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Jordan Smith Jr., the consensus National Player of the Year and top‑ranked guard in the 2026 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks, promising a boost in talent and energy for the program.
After six seasons of alternating home courts, the Wildcats and Bulldogs have called time on their series, finishing with a 3‑1 record for Gonzaga.
Kansas will host Villanova on Nov. 27, 2026, before traveling to Pennsylvania in November 2027, reviving a rivalry that last saw the Jayhawks capture a national title.
Six‑foot‑3 forward Eve Long, a Kansas native and Gatorade Player of the Year, announced her verbal commitment to Notre Dame, citing a blend of academic fit and championship ambition. Her decision comes as other top 2027 prospects remain undecided.
Edgewood University's women's basketball program will host summer camps for girls in grades 3‑8, with sessions scheduled in mid‑June and late June, under the direction of Head Coach Kole Vivian.
Five‑star combo guard Adan Diggs has shifted from the 2028 to the 2027 class, climbing to the fourth spot nationally, while his stats and honors highlight a deep talent pool that also features prospects like AJ Dybantsa and Cooper Flagg.
Recent combine and pro day performances have lifted Matt Able's draft stock, prompting a critical decision between turning professional or returning to the University of North Carolina under coach Michael Malone.
Eve Long, a 6‑foot‑3 forward from Olathe, Kansas, commits to Notre Dame, boosting the Irish’s already strong 2027 recruiting class.
Coach Dan Hurley has scheduled a preseason exhibition game against Purdue on Oct. 24, a rematch of the 2024 national championship, as part of a challenging nonconference schedule that also includes Michigan, Duke, Illinois, Virginia, Kansas, Ohio State and Arizona.
Eve Long, the fifth‑best recruit in the 2027 class, announced her commitment to Notre Dame, bringing international experience and a high‑scoring pedigree to a class that also features standout newcomers.
The upcoming 2026‑27 season will feature a much‑anticipated series between Villanova and Kansas, highlighted by a November 27 opener at Allen Field House and a return matchup in Villanova the following year.
Eve Long, ranked fifth in the 2027 class by ESPN, announced her pledge to Notre Dame, bringing size, rebounding and national team experience to a program building a deep recruiting class.
Five‑star prospect Adan Diggs has moved from the 2028 to the 2027 recruiting class, instantly climbing to No. 4 overall and drawing attention from top programs.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will host its first Flight School at Nike's Portland campus, featuring American University’s Jackie Manuel and a roster of 25 emerging coaching talent.
Temple University announced that assistant coach Courtney Eldridge has been chosen for the first NABC Flight School, an invitation‑only program held near Portland that blends educational panels, mock interviews and networking.
Coach Andy Kennedy announced the commitment of Kaleb Davis, a 6‑foot‑11 center from Memphis, who brings a 61% field‑goal rate and defensive accolades to Birmingham.
Villanova will host Kansas in a two‑year series beginning November 27, 2024, in Lawrence, with a return game slated for the 2027‑28 season. The schedule highlights a revamped Wildcats roster, including transfers and a potential Italian prospect, while Kansas coach Bill Self confirms his 24th season.
The Poland Board of Education has nominated Bella Gajdos for the girls basketball head coaching position, a move that could reshape the program's future after Nick Blanch's promotion to athletic director.
Central Catholic High School has named Matt Kelley its new head coach for the girls basketball program, bringing 23 years of experience and a deep connection to the school community.
Manhattan College announced the addition of senior guard Josiah Sabino, a 6‑5 defender with a strong rebounding record and a 90.9% free‑throw rate, to its 2026‑27 roster.
Morgan State announced the addition of guard Keith Richard, a 6‑foot transfer who averaged 10.4 points per game at South Plains College and earned praise from head coach Kevin Broadus for his shooting, maturity and competitiveness.
Purdue and UConn will meet on Oct. 27 for an exhibition game that marks their first encounter since the 2024 national championship, a contest that also highlights UConn’s ambitious arena upgrade and Purdue’s road‑trip tradition.
Courtney Eldridge, a rising assistant coach in men’s basketball, will take part in the first NABC Flight School, a weekend of panels, mock interviews and networking held at Nike’s Portland campus.
After a fifth‑place ACC finish and an NCAA Tournament berth, Virginia Tech confronts a reshaped roster, blending returning star Carleigh Wenzel with new transfers Alyssa Latham and Natalee Goff, while Coach Megan Duffy seeks the next difference‑maker.