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UCLA announced the addition of four transfer players — Filip Jovic, Sergej Macura, Jaylen Petty and Azavier Robinson — who will join the Bruins for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth and versatility to a squad already enriched by freshmen Javonte Floyd and Joe Philon.
The club announced the signing of Dovydas Jencius, a Lithuanian forward whose recent performance at Balboa Sports Academy helped his team capture a conference championship.
The University of Kentucky and Gonzaga University have mutually decided to discontinue their scheduled men's college basketball series, allowing each program to reassess its non‑conference slate.
After a year-long battle with testicular cancer, Michigan's newest recruit revealed he is cancer‑free, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support that helped him through treatment.
Coach Todd Golden decries the influx of professional players into college basketball, a trend highlighted by LSU's recent signings, while the NCAA struggles to define clear eligibility rules.
The Philadelphia 76ers are seeking a new President of Basketball Operations after parting ways with Daryl Morey, with Bob Myers leading a fast‑track search before the June 23 draft.
The two schools have called off the final two games of their scheduled series, citing a need to reassess future non‑conference plans.
An 18‑year‑old Chicago basketball standout was killed in a drive‑by shooting while riding in an Uber. His family has started a $9,000 GoFundMe to honor his memory and move to a safer neighborhood.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says the Wolverines will face Duke on Amazon Prime next season, but the game’s broadcast arrangement remains uncertain amid the Big Ten’s restrictive media policies.
Marcus Moller, a Danish center who joined the University of Michigan’s basketball program as a freshman, announced on Instagram that he is cancer‑free after a battle with testicular cancer diagnosed earlier this year. His season with Unicaja Malaga in Spain was cut short, prompting a return to Denmark for treatment. Michigan coach Dusty May provided a positive update, stating that Moller has one final procedure before being cleared. The Wolverines’ highly ranked recruiting class, which includes Brandon McCoy Jr., Quinn Costello, Lincoln Cosby, Joseph Hartman and Malachi Brown, adds depth to the team. Moller’s story has resonated beyond the hardwood, drawing messages of support from teammates, fans and even opponents.
After four seasons of alternating venues, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have called time on their series, finishing with Gonzaga’s 94-59 win in Nashville and looking ahead to fresh matchups.
Koa Peat has exactly seven days to lock in his plans for the upcoming basketball season, a deadline that has turned the Arizona sophomore’s future into a focal point of offseason chatter. The Wildcats’ coaching staff has already drafted a 13‑player lineup that assumes Peat will opt for the professional route, a move that reshapes the team’s identity heading into the 2026‑27 campaign. Among the returning pieces, forward Ivan Kharchenkov and center Motiejus Krivas are slated to reclaim starting roles, bringing a blend of veteran presence and untapped upside to the paint. New additions promise fresh energy: transfers Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit, Evan Otte and Ugnius Jarusevicius join the mix, while top high‑school recruit Caleb Holt and fellow prospect Cameron Holmes arrive from the prep ranks. With only 27.5% of last season’s minutes returning, the roster must lean on emerging leaders to shoulder increased responsibility, a challenge that could define the team’s chemistry. The Wildcats will test their revamped squad on an ambitious overseas swing, beginning with a series of games in Lithuania that will serve as both a tactical experiment and a bonding experience. Back on U.S. soil, the nonconference slate features marquee matchups against UCLA, Connecticut, Auburn and St. John’s, each opponent offering a distinct style that will probe Arizona’s adaptability. As the countdown ticks down, the decisions made in the coming week will reverberate through the program, influencing not only Peat’s trajectory but also the broader narrative of a team poised to rewrite its identity.
The University of Kansas and Villanova University will restart their storied basketball rivalry with a home‑and‑home series that begins in the 2026‑27 season, featuring games at Allen Fieldhouse and a return trip to Pennsylvania.
Five‑star recruit Jordan Smith Jr., the consensus National Player of the Year, has pledged to Arkansas, joining an elite group of guards and signaling a new era under coach John Calipari.
After a standout junior season that earned her the 2026 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, Hannah Hidalgo announced she will stay at Notre Dame for a fifth year, citing the program's familial atmosphere and a promising roster overhaul.
A free 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament will headline the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation’s Centennial Family Fun Days in Flint, Michigan, featuring games, community activities and a special message from foundation CEO Ridgway White.
Jon‑Reese Woodson has been appointed head coach of Lake View High School’s boys basketball team, bringing a proven track record of success and a philosophy centered on discipline and character development.
The league unveiled an 18‑game conference slate, featuring repeat opponents, permanent rivalries and a broadcast lineup that includes FloCollege and CBS Sports Network.
The university’s men’s basketball team will host a skill development camp for younger players and a high‑potential camp for older teens, with all proceeds earmarked for the program.
University at Albany announced the signing of French forward Erwann Bussing, a 6‑foot‑8 prospect who last played for Limoges CSP. His addition marks the seventh overseas recruit for the program this offseason
The University of Houston men's basketball program has lined up a high‑profile exhibition against the national champion Michigan Wolverines, while also confirming matchups with LSU and La Salle at the Toyota Center.
The Tribe's upcoming 18‑game conference slate includes double‑headers against Campbell, Elon, Hampton, North Carolina A&T, UNCW and Towson, plus a slate of home matchups against Charleston, Hofstra and Northeastern. Key victories from last season and broadcast details on FloCollege and CBS Sports Network add to the excitement.
The Coastal Athletic Association released the full conference slate for the upcoming season, detailing home and away opponents, broadcast platforms and the path to the championship game.
The Colonial Athletic Association released the Phoenix’s full conference schedule, highlighting six repeat opponents, a balanced home‑and‑away split and national coverage on FloCollege and CBS Sports Network.