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In a ceremony attended by former stars and university leaders, Derrick White was named the inaugural President of Basketball Strategy for the Colorado men’s basketball program, a role that blends professional insight with deep CU roots.
A 15‑19 record and a second straight NCAA Tournament miss have set the stage for a roster overhaul at Northwestern, where Coach Chris Collins looks to new talent to revive the program.
The 2026 NBA draft's first round concluded with Kentucky overtaking Duke in the all‑time list of first‑round selections, a milestone that reshapes the historical hierarchy of college basketball programs.
Memphis announces a demanding 2026-27 non-conference schedule that includes a first-time game against Evansville, a neutral-site opener against Iowa State in Sioux Falls, and participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas.
Coach Bill Self provided a detailed update on KJ Adams' rehabilitation progress, highlighting his recent workout with the Dallas Mavericks and the team's outlook for the upcoming season.
A group of 15 men’s and women’s basketball players has filed a lawsuit in Ohio, arguing that the NCAA’s recent eligibility changes violate their contracts and seeking a court order to preserve their ability to play this fall.
Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara became the first trio of lottery picks from Michigan in a single draft, capping a record‑breaking season for the Wolverines.
Clare Fitzpatrick, celebrated for her transformative work at UMass and extensive coaching pedigree, steps into the head coaching role at Tufts, promising a culture of energy, toughness and relentless competition.
The early arrival of most Tar Heel players marks a pivotal moment for team cohesion and strategy as the program prepares for the upcoming campaign.
In the 2026 NBA Draft, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, the first Crimson Tide pick since 2023. Coach Nate Oats, credited by Philon for his development, recently signed a six‑year extension, while assistant Preston Murphy also received a contract renewal.
Austin Peay State University has launched the Carolyn Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship Endowment, a tribute to a four‑decade champion of Governors athletics who broke barriers as the first woman inducted into the Red Coat Society and the first female president of the Governors Club.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks announced the hiring of Jamayne Potts as its new assistant coach for the men's basketball program, highlighting his extensive coaching background and academic leadership.
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft delivered headline picks, while the second round promises volatility, with Wisconsin forward Nick Boyd among the prospects drawing significant analyst attention.
Mike Boynton Jr. was named interim head coach of the Michigan Wolverines after Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks. He expressed excitement, confidence in retaining the roster, and said the team’s playing style will remain similar.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will play a series of exhibition matches in Canada this July, marking its first foreign summer tour since 2023 and offering a fresh competitive challenge before the upcoming domestic season.
The Memphis Tigers will host Alabama and TCU next season, facing a schedule that includes top‑ranked opponents and marking a pivotal step toward ending a 28‑year NCAA Tournament drought under new head coach Hana Haden.
Memphis will play Evansville on Nov. 22 at FedExForum, paying $90,000 for the matchup, before heading to the Battle 4 Atlantis. The schedule also includes home games against Louisville and Utah State, a neutral‑site opener against Iowa State in South Dakota, and a full slate of conference contests.
Despite being touted as one of the world’s premier international prospects, Nikola Kusturica’s potential move to Kentucky appears increasingly unlikely, as rival programs and recent coaching changes reshape the recruiting picture.
The two collegiate conferences have renewed their MAC‑SBC Challenge, ensuring a slate of regular‑season games for both men’s and women’s basketball through 2029, with specific dates already set for upcoming contests.
After two seasons without a reliable center, Rutgers brings in Virginia Tech’s Christian Gurdak, a 6‑foot‑10, 260‑pound prospect whose shooting efficiency and rebounding could reshape the team’s interior game.
UCLA’s men’s basketball team will compete in the Rady Children’s Invitational on Thanksgiving, facing St. Mary’s while proceeds benefit a top pediatric hospital
The 2026 NBA draft saw every first‑round pick emerge from college programs, a shift driven by new compensation rules and the demise of the G League Ignite program.
The university announced Erica Adams' hiring, highlighting her playing pedigree, academic achievements, and coaching background.
The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball challenge through the 2028‑29 season, guaranteeing home and away games for all participants and scheduling the next three seasons.