
UNC Eyes Buffalo Guard Angelo Rizzi for 2026‑27 Roster
The North Carolina Tar Heels are reportedly targeting Buffalo guard Angelo Rizzi, who recently received an NCAA hardship waiver to extend his eligibility through a sixth season.
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The North Carolina Tar Heels are reportedly targeting Buffalo guard Angelo Rizzi, who recently received an NCAA hardship waiver to extend his eligibility through a sixth season.

North Carolina is pursuing guards Wei Lin and Angelo Rizzi as it builds a squad for its new head coach.

Maryland’s men’s basketball team finished 12‑12 last season, prompting a sweeping roster change and high hopes for a rapid revival under coach Buzz Williams.

The North Carolina Coaches Association has unveiled the rosters and coaching staff for the 2026 East-West All-Star girls and boys basketball games, set for July 20 at Greensboro’s Novant Health Fieldhouse.
Lincoln High School's star sophomores are drawing attention from top college programs, setting the stage for a championship run.

Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady’s Ones Basketball League, relaunched this summer in Orlando, will crown a champion among four city‑representing teams on July 1, offering $100,000 in prize money and showcasing NBA alumni involvement.

From the roar of the crowd to the triumph over Kansas and Houston, a high school senior recounts the electric atmosphere at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum and the people who made it possible.

Tennessee’s 2026 NBA Draft prospects — Nate Ament, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara — are projected across the first and second rounds, with pundit Ryan Hammer’s rankings shaping expectations.

Ashlyn Jones, captain of the Rio Rancho Lady Roadrunners, balances a benign brain tumor, semi‑pro football roots, and a push for WABA inclusion.

After two seasons limited at Duke, Darren Harris is set to bring his shooting and playmaking to Indiana, where a high‑volume three‑point system promises more minutes and a chance to showcase his versatility.

Wisconsin’s coaching staff, led by Greg Gard, is poised to finish a highly anticipated recruiting cycle with Baboucarr Ann, a prospect who is weighing the Badgers against Iowa State.

Matthew Mors, a former Wisconsin Badgers player, has come full circle, returning to the state as a graduate assistant coach at UW-Parkside, where he hopes to blend his playing experience with a passion for recruiting and scouting.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is zeroing in on Baboucarr Ann as the final commitment for the 2027‑28 roster, a class that already includes top‑75 guard Jalen Brown and seven‑foot‑one prospect Jack Thelen.

The Badgers have secured a commitment from Jack Thelen, a seven-footer from Minnesota, signaling a strategic focus on internal development over costly transfers.

The Illinois High School Association has mandated a 35‑second shot clock for all varsity basketball games starting in the 2026‑27 season, giving schools ample time to prepare while preserving flexibility for lower levels.

Duke’s upcoming non‑conference slate features top‑ranked opponents UConn, Illinois and Florida, each bringing back key players and promising intense competition.

The TABC Girls June Scholastic Event Showcase kicked off Thursday in Bryan, Texas, featuring five local high school teams vying for college recruiter attention.
After a four‑year stint at South Dakota State, Matthew Mors is back in Madison, trading a playing jersey for a clipboard as he joins the UW‑Parkside staff under Kyle Blackbourn.

The Badgers' latest recruiting win adds size and skill to the roster, highlighting a strategic shift toward internal development over costly transfers.
Indiana’s open practice at Cook Hall highlighted a revamped roster, with Coach DeVries focusing on point guard Markus Burton and new additions Aiden Sherrell and Samet Yigitoglu gearing up for a summer trip to Peru.

From a modest upbringing in central Louisiana to a record‑breaking coaching career, Dewain Strother’s story culminates in his upcoming induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

The University of Rhode Island’s women’s basketball team will face a demanding schedule that includes home showdowns with Loyola Chicago and VCU and road trips to Davidson, Duquesne, the Hawks and St. Bonaventure, while retaining key players such as Sophia Vital and Amori Jarrett.

The Kentucky Basketball team spent time at the UK Children’s Hospital, engaging children through games, crafts, and a special Fortnite session with young Jackson.

Isaiah Hamilton, a consensus five‑star small forward and the second‑ranked prospect in the 2028 recruiting class, has pledged to Arkansas after dazzling displays on the international stage and a standout summer circuit.