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After starring at Jackson High School and a standout stint with the Wisconsin Badgers, Leena Patibandla is back in Ohio to play her senior year at Walsh University and prepare for dental school.
Michigan fell 82-77 to Lithuania's National B Team in Utena, with key performances from Elliot Cadeau and J.P. Estrella, before turning focus to a upcoming match against Mega SUPERBET in Croatia.
Texas opens the 2026‑27 campaign with a 14‑game nonconference slate that spans the nation, a strategy designed to sharpen the Longhorns before March Madness.
Oregon State University has formally opposed a petition filed by its women's basketball players seeking union recognition, prompting the state labor board to weigh whether scholarship athletes should be recognized as employees.
France is preparing a roster that mixes seasoned internationals with fresh WNBA faces, aiming to finally surpass the semifinals barrier at the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.
The University of North Carolina has announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball roster, blending returning seniors with a wave of fresh talent under first‑year head coach Michael Malone, whose NBA background and contract negotiations have added intrigue to the season.
A Baton Rouge judge granted RJ Luis Jr. a preliminary injunction, allowing the basketball player to join LSU’s men’s team for the upcoming season despite an ongoing NCAA dispute.
Junior forward Kate Koval announced her departure from LSU women's basketball due to personal reasons, prompting the program to adjust its frontcourt depth and explore experienced additions for the upcoming season.
Malik Olajuwon, a top basketball recruit, has trimmed his list to six schools, including Texas Christian University, as he balances academic rigor with elite basketball aspirations.
Junior forward Kate Koval announced she will leave LSU's women's basketball team, citing personal reasons tied to her family's situation in Ukraine and her stance on the ongoing conflict.
Dillon Hunter's fifth‑year eligibility win restores him to the Clemson roster, setting the stage for a pivotal season that could reshape the Tigers' tournament prospects.
Top point guard prospect Reese Alston has trimmed his list to seven schools, with Kentucky and Louisville emerging as front‑runners. Upcoming visits will shed light on his final choice.
A Louisiana judge has granted RJ Luis a preliminary injunction that clears the way for his participation in LSU's 2026-27 season, overturning NCAA eligibility restrictions tied to his NBA contract.
Reese Alston, a 2027 five‑star point guard from Houston, commits to Kentucky, bringing his father’s professional legacy and a promising future to the Wildcats' roster.
Iaroslav Niagu, a Russian forward, committed to the University of Colorado’s men’s basketball team despite lingering doubts about his eligibility following a North Carolina court case.
Lauren Ware, a standout from North Dakota, has signed her first professional contract with Alba Berlin, marking a new chapter in her basketball journey.
A late fourth‑quarter comeback falls short as Michigan battles Lithuania's reserves, with key players out and freshmen stepping up.
Coach Kim Mulkey announced that player Kate Koval is departing the LSU women's basketball program for personal reasons, affirming the team's full support and respect for her privacy.
Michael Horton, a key figure on Cincinnati's basketball teams of the late 1990s, has died. Teammates and Coach Jerrod Calhoun reflect on his legacy and the role he will play in the program's future.
Iaroslav Niagu, a seven‑foot Russian forward, has officially joined the Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball program, adding a rare blend of size and international experience to the roster while his eligibility remains under appeal.
The Bend Park and Recreation District has completed an $8 million overhaul of Pine Nursery Park, adding a full‑court basketball court, eight new pickleball courts, artificial‑turf fields, dark‑sky lighting and improved pedestrian connections that align with the city’s long‑term recreation plan.
Jacques Mitchell, a top‑ranked three‑star prospect, announced his pledge to Mississippi State, citing a fit with the program and coaching staff.
Benjamin Ndour, a 6‑foot‑9 forward from Dakar, Senegal, has signed with Florida A&M University, adding size, experience and shooting range to the Rattlers' roster. His international background and versatile skill set reflect a new recruiting strategy under head coach Charlie Ward.
A sudden burst of gunfire at Baden Park during a local basketball tournament left attendees seeking shelter, while players and photographers reflect on the incident and its broader implications for community safety.