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Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, marking the first overseas tour under head coach Roger Powell Jr.
A federal indictment alleges that former West Virginia University guard Kerr Kriisa used false identities and fabricated family emergencies to extract nearly $2.2 million from victims between 2022 and 2026. The case, pursued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the FBI, underscores the cross‑state reach of wire‑fraud schemes.
The Alaska Nanooks have announced the addition of shooting guard Denae Skelton, a Canadian native with a strong collegiate record, ahead of the upcoming season.
The University of Tennessee’s women’s basketball squad has debuted a striking orange Adidas uniform, ending a 12‑year Nike partnership and featuring a Summitt blue accent without the traditional checkerboard.
After a modest freshman campaign that saw him log 1.4 points per game, Oscar Goodman has elected to stay with the Michigan Wolverines, citing a desire to expand his role under interim head coach Mike Boynton Jr. The decision comes as the program works to fill the void left by Dusty May’s departure to the NBA.
The upcoming December 15, 2023 meeting between Campbell and Duke renews a decades‑long series that blends early tournament drama, recent battles, and the Camels' occasional triumphs over ACC powerhouses.
Less than 48 hours after officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York City, Adam Sandler called the Nantucket Police Department to arrange a pickup basketball game, earning praise from fellow players for his skill and kindness.
Just days after presiding over the high‑profile nuptials of pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, Adam Sandler was seen swapping his officiant’s robe for a neon button‑up and a pair of loose shorts as he stepped onto a casual basketball court in Nantucket.
Six former North Carolina players have crossed the $100 million threshold in NBA earnings, reshaping the school’s legacy on the professional stage.
Federal prosecutors say former college star Kerr Kriisa used false identities and fabricated emergencies to solicit cash, targeting individuals with claims of medical hardship and farm rescue.
Federal prosecutors say former University of Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa fabricated elaborate stories to swindle victims out of over $2 million, prompting charges in West Virginia and raising questions about the reach of financial fraud in sports.
Gonzaga Athletics will host a July 9 ceremony to unveil a new basketball performance center made possible by a transformative gift from a former Gonzaga standout now playing in the NBA.
The upcoming non‑conference slate promises tougher opponents and high‑stakes venues, testing the team early under Malone’s leadership.
Gonzaga University will dedicate its Volkar Center strength and conditioning hub to an unnamed former player and current NBA star who has pledged a major gift, highlighting the program's impact on professional basketball earnings.
After a decade-long agreement, the University of Tennessee has moved its athletic apparel from Nike to Adidas, unveiling orange jerseys for the basketball squad that are slated for away and neutral-site competition.
After redshirting his freshman year, Liburd becomes the second player to announce he will remain in Ann Arbor, joining Marcus Moller and joining eleven of the program’s 14 scholarship athletes who have pledged to stay.
Juke Harris, a 2024 Wake Forest standout, is set to join the Tennessee Volunteers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a 21.4‑point average and a reputation for athleticism that Coach Rick Barnes believes can shift the team’s trajectory.
The recent Rivals 2027 rankings feature more than a dozen Syracuse recruits, with eight inside the top 50 and two breaking into the top 150.
A former University of Kentucky basketball standout, Kerr Kriisa, now faces five federal counts of wire fraud after prosecutors say he engineered a multi‑state deception that netted roughly $2.2 million from two unsuspecting victims.
Tampa Police’s Safe Summer Series, co‑crafted by local teens, blends sports, crafts and entrepreneurship to steer youth away from trouble and foster community pride.
A Mitchell County jury found former high school basketball coach Derrick Harris not guilty of all charges related to alleged sexual misconduct, concluding the case in a rapid verdict on July 2.
A federal grand jury has indicted former Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa on charges of fraud, accusing him of stealing $2.2 million from investors using false representations and fabricated identities.
Mark Lieberman and Ronnie Taylor outline a fast‑paced, disciplined approach that emphasizes player development, teamwork, accountability, leadership and character building for the upcoming basketball season.
A federal grand jury in West Virginia has indicted former college guard Kerr Kriisa on five counts of wire fraud after investigators say he duped two victims out of more than two million dollars.