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Guard Claire O’Connor, who missed most of the 2025‑26 season with a foot injury, is set to make a full‑speed return for the Colorado Buffaloes, bringing a proven scoring threat and veteran poise to a young roster.
Elliot Cadeau is set to return for the 2026‑27 season, bringing experience and shooting prowess, while Michigan navigates injuries, transfers, and uncertain futures for several key players.
Westcliff University has appointed Sierra Vaglica as its new women's basketball head coach, bringing a blend of playing experience, coaching acumen, and a philosophy centered on trust and development.
The newly unveiled court at the Excelsior Clubhouse blends local artistry with sport, while its architect, Rob Connelly, looks ahead to expanding the organization’s reach into the Tenderloin and beyond.
Wake Forest announces the hiring of Jimmy Colloton, a seasoned defensive strategist with a track record of championship success and player development, to lead work with perimeter players and coordinate the team's defense.
Former Iowa State standout Milan Momcilovic has entered the 2026 NBA Draft and the transfer portal, citing a strong fit with Kentucky's perimeter‑focused system under coach Mark Pope. With a deadline of May 27 to withdraw, his next move could reshape his collegiate future.
North Carolina’s 2026 recruiting class, led by forward Maximo Adams and guard Kevin Thomas, is ranked No.8 nationally and No.15 in the composite, featuring both domestic standouts and an international prospect.
Mike Claxton, a Chester native and former standout at Montana Tech and MSU‑Northern, has been named the new head coach of the University of Providence men's basketball program. He previously led the boys varsity team at Gallatin High School and coached abroad in Germany, and now aims to reshape the program after a 5‑23 season.
Don Reid, the Hall of Fame coach who guided Merced College’s men’s basketball program to back‑to‑back state championships in the late 1970s, died at 89. His career spanned decades of impact on campus, international play, and women’s sports.
Kentucky Basketball has offered a scholarship to DeMarcus Henry, a highly rated small forward from Arizona, following his standout performance at the Nike EYBL Session II. The offer marks a significant milestone in his recruitment journey.
After being named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, Elliot Cadeau decides to stay in college, forgoing the 2026 NBA Draft to return to Michigan and bolster a roster that already boasts the nation's top recruiting class.
Elliot Cadeau, the Michigan Wolverines' leading playmaker, has withdrawn from the 2026 NBA Draft and will rejoin the team for the 2026‑27 campaign, bringing back a key piece of the championship‑winning lineup.
The Sun Devils boast a top‑10 transfer portal ranking, a blend of seasoned transfers and young talent, and a coach determined to end a multi‑year tournament drought.
After a standout showing at the Nike EYBL Session II in Memphis, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope awarded a scholarship to Demarcus Henry, a 6‑foot‑7, 190‑pound Arizona native ranked No. 14 nationally and No. 5 among small forwards.
With the May 27 withdrawal deadline approaching, the Wildcats’ coaching staff and fan base brace for potential roster shifts that could reshape next season’s lineup.
The San Antonio Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the Western Conference Finals on Monday, featuring a rematch of Kentucky Wildcats teammates De'Aaron Fox and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Caitlin Clark becomes the first player to reach 75 points and 20 assists in the first three games of a WNBA season, even as the Indiana Fever drop a close game to the Washington Mystics.
Iowa Athletics has acquired the official court used in the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight to replace the aging Carver‑Hawkeye Arena parquet, slated for installation in late May, with the old floor preserved for memorabilia.
Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau, named Most Outstanding Player of the recent Final Four, has decided to stay with the Wolverines rather than pursue the 2026 NBA Draft.
Iowa Athletics has purchased the official court from the NCAA Houston Regional Elite Eight to replace the aging parquet floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with installation scheduled for May and June.
The Las Vegas Aces secured a commanding victory over the Connecticut Sun in their final meeting on home soil, with Wilson delivering a career‑high 45 points. The win coincides with the Sun's relocation to Houston, reviving the legendary Comets brand.
Shaquille O'Neal received a Master of Liberal Arts from LSU, celebrating a career that spans championship titles, record‑setting college stats, a retired jersey, a dedicated statue, and a current role on TNT and ESPN.
At LSU’s spring commencement, former Tiger star Shaquille O'Neal was awarded a Master of Liberal Arts, joining a select group of alumni whose contributions have reshaped both sport and society
Delegates from 47 national federations gathered in Iceland to review competition progress, discuss strategic priorities and outline the roadmap for European basketball through the next decade.