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The FIBA World Cup 2027 will be staged in Doha, Qatar, from August 27 to September 12, 2027, even as conflict rages in neighboring Iran. FIBA’s secretary general Andreas Zagklis says preparations are on schedule, while the NBA eyes the launch of NBA Europe in October 2027 and the participation of top NBA stars.
Gunars Grinvalds, a 6‑foot‑7 Latvian forward with EuroLeague experience, announced his commitment to UCLA, joining a roster that has seen mixed success with European players and will compete for minutes alongside returning veterans.
Mexico, unbeaten in seven matches, will meet Serbia on June 4 at 10 PM EDT in a crucial warm‑up ahead of the World Cup it will co‑host. Coach Javier Aguirre has named an experienced squad, whereas Serbia, disappointed by its UEFA qualifying campaign, will field a largely inexperienced side with potential debutants.
Mexico will host Serbia in a pivotal warm‑up match before the tournament begins.
Andorra will look to end a five‑match goal drought when it meets Liechtenstein in a men’s international friendly on Thursday, a match that also marks the return of several key scorers
North Dakota State announced the addition of Elena Lazarevic, a 21‑year‑old forward with professional experience in Serbia and Slovenia, as part of its 2026 recruiting class.
The Nittany Lions are undergoing a major overhaul, adding new players and staff while aiming to increase size, athleticism and skill.
Over three years Joe Connor traveled to more than 200 countries, witnessing soccer from stadium spectacles to street pick‑up games, and discovered how the beautiful game stitches together disparate societies.
Celebrity‑packed charity match marks two decades of Soccer Aid’s fundraising for UNICEF
A consortium led by NBA star Luka Doncic and former Mavericks GM Donnie Nelson has bought Vanoli Cremona, with plans to move the club to Rome and compete in a forthcoming European league backed by the NBA and FIBA.
The Huskies begin their summer schedule with a mix of seasoned players and promising newcomers, setting the stage for a competitive upcoming season.
Murray State University has added Pavle Nikolic, a 6‑foot‑8 forward from Serbia, to its men’s basketball roster. The move follows a standout season in the Adriatic League and brings international experience to the team.
Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program, aiming to reinforce the backcourt after Azzi Fudd’s move to the WNBA.
The 20‑year‑old shooting guard from France has pledged to UConn, bringing a proven scoring record and international experience to the program.
Luka Garza, a Boston Celtics player, has committed to representing Bosnia and Herzegovina in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, bringing his versatile skills to a team poised for a strong finish.
University of North Dakota’s men’s basketball program announced the commitment of Andrija Radojevic, a forward who averaged 10.7 points and 4.0 rebounds last season in Serbia’s 2. MLS, and who represented his country at the 2021 FIBA U18 European Challengers Tournament.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team will travel to Lithuania, Croatia and Serbia this August for three exhibition games, cultural activities and team‑building exercises, funded by private donors.
LSU's basketball program has signed point guard Yam Madar to a $5 million contract, drawing attention to the increasing presence of overseas professionals in American college hoops.
Yam Madar, a 25‑year‑old Israeli guard, is poised to bring his defensive grit and playmaking to the LSU Tigers after a reported $5 million agreement and NCAA eligibility exemptions.
The Michigan men's basketball team is set to play three exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia this August, using the trip to integrate new transfers, replace graduating seniors, and prepare for the upcoming NBA draft deadline.
The national‑champion Michigan Wolverines will travel to Europe this August for a nine‑day tour that includes exhibition games, cultural excursions and ten additional preseason practices, all funded by private supporters.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games abroad, blend cultural activities with intensive practice, and field a rebuilt squad featuring new transfers, freshmen stars and returning veterans.
The Wolverines will play three exhibition games and take part in cultural activities as part of a donor‑funded trip that marks the fifth overseas tour in program history.
The national champion Michigan Wolverines will spend August in Europe, playing exhibition games in Lithuania and Croatia while gaining ten additional preseason practices and valuable team‑building experiences.