
Duke Basketball Poised for a 2026‑27 Breakout
Duke's offseason moves, highlighted by the arrival of John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, position the Blue Devils as a leading contender for the upcoming season.
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Duke's offseason moves, highlighted by the arrival of John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, position the Blue Devils as a leading contender for the upcoming season.

Duke is banking on a strong transfer class to restore its championship pedigree.

Coach Jon Scheyer is reshaping Duke's lineup through careful portal moves, prioritizing role fit and continuity while integrating top recruits and experienced transfers.

Zeb Allen, a .306 career hitter with 30 home runs and 115 RBI, will join the University of Arkansas baseball program in 2027, bringing his proven bat and speed to the Razorbacks' lineup.

Duke enters the 2026‑27 season as a national title favorite, while North Carolina navigates a new coaching era and roster overhaul.

The University of South Carolina announced the hiring of Nat Hubert, a coach whose stints at Lindenwood and Catawba produced historic breakthroughs and a strong track record of player development.

Head coach Joe Tartamella welcomes transfer guard Reina Green, whose collegiate career at Duquesne and Pensacola State highlights her scoring, rebounding and defensive versatility.

Belmont University’s associate head coach Brendan Mullins has been invited to the 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he will participate in leadership and strategy sessions alongside 50 rising figures in college basketball.

Cooper Knowles, a top defensive prospect from Illinois, has pledged to join Belmont University's men's basketball program, citing the school's development pathway and coaching staff as key factors in his decision.

Duke enters the 2026‑27 season with a strong returning core, high‑profile transfers and a top recruiting class, aiming to reclaim ACC supremacy.

Analysts expect the Blue Devils to dominate the ACC next season, returning key starters and adding top transfers and recruits, though increased competition looms.

The Belmont University men's soccer team has released its 2026 fall schedule, featuring ten home matches, a 16‑game regular season and a demanding roster of opponents drawn from eight different leagues.
The Blue Devils will face Miami, UNC and a host of other ACC rivals, with dates and times to follow.
The conference released the full slate of 18 games, highlighting home‑and‑home matchups, returning veterans and a top recruiting class.

After two years as a graduate assistant, Virginia Stuart now leads the administrative side of Belmont’s women’s basketball program, aiming to build on a historic tournament run.
A look at the coaching changes at Kansas State, the challenges faced by the previous staff, and the expectations surrounding the new hires.

Tennessee announced the appointment of Chris Parker as assistant director of player development, filling the vacancy left by Riley Collins, while the program confronts a wave of departures and new additions through the transfer portal.

Top recruit Cameron Williams is poised to make an immediate impact for Duke, blending size, athleticism and confidence as the program leans on experienced returnees and strategic additions.

After deciding to stay for a third season, Tyler Tanner is poised to transform Vanderbilt basketball, blending humility with NBA‑draft potential.

On December 18, 2026, Vanderbilt will host Belmont at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, renewing a rivalry that last intersected in the 2016‑17 season and highlighting a period of sustained success for the Commodores.
Vanderbilt will host Belmont in a December 18 doubleheader at Bridgestone Arena, featuring a roster packed with SEC Player of the Year Mikayla Blakes and other standout talent.

Vanderbilt will host Belmont at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 18, 2026, in a historic doubleheader that showcases the Commodores' recent dominance and the growing prominence of women's basketball in Nashville.

Duke’s continuity and fresh transfers give it an edge over a UNC team reshaped by recent coaching upheaval.

Kansas State’s newest basketball coach, Casey Alexander, reveals that his favorite sport is baseball, a passion sparked by legendary broadcaster Harry Caray and nurtured through countless games and a dream to throw a first pitch at Kaufman Stadium.