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Fred Hoiberg, once courted by Tom Osborne for a quarterback role, chose a basketball path that led from Iowa State to the NBA and eventually to the Nebraska head‑coach seat, where his 2023 team broke new ground with a historic Sweet 16 run.
Former assistant coach Jenni Holbrook is appointed head coach of the Choctaw High School girls basketball team, bringing a championship pedigree and deep program knowledge.
A 29‑point lead evaporated in the final minutes as the New York Knicks rallied to a 107‑106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The win sparked commentary from Charles Barkley and underscored the inexperience of a team whose average age is under 22.
The Wisconsin Badgers enter the new season with low external expectations, but a recent surge of talent and coaching strategy suggests a potential turnaround.
Wisconsin is petitioning the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility for Gift Uchenna Okeke, a Nigerian forward whose 6.9 rebounds per game led the team last season, as the program awaits a ruling that could reshape its frontcourt for the next campaign.
Davion Thompson, a 6‑foot‑2, 185‑pound prospect from Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, announced his commitment to the University of Arkansas, joining a recruiting class that now stands at eight verbal pledges for Coach John Calipari.
From Union to Western, these ten athletes rewrote the record books and brought championships to the valley, leaving a lasting imprint on the region's basketball culture.
After decommitting from Stanford, four‑star guard Jhaliana Guy receives a renewed scholarship offer from Iowa, highlighting her elite ranking and recent USA Basketball trials experience.
Photos from the second week of the boys' Summer League at United South's 9th Grade Campus capture the excitement of multiple Texas high school teams battling on the court.
Coach Abia Williams is reshaping Midland Valley’s boys’ basketball program with a focus on fundamentals and defense, as a young roster fights to defy expectations in a tough regional landscape.
Duke’s non‑conference slate features three Final Four teams from last season and a pivotal showdown at Florida’s Exactech Arena, a game that could define the Blue Devils’ tournament seed
After decommitting from Stanford, five‑star prospect Jhaliana Guy receives a new scholarship offer from Iowa, highlighting her elite status and the Hawkeyes' aggressive recruiting
David Shannahan, a Hall of Fame coach who shaped high school sports in Illinois for decades, passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy of championships, mentorship, and community service.
Richie Saunders, the first recruit Mark Pope pursued for Kentucky, explains why he stayed at BYU, admires Pope’s relentless approach, and looks ahead to a full recovery and NBA prospects.
Kentucky’s basketball program has landed a five-star small forward and is courting four-star point guard Jaxson Davis, a top Illinois prospect whose recruitment highlights the Wildcats’ ongoing push for elite talent.
Duke aims for its sixth national championship, led by a balanced roster that mixes returning starters, impact transfers and a No. 1 recruiting class, while facing a schedule stacked with Final Four opponents and a strong ACC.
After a surprising Final Four run, Illinois prepares for the upcoming season with a revamped roster and high expectations.
The University of Illinois has announced a recruiting class that ranks among the most ambitious in recent memory, bringing five of the state's top high school prospects into the program for the 2026 season.
FIBA's historic entry into the Olympic World Library Network brings the world's largest basketball library online, uniting sports archives for researchers and fans worldwide.
After three consecutive district-final defeats, the Northville girls basketball team is poised for a breakthrough, fueled by an intensive summer schedule and a talented returning core.
The men’s program welcomes a new head coach and a wave of newcomers, while the women’s team navigates the loss of key stars, all under a shared emphasis on work ethic and unity.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will spend the summer in Vancouver, where they will face a series of college opponents, integrate new players and use the trip to sharpen their game before a grueling March schedule.
Braydon Hawthorne, a redshirt freshman wing for the University of Kentucky, is poised to debut in the 2026‑27 season after a year of intense physical development and focused skill work.
The Jacksonville Routt boys basketball program announces new leadership, with Krumwiede assuming coaching and athletic director duties and Jones joining from Edinburg, both seeking to extend the school's recent achievements.