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Dakota Wesleyan University will open its 2026 basketball season with a home classic at the iconic Corn Palace, marking the first such event since 2016 and setting the stage for a busy slate of games.
A federal stay on a Colorado decision grants Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan a potential fifth year of eligibility, bolstering West Virginia University’s chances in the upcoming season.
North Carolina has revealed its 16‑player lineup for Michael Malone’s inaugural season, highlighting five returning seniors, four freshmen and six transfers, including the school’s first Greek athletes and the second African player after Makhtar Ndiaye.
The University of North Carolina reveals a 18‑player roster that mixes five returning seniors with 11 newcomers, highlighting jersey number milestones and a deep international presence.
Rutgers University–Newark announces the hiring of Alyssa Parsons as its new women's basketball head coach, highlighting her extensive coaching background and vision for player-centered growth.
USC Upstate announces the hiring of Joey James as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting his extensive background in collegiate athletics and program development.
After a decorated college season highlighted by an America East MVP award, DJ Armstrong Jr. signs with the Greensboro Swarm, adding a proven three‑point threat to a championship‑ready roster.
Virginia will open its season against Arkansas in Washington, D.C., on November 8, a game that anchors a challenging slate of opponents that also features Kentucky, Duke, UConn and a neutral‑site tournament.
The NCAA’s latest decision eliminates a fifth year of eligibility for 2022 recruits, removing standout forward Keyshawn Hall from next season’s lineup and prompting Auburn to overhaul its frontcourt.
Detroit Mercy and Oakland University will face Michigan and Michigan State in a series of high‑profile nonconference games, highlighted by historic matchups and holiday‑themed coaching traditions.
The Lumberjacks welcome a wave of experienced newcomers, blending fresh talent with returning starters as they aim to sharpen their edge and capture fan interest in Flagstaff.
A Denver appellate court has paused an additional year of eligibility granted to Wichita State senior guard Kenyon Giles, leaving his 2026‑27 season uncertain as a hearing approaches.
Maryland unveiled a challenging non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting high‑profile matchups, key returning players and the addition of Stanford transfer Nunu Agara.
The Tar Heels announced a 16‑player lineup featuring five returning players, 11 newcomers, and notable international additions.
A civil jury found The New York Times responsible for defamation after a story incorrectly linked Kai Spears to a 2023 shooting near the University of Alabama. The verdict, which includes a $9.25 million damages award, follows a correction by the newspaper and testimony from sports writer Billy Witz.
The NCAA's stay in the Wisne vs. NCAA lawsuit has frozen the eligibility of 2022 student‑athletes, leaving Gonzaga without a key point guard and forcing the program to hunt for immediate replacements.
A federal appeals court has upheld the NCAA’s appeal, stripping a fifth year of eligibility from Syracuse’s 2022‑23 athletes, including receiver Justus Ross‑Simmons and forward Amarri Monroe, and prompting coaches to rethink roster plans amid injuries and exhibition games.
The 3‑on‑3 basketball tournament, held during the annual Pie Festival, features multiple age divisions, sponsors, and a summer camp that introduced many youngsters to the sport.
Casey Benson, a Tempe native and former standout at Corona Del Sol High School, has been appointed assistant coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils men’s basketball program, bringing a blend of local legacy and international experience.
Ohio State announced the signing of Argentinian forward Lee Aaliya, a versatile big man with proven performances in Spain and on the national team, as the program looks to bolster depth ahead of the upcoming campaign.
A court‑granted fifth year puts a top scorer within reach of the Wildcats, reshaping their roster and championship outlook.
The Red Wolves have released a 14‑game non‑conference schedule that includes key matchups against Alabama, a Thanksgiving week multi‑team event and a final home stretch before the season finale.
Iowa State Cyclones guard Killyan Toure will miss the upcoming season after a right shoulder injury forced surgery at Damian Lillard’s Formula Zero Elite Camp. The team will rely on transfer Jaquan Johnson to fill his starting role.
London Johnson was removed from the Louisville men's basketball roster after breaching team and university rules, concluding a short collegiate career that included a notable performance in an overseas exhibition.