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As the 2025‑26 UNC athletics season draws to a close, we explore the five storylines that captured the Tar Heel spirit, acknowledging the subjective nature of the selection and highlighting the work of video editor Jacob Turner.
The Canyon View boys basketball team, led by coach Cory Duke, advanced to the semifinals of the AZPreps365 Section 7 tournament in Mesa, defeating Stockton Lincoln and Las Vegas Desert Pines before losing to Redondo Union.
Rising sophomores Giuliana Giannikas of Norwin and Lyla McConnell of Belle Vernon have secured scholarship offers from Mercyhurst University, a program that recently moved from Division II to Division I and now competes in the Northeast Conference.
After a shocking second‑round defeat to Virginia, the Hawkeyes are using the memory of that loss to sharpen their game and chase a deeper tournament run.
Former Villa Park girls coach Brad Willis has been appointed boys basketball coach, inheriting the legacy of late coach Kevin Reynolds, while Savanna’s championship mentor Ramez Michail now co‑coaches Kennedy's girls team, continuing a wave of successful transitions.
Arkansas is assembling one of the tallest and longest college basketball rosters, featuring a mix of elite recruits and seasoned transfers, setting the stage for a formidable campaign.
The 23rd annual Play2Wynn Basketball Camp concluded in Vicksburg after a five‑day run that attracted more than 30 young athletes, with campers praising the mentorship and instruction they received.
A look at the top five Big Ten basketball coaches shaping the conference after Dusty May's exit.
A look back at Isabelle Fijalkowski's storied career, from a dominant college season to a silver‑medal triumph with France and a notable WNBA run.
Kamari Whyte's breakout junior season earned Gatorade honors, and his upcoming senior year at Blair Academy is attracting scholarship offers from a host of major programs, including Syracuse.
Amari Barrett, a 6‑foot‑4 guard who helped Millwood win its 19th Oklahoma Class 3A championship, has pledged to Texas Tech, where he will be joined by two high‑school recruits and three transfer portal additions.
Jacari White signs with the Los Angeles Lakers and Malik Thomas with the Toronto Raptors for the NBA Summer League, joining former teammate Ugonna Onyenso as undrafted players chase NBA opportunities.
Transfer Franck Kepnang, a six‑year college veteran, joins the University of Kentucky, where teammate Zoom Diallo praises his work ethic and on‑court impact.
On Saturday night in Knoxville, Candace Parker was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, where she paid tribute to her former coach Pat Summitt, recalling the lasting impact of their partnership and the milestones they achieved together.
The University of Wisconsin Badgers have turned heads in the college basketball recruiting arena, securing a quartet of high‑profile prospects for the upcoming 2027 cycle while already laying groundwork for the 2028 class.
Former NBA title‑winner Derrick White steps into a new leadership role at the University of Colorado, backed by a $2 million gift, as the Buffaloes aim to reshape their men’s basketball roster
Bill Self’s two‑decade tenure at Kansas has produced championships and NBA talent, but health scares, a volatile coaching market, and a reshaped roster now define his next chapter.
Coach Steve Lutz of Oklahoma State lauds the skill and character of his incoming freshmen, while warning that the rigors of Big 12 play demand a swift shift toward toughness and resilience.
Syracuse basketball staff are closely tracking Jadah Washington, a 2028 point guard from Sidwell Friends School, whose rising profile includes early scholarship offers and notable performances on the AAU circuit.
Former NBA forward Sam Dekker has been hired by South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris, adding NBA pedigree and international insight to the Gamecocks' coaching staff.
The Cyclones look to translate last year’s No. 2 national ranking into a deeper NCAA run, led by defensive standout Killyan Toure and a revamped roster.
Cheryl Reeve, the architect of six Minnesota Lynx championships, was honored this week as she stepped onto the stage of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee.
With the Fourth of July break behind them, Tennessee's coaching staff is using summer workouts to identify and nurture new leadership voices within the roster.
Syracuse University’s basketball staff, led by head coach Gerry McNamara, have begun courting the 2028 class, extending personal contact to elite guard Rowan Phillips, who is already drawing attention from a dozen major programs and showcasing impressive summer numbers.