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Tracy Kenneth Vest, ex‑head coach of Rhea County High School’s girls’ basketball team, faces four criminal counts of sexual battery and continuous sexual abuse, with the school confirming its cooperation with law‑enforcement officials.
NC State will host South Carolina in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, marking the Wolfpack’s first home game in the event and adding a marquee matchup to a previously thin schedule.
The Hurricanes will face Alabama in the ACC/SEC Challenge, confronting a schedule that also includes Florida, Texas and several other ranked opponents, as Coach Jai Lucas looks to sharpen his roster for national relevance.
The 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge will pit the South Carolina Gamecocks against NC State in Raleigh, highlighting a historic rivalry and new coaching directions for both programs.
Florida State University prepares for a demanding second season under head coach Luke Loucks, highlighted by high‑profile transfers, a tough non‑conference slate and a pivotal matchup against Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Virginia has secured a commitment from Slovenian guard Jan Vide, a move that strengthens the team's backcourt and aligns with coach Ryan Odom's strategy.
Braden Smith, Purdue’s all‑time assist leader, has withdrawn from the Indiana Pacers’ draft‑prospects workout, opening a spot for Kansas forward Tre White and UMBC guard D.J. Armstrong. The move underscores the Pacers’ lack of a 2026 draft pick after earlier trades.
The Razorbacks travel to Chapel Hill on Dec. 1 to face a Tar Heel squad reshaped by new coach Michael Malone, major transfers and a top‑ranked freshman class, while Arkansas looks to build on its early‑season momentum.
The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.
Vanderbilt will meet Notre Dame on Dec. 2, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana, marking the Commodores’ first appearance in the SEC/ACC Challenge this season. With point guard Tyler Tanner back and a 2‑0 record in the series, the game could set the tone for a postseason push.
The Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to the Dean Smith Center on Dec. 1 to face a re‑tooling North Carolina team, a matchup that highlights both programs’ recent roster upheavals and coaching changes.
Alabama’s upcoming 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge game against Miami highlights a schedule packed with elite opponents, building on the Tide’s recent Sweet 16 run
Five‑star recruit Sydney Mobley has trimmed her list to Illinois, Ohio State and Virginia Tech, bringing her elite rebounding and floor‑running skills into the spotlight.
Alabama’s non‑conference slate for the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge includes a trip to Miami, where the Hurricanes finished last season with a 26‑9 record under head coach Jai Lucas.
Tennessee’s non‑conference schedule pits the Vols against a series of top‑10 foes, from the ACC‑SEC Challenge to a Vegas festival, testing depth and ambition
Duke will travel to face Florida in a highly anticipated 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge matchup, pitting a meticulously scheduled Blue Devils squad against a deep, return‑heavy Gators team.
Kentucky will open its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate on Dec. 2 at Virginia, a matchup that pits a rising Wildcats squad against a Cavaliers team projected inside the top‑15 after a 30‑6 season
Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper is enduring the worst shooting numbers of her 11th WNBA season, yet she and coach Nate Tibbetts remain confident that adjustments and a focus on free‑throw opportunities can restore her impact.
The 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge will showcase a series of high‑profile matchups, highlighted by Alabama’s Dec. 2 road game against Miami.
UConn has called off its scheduled game at Florida State, a move confirmed by coach Geno Auriemma. The postponement frees up space in the Huskies’ calendar, allowing them to add two new non‑league opponents and solidify a series of high‑profile matchups ahead of the NCAA’s expanded 32‑game regular season.
Coach Ryan Odom adds Jan Vide, a 6‑foot‑6 point guard with strong paint production, to a UVA roster projected to contend for a Top 10 finish.
A five‑tier projection sorts the conference’s programs, with Duke in the top tier and a bottom bucket labeled “The Basement.”
The Friars announced the addition of Landon Reed, who will oversee video coordination for the upcoming season, bringing a blend of analytics and player development experience.
Nicole Ambrose, a veteran coach with a distinguished record at several universities, has been appointed Head Women's Basketball Coach and assistant professor of physical education at Springfield College, promising to build on the program's recent successes.