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Adrienne Shibles, a New England Basketball Hall of Famer with nearly 30 years of coaching experience, has been appointed head coach of Colby’s women’s basketball program, bringing a legacy of success and deep institutional ties.
The two Louisiana schools have decided not to meet in men’s basketball this upcoming season, ending a recent stretch of matchups that favored LSU.
The Southeastern Conference's eligibility overhaul could bar Mark Mitchell from playing for Kentucky in the 2026‑27 season, sparking a legal and competitive debate.
Central Connecticut State University has added Marigona Bacaliu and Alexis Castro as assistant coaches, aiming to enhance recruiting and player development for the women’s basketball program.
The university announced Mandell's appointment, highlighting his playing background, coaching experience, and academic credentials as he steps into a key operational role for the 2026‑27 season.
Lewis Uvwo, a top‑ranked 2027 basketball recruit, is set to visit the University of Kentucky this September, drawing attention from multiple powerhouse programs and raising questions about the Wildcats’ roster planning.
The upcoming Big 5 women’s basketball season splits six schools into two pods, sets a slate of intra‑pod games, and culminates with a centennial tripleheader at Philadelphia’s historic Palestra.
The promotion of Matt Murken follows a breakthrough season in which the Coyotes ranked among the nation’s top offensive teams, and his influence is already evident in the development of All‑Summit League honorees.
The Hoosiers revealed their full non‑conference schedule, highlighting high‑profile contests and exhibition games before the regular season begins.
Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Tori Jankoska as head coach of its women's basketball team, accompanied by assistants Travis Muntz and Marsha Justice. Their combined backgrounds in player development, recruiting, and ODAC play promise to elevate the Royals' competitiveness.
Tickets for the September 20 open practice are now available, offering a first look at the Huskies before their season‑opening matchup with Syracuse.
The Southeastern Conference has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional contracts from returning to college, while state court rulings have created a patchwork of fifth‑year eligibility that is reshaping the landscape of NCAA sports.
Fans can buy $40 tickets to watch drills and a 5‑on‑5 scrimmage at Sacred Heart University on September 20, the second consecutive year the Huskies host an open practice.
The Huskies will host an open practice on Sept. 20, featuring drills, a defensive exercise and a 5‑on‑5 scrimmage, with tickets priced at $40 and a schedule that includes an exhibition against Syracuse and a regular‑season opener versus Cornell.
Samson Mashebinu, a 6‑foot‑8 Nigerian freshman, joins San Diego State after a visa odyssey, joining a roster reshaped by injury and global recruitment.
The University of Washington announces its 11‑game non‑conference basketball schedule, highlighted by a return to Hawaii to face BYU and a rematch with Baylor in Seattle.
A recent court decision has opened a narrow path for Mark Mitchell to remain eligible for SEC schools, but the conference's new policy and the NCAA's ongoing challenge keep the issue unsettled.
Recent roster changes at Louisville Basketball involve eligibility disputes, transfer portal moves, and a looming season‑opening clash with Ole Miss.
The SEC and Big Ten have tightened eligibility rules, blocking athletes with professional drafts from returning to college, a move that directly affects LSU’s recent signings of Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris under coach Lane Kiffin.
Ukrainian center Kate Koval has confirmed she will not return to LSU’s women’s basketball program, emphasizing the emotional strain caused by her father's involvement in the war.
Val Ackerman’s tenure as Big East commissioner combined a reverence for basketball heritage with bold leadership, leaving a lasting imprint on the league, the WNBA, and the media spaces that broadcast their stories.
Junior forward Kate Koval left LSU's women's basketball program after signing as a Russian player, citing the Russia‑Ukraine conflict and its impact on her family and teammates.
Eastern Washington University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams face a packed nonconference calendar marked by road trips, new conference opponents and a surge of Monday night games.
Coach Danny Sprinkle announced an 11‑game non‑conference slate that blends home comforts with challenging road trips across the country.