
Alabama Women’s Basketball Prepares for a Transformative 2026‑27 Season
A new coaching era brings roster upheaval and fresh talent to Alabama's women's basketball program, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.
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A new coaching era brings roster upheaval and fresh talent to Alabama's women's basketball program, setting the stage for a competitive campaign.

The University of South Florida announced a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Dayton, beginning with a road game on Dec. 12, 2026, and a return match in Tampa early in the 2027‑28 season. The Bulls also confirmed a series with DePaul, starting in Chicago on Nov. 5, 2026. These additions mark a strategic push under head coach Chris Mack, who took over as the program's 13th head coach in March 2026.

The Blue Demons welcome five transfers and a freshman, each with notable collegiate backgrounds, to the upcoming campaign.

The Cougars announce the hiring of Caprice Smith as assistant coach and Jessica Kelliher as graduate assistant, bringing playing experience and proven leadership to the program.

DePaul University’s women’s basketball program welcomes transfer guard Nyah Lowery, a Sacramento native, as the fifth addition for the upcoming 2026-27 roster, bringing both on‑court production and classroom ambition.

From childhood radio whispers to a DePaul University graduation in Cubs colors, one fan traces the emotional arc of a devotion that has shaped a life.

Kristy Curry, known for her .632 career winning percentage and 14 NCAA Tournament appearances, has been appointed head coach of the University of South Florida women’s basketball team. She inherits a program that has posted 15 straight winning seasons and looks to blend experienced transfers with a highly touted recruiting class.

The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.

DePaul will face Saint Louis in a home-and-home series during the 2026-27 season, marking the first meeting since 2008 and adding a high-profile opponent to its schedule.

The One-and-Done Rule reshaped college basketball by forcing top prospects to spend a single season in college before entering the NBA. This article explores how that policy might have changed the fortunes of schools like DePaul and Washington, and what it would have meant for stars such as Kevin Garnett, Eddy Curry and Martell Webster.

UConn’s men’s basketball team opens summer workouts on June 1, 2026, aiming for a fourth Final Four and a third national title in five years, while navigating a wave of transfers, freshmen and coaching changes.

After its most successful Division I campaign, the University of St. Thomas men's basketball team is assembling a revamped lineup that blends proven returnees with fresh talent from the junior college and transfer markets.

The University of Pittsburgh has announced its non‑conference schedule, highlighting participation in the Fort Myers Tip‑Off Tournament against Oklahoma, DePaul and Purdue.

Purdue's participation in the Fort Myers Tip-Off offers a strategic test for a youthful team preparing for the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue will travel to Fort Myers for a Thanksgiving tournament featuring DePaul and Oklahoma, looking to build on a strong non‑conference schedule while preparing for Big Ten play.
Purdue’s men’s basketball team will headline the Fort Myers Tip-Off during Thanksgiving week, facing DePaul and Oklahoma as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule.

Kaliyah Dillard, a defensive standout from San Jose State, transfers to DePaul University, adding depth, athleticism, and a proven blocking record to the Blue Demons' lineup.

After three standout seasons at San Jose State, Kaliyah Dillard is set to join DePaul University, adding depth, athleticism, and a defensive mindset to the Blue Demons' roster.
Coach Gary Redus II has assembled a blend of high‑ranked transfers and returning players, signaling an aggressive rebuild for the Scarlet Knights.

On May 16, 2026, 16‑year‑old Charlie Wachs entered the senior lineup of the Oakland Roots, becoming the youngest player in club history. His family’s soccer pedigree, combined with a rigorous developmental program, set the stage for a promising start.

DePaul will host South Florida at Wintrust Arena on Nov. 5, 2026, before the teams meet in Tampa later in 2027, marking the first matchup since the 2019 CBI Finals and featuring new Bulls coach Chris Mack.

DePaul University's women's basketball program announced the addition of transfer forward Doyinsola Lijirin, a native of Ondo State, Nigeria, who brings three seasons of experience from Wagner College and a proven record of growth on both ends of the floor.

The University of Toledo announces a five‑player transfer class that could reshape the program's depth and future prospects.

DePaul will host SMU at Wintrust Arena on Dec. 5, 2026, before the teams travel to Dallas for a 2027‑28 return game, marking the first meeting between the Blue Demons and the Mustangs.