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Tom Leibig, a former Villanova player now with Principal Financial Group, will be in San Antonio for Game 5 of the Finals, joining former teammates to back the Knicks, who hold a 3‑1 lead and aim to extend their selfless, championship‑caliber style of play.
After a 18‑14 season and a wave of departures, the Indiana Hoosiers are banking on fresh talent and the health of point guard Markus Burton to break into the conference’s upper tier.
Ahmed Nur, the premier Minnesota talent in the class of 2027, announced a scholarship offer from the University of Minnesota, highlighting his recent MVP performance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and a standout junior season that helped Hopkins High School to a 21‑8 record.
After a modest 18-14 finish and a tenth-place Big Ten finish, the Indiana Hoosiers are reshaping their squad with high-profile transfers. The success of the upcoming campaign hinges on the health and production of point guard Markus Burton, who will be joined by power forward Aiden Sherrell and center Samet Yigitoglu.
The Gators will face Georgia Tech on Dec. 12 in Orlando, renewing a series that last intersected before the Yellow Jackets left the SEC, while also meeting Miami, Notre Dame and Duke later in the season.
Veteran basketball coach Lorenzo Watkins has resigned from his post at Southeastern College in Iowa, concluding a tenure that featured a strong 195‑72 record and several coaching stops across the Midwest.
adidas has announced a new brand partnership with Kelsey Plum, the two‑time WNBA champion and Olympic gold‑medalist who has become one of the most recognizable faces in women’s basketball. The agreement marks the latest addition to adidas’s expanding roster of female athletes, which already features Candace Parker, Aliyah Boston and Satou Sabally.
A look at three standout Wolverines who defined eras of freshman brilliance, program revival, and championship contention.
Sam Dekker, a former University of Wisconsin basketball star, was announced as an assistant coach for South Carolina on May 15, reuniting with longtime colleague Lamont Paris and marking a natural shift from player to mentor.
Clay Dilly succeeds Trevor Olson as head coach of the Fargo South girls' basketball team, aiming to build on a strong tradition while shaping the next generation of athletes.
Mike Larkin is leaving Rutgers to become an assistant coach at Stonehill after a seven‑year tenure that included a $123,600 salary and extensive administrative duties.
The Fighting Illini and Wolverines are locked in a competitive battle, each leveraging distinct strengths as they aim to dominate the Big Ten.
Tyrone Grady’s elevation to associate head coach underscores Lenoir‑Rhyne’s rapid rise, highlighted by unprecedented win totals, tournament championships and consecutive NCAA Tournament runs.
Kelsi Andrews, a Gamecock prospect, is making a rapid return from a knee injury while guiding the U.S. U18 women's team into the semifinals of the FIBA AmeriCup in Mexico.
Warner Pacific University announces the hiring of Jeff Drinkwine, a veteran coach with over two decades of experience, to lead its men's basketball team.
Austin Rivers reflects on a forgotten kid who dazzled at a Deron Williams camp, eventually forging a Hall of Fame career that redefined ball‑handling.
Ahmed Nur dazzled at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Rock Hill, South Carolina, posting 14.8 points and seven rebounds per game while shooting 64% from the field and 58% from three‑point range. His standout numbers have attracted scholarship offers from several power‑five programs, including Syracuse, Arizona State and West Virginia, and have positioned him among the nation’s top 50 prospects.
Ranked 16th to 14th in the all‑time Michigan men’s basketball list, Ignas Brazdeikis, Daniel Horton and Moritz Wagner each left a distinct mark on the program, from freshman breakthroughs to championship runs.
The Illini earned an A+ for their 2026 offseason moves, bolstering a frontcourt already ranked among the nation's deepest while integrating fresh talent like Quentin Coleman.
The latest recruiting cycle in the Southeastern Conference highlights major commitments that could influence the next generation of college basketball stars.
A look at how former president Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are ensnared by their own hubris, the GOP’s midterm tightrope, a bruising New York primary, the Knicks’ stunning comeback, and the unexpected UFC spectacle brewing on the South Lawn.
The camp runs June 22‑24, costs $125 per participant, and offers a 50% scholarship for families qualifying for SNAP, TANF or housing assistance; all campers receive a complimentary T‑shirt.
Wisconsin will host Denver on Monday, November 2, 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year the Badgers begin their campaign on a Monday. Denver finished last season with a 15‑17 record and fell early to No. 2 Arizona.
After reaching the Elite 8, Iowa must replace key departures and integrate new talent while navigating a deepening Big Ten race.