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Seton Hall's men's basketball team will compete in the 2026 Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, marking their second appearance in a Bahamas tournament and their first meeting with Wisconsin.
The October 1 event at Cam Henderson Center brings together fans, coaches and alumni to celebrate the upcoming basketball season and support both the men’s and women’s programs.
Cross Creek High School has named Ezzard Horn as its new head coach for boys basketball, a move that follows a period of rapid revival and three state titles. Horn, who also coaches football, will lead the team's push for a second consecutive championship while integrating top prospect Frashad Tisby into the lineup.
Sage Steele details alleged hostile messages from NBA coaches after she publicly supported Donald Trump, describing a climate where conservative voices fear professional reprisal.
Milan Momcilovic’s standout performance in the NCAA Tournament’s second round sparked a jubilant moment with teammate Tamin Lipsey at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
The Big Sky's latest tournament overhaul increases team count, reshapes scheduling, and leverages financial units to fund facility upgrades and athlete support across its member institutions.
Grace Ndubueze, a 6‑4 Nigerian forward, becomes the ninth new player for Mississippi State women's basketball, joining teammate Favour Nwaedozi as part of an expanding international roster.
Montenegrin forward Djordije Jovanovic will not join St. John’s University due to visa issues, instead signing with Buducnost Podgorica for the 2026‑27 season, marking the second roster change after Gildas Gimenez's academic ineligibility.
After losing all five starters from last season, Louisville’s revamped roster, led by Pat Kelsey’s recruiting, is being tested against a demanding schedule, with fans eyeing a potential first Final Four appearance since 2013.
The Wildcats will meet the Red Raiders on October 23 in Lexington, offering an early glimpse of both teams as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.
Kentucky will host Texas Tech at Rupp Arena on October 23 as part of a three‑game preseason slate, with the coaching staff eyeing an additional power‑four opponent to sharpen the roster before the regular season.
Jaxon Kohler, a former Michigan State basketball player, is poised to announce his commitment, with BYU and Kentucky as the only remaining options after a court injunction grants him a fifth year of eligibility.
The University of Idaho announced a series of coaching hires that build on the program’s recent Big Sky title and NCAA Tournament appearance, emphasizing continuity and player development.
The inaugural TheLinkU Invitational will showcase a women's basketball showdown between South Carolina and the College of Charleston, alongside men's matchups and a Lowcountry rivalry, marking the first college basketball weekend at the historic Credit One Stadium.
Utah Valley University announced the promotion of Seena Namdar to Director of Recruiting for the 2026‑27 season, recognizing his pivotal role in the Wolverines’ back‑to‑back WAC championships and their upcoming transition to the Big West.
The Cavaliers announced their full non‑conference schedule, featuring home games against Maryland Eastern Shore, William & Mary and others, plus key road tests and tournament appearances.
The United Athletic Conference will stage its inaugural basketball championships in Allen, Texas, from March 10‑14, 2027, featuring Abilene Christian University’s teams and a revamped roster, marking a return to the Lone Star State after a decade‑long hiatus.
The Wildcats bounced back from a lackluster loss to Lithuania ‘B’ with a commanding 107-85 win over Ukraine, showcasing improved three‑point shooting and early dominance, even as key players remained sidelined.
Georgia’s top‑ranked 2027 basketball prospect Frashad Tisby trims his list to seven schools, highlighting his versatility and the attention he’s receiving from power‑conference programs.
The University of North Carolina’s basketball program has released its full non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting a six‑game homestand, neutral‑site matchups with NC State and Kentucky, and a high‑profile road trip to Nashville.
Coach Michael Malone announces a non‑conference schedule that includes a Greensboro showdown with NC State and a Madison Square Garden matchup against Kentucky, setting early tests before ACC competition.
Former Ole Miss coach Andy Kennedy, a UAB alum who played and later led the Blazers to multiple winning seasons, steps into an interim athletics director role after Mark Ingraham’s exit, aiming to support student‑athletes, coaches and the community while steering the program through financial and competitive change.
Seniors Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh spearhead a high‑intensity retreat in Los Angeles, working with trainer Olin Simphis to boost second‑half performance and claim the preseason No.1 spot.
From a pandemic hobby to a professional partnership, Mariah Keopple and Gabby Williams illustrate how athletic ambition and high fashion can intersect.