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USC Upstate announced the hiring of Shaun Vandiver to its men's basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, a move confirmed by head coach Marty Richter.
Weber State head coach Kaleb Canales is shaping a promising roster for the upcoming Big Sky campaign, placing a premium on the defensive tenacity and playmaking acumen of his guard corps.
Kendrick Perkins, a 14‑year NBA veteran and longtime ESPN analyst, has been appointed men’s basketball general manager at Jackson State University, where he will blend front‑office duties with his broadcasting role and student mentorship.
The 82nd annual Utah High School Baseball All-Star Games in Ogden honored top senior talent, with Bosten Steacie named MVP and Xavier Aldous earning defensive honors, while coaches and future college plans highlighted the event’s legacy.
The latest honorable mentions list highlights a diverse group of standout players, including Adriel Vazquez of Ben Lomond, whose recent match against Ogden High was captured in a striking photograph.
The 2026 Standard-Examiner All‑Area Boys Soccer First Team celebrates the state’s most impactful players, from championship‑winning goalkeepers to prolific scorers.
The Ogden Raptors secured back‑to‑back wins, highlighted by a dominant outing from pitcher Nico Saltaformaggio and a 22‑16 marathon over Idaho Falls.
The Ogden Raptors rely on a roster of local high school students who serve as batboys, handling everything from retrieving foul balls to delivering baseballs to the umpire. Their contributions, though often unseen, are celebrated by team management and the players they support.
Jorge Ruiz, who spent eight-plus seasons at Weber State, is joining High Point as an assistant coach after a distinguished tenure that included roles as video coordinator, director of operations, and assistant general manager, where he worked with Damian Lillard and Kaleb Canales.