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The 11th annual Jeff Hill’s Future All‑American Basketball Camp brought together more than 350 youngsters in Wichita, where former Shocker players combined skill training with a strong emphasis on academic achievement.
Shawn Phillips Jr. has inked his first professional contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, joining Mark Mitchell, who also signed with the Denver Nuggets, as the latest Tigers to transition to the NBA under Coach Dennis Gates.
A look at the historic 1977 basketball final where Real Madrid secured their eighteenth national cup, defeating Barcelona 97‑71 in Palma de Mallorca.
After guiding the S‑GI Lady Griffs to their first regular‑season title in two decades, Coach Bob Gainey receives the 2026 Section VI Class B Girls Coach of the Year award, crediting his players, parents, and family for the achievement.
After five years of service, Jody Burrows is promoted to associate head coach, bringing a blend of operational expertise and on‑court experience to Loyola Marymount University.
From Champaign to the Final Four, Kylan Boswell’s journey culminates in an NBA opportunity with the Charlotte Hornets, where his defensive prowess and adaptability promise a fresh chapter.
In a recent interview, Barack Obama praised the physical intensity and unmatched success of the Michael Jordan‑led Chicago Bulls, recalling their six championships and the cultural imprint they left on the sport.
State prosecutors have filed manslaughter charges against Everett Chambers and Jeremiah Walters for the death of Davian Nicholas, an 8‑year‑old boy struck by a stray bullet while playing basketball in East Baton Rouge Parish.
A record 13 players from the Big 12 were selected in the 2026 NBA draft, highlighting the league's depth, unity, and future prospects.
The University of Texas has revealed its upcoming men's basketball slate, highlighting conference opponents, home‑and‑home rivalries, and a series of non‑conference games under head coach Sean Miller.
A look at the players whose talent remains intact despite recent setbacks, and why the offseason is the ideal time to pounce.
An appellate court in Waco dismissed the NCAA’s appeal, clearing the way for Texas A&M basketball player Rashaun Agee to finish the season and compete in the NCAA tournament.
Arnas Sakenis, the SIUE standout who capped his college career as the program’s all‑time blocked‑shot leader, has earned a spot on the Miami Heat’s NBA Summer League roster, marking the first-ever Cougars player to reach the league’s developmental circuit.
The University of Oklahoma has released its full conference schedule for the 2027 season, highlighting home matchups at the Lloyd Noble Center and a road trip across the SEC, with the campaign opening on Jan. 2 and concluding with the SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face UConn in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Series this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and drawing criticism from head coach Felisha Legette-Jack.
A look at how the Big Ten’s blend of one‑and‑done stars, transfer portal acquisitions and name‑image‑likeness money produced a historic draft class and reshaped college basketball.
The council recognized the UTSA Women's Basketball team for its 2026 American Athletic Conference victory, highlighting key players and the program's milestone.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face the University of Connecticut in a two‑game exhibition series at the Mohegan Sun this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and sparking commentary from Coach Felisha Legette‑Jack.
Jon Rothstein’s latest preseason poll places Michigan State sixth, behind Florida, Duke, Illinois, Michigan and UConn, highlighting the team’s strong returning core and last season’s Sweet 16 breakthrough.
The commitment of Baboucarr Ann to the University of Wisconsin underscores a shifting landscape in Minnesota basketball, as elite prospects increasingly choose the Badgers over the home‑state Gophers.
The Southeastern Conference has released home and away pairings for the 2026‑27 season, revealing that the Tigers will host Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Texas A&M and travel to Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Texas and Vanderbilt. In addition, neutral‑site games against St. Louis University, Marquette, Kansas, Nebraska and Illinois are set, and half of the non‑conference schedule is already known.
West Virginia University and Virginia Tech will meet in a three‑game basketball series spanning 2026‑2028, reviving a rivalry that dates back a century.
BJ Edwards, the former Knoxville Catholic star, has agreed to a contract with the Sacramento Kings after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft.
James Madison University’s star guard Bree Robinson has been named to Canada’s lineup for the upcoming FIBA U23 3x3 Nations League in Chile, a tournament that offers a direct path to the 2026 U23 World Cup.