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The 2026 NBA Draft saw Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz selected 16th overall, traded to the Thunder, marking the Hawkeyes’ first draft pick since 2023 and capping a career that blended early‑college raw talent with Big Ten dominance.
Bennett Stirtz’s selection in the 2026 NBA Draft marks a pivotal moment for Iowa basketball, linking his collegiate achievements with a new chapter in Oklahoma City
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson selected second overall by Utah, while BYU’s AJ Dybantsa topped the board. Meanwhile, KU seniors Melvin Council Jr. and Tre White, both projected for the second round, remain uncertain about their professional futures.
Putnam Science Academy announced its immediate closure on Sunday, citing financial collapse and the revocation of its accreditation. President Tieqiang Ding and his wife Hong Fang now face investigations by state banking and labor agencies.
Projected to be selected in the top half of the first round, Nate Ament’s NBA journey is bolstered by the support of his college coach Rick Barnes and a contingent of assistants traveling to New York
Former Colorado standout Derrick White has pledged $2 million to his alma mater and assumed the role of president of basketball strategy, joining a growing cadre of NBA alumni shaping college programs.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Michigan's top prospects — Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara — chosen within the first fifteen picks, marking a milestone for the program and capping a record‑breaking campaign.
The Washington Wizards selected AJ Dybantsa with the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a move that ignites excitement across the league and sets the stage for a potentially title‑contending squad.
The NCAA’s new age‑based eligibility rule grants an extra season to athletes who burned a redshirt, allowing stars like Darius Taylor and Grace Grocholski to potentially return for another year of college competition.
Aday Mara, the 7‑foot‑3 Spaniard who transferred from UCLA to Michigan, emerged as a defensive anchor and a projected lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Nate Ament, the 6‑foot‑10 forward from Tennessee, was selected 13th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Known for his scoring and defensive potential, he averaged 16.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in his freshman season and is expected to develop his three‑point shooting and adapt to the NBA's physicality.
Caleb Wilson was selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a freshman season that set multiple University of North Carolina records and showcasing his resilience after a late‑season hand injury.
Selected by the Thunder with the twelfth overall pick, Mara's defensive dominance and offensive efficiency promise to reshape the team's interior presence.
Selected 11th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, Yaxel Lendeborg brings a decorated college résumé, elite defensive upside and a comparison to some of the league's most versatile forwards.
Caleb Wilson, the University of North Carolina freshman who dominated early in the season before a hand injury cut his college run short, was chosen fourth by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Cameron Boozer’s draft night capped a record‑breaking college career, drawing praise from his family, coaches and the broader basketball community.
Season ticket renewals are now available for the University of Wyoming men's basketball team, offering nine pricing tiers, priority access and a rewards program as the Cowboys aim to build on a successful 2025‑26 season.
Keaton Wagler’s selection fifth overall by the Los Angeles Clippers caps a breakout freshman season that saw him lead Illinois to a historic Final Four run and join a lineage of Illini alumni now thriving in the NBA.
The Atlanta Hawks selected point guard Kingston Flemings with the eighth overall pick, capping a breakthrough freshman season that saw him set records, earn All‑America honors and capture national player of the week awards.
Morez Johnson Jr., known for his defensive prowess at Michigan, was picked ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, capping a college journey that saw him excel both offensively and defensively.
The Missouri Valley Conference will reduce the men's tournament to ten teams and move the women's championship to St. Louis, creating a combined championship week that seeks to increase postseason opportunities for both programs.
The 2026 Women in Basketball LEAD Program in Oceania has concluded, announcing internships for Christella Kalsrap and Theresa Masoe‑Taimalelagi, aimed at strengthening basketball development in their home countries.
Selected ninth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, Morez Johnson Jr. brings a blend of toughness and shooting skill that could reshape his new team’s frontcourt.
Season tickets for the upcoming 2026‑27 Charlotte Women's Basketball season are now available, priced from $40, with the team aiming to capitalize on recent improvements and new signings.