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Former Clemson and Florida State assistant Steve Smith is set to bolster the Gamecocks' coaching ranks, adding deep regional connections and a notable track record despite a high‑profile FBI investigation that never resulted in charges.
Iowa State's upcoming women's basketball season will see freshman Tjasa Turnsek join later than usual, after starring for Slovenia's national youth teams.
Alex Condon, a rising senior on the Florida Gators, has been named to Basketball Australia's roster for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth, marking his debut with the senior national team and joining a lineage of Gators who have gone international while still in college.
DePaul University’s women’s basketball program welcomes transfer guard Nyah Lowery, a Sacramento native, as the fifth addition for the upcoming 2026-27 roster, bringing both on‑court production and classroom ambition.
With five key scorers set to return, Illinois aims to rebuild its offense. The program’s pursuit of Jaxson Davis, a 6‑foot‑1 playmaker ranked No. 17 in the 2027 class, could reshape its future, as the race intensifies against Purdue.
A demanding early schedule pits Iowa against top‑15 programs, highlighting transfers, fan enthusiasm, and a venue steeped in Hawkeye tradition.
The NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs promise a historic showdown, with Game 1 expected to draw over 20 million viewers.
New Casper College head coach Ty Larson is using June basketball camps to develop youth and high school players, recruit internationally, and build community ties before the upcoming season.
Freshman forward Quentin Coleman shines in his first game for Team USA, posting 11 points and 15 rebounds, while the squad prepares for upcoming clashes with Mexico and Brazil.
The Saints have signed seven‑foot Spanish prospect Andrés Amón, a recent Spain U20 Eurobasket participant, to bolster their roster for the upcoming campaign.
Iowa’s women’s basketball team has mapped out a high‑stakes non‑conference slate that includes games against Vanderbilt in Sioux City, a showdown with UConn, and a series of transfers from Georgia that could reshape the roster.
DJ Irving, a former Boston University standout and professional player in Spain, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. Pat Chambers praised his recruiting, player development and relationship‑building skills, noting the team's first ASUN semifinal appearance since 2021 and record‑setting home streaks under his guidance.
Kentucky's basketball program has landed a coveted sharpshooter in Milan Momcilovic, a transfer from Iowa State who chose the Wildcats over Louisville. The move comes as head coach Mark Pope seeks to reshape a roster that fell short of expectations last season, with new rankings and additional transfers bolstering the squad.
The Hawkeyes will open their season against the Commodores in a neutral‑site game at the Tyson Events Center, with tickets going on sale June 5, 2020.
The village of Wurtsboro opened a new community park funded by a $75,000 Silver Feather grant, featuring pickleball and basketball courts and a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local leaders.
The Eagles announced the promotion of DJ Irving to Associate Head Coach, citing his recruiting acumen, player development and relationship‑building that have already reshaped the program’s trajectory.
After a career spanning the NBA and Spain, Sam Dekker has transitioned to coaching, joining the South Carolina staff and preparing for a Hall of Fame honor.
In Mexico, the American squad rolled past Argentina, highlighted by Kinney's six points, five assists and a spectacular dunk assist.
Veteran NBA player Zaza Pachulia argues that American grassroots basketball needs a fundamental overhaul to stay competitive with an increasingly global talent pool.
Coach Bill Self is excited about the potential of sophomore guard Leroy Blyden Jr., a Toledo transfer who averaged 16.4 points per game and earned MAC freshman of the year honors. He believes Blyden and incoming freshman point guard Taylen Kinney will form a potent backcourt, while the roster still holds two open spots and several promising freshmen. The discussion also touched on Darryn Peterson's draft outlook and recent health concerns.
The Volunteers’ latest top‑25 placement reflects a strategic shift, blending elite defensive history with new offensive firepower.
The University of Arkansas will face Arizona in a multi-year series beginning December 19, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.
After three decades of coaching, Jodi Steyer reflects on a storied journey that includes 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, a Big 12 title and a legacy of mentorship that extends beyond the court.
Cleo Littleton, who led Wichita State to its first modern-era winning season and later built a business empire, died at 93, leaving a legacy of athletic excellence and community leadership.