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Ranked No. 16 in the 2027 class, Asa Montgomery will visit UNC on September 25 after a scholarship offer from coach Michael Malone, seeking a family‑oriented program to continue his rapid development.
A Louisiana judge's temporary restraining order grants 16 high‑school seniors a fifth year of college eligibility, prompting UConn coach Dan Hurley to warn that the move upends long‑standing development models and could unleash dozens of players into the NCAA marketplace.
The end of the recruiting dead period unlocks campus visits and in‑person contact, prompting Syracuse to target key 2027 talents and expand its 2028 board.
A five‑star center prospect is on the brink of announcing his college choice, with BYU and Kentucky locked in a tight race.
The Terrapins have revealed their non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, featuring an opening game in Paris and a series of home contests against regional opponents.
RJ Godfrey, a Clemson transfer now at Arizona, faces a four‑game NCAA suspension for signing with an agent and playing an exhibition game. A Georgia court has ruled him eligible for the 2026‑27 season, but the NCAA maintains the penalty, igniting a broader debate over the new '5‑for‑5' eligibility policy and its impact on college athletes.
A temporary restraining order from a Louisiana court clears the way for 16 football players — including NFL camp participants — to use a fifth season of eligibility in 2026‑27, while a parallel decision in Colorado has already extended the same benefit to basketball athletes. The move has drawn sharp criticism from UConn coach Dan Hurley, who argues the policy upends traditional talent development and threatens the integrity of college sports.
A Reno nonprofit discovered that $40,000 meant for a basketball court was transferred to the personal account of Jared Deveraux, a man with a history of financial crimes. His arrest in Idaho has sparked a community fundraising effort and a pending legal battle.
West Virginia University will host an Education Day on November 17, featuring a women's basketball matchup against Akron and a suite of STEM activities designed for elementary and middle school students.
Weber State’s basketball programs open the 2026‑27 season with a slate of in‑state matchups, doubleheaders and a packed road schedule under the Big Sky Conference.
The University of Iowa announced its full 2026‑27 nonconference basketball schedule, highlighting home contests, neutral‑site games in Des Moines and Sioux City, and a single road game at Xavier.
A nail‑biting overtime win over Lithuania highlights Estonia’s shooting precision and clutch performance, setting the stage for upcoming international fixtures.
Virginia women's basketball reveals its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, highlighting eight games at home and on the road, with new head coach Aaron Roussell facing early tests.
The university announced promotions for Will Glisky and Cooper Janicki, positioning them to lead analytics and operations as the program prepares for its next chapter.
Freshman Grace Ndubueze, a Nigerian forward, will join returning starter Favour Nwaedozi and other international athletes on Mississippi State's women's basketball team for the upcoming season.
Angela White’s new 3x3 women’s basketball team, Hearts Pure Elite, debuts on August 30 in Huntington Beach, blending her cosmetics brand with a message of faith, family and sobriety.
The university announced the hiring of Charlie Stevens as its first men’s basketball GM, alongside assistant GM Andrew Hurley, to reshape roster building and fundraising.
Former Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe has turned his NBA pedigree into a platform for mentorship, launching a summer basketball camp that blends skill development with life lessons.
NC State’s men’s basketball team is set to headline the 2026 Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, where it will meet Murray State, Wisconsin and Seton Hall in a four‑game showcase broadcast by CBS Sports Network.
The Hall of Fame revealed its 2026 class, highlighting the first Canadian NBA player, a celebrated coach, and the Olympic flag‑bearer who will headline the ceremony.
Wayne McKoy, celebrated for his collegiate dominance at St. John's University and a brief professional stint in Spain, died at 68. His career reshaped the program's history and inspired countless fans.
On September 27, the University of South Carolina women's basketball team will play an outdoor exhibition game on Daniel Island, facing the College of Charleston in the final contest of the LinkU Invitational. The event, steeped in tradition and anticipation, highlights the Gamecocks' No. 1 preseason ranking and their aggressive non‑conference schedule.
Recent NCAA eligibility changes have cleared a path for fifth‑year seniors to impact next season’s rankings and team dynamics.
Wisconsin will open its 2026 campaign against Seton Hall in Nassau, with tickets going on sale in August and a history of champions leveraging the event as a springboard to NCAA glory