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Kentucky Wildcats unveil ambitious non‑conference slate

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.

Aug 27, 2026

Jason Klotz: A Basketball Journey Cut Short

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.

Aug 27, 2026

Lamar Govain Named Athlete of the Week by Ad Astra Radio

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.

Aug 27, 2026

PowHER Player Classic Set to Elevate HBCU Women’s 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.

Aug 27, 2026

T.J. Otzelberger’s Recruiting Mastery Fuels Iowa State’s NCAA Streak

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.

Aug 27, 2026

South Dakota Women’s Basketball Announces 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Slate

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.

Aug 27, 2026

JE Dunn Construction becomes first jersey patch sponsor for UMKC basketball

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.

Aug 27, 2026