
IU Basketball Coach Details 2026‑27 Season Blueprint
Coach Darian DeVries explains how the Hoosiers will blend new talent, experiment with twin‑big lineups and use an overseas trip to Peru to maximize practice time.
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Coach Darian DeVries explains how the Hoosiers will blend new talent, experiment with twin‑big lineups and use an overseas trip to Peru to maximize practice time.

Indiana is focusing on adding three or four high school players each year to stabilize the roster, highlighted by commitments from top prospects such as Chase Branham.

Auburn University’s men’s basketball program has secured a pledge from 24‑year‑old forward Mantas Rubštavičius, bolstering a roster that will see eight new faces join the squad after a NIT championship run.

Gainey’s recent appointment highlights a coaching philosophy centered on trust, data‑driven decisions, and long‑term player development.
Sam Dekker, a former Wisconsin Badgers standout and 11‑year NBA veteran, has been appointed assistant coach on Lamont Paris’s staff at the University of South Carolina, bringing a global perspective and proven player‑development expertise.
Long‑time University of Tennessee staff member Denise Jilka has been named director of basketball operations for the Lady Vols, succeeding Catherine Greene, who left for an ACC position. Jilka’s extensive background in academic services and performance psychology positions her to manage team travel, academics and daily scheduling alongside assistant Maggie Stanley.

The “Badalona City of Basketball” exhibition, organized by the FIBA Foundation and local institutions, highlighted the city’s deep roots in the sport and its role in major international events.

Robert Fomby, a West Virginia State University basketball graduate, is set to compete in Tracy McGrady's One's Basketball League for Team Baltimore, bringing his collegiate experience and gratitude for his coach to the national stage.

Auburn University’s basketball program has announced the addition of Lithuanian wing Mantas Rubstavicius, bolstering the roster with EuroLeague experience and versatile frontcourt depth.

Denise Jilka, who has spent nearly twelve years at the University of Tennessee, has been named executive director of basketball operations, succeeding Catherine Greene and joining forces with Maggie Stanley to oversee logistics, academics and travel.

During the live evaluation window, Louisville’s coaching staff is fanning out to major circuits, targeting top-ranked players such as Aaron Webb and Reese Alston, while already holding a pledge from Ferlandes Wright for the 2027 class.

Campbell University announces Ali Jaques as its new head coach, highlighting her extensive coaching pedigree and commitment to character‑driven recruiting.

Veteran swingman Sam Dekker has been appointed assistant coach under head coach Lamont Paris, bringing a decade‑plus professional career and a championship pedigree to the University of South Carolina program.

Auburn’s basketball program has secured the commitment of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubstavicius, who will don the orange and blue for the 2026‑27 campaign, joining a host of new talent.
Auburn University announced the signing of Lithuanian forward Mantas Rubštavičius, a versatile scorer with professional experience in Europe and a stint on the Golden State Warriors summer‑league roster.

The Tucson native averaged 23.6 points per game at Knox College and earned historic conference honors before signing with the University of Iowa.

The Chicago Sky opened the 2026 WNBA campaign with two wins, showcasing new chemistry, leadership from Skylar Diggins, and the bright start of rookie Gabriela Jaquez.

The Boilermakers have locked in a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes high‑profile opponents and traditional neutral‑site events, setting the stage for another ambitious season.

At the NBA Draft Combine, Flory Bidunga balances solid scrimmage performances against concerns over his size, as analysts project a second‑round or undrafted outcome.

The college announced leadership changes aimed at strengthening its athletics departments and enhancing the student‑athlete experience.

Haskell "Hack" Tison, a key figure on Duke's 1963 and 1964 Final Four teams, has died. His journey from a freshman in the Vic Bubas era to an IBM executive reflects a life of achievement on and off the court.

After a single year at North Carolina, center Henri Veesaar has confirmed he will remain in the NBA draft, a decision that closes his college chapter and forces the Tar Heels to adjust their roster ahead of the upcoming NCAA tournament.

After a sweeping turnover, head coach Pat Chambers has secured three key transfers — Bryson Lucas, Justin Houser and Nikolas Sermpezis — to reshape the roster ahead of the next season.

Bellarmine University announced the appointment of Kaitlyn Keathley as director of basketball operations for its women's basketball program, highlighting her extensive playing career, academic background, and coaching history.