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The University of North Carolina is poised to allocate more than ten million dollars to secure three elite basketball recruits, a move that could reshape its roster and boost its national standing.
Auburn’s women’s basketball team announced its full non‑conference slate, featuring a season‑opening home game, a road trip to Texas Tech, a tournament in Puerto Rico, and high‑profile matchups against Stanford and Wake Forest.
Undefeated in group play, Team USA will meet the winner of the Japan‑Hungary matchup on September 10, with the game broadcast on TNT Sports, HBO Max and DAZN.
Nick Ciresi has been named Associate Athletic Director for Finance at Siena University Athletics, combining his extensive coaching background with a proven record in fan engagement to drive financial strategy and student‑athlete support.
San Diego State University alumnus and Wall Street veteran Terry L. Atkinson has pledged a transformative planned gift that will fund an assistant coaching position, support scholarships and establish a finance professorship, bolstering the university’s mission.
Alabama basketball is set to welcome Braylen Alexander, a highly touted shooting guard from Central‑Phenix City, for a campus visit in October 2029, coinciding with the Crimson Tide’s showdown against Texas A&M.
Ten‑year NBA veteran Michael Carter-Williams has been appointed Head of Basketball at Brunswick Sports Management, bringing his Philadelphia roots and championship experience to shape the agency’s growing basketball practice.
Tennessee State University announces the hiring of NBA veteran Robert Covington as chief basketball officer, a move that brings his extensive professional experience and deep university ties to the program.
Six‑foot‑four guard Braylen Alexander, a 27.8‑point‑per‑game scorer from Central‑Phenix City High School, is set to visit Alabama in October 2029, a recruitment milestone that aligns with the Crimson Tide’s football showdown against Texas A&M.
The Jackrabbits revealed their full non‑conference slate on September 7, highlighting home matchups in Rapid City and Sioux Falls and a season‑opening game at Kansas State, while aiming to rebound from a sub‑.500 finish last year.
Akron native Alex joins the Golden Flashes as part of Team IMPACT’s mission to use basketball for healing and empowerment.
The 2026 Panther Tip-Off Golf Outing will bring together golfers, alumni and supporters for a day of competition, networking and a post‑event dinner hosted by the Milwaukee men's basketball Panthers.
The University of Minnesota Duluth Men's Basketball team has unveiled its full 2026‑27 schedule, aiming to build on a Sweet Sixteen appearance and compete across non‑conference and NSIC Tournament dates.
Michael Malone hails Sayon Keita's unlimited potential while outlining a defense-first rebuild that positions the 7‑foot‑1 center as the cornerstone of UNC's frontcourt.
The knockout phase opens in Berlin with eight teams vying for a final four spot, featuring a dominant USA squad led by Breanna Stewart, top‑seeded Europe’s heavyweights, and emerging contenders such as Hungary and Germany.
The three‑on‑three league featuring top WNBA players is back in Boston for its third season, with games at TD Garden and plans to expand nationwide, emphasizing in‑person fan engagement.
The 2026‑27 season will test whether Mark Pope can elevate Kentucky by relying on a core of high‑upside players, with Alex Wilkins and Malachi Moreno leading the charge toward an NCAA Tournament push.
Ahead of the 2026‑27 season, The Citadel’s basketball program reflects on its rich history and looks forward to new milestones under Coach Ed Conroy and senior leader Keynan Davis.
Head coach Kevin McGuff outlines an offseason plan focused on chemistry, player development and continuity to improve the Buckeyes' performance after a second‑round NCAA tournament exit.
Troy's men's basketball team opens its 2026–27 campaign with a high‑profile two‑day invitational in Pensacola, highlighting historic rivalries and a pursuit of a third consecutive conference title.
The Hawks announced key front-office changes, promoting Peter Dinwiddie to executive vice president and bringing on Tim Bontemps as a strategic advisor, while Onsi Saleh and Maxwell Kupchak assume expanded roles.
George Mason's women's basketball team unveiled a 14‑game non‑conference schedule for 2026‑27, featuring five home games, a Puerto Rico Clásico series and a road trip that tests the Patriots' mettle across the East Coast.
Natick High School’s athletic programs have returned after a pause, with the defending state champion boys and girls soccer teams set to begin their campaigns, and former coach Oryx Cohen moving to Groton School to lead the varsity girls basketball program.
Head coach Kelsi Musick is organizing a free basketball event for elementary students at Bud Walton Arena, featuring a Razorbacks versus Northwestern State matchup with record attendance from last season.