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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.
The NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule grants additional years to several Rutgers basketball players, including Tariq Francis and Jamichael Davis, reshaping roster dynamics ahead of the upcoming season.
Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesar, Braden Smith and Trevon Brazile emerge as standout second‑round candidates with distinct skill sets that could translate into valuable fantasy assets.
The 2026 NBA draft saw the Arkansas Razorbacks' hopes dashed as Meleek Thomas fell outside the first round, prompting debate over his future and the program's trajectory.
Alabama's upcoming SEC schedule features a blend of powerhouse opponents and competitive matchups, with recent games showcasing dramatic finishes, high‑scoring bursts and emerging star performances.
Texas A&M reveals its 2026‑27 SEC men's basketball schedule, highlighting marquee matchups, key transfers and the coach's vision for a high‑tempo season.
A fifteen‑player lawsuit contests the NCAA's new age‑based eligibility model, with Utah State standout MJ Collins and teammate Kolby King aiming to join Cincinnati's basketball program.
Coach Brandon Childress outlines a busy summer of scrimmages, tournaments and a shift to football as Baldwin prepares for the 2026‑27 season.
Amber Scalia, a native of Stillwater, Minnesota, has accepted a graduate‑assistant role on the University of Evansville women's basketball staff, bringing recent conference championship success and a proven scoring pedigree.
Kansas State and Creighton will face off in the fourth edition of the Bill Snyder Women's Basketball Classic, highlighting recent successes for both teams and setting the stage for an early‑season clash.
Louisville's men's basketball program announced a new addition to its coaching staff this week, as head coach Pat Kelsey appointed Tim Austing to the role of special assistant.
After a Sweet 16 run left only two players, Ole Miss is reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, focusing on guard play and defensive intensity under Coach Chris Beard.
Pat Kelsey’s diplomatic response to his exclusion from the NBA Draft masks a deep admiration for Mikel Brown Jr., yet the player’s lack of gratitude raises broader questions about loyalty in modern college sports.
UC Davis promoted veteran assistant Kyle Vogt to associate head coach, highlighting his role in over 200 wins, three Big West titles, and national defensive rankings, while the program prepares for its upcoming move to the Mountain West Conference.
The New York Knicks selected Cameron Carr in the draft before flipping him to the Los Angeles Lakers, where the front office sees a three‑and‑D prospect with a strong pedigree.
The Mid-American and Sun Belt conferences have renewed their basketball scheduling partnership through 2028‑29, promising a slate of high‑profile matchups broadcast on ESPN.
After a season marred by injuries and unmet expectations, the Wildcats are emphasizing early‑game momentum, sharper perimeter shooting and the elimination of scoring lulls to fuel a stronger 2026‑27 campaign.