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The Seattle Storm is transforming local basketball courts into multi‑use community hubs that blend art, wellness and youth empowerment, beginning with two openings this month and a decade‑long plan to revitalize Seattle’s neighborhoods.
Hungary's Reka Lelik earned Player of the Game honors after a 23‑point, 8‑rebound, 4‑assist performance that propelled the team to an 84‑63 win over Japan and a historic top‑eight finish.
The Loyola Marymount University men's basketball team announces two 2026 exhibition games at Gersten Pavilion, with tickets starting at $20 and special rates for groups, season ticket holders and students.
The University of North Carolina’s basketball program is focusing on pivotal player developments for the upcoming season, highlighted by rising star Logan Lazarczyk and a strategic new signing, while investing in cutting‑edge training and analytics to secure a balanced, competitive edge in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The University of Oregon has hired Tom Hankins, a seasoned coach with three decades of experience across NCAA, NBA and G League levels, to strengthen its men's basketball program.
During his upcoming Chinese tour, Steph Curry will promote Li Ning’s first basketball sneakers bearing his logo, featuring colorways inspired by Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler, with a potential China‑only release.
Li Ning has launched its inaugural basketball sneaker line for Stephen Curry, drawing design cues from Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler, with four Wade 12 colorways, a Butler 4, and an all‑black variant, marking a strategic shift from Under Armour.
Rui Machida's 12-assist display against Hungary fell just one assist short of the Women's World Cup record, sparking renewed talk of her sustained excellence despite Japan's qualifying loss.
Former WNBA star Shavonte Zellous has rejoined the University of Pittsburgh women’s basketball program as an assistant coach, reuniting her extensive professional background with the university’s developmental goals.
Dee Dee Davis, a Manhattan University alumna and former assistant coach, has been appointed Recruiting Coordinator, capping a career that included two All‑MAAC honors, consecutive MAAC Championship Game appearances and a record of consistent on‑court production.
Former NBA player and TSU Athletics Hall of Famer Robert Covington has been named Chief Basketball Officer at Tennessee State University, bringing his professional experience and collegiate legacy to guide player relations, community engagement, and strategic partnership development for the university’s basketball program.
Youngstown State will open its 2026‑27 season with a non‑conference matchup against Ole Miss, marking the first meeting between the two programs and the first SEC contest for the Penguins since 2012.
Benjamin Bill, a 2025 NABC All‑American who embraced the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, transitions from Daemen University to St. Bonaventure, seeking to make an immediate impact in his first Division I season.
A look at the five programs identified as emerging powerhouses for the upcoming season, and why their momentum could reverberate across college basketball.
Student‑athletes from Augusta University’s women’s basketball and softball teams volunteered at the 25th‑anniversary Tunnels to Tower event, paying tribute to Stephen Siller and aiding the foundation that builds mortgage‑free homes for Gold Star families.
The USA women’s national team remains unbeaten at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, boasting a 3‑0 record and a 33‑game winning streak as they prepare for a quarterfinal match on September 10.
The Washington Huskies will open their non‑conference season with a road exhibition against Boise State on October 17, followed by a series of games that span the nation before concluding the schedule in late December.
Macy and Mallory Misiewicz, while pursuing their degrees, kept the University of Illinois men’s basketball program running smoothly, from travel logistics to video analysis, playing a key part in the team’s march to the Final Four.
Team USA finished Group D unbeaten and advances directly to the quarterfinals, with a September 10 showdown in Berlin against the Hungary‑Japan victor, as they chase a fifth consecutive title and 12th overall crown.
Unrivaled’s third season in Boston features two Opening Night games at TD Garden, a 10‑night Northeast tour, and record attendance, even as TV viewership declines.
Published in October 2026, the book profiles ten boys’ and ten girls’ high school basketball coaches, highlighting their championships, community impact and the evolution of the sport in Ohio.
The Chinese women's basketball team secured second place in Group D with a 71‑51 win over Italy in Berlin, setting up a play‑off for a quarter‑final berth against France.
With the Jayhawks losing their entire starting five, coach Bill Self faces a pivotal season that may mark his last chance at a championship, according to Dick Vitale.
Erik Deroo, now general manager of Texas Tech’s women’s program, discusses the challenges and opportunities of NIL, global recruiting and the path back to the NCAA Tournament.