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Presidents Eric F. Spina and Roger J. Thompson argue that the House v. NCAA settlement’s payment cap is essential to maintaining competitive balance and preserving the sport’s unique storytelling.
From a stunning win at Madison Square Garden to a double‑overtime thriller at Coleman Coliseum, the Tide’s season offered a series of breakthrough moments that reshaped its identity.
Purdue's men's basketball squad embarks on a four‑game Canadian tour in late July, offering a first look at new frontcourt talent and providing ticket and streaming details for fans.
Alvaro Folgueiras, known as ‘El Pulpo’ for his octopus‑like versatility, is set to debut for Louisville in the 2026‑27 season after a standout college career at Iowa that included an Elite Eight run. His blend of size, defensive skill and passing could become a key X‑factor for the Cardinals.
Coach Dawn Staley is set to launch the PowHER Player Classic, a tournament that will feature South Carolina and at least three HBCU programs, offering players a unique marketplace for name, image and likeness deals.
Indiana University’s basketball program is targeting a dramatic improvement in offensive rebounding, leveraging its tallest power‑forward/center duo in history.
Billy Preston’s surprise appearance in The Basketball Tournament delivers a clutch performance, highlighting his untapped potential and gratitude.
Veronica Sheffey, a former San Diego State standout, is set to join SIUE women's basketball as a graduate assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, bringing NCAA Tournament experience and a family legacy of athletics.
A talented but inexperienced roster, led by Coach John Calipari, looks to challenge the SEC elite and possibly make a Final Four run.
The Aggies will open the season at home against Alabama State before facing Oklahoma State, Stanford, TCU, Marquette, Xavier and Florida State across a demanding non‑conference slate.
Fans and analysts are dissecting how Coach Jon Scheyer will balance backcourt minutes and explore new roles for key players, including the versatile Dame Sarr.
Doug McBee, a 73‑year‑old coach and educator at Grainger High School, died in a tractor accident on his farm. His son Skylar McBee, a former University of Tennessee player, carries forward the family's basketball tradition.
Archie Goodwin returned from a fan‑driven absence to deliver 22 points and the game‑ending basket, guiding the Wildcats past The Ville and into a Sunday showdown in Lexington.
BYU adds Jakob Urbaniak and eyes Jaxon Kohler as it seeks to strengthen its frontcourt and contend in the Big 12.
The Big 12 announced its 2025‑26 Athlete of the Year awards, naming BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and TCU’s Olivia Miles as the conference’s top male and female athletes, a first for basketball players.
Kentucky Wildcats have not secured the SEC regular‑season title since 2020, and with increased parity in the conference, the program is focused on reclaiming its former supremacy.
Clemson’s basketball squad embarks on a ten‑day Italian tour, facing three European clubs under Coach Brad Brownell, with games streamed live and a refreshed roster.
FC Barcelona announced the hiring of Aleksander Sekulic, a veteran coach with a track record across Europe, to lead the men’s team through 2028.
The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
The Iowa State Cyclones enter the upcoming college basketball season as early contenders in the Big 12 Conference, a position bolstered by a preseason ranking of third in the league.
Sophomore Jordan Scott has transformed physically and mentored freshman Julius Avent, scoring 22 points in a recent Moneyball Pro‑Am game as the duo prepares for a July 23 showdown at Holt High School.
In a packed schedule of four games over five days, Purdue will travel to Canada to evaluate its revamped roster, with Omer Mayer stepping into a primary ball‑handling role, C.J. Cox poised as the top scorer, and the center rotation still unsettled.
The University of Pennsylvania women's basketball squad celebrated academic accolades while preparing for a strong finish to the season.
After two decades of leading the men's team to numerous postseason berths, Chris Downs will now guide the Saints' women's basketball squad, aiming to sustain the program's tradition of excellence.