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After securing a visa, Mali native Sayon Keita will join the University of North Carolina’s basketball program, adding experience and NBA prospect potential under head coach Michael Malone.
After years of building programs at several mid‑major schools, Mike Jones is set to bring his proven leadership to Rice University, where he will help shape the next generation of Owls talent.
The Spartans’ 2026‑27 season features 32 games, highlighted by matchups against NCAA tournament teams NC State and Furman, and a strategic blend of home and away contests designed to sharpen the squad under Coach Jerod Haase.
Roanoke College’s Maroons, led by coach Bryan Stinespring and senior lineman Nathan Johnson, open their 2024 campaign with a home game against Greensboro College on September 12, aiming to build on a promising 5‑4 debut season.
Incoming freshman Nick Keith is set to host a $30‑per‑camper basketball camp in Greensboro, blending skill development with HBCU heritage and mentorship.
UNC will open its preseason schedule against USC at the Greensboro Coliseum on October 9, marking the first of two exhibition games before coach Michael Malone’s debut season.
A preview of the Tar Heels’ preseason opener against the USC Trojans at the Greensboro Coliseum, including ticket information, historical context, and the road ahead.
North Carolina will host USC on Oct. 9 and travel to Indianapolis on Oct. 18 as part of a preseason schedule that blends fresh talent with experienced transfers under Coach Eric Musselman.
Matt Able's move from Raleigh to Chapel Hill marks the first player transfer between the two schools since World War II, bringing elite shooting and defensive skills to UNC.
Liberty University has released its 2026‑27 women’s basketball non‑conference schedule, highlighting an early opener against Frostburg State, a multi‑city swing through North Carolina, and participation in the Christmas City Classic and the Hawk Classic before entering Conference USA play.
The American Baseball Coaches Association has honored Wartburg College’s baseball program with its Team Academic Excellence Award, recognizing sustained scholarly achievement and a cumulative GPA above 3.0.
The 2026 World Cup highlights the growing role of NCAA programs in developing world‑class players, with numerous national teams basing their campaigns on college campuses and showcasing alumni who have risen from walk‑on beginnings to international stardom.
Belmont University has been honored with the 2025‑26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award for the sixth consecutive year, posting a collective GPA of 3.274 and celebrating the academic feats of Landon Godsey and Jake Maddox.
The Goatheads secure Trevor Zins on a multi‑year deal, adding a seasoned presence to their defensive core.
The University of Memphis baseball program received the 2025‑26 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award after posting a 3.556 cumulative GPA, with a 3.619 mark in the Fall 2025 semester that set a new school record.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches recognizes SMU’s men’s program for academic achievement, while three players receive NABC Honors Court accolades. Head Coach Andy Enfield enters his third season, and the Mustangs’ schedule features high‑profile non‑conference games and the ACC Tournament in Greensboro.
The UNCG ticket office begins renewals for men’s and women’s basketball season tickets, outlining price ranges, tax adjustments and group‑outreach options.
The CAA announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball conference schedule, beginning with a five‑game opening night on Dec. 31. New head coaches Jimmie Williams and John Groce make their league debuts, while defending champion Hofstra headlines a six‑game day and a rematch of the 2026 title is set for Feb. 13.
Britt Apgar, born with a unique limb difference, overcame numerous obstacles to join the Women’s Professional Baseball League, earning a third‑round selection by the Los Angeles Queens.
Born with a unique limb difference, Britt Apgar turned perceived limitations into a driving force, earning a spot on the Los Angeles Queens as the league's first season approaches.
Alison Thomas, a Western Alamance girls' soccer standout, looks ahead to the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game, lauding her coach's leadership and her upcoming college debut at USC Beaufort.
The Coastal Plain League, a 30‑year‑old summer wood‑bat circuit, will field a team at Mooresville’s renovated Moor Park, displacing the longtime Spinners and sparking a legal clash.
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles baseball program was recognized with the 2025‑2026 ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award, highlighting a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a spring semester GPA of 3.22, the second highest in school history.
In 1953, lanky right‑hander Kelly Jack Swift from Elkin, North Carolina, captured a historic 30‑win season with the Marion Marauders, a feat that still defines minor‑league pitching excellence.