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MVC Unveils sweeping reforms to basketball championships ahead of 2027 season

The Missouri Valley Conference's Board of Directors has approved a comprehensive restructuring of its basketball championships, moving the women's event to St. Louis and adopting a ten‑team bracket for both genders beginning in 2027. The changes aim to boost visibility, deepen fan involvement and secure new sponsorship opportunities, while honoring the legacy of previous host venues.

Jun 22, 2026

Dusty May Takes the Helm of the Dallas Mavericks

Dusty May, who guided Michigan to a national championship and a 64‑13 record, has accepted the head coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks, bringing his proven player‑development pedigree to the NBA.

Jun 22, 2026

Tammi Reiss Takes the Helm of Florida Women’s Basketball

A former Virginia All‑American and WNBA pioneer, Tammi Reiss returns to the collegiate ranks to lead the University of Florida's women's basketball program, blending playing experience with a clear vision for roster building and player development.

Jun 22, 2026

Clare Fitzpatrick Named Tufts Women’s Basketball Head Coach

Clare Fitzpatrick, a dynamic recruiter and coach with stints at UMass, Holy Cross, the Air Force Academy and Yale, has been appointed head coach of Tufts University women's basketball, tasked with sustaining the program's championship standards.

Jun 22, 2026

Dusty May Exits Michigan for Dallas Mavericks, Sparking Big Ten Ripple Effects

Dusty May, who led Florida Atlantic to the 2023 Final Four and guided Michigan to a projected 2026 national championship, is set to become the Dallas Mavericks’ next head coach, a transition that could trigger a 15‑day transfer portal window and ties into a lineage of Indiana‑born NBA coaches.

Jun 22, 2026