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From August 14 to 23, the University of Arizona men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania for a series of high‑profile exhibition matches, marking a milestone for both programs.
After a lower‑leg surgery and a crowded roster, Raleigh Burgess chose to redshirt, using the time to refine his game and inject infectious energy into Purdue's title‑contending squad.
Raleigh Burgess opts to redshirt, using the season to heal and refine his game, positioning himself to bolster Purdue’s championship aspirations and reshape its frontcourt dynamics.
Elijah Gertrude and Silas Barksdale, key role players for the Virginia Cavaliers, are expected to provide a spark off the bench and a front-court anchor, respectively, as the team aims to climb back into contention.
The Premier Valley Basketball League is expanding to twelve teams and roughly 120 players, with games every Sunday at Wellsville High School, featuring food trucks, a $5 admission fee, and professional videography. Organizer Jaimon Edison hopes the model will spread to women's leagues and other sports.
After a distinguished playing career, Jacob McEnroe is set to lead the Warriors, succeeding Sol Batoon and promising continuity for players and families.
Rutgers will face St. John's in a charity exhibition at Madison Square Garden, marking the third meeting in four years and offering both programs a preview of their revamped squads.
University of Minnesota Duluth announces the hiring of Bonnie Jensen and Brynn Olson as assistant coaches, highlighting their collegiate playing careers and recent coaching achievements.
The University of North Carolina announced the signing of Neoklis Avdalas, a 6‑foot‑9 combo guard whose collegiate journey spans Greece, Virginia Tech and a promising statistical profile, signaling a strategic addition to the program’s backcourt.
After a 16‑year pro career that included eight championships, two MVP awards and stints overseas, Deon Thompson is hanging up his playing shoes to begin a coaching journey at his alma mater, UNC, under head coach Michael Malone.
After declaring for the draft in April and impressing scouts in Chicago, Rueben Chinyelu weighs the prospect of turning professional against the lure of another college season with his Gators teammates.
Heather Young, who led the Cloquet Lumberjacks for fifteen seasons across two tenures, has resigned, bringing closure to a career marked by sustained competitiveness and community impact.
The Scarlet Knights will meet the Red Storm in a charity‑focused exhibition at MSG, highlighting historic rivalry and transfer‑portal changes.
An upcoming exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John’s will be played at Madison Square Garden, with all proceeds earmarked for charity and both programs using the matchup to evaluate transfer‑portal additions.
UNC's latest recruiting haul brings in 4‑star wings Maximo Adams and Kevin Thomas, Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith, and a fierce pursuit of 5‑star point guard Nasir Anderson, who eyes a future in Chapel Hill.
Deon Thompson, a former UNC national champion and professional basketball player, has announced his retirement after a 16‑year career that spanned continents. He will now serve as a graduate assistant coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing his championship pedigree to the next generation of Tar Heels.
After nearly two decades at the helm of the Cloquet Lumberjacks, Heather Young has resigned, bringing an end to a career that saw the program reach five section title games, including three straight finals in her final seasons.
The Bulldogs must replace a high‑scoring guard and a backup point guard, prompting interest in three West Coast Conference prospects.
LSU coach Will Wade has added Austin Nunez, a seasoned collegiate point guard, to his squad for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of scoring, playmaking and heritage to the program.
Shawn Savage has been appointed head coach of the Greenwood boys basketball team, bringing eight years of assistant experience, a state championship pedigree, and a Hall of Fame playing career to a program poised for greater ambitions.
Milwaukee Vincent High School has appointed former coach Freddie Riley as its varsity boys basketball mentor, focusing on developing student‑athletes both on the court and in the classroom.
After a distinguished career spanning multiple programs, Tom Parrotta is set to reunite with head coach Tom Pecora at Quinnipiac, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of player development.
Manhattan High's summer basketball camps will run over the next two months, offering specialized sessions for different age groups and including skill drills, contests, and a highlight video. Registration is now open on the district website.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania, Croatia and Serbia this August for three exhibition games, cultural activities and team‑building exercises, funded by private donors.