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Kansas State Eyes Competitive Edge in NIL Era Amid Budget Constraints

Kansas State's athletic director Gene Taylor discusses the university's budget allocations for the 2026‑27 football and men's basketball rosters, highlighting the challenges of competing in the NIL and revenue‑sharing era while seeking transparent, compliant funding solutions.

May 19, 2026

Ashlyn Koupal crowned Miss Basketball, eyes Nebraska future

Ashlyn Koupal, a senior from Wagner, South Dakota, has been named Miss Basketball after an outstanding high school career, becoming the first South Dakota girl to play in the McDonald’s Allstar Game and committing to the University of Nebraska.

May 19, 2026

Coldwater High School names new girls basketball head coach

The Coldwater Board of Education has approved Malorie Rzepka as the new varsity girls basketball coach, succeeding Ken Smoker. Meanwhile, Union City has hired Josh Vick to lead its Chargers program, bringing extensive coaching experience.

May 19, 2026

Illinois Emerges as NBA Guard Factory

Illinois has quietly become a magnet for NBA‑ready guard talent, with three of its alumni hearing their names called in the first round of the draft since 2024.

May 19, 2026

A Prodigy Poised to Rewrite a Family Legacy

JJ Crawford, the top 2029 recruit, trains under his father Jamal Crawford while modeling his game after NBA stars, eyes Kentucky's emerging program, and aims to surpass his father's achievements.

May 19, 2026