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The university announced the upcoming SEC schedule, highlighting home matchups, away trips and three traditional rival series, while noting that the full non‑conference slate will be revealed later.
Virginia and Vanderbilt will square off in a one‑of‑a‑kind outdoor game at Charleston’s historic Credit One Stadium, offering fans a rare glimpse of college hoops on a tennis court.
The upcoming season opens with road contests against Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State, followed by a home debut against Sam Houston, and culminates with a series of high‑profile matchups including the first meeting with WKU.
The league released its full schedule, highlighting WKU’s opening game against Kennesaw State and a March championship in Huntsville.
A group of twelve NCAA athletes filed a lawsuit on July 6, challenging new eligibility restrictions that exclude their class and demanding a waiver that would allow them to compete in the 2026‑2027 season while the association covers their legal expenses.
The reigning Conference USA champions have announced their full slate for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting 18 conference matchups, a home opener against Delaware and a championship run in Huntsville, Alabama.
Conference USA announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate on July 9, spotlighting Missouri State’s second year in the league, a series of home‑and‑home contests, and a March tournament in Huntsville, Texas.
Justin Bailey, a guard who helped the Georgia Bulldogs reach the 2025‑2026 NCAA Tournament, has agreed to terms with Esgueira, a club competing in Portugal’s top basketball league, after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft.
Michigan State will open its exhibition schedule against Marquette on Oct. 25 at Fiserv Forum, a venue that also hosts a later game for the Golden Eagles, while a slate of games against Arkansas, Tennessee, Gonzaga and Duke promises a demanding road ahead.
After a distinguished playing and assistant coaching career, Kate Caruso assumes the head coaching role at Wildwood Catholic, facing roster uncertainty but backed by a community eager to reclaim its winning legacy.
Three recent Kansas State standouts — Coleman Hawkins, Nate Johnson and Markquis Nowell — are slated to compete in the NBA 2026 Summer League in Las Vegas, where their new team assignments and early‑season matchups promise fresh storylines for basketball fans.
The Kansas City Chiefs have released a documentary titled “The Lost Game,” uncovering a 1979 barnstorming basketball game that brought together NFL and MLB stars for a charitable cause in Kansas City
The CareSource Invitational will showcase Ohio college basketball teams in an outdoor setting at Cincinnati’s newly transformed Lindner Family Tennis Center, with proceeds benefiting mental health nonprofits.
Illinois forward Zvonimir Ivisic delivered a standout 2025‑26 campaign, combining elite shooting efficiency with elite rim protection. With targeted improvements in three‑point shooting and rebounding, he could emerge as one of the nation’s most valuable players off the bench.
An outdoor basketball showcase featuring Cincinnati, Ohio State, Xavier and Dayton will highlight mental‑health advocacy and support suicide‑prevention efforts.
The Owls will begin their Conference USA slate on the road, face a packed 18‑game schedule, and host the league championship in March.
David Heard, a longtime figure in the Rogue Valley basketball community, will guide the Southern Oregon University women's team for the 2026‑27 season while the school begins a search for a permanent replacement.
The NBA Summer League opened its 2026 edition in Las Vegas, spotlighting new Tar Heels talent and the program’s cherished tradition of gathering alumni and coaches.
Ohio State will meet Cincinnati on Oct. 7, 2026 at the newly renovated Lindner Family Tennis Center, a game that anchors a charitable doubleheader supporting suicide‑prevention efforts.
Despite the departure of head coach Dusty May, freshman forward Quinn Costello has reaffirmed his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines, joining a fully assembled recruiting class that aims to contend for a national title.
Nikola Kusturica’s decision to join UCLA over Michigan highlights a shifting recruiting landscape, underscored by Dusty May’s move to the NBA and the player’s MVP performance in the 2025 FIBA U16 EuroBasket.
Nikola Kusturica's commitment to UCLA ends a high‑stakes recruiting battle, leaving Michigan to navigate a coaching transition and an uncertain roster for the upcoming season.
The Atlantic 10, American, Ivy League and Missouri Valley conferences will co‑host a tournament‑style event in 2026, highlighting elite women’s basketball programs and boosting national exposure.
On November 8, 2026, Penn State will host Pitt in a landmark game at The Palestra, the 150th encounter in a rivalry that dates back over a century. The matchup arrives as the Nittany Lions prepare for a season marked by experience and a return to the Battle 4 Atlantis.