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A look at Tubby Smith's storied career, his 1998 Kentucky championship, and the upcoming Hall of Fame ceremony that will honor a distinguished group of basketball pioneers
The 2026 induction class honors Tubby Smith alongside legends like Bob Knight and Jay Wright, celebrating a legacy that spans decades of college basketball excellence.
Former Kansas coach Ted Owens will join a distinguished group of basketball legends in the 2026 College Basketball Hall of Fame class, celebrated in Kansas City.
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are banking on sophomore center Malachi Moreno to deliver a breakout performance and potentially launch a future NBA career.
Orlando "Tubby" Smith, who led Kentucky to a national championship in his debut season and amassed a 263‑83 record over a decade, has been selected for the 2026 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, joining a distinguished class that includes Jay Wright and Glen Rice.
Kentucky Women's Soccer has released its 2026 promotional schedule, featuring 11 home matches at the Bell Soccer Complex, free public admission, and a lineup of themed games including the Battle of the Bluegrass, a Pink Out against Texas, and a Halloween costume contest against Arkansas.
Zyon Hawthorne, a freshman guard for the University of Kentucky, is already shaping his role on the roster through skill development, weight‑room progress, and a strong bond with his brother Braydon.
From Coal Grove to Ironton, high school football programs are using 7‑on‑7 passing drills to fine‑tune offense and defense, with coaches and players eyeing next week’s statewide tournament.
Denzel Aberdeen, a clutch guard returning for a fifth year, may be the key piece for Florida as the team seeks to convert close-game experience into a national championship.
From record revenue to massive NIL investments, Texas athletics is redefining the landscape as the 2025 season approaches.
An inside look at how the Longhorns are reshaping their squad, from Steve Sarkisian’s steady rise to new faces in the backfield, as they chase a championship.
The University of North Dakota’s football program is slated to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, yet the team boasts a strong returning core, several All‑America selections and an opening game against Long Island on Aug. 27.
The new assistant coach arrives with a résumé of back‑to‑back national home‑run titles and a deep network of player mentors.
Auburn University hires Georgia’s hitting coach Nick Ammirati, a SEC veteran with a record‑setting playing and coaching background, to lead the Tigers’ offense forward.
A promising Albany native navigates scholarship offers, medical recovery, and high‑profile visits before a mid‑August commitment.
Kentucky’s basketball program has emerged as one of the most aggressive spenders in the new era of college athletics, committing unprecedented resources to secure top talent through name, image and likeness agreements.
The Southeastern Conference has released its 2027 men's basketball conference schedule, highlighting Arkansas's home‑centric start and end to the regular season, key road tests, and the upcoming SEC Tournament in Nashville.
Vanderbilt's head coach Mark Byington unveils a revamped coaching staff, blending proven SEC experience with modern recruiting expertise as the Commodores aim to build on a 27‑win season and avoid complacency.
The launch of College Football 27 sparked a player revolt over microtransactions, forcing EA Sports to pull the paid features within a day. The incident highlights wider financial pressures in college athletics, from billion‑dollar broadcast deals to eligibility rule changes.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s men’s basketball team held its first public summer practice, showcasing new talent including Victory Onuetu, Will Garlock and transfer Eian Elmer.
Under third‑year head coach Jody Wright, the Racers are cultivating a player‑led culture of accountability and intensity, aiming to translate recent progress into more wins.
After a seven‑year NBA stint and a celebrated college run, Willie Cauley‑Stein is retiring from basketball to focus on golf, launch his Amor De Golf brand, and make Lexington his permanent home.
With the NCAA’s new ‘5‑for‑5’ rule allowing athletes a five‑year window to complete their college careers, Kentucky basketball is evaluating Cade Tyson, a small forward whose career has seesawed across Belmont, North Carolina and Minnesota. The move follows a legal battle involving Denzel Aberdeen, who is also seeking an extra year of eligibility.
The Southeastern Conference has announced the 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule for the Tennessee Volunteers, outlining 18 league contests that begin on January 2 and conclude on March 6.