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The Cavaliers are emphasizing retention as they build around a mix of experienced returners and promising understudies for a season that could see them break into the national top ten.
Top women's basketball recruit Audi Crooks chose Oklahoma State over other suitors, dispelling reports of a $1.4 million salary and highlighting the program's fast‑paced system.
The University of Tennessee has locked in its 2026‑27 men's basketball roster, adding VCU's Christian Fermin and a host of experienced players. The mix of proven scorers, sharpshooters and defensive specialists sets the stage for a competitive season.
Michigan adds Sean Bair to its staff, pairing his Penn State experience with a roster poised for another deep run.
Isaiah Hill, the nation's top‑ranked center in the 2027 recruiting class, announced his commitment to Purdue University, rejecting offers from Louisville and Florida State. The 7‑foot prospect highlighted Purdue's development program and a recruiting relationship that began in eighth grade.
After capturing the national championship, the Wolverines bring back key talent while adding fresh faces, but a crowded field of contenders makes the road to another title anything but certain.
Michigan's women's basketball program announced the hiring of Sean Bair as its first general manager, a move designed to strengthen player development and expand financial opportunities.
The Wynne boys’ basketball program will host an elementary camp from May 26 to May 29, offering structured sessions for K‑2 and 3‑6 age groups at a $50 cost per camper, with registration open until the final day.
The Scarlet Knights are leveraging the transfer market to deepen talent and improve on last year’s performance.
Three ultra‑rare Kobe Bryant basketball cards, including a $500,000‑plus 'Essential Credentials Now' parallel, are set to fetch record prices at Heritage Auctions, underscoring a surging market for sports trading cards.
Alabama’s recent Sweet 16 run sets the stage for a new series with Seton Hall, featuring former coaches and a glimpse of future matchups.
Denise Jilka, a longtime Tennessee insider, is named executive director of basketball operations for the Lady Vols, bringing 12 years of experience and a softball background from Bradley University.
Tennessee announced Denise Jilka as executive director of basketball operations, highlighting her twelve‑year tenure and the support she received from head coach Kim Caldwell.
Ryan Soulis, a sophomore forward from Athens, Greece, has pledged to Northwestern’s men’s basketball program, joining a wave of international transfers that includes Okku Federiko, Luke McEldon and Aleksej Kostić.
Sam Dekker, a former NBA player and University of Wisconsin standout, has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of South Carolina, where he will work under head coach Lamont Paris and focus on player development.
After a modest stint at Santa Clara and a injury‑marred year at Michigan State, Gehrig Normand is heading back to Texas to play for Southern Methodist University, bringing local roots and a desire for fresh momentum to an ACC program eyeing postseason contention.
After weeks of speculation, basketball stars Cooper Flagg and Arianna Roberson confirmed their relationship through social media posts, revealing vacation moments and a shared kiss. Both are now focused on NBA development, with Flagg eyeing a sophomore leap with the Dallas Mavericks and Roberson aiming to build on a promising rookie campaign.
The University of Michigan announced the hiring of Sean Bair as its new assistant coach and general manager for the women's basketball program, a move that underscores the school's intent to build on a breakthrough season that saw the team reach the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight.
A 34‑year‑old man from Lexington Park faces a second‑degree assault charge after a heated basketball game turned physical at the St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. The incident, captured on video, led to a pending court date on June 18, 2026.
Mantas Rubštavičius, a Draft Express‑ranked international wing, has pledged to join Auburn University, bringing a blend of professional pedigree and shooting depth to the SEC program
Isaiah Hill, the No. 1 center in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Purdue, praising the program’s development track and a relationship that began in eighth grade.
The college announced the hiring of Brett Rutherford as Director of Athletics and Trent Short as head men's basketball coach, highlighting their extensive experience and commitment to student success.
The Lady Vols add a complementary coaching mind to their staff, recruit a wave of portal talent, and aim to rebound from a winless stretch in the NCAA tournament.
The University of Iowa Athletics Department has purchased the official court from the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight, planning to install a modern single-surface design known as Mediacom Court while preserving the existing floor for memorabilia.