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The Washington State Cougars will open their 2026‑27 season against Duke on Nov. 21, 2026, at Acrisure Arena in Coachella Valley, marking the program’s second appearance in the Acrisure Series and the first meeting between the two schools.
Three Michigan standouts are projected as first‑round picks, sparking a flurry of mock draft predictions across major sports outlets.
Duke’s men’s basketball team will meet Washington State in a high‑profile Acrisure Series game at Palm Desert’s Acrisure Arena this November, with tickets slated to go on sale this June.
Duke will open its 2026‑27 season on November 21 at Acrisure Arena, facing Washington State in a highly anticipated debut that highlights a loaded roster and a demanding slate of opponents.
Duke will meet Washington State in a high‑profile showcase at Acrisure Arena on November 21, 2026, kicking off a six‑day tournament that features 28 teams across the West Coast.
A look at the ten programs most likely to capture their inaugural 2027 national championship, shaped by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.
Junior forward Irene Noya Catoira, a native of Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain, is making waves for the Illinois women's basketball team and aiming for a spot on Spain's U20 roster for the 2026 EuroBasket.
AWSN and 3XBA will broadcast the 3×3 tournament live on June 26‑27 from Spokane, Washington, featuring eight teams, 20 WNBA veterans and a record prize pool, while also securing automatic Olympic berths for the host nation.
Brian Taylor grew up in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, excelled in multiple sports, earned All‑America honors at Princeton, won two ABA championships, and later turned his focus to education, founding the Brian Taylor Leadership Institute and mentoring countless young people.
Early projections place three Michigan standouts in the opening round, sparking speculation about team fits and immediate impact.
Hofstra announced the appointment of Jenna Annecchiarico as an assistant coach beginning June 2026, highlighting her extensive playing career, graduate work at St. John's and proven contributions to program development.
Hofstra announced the appointment of Jenna Annecchiarico as an assistant coach, highlighting her extensive playing career, graduate work at St. John's, and recent championship experience.
Freshman guard Prince‑Alexander Moody reflects on his decision to join Indiana University, his approach to mental and physical development, and his excitement about playing abroad.
From backyard games to national rankings, the story of three brothers illustrates how shared passion and parental insight forged a basketball dynasty.
Duke’s upcoming season opens with a challenging series of road tests, highlighted by a neutral‑site clash with Washington State in Palm Springs on Nov. 21.
Scouts project Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz within the 16th to 21st overall selections, highlighting his elite playmaking, shooting and fit with teams such as the Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set to begin June 23, three former Volunteers are slated to hear their names called, each with distinct projections and storylines.
A’ja Wilson leads the All-Star vote while several WNBA teams post strong performances in Week 6.
Summer videos reveal a Duke roster brimming with talent, from John Blackwell's vocal leadership to Cameron Williams' agile promise, while Coach Jon Scheyer eyes a deep rotation.
Duke basketball is releasing summer videos featuring new players, highlighting transfer John Blackwell's communication, muscular transfer Drew Scharnowski, agile freshman Cameron Williams, and veteran Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.
With Burries slated as a potential lottery selection and Peat expected to slide into the mid‑to‑late first round, the NBA draft conversation spotlights Arizona's emerging talent and the strategic fits that could shape next season's rosters.
The Tigers are betting on a collective shooting upgrade, adding players like Kennard Davis Jr., Jordan Crawford and Cord Stansberry to diversify a portfolio that has long relied on spot‑up and pull‑up threats.
Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball program entered the 2025‑26 season with a promising 11‑2 start in non‑conference play, only to see its momentum stall during ACC competition. Injuries and close defeats left the team outside the NCAA Tournament, a result that has become all too familiar for the Hokies in recent years. The NCAA announced an expansion to 76 teams beginning next March, a change that could open a new pathway for Virginia Tech. Early bracketology from CBS Sports placed the Hokies among the ‘Last Four In,’ while ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi kept them on the outside looking in, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding their at‑large prospects. Roster movement has been a focal point of the offseason. Key contributors Amani Hansberry, Tyler Johnson and Ben Hammond are slated to return, providing continuity and experience. Freshmen Neoklis Avdalas and Christian Gurdak, however, have transferred out, prompting the coaching staff to integrate new talent while preserving the core that helped the team start strong. Beyond the court, Virginia Tech’s athletics department announced it would decline any invitation to the NIT, a decision that reflects a shift in strategic priorities. The administration, led by the university’s sports administration, is now focused on aligning resources with a realistic path to NCAA qualification. Fans and analysts alike are hopeful that the combination of a larger tournament bracket, a retooled roster and a clear coaching philosophy will translate into a postseason berth. If the Hokies can translate early-season promise into consistent ACC performance, a return to March Madness may finally materialize.
The NEPSAC Girls Scholastic Showcase in Worcester, Massachusetts, brought together over 400 basketball prospects and 150 college coaches, pausing for a tornado warning before spotlighting standout guards from the 2027 class, including Anna Moser.