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The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville welcomes a distinguished class that includes Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Amaya Valdemoro, Isabelle Fijalkowski, coaches Cheryl Reeve and Kim Muhl, analyst Doris Burke, and the late Barbara Kennedy‑Dixon.
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction weekend in Knoxville honors the Class of 2026, spotlighting female leadership and inspiring the next generation through the stories of nine new inductees.
The Wildcats' recent Midwest Live showing revealed a team leaning into physical play, strong defense, and promising offensive contributions from key players.
A rising star from Brownsburg, Indiana, Kanon Catchings will join NBA champion Jayson Tatum at a premier training event, showcasing the impact of his recent collegiate achievements.
Kentucky’s junior forward Justin McBride, a transfer from Oklahoma State, Nevada and James Madison, is embracing humility and collaboration as he navigates a fresh playbook under Coach Mark Pope, seeking guidance from teammate Malachi Moreno to find his role on the roster.
Kansas has missed the Sweet Sixteen for four straight seasons despite a top‑tier defense. New transfer Dennis Parker Jr. brings scoring firepower that could finally turn that promise into a deep tournament run.
Ex-NBA point guard Kemba Walker has opened a new sports academy in Concord, offering training, camps and mentorship for young athletes while reinforcing his deep ties to the Charlotte community.
Lukas Bojovic, a standout Slovenian guard, has committed to Wake Forest for the 2026‑27 season after a prolific run with Partizan's U19 side and international tournaments.
Four-time WNBA champion Candace Parker headlines a star-studded induction class into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, alongside Elena Delle Donne, Amaya Valdemoro, Isabelle Fijalkowski, and coaching icons Cheryl Reeve and Kim Muhl, with media figure Doris Burke and administrator Barbara Kennedy‑Dixon also being celebrated.
Henri Veesaar, the 6‑foot‑11 center from the University of North Carolina, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2026 NBA Draft. His offensive skill set promises spacing and rebounding, yet his defensive limitations raise questions about his immediate role.
Four‑star point guard Kevin Savage includes Auburn among his top six college choices, planning to announce his commitment on July 5 after weighing relationships and program legacy.
Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard for the Connecticut Huskies, has been nominated for the 2026 ESPY Award for Best Play after his buzzer‑beating shot that eliminated Duke in the NCAA tournament. The ESPY Awards, broadcast annually by ESPN since 1993, invite fans to vote online for categories such as Best Play, with the voting window closing on July 15. Among the nominees are OG Anunoby for a last‑second comeback in the NBA Finals, Caleb Williams for a game‑tying heave in the NFC Divisional Round, and the U.S. men’s and women’s hockey teams for their Olympic gold‑medal goals. Several athletes with ties to Connecticut are also recognized, including Hilary Knight, a Choate Rosemary Hall alum, for Best Athlete in women’s sports, Aerin Frankel, a Bridgeport native, for Best Championship Performance, and Napheesa Collier, a former UConn star, for Best WNBA Player. UConn alum Paige Bueckers served as a presenter at the 2024 ESPYs and captured the award for Best Female College Athlete in 2021, underscoring the university’s ongoing impact. The ceremony blends college, professional and international competition, highlighting the broad reach of sport and giving fans a direct voice in honoring defining moments. As the voting period progresses, supporters from across the nation are expected to rally behind their favorites, turning the ESPY Awards into a nationwide celebration of athletic excellence.
UCLA's men's basketball team is reshaping its frontcourt after key departures, pinning hopes on a quartet of transfer players, with Mississippi State's Sergej Macura emerging as the most uncertain piece of the puzzle.
The former Hoosier forward inks an Exhibit 10 deal to play for Oklahoma City during the NBA Summer League, a two‑week event that highlights emerging talent from across the country.
The federation presented a comprehensive roadmap covering governance reforms, coach education, and the integration of Moroccan talent abroad, aiming to elevate the sport nationally and internationally.
Syracuse University’s basketball program is making a bold move in the 2028 recruiting cycle, targeting five‑star forward Mason Collins while navigating a competitive landscape that includes offers from Houston, UConn, Duke and other powerhouses.
The NCAA's new five‑year eligibility rule eliminates redshirting and grants athletes a full fifth year, a change that could keep Baylor's talented core together longer while navigating the pressures of name‑image‑likeness deals and a limited NBA draft pipeline.
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne will be honored alongside Cheryl Reeve, Doris Burke and other luminaries in a class that reflects the growing impact of women’s basketball.
The Michigan Wolverines are weighing Oklahoma State’s Mike Boynton as their next basketball coach, a candidate whose rapid rise and recruiting pedigree raise both promise and questions about his transition to a Big Ten powerhouse.
The Mountaineers' new roster features five former top‑100 prospects, each bringing distinct skills that could reshape the team's fortunes.
The recent Robbie Graham Basketball Camp at George Rogers Clark High School offered fundamental training to dozens of youth players, emphasizing teamwork and respect.
The BIG3 returns to Detroit on June 27, 2026, with the DMV Trilogy hosting the Chicago Triplets at Little Caesar’s Arena. A look at recent performances, key players, and broadcast details.
Zion Green, a 6‑foot‑9 power forward from Philadelphia, will spend his senior year at AZ Compass Prep School in Chandler, Arizona, after receiving scholarship offers from a dozen major programs and ranking among the nation’s top‑30 prospects.
The Big 12’s expansion reshapes the conference, Arizona posts a dominant season, and the Wildcats' offseason earns a B grade.