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University of Minnesota Duluth announces the hiring of Bonnie Jensen and Brynn Olson as assistant coaches, highlighting their collegiate playing careers and recent coaching achievements.
The University of North Carolina announced the signing of Neoklis Avdalas, a 6‑foot‑9 combo guard whose collegiate journey spans Greece, Virginia Tech and a promising statistical profile, signaling a strategic addition to the program’s backcourt.
After a 16‑year pro career that included eight championships, two MVP awards and stints overseas, Deon Thompson is hanging up his playing shoes to begin a coaching journey at his alma mater, UNC, under head coach Michael Malone.
After declaring for the draft in April and impressing scouts in Chicago, Rueben Chinyelu weighs the prospect of turning professional against the lure of another college season with his Gators teammates.
Heather Young, who led the Cloquet Lumberjacks for fifteen seasons across two tenures, has resigned, bringing closure to a career marked by sustained competitiveness and community impact.
The Scarlet Knights will meet the Red Storm in a charity‑focused exhibition at MSG, highlighting historic rivalry and transfer‑portal changes.
An upcoming exhibition game between Rutgers and St. John’s will be played at Madison Square Garden, with all proceeds earmarked for charity and both programs using the matchup to evaluate transfer‑portal additions.
UNC's latest recruiting haul brings in 4‑star wings Maximo Adams and Kevin Thomas, Malloy Smith, son of NBA legend Kenny Smith, and a fierce pursuit of 5‑star point guard Nasir Anderson, who eyes a future in Chapel Hill.
Deon Thompson, a former UNC national champion and professional basketball player, has announced his retirement after a 16‑year career that spanned continents. He will now serve as a graduate assistant coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels, bringing his championship pedigree to the next generation of Tar Heels.
After nearly two decades at the helm of the Cloquet Lumberjacks, Heather Young has resigned, bringing an end to a career that saw the program reach five section title games, including three straight finals in her final seasons.
The Bulldogs must replace a high‑scoring guard and a backup point guard, prompting interest in three West Coast Conference prospects.
LSU coach Will Wade has added Austin Nunez, a seasoned collegiate point guard, to his squad for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of scoring, playmaking and heritage to the program.
Shawn Savage has been appointed head coach of the Greenwood boys basketball team, bringing eight years of assistant experience, a state championship pedigree, and a Hall of Fame playing career to a program poised for greater ambitions.
Milwaukee Vincent High School has appointed former coach Freddie Riley as its varsity boys basketball mentor, focusing on developing student‑athletes both on the court and in the classroom.
After a distinguished career spanning multiple programs, Tom Parrotta is set to reunite with head coach Tom Pecora at Quinnipiac, bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of player development.
Manhattan High's summer basketball camps will run over the next two months, offering specialized sessions for different age groups and including skill drills, contests, and a highlight video. Registration is now open on the district website.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania, Croatia and Serbia this August for three exhibition games, cultural activities and team‑building exercises, funded by private donors.
Josh Tyson, a top Ohio recruit in the class of 2027, toured the University of Cincinnati, praising Coach Jerrod Calhoun and drawing crowds of nearly 8,000, while keeping his decision timeline open until August.
The University of North Carolina has finalized its 2026 recruiting haul, adding Maximo Adams, Kevin Thomas and Malloy Smith, while turning its attention to Nasir Anderson, a highly touted point guard who could reshape the team's future.
The San Antonio Spurs open the Conference Championship series against the Oklahoma Thunder in Game 1, with the contest set to take place on the Thunder's home court. Despite a youthful roster, the Spurs are eager to demonstrate that they belong among the league’s elite, aiming to silence doubts about their readiness.
LSU secures veteran guard Yam Madar, a 25‑year‑old Israeli with NBA Draft experience, in a $5 million deal that underscores the program’s push for battle‑tested talent.
Michael Cooper, a former UW‑Milwaukee assistant and JBL camp director, has been appointed head coach of Eau Claire North High School boys basketball, bringing local ties and a drive to win in his debut season.
John Mobley Jr. will return for his junior year, bringing back a key offensive weapon while the team adds several high‑profile transfers.
A detailed look at Iowa State’s ambitious non‑conference schedule, marquee matchups, and the storylines that could shape the team’s early season.