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Elijah Pemberton Returns to Lead Team USA in 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

Elijah Pemberton, a Middletown native, is set to represent the United States in two crucial 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games. This marks his third appearance on the senior national team, having previously earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Americup and contributed during the 2023 qualifying window. After a training camp in Miami, the squad will play against the Dominican Republic and Mexico, matches that will determine the next round group. Pemberton’s basketball journey began in Connecticut, where he excelled in high school and college, leading Hofstra to a championship before launching his professional career in Poland.

Jun 23, 2026

NBA Draft Night: Quaintance’s Slip and Oweh’s Rise

With the first round set to begin tonight, Kentucky prospects Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh face divergent outlooks — one a potential steal, the other a projected role player — while analysts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports map out possible destinations.

Jun 23, 2026

UNC Duo Projected as Top Picks in 2026 NBA Draft

The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft highlights Caleb Wilson’s potential top‑five selection by the Chicago Bulls and Henri Veesaar’s late‑first‑round outlook, marking a rare double‑selection for the University of North Carolina.

Jun 23, 2026