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The Cyclones will field a markedly different lineup next year after losing Jefferson, Lipsey, Heise and Momcilovic, with JaQuan Johnson emerging as a potential scoring leader.
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The Cyclones will field a markedly different lineup next year after losing Jefferson, Lipsey, Heise and Momcilovic, with JaQuan Johnson emerging as a potential scoring leader.

After a decades‑long pause, the Cougars and Vandals agree to play two pivotal matchups, reviving the oldest continuous college basketball rivalry in the nation.

Carter Welling’s ACL injury sustained in March will sideline him for up to a year, but the Clemson coaching staff remains hopeful he could be back by December 2026.

Former Eastern High star Trey Moses hosted the third annual Be the Reason celebrity basketball game in Louisville, bringing together athletes and community leaders to raise awareness about mental health and announce a new partnership with the Kevin Love Foundation.

Great Osobor returns to Seattle after a European professional season marked by a knee injury, reflecting on his journey from Mountain West Player of the Year to NBA tryout.

CBS Sports’ latest projection places Michigan State as a No. 3 seed in the 76‑team NCAA Tournament next season, underscoring the program’s continuity, key acquisitions and high‑ranked recruiting class.

Jada Cook’s basketball camp in Roanoke blends skill development with community mentorship, while the former Murray State guard eyes a transfer to Stony Brook University.

Southern Miss is building excitement around Mike Montano, a redshirt junior forward whose summer work has drawn comparisons to Luka Doncic and positioned him as a key piece for the upcoming season.

After a disappointing campaign, BYU's head coach outlines the roster moves and philosophical shifts he hopes will restore the program's momentum.

A 17‑year‑old forward from Georgia is drawing attention from Duke, Auburn, Kansas and more, while considering a reclassification that could make him eligible for the 2028 NBA Draft.

Arkansas coach John Calipari is negotiating with Australian prospect David Okwera, a 23‑year‑old interior player with NBL experience, while also eyeing the reclassification of high‑school frontcourt standout Caleb Ourigou. Both moves aim to add size, athleticism and depth to the Razorbacks’ frontcourt.

Illinois is poised to send several players into the 2027 NBA Draft, with Quentin Coleman leading a wave of talent that stretches from the top‑20 conversation to late‑first‑round sleepers.

Analyst David Cobb's initial bracket for the 2026‑27 NCAA Tournament omits Michigan State from the top two seeds, sparking fan reaction despite the team's preseason top‑10 status.

Former UCF guard Chris Johnson has signed with Oregon State for his senior season, bringing a 6‑5 frame, 36.5% three‑point shooting and a coach’s endorsement.

David Cobb’s initial bracketology for the 2026‑27 NCAA Tournament omits Michigan State from the top two seeds, prompting reactions from Spartan supporters as the season looms.

After a rocky start to the 2025 campaign, the Dallas Wings have reshaped their roster and philosophy, giving Paige Bueckers a more playmaking role that is already paying dividends.

John Calipari has secured Ilia Frolov, a 6‑foot‑11 Russian big man, to address Arkansas' interior needs and complement a deep recruiting class.

Yvonne Ejim, Gonzaga's all‑time leading scorer, has been invited to Canada's Senior Women's National Team training camp in Montreal as the squad readies for the FIBA Women's Olympic prequalifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Despite being the league's least experienced squad, the Washington Mystics are turning close contests into victories, driven by emerging talent and a coach bullish on the future.

Great Osobor, a former Washington Huskies standout, was recently spotted in the team's renovated facility, reigniting discussions about his career trajectory after a season‑ending injury in Germany and a lucrative NIL deal.

This summer, the Montana State women's basketball program is hosting a series of youth camps across the state, blending skill development with community engagement and mentorship.

Gonzaga will host New Mexico State on November 7, 2026, in its inaugural home game of the Pac‑12 era, a rematch that revisits a 2013‑14 victory led by Sam Dower, Kevin Pangos and Gerard Coleman. The Bulldogs' schedule also features contests against Purdue, LSU, Kansas State, Creighton, Michigan State, Duke, UCLA and Oregon, culminating in a February 2027 showdown with Duke at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.

The Cyclones will field a markedly different squad next year after losing Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise, Tamin Lipsey and Momcilovic, with transfers like JaQuan Johnson expected to lead the offense.

Center Carter Welling’s ACL injury sustained in the ACC Tournament could sideline him until December, prompting Coach Brad Brownell to rely on transfers and freshmen for the early slate of games.