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From forward Adam Jecho’s draft pedigree to goaltender Vladimir Proskurin’s international promise, the St. Louis Blues are loading up on talent for the 2026‑27 season.
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From forward Adam Jecho’s draft pedigree to goaltender Vladimir Proskurin’s international promise, the St. Louis Blues are loading up on talent for the 2026‑27 season.

After a distinguished 13‑year assistant tenure across several programs, Ryan Forrest steps into the head‑coach role at Princeton, where he aims to revive a program that has not seen an NCAA Tournament appearance since 2016.

USA Basketball announced the squads for the upcoming 2026 FIBA 3x3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile, spotlighting Oakland’s Brady Swartz’s debut and a path to the U23 World Cup in Wuhan.
Duke’s latest recruiting haul secures the nation’s top class for the third consecutive year, featuring three five‑star prospects and a Canadian standout who could delay his arrival while vying for a spot on the U.S. U17 team that will contest the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Istanbul.

Duke's basketball program continues its recruiting dominance, landing a class that includes multiple five‑star players and a Canadian standout who may defer enrollment for international competition.

Kansas freshman point guard Taylen Kinney has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team, preparing for the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, after a standout performance in the Overtime Elite program.

Taylen Kinney, a five‑star recruit and McDonald's All‑American, was selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team after a training camp in Colorado Springs. The squad will compete in Leon, Mexico, with all games streamed live on the FIBA YouTube channel.

USA Basketball announces a 12‑player roster that includes Illinois freshman Quentin Coleman, who will compete in the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

Quentin Coleman, a freshman guard from Illinois, has been selected to represent Team USA at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, joining a roster of top prospects for a tournament that runs from June 1 to June 7.

Freshman forward Colben Landrew, a top‑ranked Class of 2026 recruit, has earned a spot on the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team that will contest the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.

Colben Landrew, a 6‑foot‑6 small forward ranked 25th in the Class of 2026, has been selected for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team that will contest the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7. The tournament marks a pivotal step in his transition to college basketball at UConn.

Colben Landrew, a 6‑foot‑6 small forward from Alabama, has pledged to the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball program while earning a place on the USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

Colben Landrew, ranked 25th in the Class of 2026, will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, after committing to UConn in October.

Two Kansas freshmen, Davion Adkins and Taylen Kinney, have been named finalists for the 2026 USA Basketball Men's Under 18 National Team after a competitive training camp in Colorado Springs. They are poised to represent the United States at the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Mexico, where the U.S. will open against Argentina on June 1.

With the Nike EYBL heading to Kansas City and the USA Basketball 18U camp in Colorado Springs, top recruits like Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith are jockeying for spots that could shape Ohio State’s next class.

At the USA Weightlifting National Team Camp in Colorado Springs, Team USA weightlifter Aaron Williams worked out with Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jack Cochrane, praising his progress and offering guidance to athletes seeking to transition into weightlifting.