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Glory Blethen, a former standout for Boothbay Region High School and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, helped the U.S. Navy capture a decisive victory at the All-Armed Forces basketball tournament in California. The performance earned her a place on the 12‑woman Team USA roster for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire Basketball Championship in France.
Vic Schaefer’s Texas Longhorns finished a season marked by a 30‑plus win streak and a semifinal defeat to UCLA, only to lose three pivotal starters to the transfer portal. With only two returning starters, the program is turning to five highly touted freshmen to fill the gap, raising questions about the sustainability of Schaefer’s coaching philosophy in a rapidly shifting college basketball landscape.
The upcoming season’s non‑conference slate for Indiana basketball has been partially revealed, highlighting five confirmed opponents and a shift toward neutral‑court games driven by recent rule changes and NIL considerations.
Duke's athletic department has released the jersey numbers for the upcoming season, assigning digits to a roster that blends seasoned veterans with emerging stars.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has unveiled its 2026‑27 schedule, featuring an 18‑game conference slate. Duke’s primary partner is North Carolina, and Virginia is the variable opponent. The schedule includes high‑profile matchups against Virginia, Louisville and Miami, each expected to be must‑see TV.
After guiding UConn to the Final Four and a national championship game appearance while playing through injury, Silas Demary Jr. will return for his final college season, aiming to join the pantheon of UConn legends and lead a rebuilt team back to the top.
Graduate transfer Alex Wilkins is expected to anchor the Wildcats' attack in the 2026‑27 season, delivering a projected 18.2 points per game while adapting to a new shooting guard role alongside point guard Zoom Diallo.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has released its 2026‑27 schedule, sparking criticism over an unbalanced draw that pits Duke against tough road opponents while UNC enjoys a lighter travel load.
After three years as an assistant, Michael Gaines ascends to head coach of the Liberty Tech girls basketball team, inheriting a program that has enjoyed notable success in recent seasons.
The Fighting Irish will field a markedly different lineup in 2026‑27, navigating a balanced home slate and challenging road trips while aiming for a .500 record under Coach Micah Shrewsberry.
Texas coach Vic Schaefer confronts the realities of the NCAA transfer portal and NIL landscape as he seeks to rebuild after a devastating loss.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118‑91 in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, with Victor Wembanyama delivering 28 points and 10 rebounds. The win forces a Game 7 in Oklahoma City.
UNC announces its 2026‑27 ACC opponents, highlighting home games, road trips and the departure of Hubert Davis as Michael Malone takes the helm
The standout high school guard will join the Defenders next season after a two‑year varsity run that featured 199 points and a team‑leading 1.8 steals per game.
After a breakout freshman season that earned All‑SEC honors, Malachi Moreno decides to forgo the NBA Draft and remain with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he hopes to refine his playmaking, rebounding and shot‑blocking before the next draft cycle.
Sandburg College is offering a series of youth sports camps this summer, featuring basketball, softball, and volleyball programs led by Chargers coaches and student‑athletes, with cashless online registration and early‑bird T‑shirt incentives.
Wisconsin’s men’s basketball program will travel to Nassau in November for the 2026 Baha Mar Bahamas Hoops Championship, continuing a tradition of early‑season showcases that has yielded recent titles.
A recent game saw Caitlin Clark score just 16 points and turn the ball over five times, prompting criticism from fans and analysts alike.
Transfer guard Jerone Morton is working alongside Dominique Hawkins in Lexington, drawing on the veteran's experience to shape his role for the upcoming campaign
Milan Momcilovic, the nation's leading 3‑point shooter, has chosen Kentucky over other suitors, signaling a major shift in the transfer portal.
Duke’s schedule confirms a primary partnership with North Carolina and a rotating slot with Virginia, while Syracuse’s new head coach Gerry McNamara brings former Siena standouts Gavin Doty and Kiyan Anthony back to the Orange.
Mark Pope’s early success at Kentucky, the challenges of his second season, and the evolving recruiting landscape set the stage for a critical athletics director search.
Nadjrick Onandi Randy Peat, a former Coastal Carolina University basketball player, faces over 20 sexual exploitation charges after investigators discovered illicit files on his phone and traced their spread via WhatsApp and iMessage.
Porsha Graves has been appointed head coach of the women's basketball program at Bluefield State University, bringing a track record of championships, player development and a clear vision for the program.