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The Orange’s 2026‑27 ACC schedule offers a mix of marquee home contests and challenging away trips, setting the stage for a pivotal year under new leadership.
The America East and Metro Conference have unveiled the schedule for their first ever America East–Metro Basketball Challenge, set to debut in the 2026‑27 season, featuring UAlbany’s men’s and women’s teams in a series of home and away matchups.
After declaring for the NBA Draft, Momcilovic chose the transfer portal, selecting Kentucky over several suitors. His 48.7% three‑point shooting and three‑year Cyclones tenure promise a boost for Coach Mark Pope's squad as they eye a Sweet 16 run.
Syracuse University is intensifying its pursuit of five‑star wing Moussa Kamissoko, a 2027 recruit drawing attention from a host of national powerhouses.
With key guards set to return and a top‑ranked freshman class arriving, Michigan’s 2026‑27 squad is being projected as the early favorite for the national title.
The Commodores and Hawkeyes will meet on Nov. 15 at the Tyson Events Center, featuring star players and high preseason expectations.
At Cannes, director Viesturs Kairišs presented a stark, mournful biopic about Latvian basketball legend Ulyana Semjonova, using monochrome imagery and wailing music to explore her struggle with height and societal pressure.
Kentucky's preseason outlook has surged after the Wildcats secured Milan Momcilovic, the top transfer and premier shooter, prompting several analysts to re‑enter the team in their top‑25 projections.
The Owls' coaching staff reveals a diverse group of prospects, each bringing distinct skills and experiences that promise to reshape the upcoming roster.
The film ‘Ulya’ blends stark cinematography with mournful music to explore the Latvian legend’s struggle with her extraordinary height, yet its emotional resonance remains uneven.
Iowa will host Vanderbilt in Sioux City on Nov. 15, 2026, and continue a home‑and‑home series with UConn through the 2027‑28 season.
The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Vanderbilt in Sioux City on Nov. 15, with tickets going on sale June 5. Both programs arrive with recent historic achievements.
Former Clemson and Florida State assistant Steve Smith is set to bolster the Gamecocks' coaching ranks, adding deep regional connections and a notable track record despite a high‑profile FBI investigation that never resulted in charges.
Iowa State's upcoming women's basketball season will see freshman Tjasa Turnsek join later than usual, after starring for Slovenia's national youth teams.
Alex Condon, a rising senior on the Florida Gators, has been named to Basketball Australia's roster for the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Perth, marking his debut with the senior national team and joining a lineage of Gators who have gone international while still in college.
DePaul University’s women’s basketball program welcomes transfer guard Nyah Lowery, a Sacramento native, as the fifth addition for the upcoming 2026-27 roster, bringing both on‑court production and classroom ambition.
With five key scorers set to return, Illinois aims to rebuild its offense. The program’s pursuit of Jaxson Davis, a 6‑foot‑1 playmaker ranked No. 17 in the 2027 class, could reshape its future, as the race intensifies against Purdue.
A demanding early schedule pits Iowa against top‑15 programs, highlighting transfers, fan enthusiasm, and a venue steeped in Hawkeye tradition.
The NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs promise a historic showdown, with Game 1 expected to draw over 20 million viewers.
New Casper College head coach Ty Larson is using June basketball camps to develop youth and high school players, recruit internationally, and build community ties before the upcoming season.
Freshman forward Quentin Coleman shines in his first game for Team USA, posting 11 points and 15 rebounds, while the squad prepares for upcoming clashes with Mexico and Brazil.
The Saints have signed seven‑foot Spanish prospect Andrés Amón, a recent Spain U20 Eurobasket participant, to bolster their roster for the upcoming campaign.
Iowa’s women’s basketball team has mapped out a high‑stakes non‑conference slate that includes games against Vanderbilt in Sioux City, a showdown with UConn, and a series of transfers from Georgia that could reshape the roster.
DJ Irving, a former Boston University standout and professional player in Spain, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. Pat Chambers praised his recruiting, player development and relationship‑building skills, noting the team's first ASUN semifinal appearance since 2021 and record‑setting home streaks under his guidance.