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The 2026 basketball season will be remembered as the year New York reclaimed its throne on the hardwood, with the Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years and the Liberty securing the WNBA Commissioner's Cup, both built on defensive versatility and teamwork.
Derrick White, an NBA title‑winner and Olympic gold‑medalist, has been appointed president of basketball strategy for the University of Colorado men’s team, coinciding with a $2 million donation that promises to reshape the program’s future.
A new book chronicles the challenges and triumphs of launching UTSA’s football program, highlighting fundraising, bureaucracy, and community support, while all proceeds are earmarked for the university’s athletics.
Maliq Brown was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA Draft, joining a franchise known for its strong organizational culture that mirrors the environment he experienced at Duke.
BYU freshman Bruce Branch is generating NBA Draft buzz, with projections ranging from top‑five to mid‑first round, while analysts note the need for greater assertiveness.
Several Syracuse alumni have recently secured NBA opportunities, from Exhibit 10 contracts to summer league appearances, as teams shape their rosters for the upcoming season.
A look at how the Big Ten’s blend of one‑and‑done stars, transfer portal acquisitions and name‑image‑likeness money produced a historic draft class and reshaped college basketball.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw former Missouri Valley Conference standouts Bennett Stirtz, Ryan Conwell and Ja’Kobi Gillespie selected in the opening two rounds, marking a historic milestone for the league.
Izaiyah Nelson, the USF forward drafted 51st overall by the Orlando Magic, is set to join the team early, bringing a championship pedigree and a blue‑collar work ethic.
Cameron Boozer becomes the third overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Duke alumni who have repeatedly cracked the league's elite selections.
Greeneville’s Ja'Kobi Gillespie was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a college career that saw him lead the Tennessee Vols to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight while earning All‑SEC honors.
In a ceremony attended by former stars and university leaders, Derrick White was named the inaugural President of Basketball Strategy for the Colorado men’s basketball program, a role that blends professional insight with deep CU roots.
The Spurs select Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick, a defensive forward whose limited college play was marred by a knee injury but whose upside could make him the draft’s biggest steal.
Drafted 20th overall, Quaintance must navigate a medical timeline that could sideline him until December, raising questions about his fit with a Spurs team riding the momentum of Victor Wembanyama’s rise.
Selected 26th overall, Reed Jr. moves from the Denver Nuggets to the San Antonio Spurs, aiming to make an immediate impact in the NBA.
Former Colorado standout Derrick White has pledged $2 million to his alma mater and assumed the role of president of basketball strategy, joining a growing cadre of NBA alumni shaping college programs.
Kingston Flemings, Chris Cenac Jr., Milos Uzan and Emanuel Sharp are set to make history as the University of Houston’s most prolific draft class, each carving a distinct path to the NBA.
Topps will open pre‑orders for its 2025‑26 Inception Basketball product on June 23 at 12 PM ET, offering $289.99 hobby boxes that include autographs, relics and premium inserts such as the Splashdown set with Jalen Brunson, Cooper Flagg and Stephen Curry.
Former Washington Huskies star Isaiah Stewart is rumored to be available in trades, prompting the Pistons to consider upgrades and teams to weigh his impact.
The recent NBA Finals have altered career trajectories, with the Knicks' first title in five decades elevating Towns, while Fox's performance raises questions in San Antonio, and a top‑10 prospect prepares for the 2026 draft.
Toni Kukoc blasts the Spurs for blowing a 29‑point lead in Game 4, praises the Knicks' hunger and Jalen Brunson, and decries the league’s analytics‑driven style.
Historic viewership numbers for the Knicks' NBA Finals and the U.S. men's World Cup match reveal overlapping demographics and a fierce battle for sports broadcasting rights.
A look at how three Volunteers prospects are slated to be selected in the upcoming NBA Draft, their statistical backgrounds and the program’s draft history.
The New York Knicks clinched their third NBA championship after a 53‑year wait, driven by Jalen Brunson's record‑breaking 45‑point game in the decisive Game 5. The victory places Brunson among basketball's all‑time greats and sparks a new era for the franchise.