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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.
An October 25 exhibition against Marquette in Milwaukee marks the first meeting between the programs since the 2023 NCAA Tournament, kicking off a demanding slate that includes games against Connecticut, Arkansas, Tennessee, Gonzaga and Duke.
Inventor Tyrone Kinsey, inspired by a near‑miss accident involving his nephew, has partnered with InventHelp to bring PASS BACK to market, a portable basketball system designed for safety and skill development.
Michigan State and Marquette will square off in a highly anticipated exhibition game in Milwaukee on Oct. 25. The matchup revisits a 2023 NCAA Tournament upset, while broadcast details remain unresolved.
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway announced the hiring of Ethan Hunt as director of scouting, completing a six‑player overhaul of his coaching staff.
The first live evaluation window of the summer begins Thursday, prompting NC State’s basketball staff to embark on a cross‑league scouting tour that will span the Nike EYBL, Adidas 3SSB, Puma PRO16 and Under Armour circuits.
Virginia coach Ryan Odom sought a fearless guard, and found one in Jan Vide, a senior transfer from Loyola Marymount, who is now joining the Cavaliers.
Former Tar Heels stars continue to impress in the NBA Summer League, posting solid stats for their respective teams as the league evaluates prospects ahead of the regular season.
The 1982 Plymouth Pilots, guided by Hall of Fame coach Jack Edison, fought back from multiple deficits to win the state title in dramatic fashion, a feat still celebrated in Indiana basketball lore.
The Spartans will open the 2026‑27 preseason with a home‑and‑home series against Marquette, then travel to face Duke, Arkansas, Gonzaga, UConn and Tennessee, while key players Jeremy Fears Jr. and Anton Bonke look to build on a 27‑8 season.
The Citadel will host a doubleheader at Credit One Stadium as part of the LinkU Invitational, offering fans a weekend of basketball, activities, and community engagement.
The 150th basketball game between Pitt and Penn State will be played at Philadelphia’s Palestra on November 8, celebrating the arena’s 100th anniversary and highlighting a long‑standing rivalry.
The 1982 Plymouth High School boys basketball team etched an unforgettable chapter in Indiana sports history with a double‑overtime victory that crowned them state champions.
UCLA's latest commitment adds a high‑profile international talent, raising questions about chemistry, adaptation and the program's longer‑term vision.
Senior forward Harrison Hochberg praises Boynton's qualifications and the team's unified vision, while players Trey McKenney and others work to preserve a defensive‑oriented style that could lead to a national title.
Marquette announces its 2026‑27 non‑conference basketball schedule, highlighting a season‑opening home game, a neutral‑site tournament in the Bahamas and a home‑and‑home series with Michigan.
The University of South Florida will begin its 2026‑27 women's basketball season with two high‑profile non‑conference matchups at Belmont University, part of a new two‑year partnership among four conferences aimed at strengthening schedules and delivering exciting early‑season games.
Mike McLaughlin announced the hiring of Liam Shanahan, a Philadelphia native and University of Pittsburgh graduate, to the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball coaching staff, highlighting his diverse experience at Indiana and Pitt.
Thirty former players and their spouses came together to reminisce about their high school basketball days, hear messages of positivity from coach Dick Brown, and discuss the next reunion.
A unique collaboration among Ohio’s top universities will host a basketball showcase aimed at spotlighting mental health, with tickets sold through campus offices.
Nikola Kusturica, a 17‑year‑old Serbian forward who dazzled at the FIBA U17 World Cup, has signed with UCLA, joining a growing pipeline of global talent in Westwood.
Purdue's storied program aims to maintain its elite status despite losing key veterans, blending experienced returnees with a highly touted freshman class under coach Matt Painter.
The Cavaliers and Commodores meet in a non‑conference exhibition on September 27 at Credit One Stadium in Charleston, SC, offering a preview of new schemes and emerging talent.
Former professional player Analyss Benally and ex‑Los Angeles Lakers guard Andre Ingram recently ran a youth basketball camp in Shiprock, sharing life lessons and fundamentals with more than a hundred local children. Their efforts extend beyond the court, linking sport to education, culture and pathways to higher education.