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A 17‑year‑old phenom leads the Nike Elite Youth Champions League in scoring, helps the U.S. capture a FIBA World Cup title, and draws attention from top college programs.
The $4.5 billion acquisition of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx brings together a new ownership group led by Marc Stad, with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore taking on expanded roles, promising a long‑term push toward championship contention.
The 2026 edition of The Basketball Tournament delivered a 36% audience jump, driven by a new alumni‑non‑alumni format and record‑breaking viewership on FOX Sports platforms.
State courts are weighing eligibility challenges that could reshape college rosters, with high stakes for key prospects and their fans.
The 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule pits the Tar Heels against a lineup of power‑conference and elite mid‑major opponents, from Arkansas and Kentucky to a neutral‑site clash with N.C. State, as coach Michael Malone uses early games to build chemistry and a strong NCAA tournament résumé.
A temporary NCAA stay blocks a district‑court decision that would have granted a fifth year to 2022 college athletes, forcing key players like Donovan Atwell, Seth Trimble, Javon Bennett and Denzel Aberdeen to sit out the 2026‑27 season and altering the outlook for Duke’s chief opponents.
The University of Illinois announces its full non‑conference schedule, blending early road tests, exhibition games and a series of high‑profile home contests aimed at strengthening its NCAA Tournament résumé.
The verdict stems from a 2023 New York Times story that incorrectly placed former Alabama basketball player Kai Spears at the center of a deadly incident, prompting a defamation lawsuit and a substantial damages award.
Head coach Luke Murray announced a suite of appointments that promise to deepen the team's player development capabilities and administrative strength ahead of the upcoming season.
Michigan State’s men’s basketball team will welcome Detroit Mercy on Nov. 21, 2026, a day after the Spartans football squad faces Oregon, giving fans a chance to experience both events in East Lansing.
After undergoing shoulder surgery in August, Killyan Toure is slated to be back by January, while Iowa State leans on transfers Jaquan Johnson and Yusef Gray Jr. to fill the void ahead of their November 2 matchup with Memphis in Sioux Falls.
In a recent interview, Coach Boggess detailed the Rockets' seven‑week workout, the arrival of eight newcomers, and the team's commitment to service and camaraderie as they prepare for the new basketball season.
After guiding West Creek to its first district title since 2011, Coach Matthew Hardaway resigned in August 2026. His teams posted a 41‑37 record, and star guard Kameron Bowers earned All‑Montgomery County honors.
Youngstown State’s men’s basketball program will travel to Cincinnati on November 18, 2026, for a non‑conference game that marks the first meeting between the schools since 2000, reigniting a series that has long favored Cincinnati.
A Colorado court’s ruling that granted Denzel Aberdeen a fifth year of eligibility was put on hold by the 10th Circuit, leaving the Florida Gators guard in limbo. With a pending appeal and a recent TRO for teammate Xaivian Lee, the NCAA’s stance may soon change, potentially unlocking Aberdeen’s return for the upcoming season.
Wayne McKoy, a standout forward for St. John’s in the late 1970s, passed away on August 18, 2024. His career, marked by record‑setting stats and a brief but notable stint abroad, continues to inspire players and fans worldwide.
A Temporary Restraining Order in Louisville grants the high‑scoring forward an extra year of eligibility, setting the stage for a possible move to the University of Kentucky.
Siena University will host a meet‑and‑greet with its new men’s and women’s head coaches at Saratoga Race Course on August 26.
Virginia will host Arkansas at Capital One Arena on November 8 in a nationally televised non‑conference game, marking a renewed rivalry and offering fans a early‑season marquee event.
The Jaguars revealed a 2026 non‑conference slate that opens with a home matchup against Miami‑Middletown, features a tournament in Ohio, and concludes with December contests against Judson and Charleston Southern.
Zanai Barnett‑Gay’s appointment as captain of the Navy women’s basketball team marks a pivotal moment as the program eyes another championship run.
The University of Washington’s women’s basketball program is entering its next chapter after consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, unveiling season‑ticket benefits and a schedule that includes a showdown with UCLA.
Six experienced upperclassmen return to the University of Jamestown men's basketball team, driving its Division II ambitions.
After a promising summer signing, forward Kostas Kostadinov withdrew from Mississippi State, prompting the program to overhaul its roster through the transfer portal and a new coaching staff.