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Yolett McPhee-McCuin, celebrated for her tenure at Ole Miss and previous success with the Bahamas, has been named Senior Women's head coach. She will guide the team through the 2026 qualifier in Managua, aiming to build on a historic coaching legacy.
Adam Sandler officiated the high‑profile wedding of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, then joined a pickup basketball game in Nantucket, showcasing his casual XXL style and humor about his unexpected fashion fame.
The 6‑foot‑10, 240‑pound forward cleared by West Virginia University is poised to make an immediate impact after a promising stint at Georgia Tech and a decorated youth career in Africa.
The Big3 league, co‑founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, will become publicly listed after merging with Graf Global Corp, valuing the company at $290 million and opening a path to global expansion.
The Rockets will open the season with a home showdown against Louisiana Tech, travel to the Baha Mar Classic and face Michigan State and Cincinnati on their home courts.
A federal indictment unsealed this week alleges that former West Virginia guard Kerr Kriisa orchestrated a multi‑year scheme to defraud victims of over $2 million, using fabricated stories about his mother’s cancer and a threatened family farm to extract repeated payments.
Sacramento’s newest draft pick explains why accountability, forged at UConn, is the cornerstone of the Kings’ plan to break their recent slump.
Head coach Chris Wright finalizes a revamped staff that retains key veterans while welcoming assistants with championship pedigrees from across the nation.
The USC Trojans opened the 2025‑26 campaign with a 12‑1 record but fell into an eight‑game losing streak. Injuries to key backcourt players have limited depth, and the team is relying on transfers and a late‑season return from KJ Lewis to regain competitiveness.
Brian Gustafson, the Timnath boys basketball coach, was selected as the Boys Coach of the Year for the 2025‑26 school year in the Blue Federal Credit Union poll, capturing 42.86% of the vote.
The arrest of Kerr Kriisa in Lexington comes as investigators allege a four‑year scheme that leveraged his connections in college basketball and a planned professional career in Estonia to defraud investors.
Former University of Kentucky guard Kerr Kriisa faces five counts of wire fraud after a federal indictment revealed a sophisticated deception that netted $2.2 million, leading to his arrest in Lexington and plans for extradition to West Virginia.
An analysis of the evolving criteria for a national title, spotlighting three programs that may win without a top‑20 recruiting class or a returning star.
UConn's latest signing adds depth and versatility to a roster that blends returning veterans with a wave of new talent
Fans can secure seats for the upcoming season as the Lady Techsters and Bulldogs prepare for conference transition, with special rates for early renewals.
Team USA secured its eighth consecutive FIBA U-17 Men’s World Cup with a 107-81 victory over Serbia, setting tournament records for three‑pointers and point differential while showcasing standout performances from key players.
Joe Crawford, the longtime basketball coach and educator who died in Tyler on June 30, 2026, left a lasting imprint on Texas high school sports and education.
A Mitchell County jury cleared former basketball coach Derrick Harris of all sexual‑contact charges after a rapid deliberation on July 2, sparking renewed debate over the handling of such cases.
A federal grand jury has charged former University of Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa with five counts of wire fraud, alleging a scheme that spanned 2022‑2026, targeted multiple victims, and resulted in a $2.2 million forfeiture request.
A federal indictment unsealed this week reveals that former West Virginia University basketball player Kerr Kriisa orchestrated a deceptive $2.2 million fraud, exploiting false claims of family danger and medical emergencies to extract money from unsuspecting donors.
A federal indictment alleges that ex‑basketball player Kerr Kriisa defrauded victims of $2.2 million through a web of false identities and deceptive payment demands.
Incoming Harvard men’s basketball player Preston Merrick is set to compete for Antigua and Barbuda in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre‑Qualifiers, which run from July 8‑12 in Georgetown.
With key departures and fresh talent, Iowa State aims to build on last season’s Sweet 16 run and contend in the Big 12.
Marcus Moller, a 7‑foot‑3 freshman center from Denmark, has chosen to remain with the Michigan Wolverines despite the exit of longtime coach Dusty May. After a battle with testicular cancer that began in January, Moller announced in mid‑May that his remission is complete, clearing the way for him to resume his basketball career.