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The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s governing board voted 10‑1 to adopt a 35‑second shot clock, with full adoption pending a membership vote next spring.
The Chicago Bulls drafted UNC’s Caleb Wilson fourth overall, sparking praise for his all‑court skill set and immediate impact potential.
The Gardiner Tigers captured their first Class B state title on Feb. 27, 2026, defeating Yarmouth 58-54, and honored the achievement with a ring ceremony that highlighted the team's journey and the coach's reflections on a bond forged through competition.
The 2026 NBA draft in Brooklyn saw Tennessee’s Nate Ament selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat before being dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, highlighting a promising start to his professional career.
The Merryville girls basketball team, composed mostly of eighth graders, won their first state title by defeating top‑seeded Midland 49‑46. Junior guard Avery Cournoyer scored 21 points and was named most outstanding player, while the roster features Stormy and Karis Fortenberry. The team now prepares for the pressures of next season.
Freshman forward Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Miami Heat and immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, cementing Tennessee’s longest-running streak of NBA draft picks and setting new program records.
Drafted 18th overall by the Charlotte Hornets, Christian Anderson arrives with a college résumé that blends record‑setting assists, elite three‑point shooting and a reputation for crafty playmaking.
Derrick White will assume the new role of President of Basketball Strategy at a June 24 press conference, accompanied by a $2 million gift to the program.
Nate Ament was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, a pick acquired in a trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami.
The Chicago Bulls used the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Texas forward Dailyn Swain, a 6‑foot‑6 wing whose college career included a standout season with 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz selected 16th overall, traded to the Thunder, marking the Hawkeyes’ first draft pick since 2023 and capping a career that blended early‑college raw talent with Big Ten dominance.
Bennett Stirtz’s selection in the 2026 NBA Draft marks a pivotal moment for Iowa basketball, linking his collegiate achievements with a new chapter in Oklahoma City
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson selected second overall by Utah, while BYU’s AJ Dybantsa topped the board. Meanwhile, KU seniors Melvin Council Jr. and Tre White, both projected for the second round, remain uncertain about their professional futures.
Putnam Science Academy announced its immediate closure on Sunday, citing financial collapse and the revocation of its accreditation. President Tieqiang Ding and his wife Hong Fang now face investigations by state banking and labor agencies.
Projected to be selected in the top half of the first round, Nate Ament’s NBA journey is bolstered by the support of his college coach Rick Barnes and a contingent of assistants traveling to New York
Former Colorado standout Derrick White has pledged $2 million to his alma mater and assumed the role of president of basketball strategy, joining a growing cadre of NBA alumni shaping college programs.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.
The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a move that ignites excitement across the league and sets the stage for a potentially title‑contending squad.
The NCAA’s new age‑based eligibility rule grants an extra season to athletes who burned a redshirt, allowing stars like Darius Taylor and Grace Grocholski to potentially return for another year of college competition.
Aday Mara, the 7‑foot‑3 Spaniard who transferred from UCLA to Michigan, emerged as a defensive anchor and a projected lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Nate Ament, the 6‑foot‑10 forward from Tennessee, was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring and defensive potential, he averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in his freshman season and is expected to develop his three‑point shooting and adapt to the NBA's physicality.
Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a freshman season that set multiple University of North Carolina records and showcasing his resilience after a late‑season hand injury.
Selected by the Thunder with the twelfth overall pick, Mara's defensive dominance and offensive efficiency promise to reshape the team's interior presence.
Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, Yaxel Lendeborg brings a decorated college résumé, elite defensive upside and a comparison to some of the league's most versatile forwards.