Langdon Nordgaard eyes breakthrough with Badgers
A walk‑on turned scholarship hopeful, Nordgaard navigates coaching turnover, family legacy, and a competitive roster to secure a spot on the Wisconsin roster.
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A walk‑on turned scholarship hopeful, Nordgaard navigates coaching turnover, family legacy, and a competitive roster to secure a spot on the Wisconsin roster.

The Pirates will open with home matches against FDU and Drexel, travel to Iona and New Haven, and navigate a demanding BIG EAST slate that culminates with a road game at St. John's.

The University of Pittsburgh and Butler University have announced a two‑year non‑conference series that will see the Panthers travel to Indianapolis in 2026 before hosting the Bulldogs at the Peterson Events Center in 2027.

Butler University has locked in a home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh for the 2026‑27 season, highlighted by a Nov. 13 opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coach Ronald Nored confirmed the arrangement, which also includes a December clash with North Carolina and a slate of additional non‑conference opponents.
Butler University announces a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh, highlighted by a season‑opening game at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Panthers are entering the season with a 13‑20 record and a roster featuring 13 new players, while Butler’s nonconference slate also includes games against North Carolina, Nebraska, Boise State and several other opponents.

From his early days as a Belmont student assistant to a key role on the Knicks' championship staff, T.J. Saint's career reflects a seamless blend of collegiate tradition and professional success.

Butler University’s newest head coaches, Ronald Nored and Maria Marchesano, threw ceremonial first pitches at Victory Field during Butler Night, marking a homecoming that ties their playing days to their current coaching roles.

North Carolina’s basketball schedule includes a 2026 game against Butler in Chapel Hill, while the Tar Heels baseball team prepares for the College World Series in Omaha, facing Ole Miss without ace pitcher Hunter Elliott.

Butler will face the University of North Carolina on Dec. 6 in a continuation of a seven‑game series that has seesawed between the two programs.

On Dec. 6, Butler will travel to face North Carolina in the first meeting of a new two‑game series, a matchup that renews a rivalry that sits at 3‑3 and last saw UNC win in the 2017 Sweet 16.

UNC’s 2026‑27 men’s basketball season will be defined by Michael Malone’s NBA‑tested leadership, high‑profile transfers and a tough lineup of opponents, setting the stage for a championship push.
The University of Texas at El Paso's men's basketball team has begun a rebuild with no returning players, focusing on trust, size and international talent during an eight‑week training camp.

Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.

Mike Pegues, a former Delaware standout who once held the school's all‑time scoring record, has been added to the University of Connecticut's men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. His arrival adds a seasoned voice that blends on‑court instruction with a deep connection to the talent‑rich DMV recruiting corridor.

The university announced the full slate of matches for the 2026 season, highlighting a blend of home and away fixtures that will test the team's depth and set the stage for a potential tournament comeback.

UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley revealed new additions to his staff, highlighting Pegues' extensive coaching background and McClelland's expertise in athlete development.

UConn announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, filling the vacancy left by Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College. Pegues joins Dan Hurley’s staff alongside Kimani Young and Mike Nardi, while Justin McClelland takes on a strength‑conditioning role.

Mike Pegues replaces Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College, rounding out a staff that also welcomes Justin McClelland as director of strength and conditioning.

Mike Pegues, a standout recruiter from the DMV area, has been hired to replace Luke Murray on the UConn men's basketball coaching staff, bringing his proven ability to develop big men and connect with top local talent.

Pegues, a longtime collaborator of Luke Murray and a scoring legend from the University of Delaware, is set to bring his experience to the University of Connecticut, where he will work alongside Dan Hurley and the rest of the staff.

The University of Connecticut announced that Mike Pegues, a standout scorer from the University of Delaware and former assistant at Louisville and Butler, will join the program as an assistant coach, succeeding Luke Murray who has taken a head‑coaching position at Boston College.

Indiana’s 94-80 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse cements a historic streak, showcases MVP Luke Ertel’s performance, and sparks conversation about a potential college program.

The Indiana All-Stars completed a decisive sweep of Kentucky with a 94-80 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, highlighted by Luke Ertel's MVP performance and a 13th sweep in 17 years.