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Over 100 women’s college basketball players have signed union authorization cards, with Oregon State’s filing marking the first formal effort by female athletes to unionize, spurring a broader movement backed by labor advocates and political figures
Sam Alexis will return for a fifth season after a court injunction granted him an extra year of eligibility, bolstering Indiana’s frontcourt with new transfers and addressing last season’s depth concerns.
Despite a strong showing from Archie Goodwin and Willie Cauley-Stein, Kentucky's La Familia could not overcome Davis Steel in the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, falling 67-59 after a shooting night to forget.
Sam Alexis will rejoin Indiana University’s basketball program for the 2026‑27 season, bringing a proven blend of rebounding, shot‑blocking and scoring that could lift the Hoosiers into the Big Ten’s upper tier and a potential NCAA Tournament second weekend.
The inaugural Built4IT Celebrity Basketball Game at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff brought together former professional athletes, current collegians and local first responders for a day of competition, celebration and community building.
Arizona secures RJ Godfrey, a 6‑foot‑8 forward, after a federal judge granted fifth‑year eligibility to 2022 graduates, adding depth and shooting accuracy to the Wildcats' lineup.
All 97 seniors at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School earned college acceptance, and the school is set to open a new 69,000‑square‑foot campus in Mott Haven this fall.
Despite a spirited comeback, La Familia lost 67‑59 to Davis Steel in the TBT Winner‑Take‑All Championship, hampered by sub‑50% shooting and missed free throws.
A series of court orders has opened a five-year eligibility window for college basketball players, prompting a wave of transfers and reshaping team plans across the nation.
The Toronto Tempo are leveraging speed and transition play, driven by Julie Allemand’s playmaking and Maria Conde’s rebounding, to carve out a competitive edge in their inaugural WNBA season.
The Ohio State men’s basketball team rolled past Los Boris 1 117‑75 in Bayamón, with Jimmie Williams and Anthony Thompson leading a balanced attack that emphasized depth and three‑point shooting.
Davis Steel secured the championship and the $2 million prize in a tightly contested Elam Ending, out‑shooting La Familia and dominating the boards.
A basketball hoop taken from a Rapid City church was recovered after a viewer recognized it from a news report, and church officials said they only wanted the item back, not to punish the thieves.
In the 2026 The Basketball Tournament championship, Davis Steel secured a 67-59 win over La Familia, handing the team its second straight loss to the same opponent.
Arkansas will play its third exhibition game of the BahaMar Summer League series in Nassau, Bahamas, against Toros del Valle, with streaming details and roster updates shaping the narrative.
Former Indiana center Sam Alexis announced his return for a fifth season, leveraging a court injunction that challenges NCAA eligibility rules while the university navigates roster changes and coaching plans.
Former Florida center Sam Alexis announced his commitment to Indiana University for a fifth season via Instagram, citing a Tennessee court injunction that extended his eligibility. The NCAA is challenging the ruling, which could affect other athletes seeking a fifth year.
The Razorbacks will face Toros del Valle in Nassau on Monday, with the game streamed on FloSports and Amazon Prime, as Coach Calipari looks to build chemistry through foreign play.
Over 350 school‑supply backpacks were claimed in under an hour at Lafayette’s Domingue Recreation Center, underscoring strong community demand and the team’s commitment to social responsibility.
Freshman forward Abdou Toure dazzles in Bahamian exhibition games, signaling a promising start to his Arkansas career under Coach John Calipari
In his first two games in the Bahamas, freshman forward Abdou Toure posted impressive stats, drawing praise from Coach John Calipari and teammates as he prepares for his Arkansas debut.
The Razorbacks dominated two preseason matchups, showcasing length, versatility and a relentless fast‑break attack that left opponents scrambling.
Arkansas’ newest freshman, Abdou Toure, has made an immediate impact in the Bahamas, delivering versatile performances that have already caught the eye of Coach John Calipari and his staff.
Sam Alexis announced on Instagram that he will rejoin the Indiana Hoosiers next season, having previously captured a national title with the Florida Gators and averaged 8.8 points per game last year.