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Marquette’s men’s basketball team opened its summer tour in Vancouver with a dominant 102‑49 win over the Calgary Dinos, showcasing a high‑efficiency offense and a roster that will travel to Whistler for additional exhibition games.
A look at the standout performances of Jamier Montgomery and Brady Pettigrew, the rising prospects reshaping the recruiting landscape, and the growing trend of Illinois players heading to prep schools.
The league released a full slate of men's and women's games, featuring 14 home‑and‑home matchups, key opening nights and a March championship weekend in Sioux Falls.
The Mavericks will play 11 home games at Taylor Center, face a slate of non‑conference opponents, and chase a run to the NCAA Elite Eight in Pittsburgh.
North Dakota State's women's basketball team will contest fourteen games between January 7 and February 26, highlighted by seven home contests at Scheels Center and a road trip that includes a stop in St. Thomas before a showdown with North Dakota. The season culminates with the Summit League Tournament in Sioux Falls.
The new schedule features 14 games across January and February, highlighted by home matchups and a March championship in Sioux Falls.
Veteran Augusta coach Dip Metress celebrated his 600th career win in February, a milestone that highlights his enduring impact on the program as he heads into his 23rd season.
The University of South Dakota has released its full 2026‑27 Summit League men’s basketball schedule, outlining a season that begins with two road games and culminates with a series of home contests.
The Tar Heels will open the season abroad against Oklahoma in Paris, host South Carolina in Charlotte, and navigate a demanding slate that includes the WBCA Challenge in Orlando and the SEC/ACC Challenge at home.
The Horned Frogs will meet the University of Ottawa Gee‑Gees in a pair of exhibition matches in San Jose, Costa Rica, featuring a mix of seasoned starters and fresh prospects, while fans can follow the action through social channels and in‑person attendance.
A Kern County court handed down a four‑year prison sentence to former California State University, Bakersfield assistant basketball coach Kevin Mays, who was convicted of pimping, child pornography and related offenses.
Danielle Bell, a seasoned assistant coach with extensive experience at Old Dominion, Gardner‑Webb, Norfolk State, Richmond, Auburn and Georgia, has joined Campbell University's women's basketball program, bringing a track record of winning seasons, WNIT appearances and academic excellence.
Middle Tennessee State University’s men’s basketball program will compete in the 2026 Paradise Jam from Nov. 20‑23, facing Temple in its first-ever meeting and debuting under coach Nick McDevitt.
The Kansas City Sports Commission announced that Jaliya Davis, a standout freshman forward for the University of Kansas, will receive the 2026 Children's Mercy Sportswoman of the Year award at the upcoming Kansas City Sports Awards.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches announced its 2025‑26 Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, highlighting Clarkson University’s men’s basketball program and five of its student‑athletes for outstanding academic performance.
The state's once‑busy recruiting circuit is shrinking, driven by transfer portal uncertainty, a five‑year eligibility rule, and a dwindling pool of Division I prospects.
An open practice at First Community Arena gave fans a glimpse of the Cougars' evolving style, as returning stars and fresh talent battled in a high‑tempo drill.
Coach Kevin Willard discusses the team’s identity, the influx of transfers and freshmen, and the ambitious non‑conference schedule that includes a Rome showdown with Notre Dame.
Xavier's women's basketball team will compete in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam from Nov. 26‑28, playing Santa Clara first and concluding against either Air Force or Texas.
The University of Cincinnati's men's basketball team is now composed solely of transfers, reflecting the growing influence of name, image and likeness opportunities. The roster includes players from a wide range of schools and will begin its foreign schedule with exhibitions in the Bahamas before the regular season.
A look at Natisha Hiedeman’s career‑high 33‑point game, her evolving leadership role with the Seattle Storm, and the implications of her new contract for the franchise’s young core.
The University of Massachusetts men's basketball program was celebrated by the National Association of Basketball Coaches for its academic achievements during the 2025‑26 season.
The game at Rome's Stella Azzurra Sport Complex ended early due to unsafe, heat‑induced court conditions, with Cole Certa leading the Tigers in scoring.
Team Miami is set to compete in the FIBA 3x3 Athens Challenger, a qualifying event for the World Cup, showcasing a roster led by captain Jordan Lee and guided by coach Alex Rodriguez