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The Tar Heels enter a pivotal 2026‑27 season after two first‑round NCAA exits, with a revamped roster and new head coach, and standout players like Sayon Keita, Alexandros Samodurov and Neoklis Avdalas poised to shape the team's future.
Duke University's men's and women's basketball teams will launch the 2026-27 season with a fan‑centric Countdown to Craziness event on October 3, featuring a free festival and ticketed experiences before the first regular‑season games in early November.
A man falsely claimed to be a professional basketball player to obtain a $90,000 BMW from a hotel valet, leading to a missing vehicle and an ongoing police search.
A man in Georgia pretended to be a professional basketball player, tricking a Savannah hotel valet into giving him a $90,000 BMW, which he drove away and later traced to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
A man posing as a professional basketball player walked away with a gray 2026 BMW X5 valued at $90,000 from the Hyatt Regency Savannah, later traced to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after using a fabricated valet ticket; authorities are urging the public to help identify him.
The 2026‑27 neutral‑site game between Marquette and Missouri marks the first official encounter with real stakes for the Golden Eagles, who are determined to bounce back from a disappointing 2025‑26 campaign.
In a September 2026 World Cup qualifier in Berlin, the United States women's team overcame Czechia through strategic adaptability, with key contributions from Angel Reese and Noa Dalzell, reinforcing their championship credentials.
Jordan Scott, a sophomore guard for the University of Evansville Purple Aces, died in a fatal car crash on September 6, 2023, leaving a profound impact on her teammates, family, and the broader basketball community.
After 32 years, Italy is back on the world stage, challenging the USA and showing a promising future for women's basketball.
The United States men and women will battle for world titles in Ottawa, with the men seeking a third straight crown and the women aiming for their first since 2010.
Deron Rippey’s early-season highlight reel features a soaring block and a swift ball‑steal, illustrating his blend of power and agility while signaling a promising defensive future for Duke.
Mitchell Madden, a former basketball coach from eastern Kentucky, died in 2024 after battling cancer, leaving behind a legacy of success and community impact.
The LSU women’s basketball program is targeting three key weaknesses—rebounding, turnovers and perimeter defense—by bringing in three impactful newcomers and a balanced recruiting class.
A simple request on Nextdoor sparked a massive community response that gave three‑year‑old Leo Davies a birthday he will never forget, showcasing the power of kindness in the face of health challenges.
Antwone Woolfolk’s potential return to Miami basketball in the 2026‑27 season could reshape the roster and jeopardize development opportunities for younger forwards.
During Cy‑Hawk week, Iowa will host high‑profile prospects Jada Seubert and Khalia Hartwell, aiming to solidify its 2027 recruiting class amid a competitive national landscape.
Spokane Valley’s Balfour Park has completed a major sports facility upgrade, adding four pickleball courts, a full basketball court, two half‑court spaces, modern lighting and a multi‑zone sound system, funded by $6 million in grants and city money. The improvements serve a nearby community of 13,000 residents with below‑average incomes, and future projects include a playground, splash pad and outdoor amphitheater slated for 2027.
Belgium's national women's basketball squad impressed on the global stage during a group match in Berlin, showcasing the talent of its leading players as they prepare for a deep run in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Belgium’s surprising victories over Australia and Turkey, led by standout performances from Emma Meesseman and Julie Vanloo, signal a potential medal run in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Team USA dominated Czechia 105-64 after a narrow loss to Italy, with Stewart leading the scoring and fans debating lineup tweaks ahead of a France showdown.
Kentucky’s pursuit of four‑star center Paul Osaruyi intensifies ahead of the 2027 recruiting cycle, with the Canadian standout’s elite skill set and ties to the program positioning him as a potential immediate replacement for departing NBA‑bound big man Malachi Moreno.
The United States women's team, riding a historic run of eight Olympic golds and four world titles, faces a high‑stakes quarterfinal that could reshape the future of the WNBA and the legacy of its leading players.
The third edition of WBL Asia will feature six teams competing in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, with the tournament schedule and group allocations now confirmed.
A 1994 confrontation between John Chaney and John Calipari, sparked by a disputed call, ended in suspension and an unexpected friendship that endures in the basketball community.