
Arkansas’ NBA Draft Prospects Eye 2026 Opportunities
Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile are set to represent Arkansas in the 2026 NBA Draft, each bringing distinct skills and draft‑stock narratives.
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Darius Acuff Jr., Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile are set to represent Arkansas in the 2026 NBA Draft, each bringing distinct skills and draft‑stock narratives.

A look at the former Oregon State standouts who have etched their names on NBA championship rosters, showcasing a legacy that stretches from the league’s early years to the modern era.

AJ Dybantsa’s MVP run at the FIBA U19 World Cup, Bruce Branch III’s athletic showcase for Team USA, and Yoeli Childs’ success in Japan highlight BYU’s expanding horizons as the program prepares for a demanding schedule and a critical center shortage.

Kansas State's women's soccer program unveils a 20‑match 2026 slate that builds on a historic 2025 season and features new rivalries across the country.

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa released its 2026 Mountain West women's soccer schedule, marking the Rainbow Wahine's first season in the league. The lineup features a Colorado road opener, early October home fixtures, and a November finish that leads into the conference championship.

The Mustangs earned a conference‑best 11 All‑Big West selections, highlighted by Larry Lee’s second Coach of the Year honor and standout performances from Ryan Tayman, Alejandro Garza and Nate Castellon.

Koa Peat has exactly seven days to lock in his plans for the upcoming basketball season, a deadline that has turned the Arizona sophomore’s future into a focal point of offseason chatter. The Wildcats’ coaching staff has already drafted a 13‑player lineup that assumes Peat will opt for the professional route, a move that reshapes the team’s identity heading into the 2026‑27 campaign. Among the returning pieces, forward Ivan Kharchenkov and center Motiejus Krivas are slated to reclaim starting roles, bringing a blend of veteran presence and untapped upside to the paint. New additions promise fresh energy: transfers Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit, Evan Otte and Ugnius Jarusevicius join the mix, while top high‑school recruit Caleb Holt and fellow prospect Cameron Holmes arrive from the prep ranks. With only 27.5% of last season’s minutes returning, the roster must lean on emerging leaders to shoulder increased responsibility, a challenge that could define the team’s chemistry. The Wildcats will test their revamped squad on an ambitious overseas swing, beginning with a series of games in Lithuania that will serve as both a tactical experiment and a bonding experience. Back on U.S. soil, the nonconference slate features marquee matchups against UCLA, Connecticut, Auburn and St. John’s, each opponent offering a distinct style that will probe Arizona’s adaptability. As the countdown ticks down, the decisions made in the coming week will reverberate through the program, influencing not only Peat’s trajectory but also the broader narrative of a team poised to rewrite its identity.

The University of Hawai‘i baseball team is set to face Cal State Fullerton in a Big West tournament play-in game, a final chance to claim the conference title before transitioning to the Mountain West.

The University of Hawai'i celebrated a standout week as five players received All-Big West Conference honors, highlighting dominant pitching and potent offense that earned the team a top seed for the upcoming championship.
The Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off will open its 2026‑27 season at the Mohegan Sun Arena, featuring Providence versus Nebraska and Rhode Island versus Monmouth on November 7, with tickets going on sale September 11.

A look at Rick Raven's 31‑year career at the University of Illinois, his work across multiple sports, his collaboration with Coach Theresa Grentz, and the personal philosophy that has defined his path.
Florida’s elite programs remain unbeaten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Super 25 girls flag football rankings, while newcomers George County and St. Joseph’s-by-the-Sea break into the list.