
App State Men’s Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Home Schedule
The Mountaineers announced a 15‑game home slate that includes exhibition contests and key non‑conference matchups, with season‑ticket pricing and renewal details now available.
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The Mountaineers announced a 15‑game home slate that includes exhibition contests and key non‑conference matchups, with season‑ticket pricing and renewal details now available.
The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, highlighting five NCAA Tournament participants, two Sweet Sixteen opponents, and a true road contest in New York.

The University of Rhode Island announces a 13‑game non‑conference slate that opens with a road trip to West Virginia and a Nashville stop featuring ranked opponents Columbia and South Florida.

Bridgeport Tusler, a former MIAC All‑Defensive player and seasoned coach, has been appointed to the UNI women’s basketball staff for the 2026‑27 season, linking his rich playing and leadership background with the program’s future.

The LS2 Lone Star Series, launched by Wild Horse Sports Management, will showcase a slate of high‑profile matchups at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, blending elite competition with fan‑focused programming.

Kevin Durant, a 24‑year NBA veteran, shares his thoughts on LeBron James’ upcoming role with the Philadelphia 76ers and the importance of versatile player deployment.

Jason Klotz, a 44‑year‑old former basketball player from Klein Forest, Texas, passed away, leaving behind a career that spanned college stardom, NBA summer league action, six years abroad, and a later role in oil‑and‑gas sales.

Lamar Govain, a Hutchinson High School senior, was honored as this week’s Athlete of the Week by Ad Astra Radio, presented by Hutchinson Community College, after a standout performance at the McPherson Invitational.

Ohio State’s women’s basketball team will travel to Fort Worth, Texas, on Nov. 22 for the inaugural Lone Star Series, facing Texas in a doubleheader that also features TCU and Utah State. Ticket presales begin Sept. 3.

A look at Rick Pitino’s milestone career, the Red Storm’s recent triumphs, and the ambitious non‑conference slate that awaits the 2026–27 roster.
The Coyotes reveal a slate that repeats four of last year’s opponents, adds five new competitors, and includes games at neutral sites and the Big Sky‑Summit League Challenge, building on a 26‑10 season and a second‑year coaching milestone.
The University of South Carolina will stage a November tournament featuring Alabama A&M, North Carolina Central and Tennessee State, spotlighting coaching legacies, NIL opportunities and a commitment to expanding pathways for young women in basketball.
The inaugural PowHER Player Classic will feature Alabama A&M, NC Central and Tennessee State in Columbia, South Carolina, blending competition with community service and a new NIL Marketplace, while Coach Dawn Staley champions inclusion and growth for young women in basketball.

Scott Gyimesi, a Tufts University graduate, has been awarded the 2026 D3CA Region I Men's Student-Athlete of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance on the court, in the classroom and within his community.
South Carolina will host Tennessee State, Alabama A&M and NC Central in the first PowHER Player Classic, a milestone event championed by Coach Dawn Staley and supported by Rae Rose Media.

Towson University will host George Mason University on Dec. 19 at CFG Bank Arena, marking the second straight year of the Battle in Baltimore. Meanwhile, Maryland will play South Carolina for the first time since 2005, reviving a rivalry that dates back to the 1920s.

Morgan State unveils a 15‑game non‑conference schedule that pits the Bears against top regional and national opponents, highlighting key players, a new tournament, and a coach aiming to break historic droughts.

Iowa State’s men’s basketball program has qualified for the NCAA tournament every year under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. The secret lies not in landing blue‑chip recruits but in a meticulous high‑school and portal strategy that has produced a versatile 2027 class, each member of which is reshaping the Cyclones’ roster.

South Carolina's women's basketball program, in partnership with Rae Rose Media, will host the PowHER Player Classic featuring three HBCU teams, community events and a marketplace aimed at expanding opportunities for young women athletes.

A look at the career highlights, defensive honors and high school roots of B.J. Edwards, who enters the 2026-27 season as one of college basketball's most promising defensive guards.

The Fighting Illini are poised to convert their recent Final Four experience into a legitimate title contender, anchored by a core that returns intact and a influx of promising newcomers.

The Coyotes unveiled a schedule that features nine home games at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, five repeat opponents and five new challengers, setting the stage for a season that begins November 2 and culminates with road trips to Montana and Boise State before conference play starts in January.

The 410 Invitational, sponsored by Under Armour, will feature men’s and women’s games among UMBC, Loyola Maryland, Morgan State and Towson in November 2026, highlighting local basketball culture.

JE Dunn Construction, a Kansas City‑based firm, has signed a multi‑year jersey patch sponsorship with the University of Missouri Kansas City men’s basketball program, heralding a new chapter for the Roos as they transition into the Mark Turgeon era and return to the historic Municipal Auditorium.