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The Sun Belt Conference has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, featuring 18‑game league schedules, a December 5 opener, and a March championship in Pensacola, highlighting recent dominance by Troy and South Alabama.
The Sun Belt Conference and Appalachian State unveiled an 18‑game schedule that opens with a road test at Louisiana Tech and culminates with a New Year’s Eve home opener against Troy, highlighting a season that blends tradition with new challenges.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe’s men’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 schedule, highlighting 13 home contests at the b1Bank Fant Coliseum and a road map that culminates in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament in Pensacola, Florida.
Florida State University has released its full non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring 14 games with four Power Four opponents and nine home contests at the Donald L. Tucker Center. The schedule, announced by head coach Luke Loucks, opens in Tampa against Florida A&M and includes road tests against Tennessee and Houston, as well as a series of exhibition games before the regular season begins.
The Herd's upcoming slate features early home games, key conference battles, and a final showdown with defending champion Troy before the conference tournament in Florida.
An unexpected public workout revealed both offensive firepower and the team’s evolving health landscape.
Tiffany D. Tucker, UMBC’s Director of Athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Oversight Committee, bringing her extensive playing background, rule‑committee experience, and leadership in gender‑equity initiatives to the national stage.
Snow College announces a revamped coaching roster that blends proven winning experience with fresh perspectives, aiming to sustain athletic and academic excellence.
The Sun Belt Conference announced JMU’s full 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting home games against Troy, Old Dominion and App State, early road games against Southern Miss and Georgia State, and the upcoming championship in Pensacola.
The Chanticleers announced a 32‑game schedule that blends Sun Belt battles with high‑profile road tests, opening November 2 against Eastern Michigan and culminating with a home showdown against Old Dominion in late February.
The Red Wolves reveal a full calendar that blends early road tests, conference play and a championship run in Pensacola.
Florida State's men's basketball program unveiled a 14‑game non‑conference slate that includes nine home games, three neutral‑site contests and one road game, featuring four Power Four opponents and early challenges against in‑state and out‑of‑state rivals.
Kamsi Awaka, a 2027 four‑star center, has trimmed his options to Michigan State, Michigan, Florida, Arizona and UConn. His 97.66 rating places him among the nation’s most coveted big men.
ESPN Events unveils a nine‑event lineup featuring 33 teams across 12 conferences, highlighting historic rivalries, new showcases and partnerships with major brands.
The upcoming 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin will feature a U.S. squad bolstered by rising star Angel Reese and veteran Rhyne Howard, both aiming to extend America’s dominance in the sport.
The Delphian Social Club’s ninth annual Downtown Bash basketball tournament brought together families and youth from across the region, blending competition with community support for local soccer programs.
The University of Colorado announced its nonconference basketball schedule for 2026‑27, highlighting nine home contests, a season‑opening clash with Abilene Christian, and a series of high‑profile matchups across the country.
The Who Run It Alumni Basketball Tournament united six local high schools in a celebration of basketball heritage, community pride, and future talent.
After a standout high school career that included leading Proctor to a 20‑9 record and multiple double‑figure performances, Ellie Pease has chosen North Iowa Area Community College as the next step in her basketball development.
Thomas Bryant, a Rochester native and NBA forward, hosted a week‑long basketball camp at his alma mater, Bishop Kearney, where he taught fundamentals and inspired youth, later receiving a city key from Mayor Malik Evans.
The Israeli Under‑18 women's basketball team is battling in Division B to secure a spot in Division A, driven by a talented roster and the standout performances of 16‑year‑old point guard Maayan Gorin.
A record 368 teams gathered at Northwood University for the Midland Gus Macker 3-on-3 charity basketball tournament, with proceeds benefiting The Legacy Center for Community Success and aiming to replicate last year's $20,000 fundraising goal.
The LSU women's basketball team will meet UConn in the 2026 ESPNW Invitational in Nashville, marking the first matchup since 2016 and featuring two of the most successful coaches in the sport.
A rare basketball showdown is set for November 27, 2023, when West Virginia University’s Mountaineers meet the University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels in the Dick Vitale Invitational, marking the first encounter in over six decades.