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The NCAA's decision to grow the tournament from 68 to 76 teams has sparked debate over revenue motives and competitive fairness, especially for schools in smaller conferences.
From Aug. 21 to 29, the University of Michigan men’s basketball team will face three opponents in Lithuania and Croatia, a trip funded by private donors and designed to sharpen the squad under Coach Dusty May.
Freshman big Aleksas Bieliauskas emerged as a secret weapon for the Wisconsin Badgers, delivering clutch three‑point shooting and earning a B‑grade rating before announcing his transfer to South Carolina, where he aims to broaden his offensive role under Lamont Paris and Sam Dekker.
The Pelicans announced a five‑year agreement with Jamahl Mosley, a coach whose playing roots at Colorado and steady rise through the NBA ranks position him to shape the franchise’s next chapter.
A wave of departures from top-tier programs highlights the growing gap between elite and struggling teams, with Boston College and several SEC schools among the hardest hit.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.
Josh Hart, a nine‑year NBA veteran, attributes his leadership and work ethic to his Eagle Scout experience, a promise to his father, and his time at Villanova, as he prepares for the Knicks’ showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Nineteen five-star prospects headline the 2026 recruiting class, with Kansas securing the No. 1 overall recruit for the second straight year and Arkansas showcasing John Calipari’s recruiting resurgence.
Shawn Savage, a longtime assistant and junior high champion, is set to lead the Greenwood Gators boys basketball team, promising a culture of support and growth.
Kentucky's early outreach to five‑star prospect Yann Kamagate marks the first scholarship in the 2028 class, highlighting Coach Mark Pope's aggressive recruiting strategy following a difficult 2026 cycle.
With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, star guard Tyler Tanner is weighing NBA draft entry against a potential return to Vanderbilt, prompting coach Mark Byington to outline plans for both scenarios.
Chase Hill, a 6‑foot‑7 forward from San Antonio, commits to Colorado, joining a developmental roster shaped by his family’s basketball legacy and head coach Tad Boyle’s vision.
Sophie Cunningham’s blend of on‑court toughness and off‑court creativity is reshaping the WNBA’s cultural footprint.
Andrew May’s departure from Snow College follows a stellar coaching tenure, as he prepares to join the Utah Valley program.
Chase Hill, a highly touted forward from TMI‑Episcopal School, has committed to the University of Colorado on a financial aid agreement for the 2026‑27 season, bringing size, skill and a distinguished basketball lineage to the roster.
A top‑10 recruiting class headlined by four‑star forwards Latrell Allmond and Jalen Montonati, plus guard Anthony Felisi, gives Oklahoma State a chance to break a streak of NIT appearances and return to the NCAA Tournament under coach Steve Lutz.
Gemma Walker, a 5‑foot‑10 guard from Venetia, Pennsylvania, has officially signed with Youngstown State University, bringing her scoring ability and free‑throw reliability to the program.
VCU transfer Christian Fermin has signed with the University of Tennessee, bringing his defensive versatility and rebounding prowess to a program undergoing a major offseason transformation.
Kentucky’s basketball program, led by Mark Pope, is actively courting five‑star center Yann Kamagate, a 2028 recruit whose impressive stats and national ranking have attracted interest from several elite schools.
Nebraska will meet Providence in the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 7, part of a doubleheader that also includes Rhode Island vs. Monmouth. Tickets go on sale Sep 11 via Ticketmaster and Sep 12 at the arena box office.
NC State has invested over $1 million in its top three assistant coaches, marking the first time any assistant has earned more than $400,000 annually.
A look at the athletic lineage that forged the NBA's most anticipated prospect.
Rowan Zickert signs with Jackson College, closing a high school career marked by record‑breaking steals, leadership, and a versatile athletic background.
LSU has agreed to a $5 million contract with Israeli point guard Yam Madar, pending NCAA approval, adding a seasoned EuroLeague veteran to its roster.