to chase a championship.
Former Detroit Pistons player Duncan Robinson, a native of the Seacoast region, is set to return to Portsmouth for a two‑day basketball event commemorating his brother Eli, who died by suicide in 2025 after battling schizophrenia, addiction and severe mental illness.
After a surprising Sweet 16 appearance, Texas basketball faces a major rebuild. The team loses four starters but welcomes key transfers and a highly touted freshman class, setting the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 season.
From contentious trades to social‑media debates, the sport’s love affair with statistics is being re‑examined, revealing a gap between usage and comprehension.
After nine NBA seasons and a standout college career, Willie Cauley‑Stein returns to Kentucky for what he says will be his last organized basketball games, while eyeing a future as a golf influencer and a permanent home in Lexington.
Ayanna Patterson, a 6‑foot‑2 forward, transfers from UConn to Kentucky, bringing a championship pedigree and versatile skills to the program.
North Carolina’s basketball program is leveraging its coaching pedigree to attract elite talent, with 2027 recruit Demarcus Henry weighing his options and 2026 standout Maximo Adams poised to impact the roster.
North Carolina’s head coach Michael Malone is leveraging the NIL landscape to attract elite talent, with 2027 star Demarcus Henry weighing a commitment while the program navigates roster turnover and the influence of top recruits like Maximo Adams.
Beckham Black, a top‑ranked 2027 point guard, is making waves in the Nike EYBL Peach Jam while attracting offers from Duke, Kentucky and other elite programs
Head coach Kelly Morrone is reshaping the University at Albany women's basketball team ahead of the upcoming season, inheriting a squad that will look dramatically different from the one that finished last year.