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Arizona Basketball Sets Date for 2026 Red‑Blue Showcase

Arizona's men's basketball team has announced that the 2026 Red‑Blue Showcase will take place on September 26, 2026, followed by a Post/Move Concert and a football game against Washington State. The roster includes returning players Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas, transfer Derek Dixon, and high‑school standouts Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes. ESPN ranks the Wildcats No. 10 in its early Top 25, and the showcase serves as a final preview before the team travels to Lithuania in August.

Jun 2, 2026

UConn and Michigan Set for Hall of Fame Series Rematch in Boston

UConn and Michigan will meet again on Nov. 6 at Boston’s TD Garden, renewing a national‑title rivalry as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes rematches with Illinois, Arizona, Kansas and games against Duke, Ohio State and Virginia.

Jun 2, 2026

Coach Nicole Woods Survives Near‑Drowning in Rip Current Rescue

University of North Carolina Wilmington women's basketball coach Nicole Woods nearly lost her life while saving her nephew from a rip current at Wrightsville Beach. Her story highlights the ocean's unpredictability and the importance of swimming near lifeguards.

Jun 2, 2026

Britney Brown Leads UNT Women’s Basketball to Historic Heights

In her fourth season at North Texas, associate head coach Britney Brown has guided the Mean Green to three straight 19‑win campaigns, a conference championship and a record‑setting 25‑9 season, while shaping players who have earned conference honors.

Jun 2, 2026

Amari Boyd Joins Denver Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff

Amari Boyd, a Penn State alumna with extensive recruiting experience, has been hired as an assistant coach for the University of Denver women's basketball program, bringing fresh energy and a proven track record to the roster.

Jun 2, 2026