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At a Friday press conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder introduced their latest rookie, point guard Bennett Stirtz, who was acquired via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. Stirtz, the 16th overall pick, expressed enthusiasm about building relationships and competing with his new teammates, including Michigan’s Aday Mara and Kentucky’s Otega Oweh, as the team prepares for Summer League action.
Texas Tech basketball secures Amari Barrett, a 6‑foot‑4 combo guard from Millwood, Oklahoma, adding a proven winner and defensive ace to its upcoming class.
Former Kansas center Hunter Dickinson, a restricted free agent, will play for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, bringing his rebounding prowess and scoring ability to a new professional environment.
West Virginia's basketball program has turned a corner, leveraging top recruiting classes and a new addition from Alabama to fuel optimism for the upcoming season.
Derrick White, an NBA title‑winner and Olympic gold‑medalist, has been appointed president of basketball strategy for the University of Colorado men’s team, coinciding with a $2 million donation that promises to reshape the program’s future.
The NCAA's new eligibility framework grants student‑athletes five years to play five, eliminating redshirt limits and extending the collegiate careers of key seniors and international players on Oklahoma State's top‑ranked transfer portal class.
Texas Tech has secured the services of Amari Barrett, a 6‑foot‑4 guard whose high school achievements include back‑to‑back state championships and All‑State recognition.
Coach Ergin Ataman considers promoting U17 standouts Omer Kutluay and Darius Karutasu to the senior roster, a move complicated by overlapping tournaments and a looming July final in Istanbul.
Michai White, a five‑star point guard currently starring for City Rocks in the EYBL, has attracted scholarship offers from Auburn, Indiana, Louisville and Maryland, while his impressive stats and rankings have put Syracuse, Houston and Notre Dame on his radar.
Head coach Shauna Green is leveraging a high‑profile recruiting visit to reinforce Illinois' women's basketball program amid departures of key seniors.
On June 28, Dean Nicholson turned 100, a milestone that spotlights a career defined by record‑setting wins, familial coaching legacy, and enduring mentorship that still resonates across the basketball community.
Kevair Kennedy becomes the first player in MAAC history to win both Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the same season, delivering record‑breaking stats and earning coach Steve Forbes’ admiration.
New Mexico State University announces its inaugural twelve‑player lineup for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, featuring a mix of newcomers and a single returning veteran.
The Armenian national basketball team defeated Ireland 74‑59 in a Los Angeles friendly before a crowd of over 3,000, showcasing emerging talent and cultural pride.
After a season‑ending injury in an exhibition game, returning player Vijay Wallace is set to rejoin the Sun Devil men's basketball team, bringing a 15.7‑point average and notable defensive stats from his time at Triton College.
France turned the tables on Italy with an 88‑68 win, avenging a prior loss and reshaping their tournament trajectory.
Illinois has awarded its first high‑major scholarship to 2027 forward Jayon Connor, continuing a pattern of early commitments that has previously yielded standout talent.
The University of North Carolina announced two marquee neutral‑court games for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, featuring Illinois in Nashville and a rivalry clash with NC State in Greensboro, underscoring financial and competitive motives behind the trend.
After a historic Final Four run, Illinois must replace star forward Keaton Wagler, the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft. The program is turning to emerging talents to preserve its offensive firepower.
Two neutral‑court games — against Illinois in Nashville and a revived showdown with NC State — highlight a new financial strategy reshaping the ACC schedule.
UCLA's women's basketball team captured its first national championship, but the victory is tempered by the departure of longtime assistant coach Tasha Brown, who is moving to the University of Washington.
Retired Minneapolis elementary gym teacher Tonyas Chavers traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to attend the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 induction, celebrating a career that broke barriers for Black women in sports.
The Bearcats guard will attend a four‑day elite basketball camp in Las Vegas, where he will train alongside Jayson Tatum and other top prospects, building on a strong freshman season at Utah State.
Syracuse University has offered a scholarship to Skye Ragoo, a standout guard from Christ the King High School, as he continues to climb the national rankings.