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The YMCA Thessaloniki’s Basketball Museum preserves the city’s rich basketball heritage while engaging new generations through exhibitions, education and digital innovation.
Miami clinches its first FIBA 3x3 World Tour title in Zadar, with James Parrott named MVP, while Amsterdam and Serbian powerhouses highlight the tournament’s open, momentum‑driven spirit.
The Basketball Champions League Asia‑East 2026 Final 6 begins in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with the Chinggis Broncos squaring off against the Southern Tigers in the opening nightcap, while other teams gear up for a compact, high‑stakes tournament.
Dylynn Groves, a standout player from Gonzaga Prep, has signed with the University of Idaho men's basketball team, adding his talent to a revitalized Vandals squad.
Miami captured the first ever FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zadar 2026 crown, defeating Amsterdam Rabobank 21‑19 in a nail‑biting final, with James Parrott named MVP after a 34‑point performance.
Delegates from 47 national federations gathered in Iceland to review competition progress, discuss strategic priorities and outline the roadmap for European basketball through the next decade.
Mantas Laurencikas, a Lithuanian guard currently with AS Monaco Basket, has pledged to join the Texas Longhorns for the 2026‑27 season, adding depth to a roster undergoing a major transformation.
Mali completed an unbeaten run to claim their eighth FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket title, while standout performances from Oummou Koumare, Damaris Emedie and Resty Nanangwe underscored the tournament’s historic breakthroughs.
The Wildcats are exploring a mix of high school recruits, transfers and international talent, with Serbian center Luigi Suigo weighing a draft decision while the staff zero in on Kentucky native Malachi Moreno.
Oregon State adds French forward Genesia Mayele to its 2026 class, bringing league experience and international exposure to a program aiming to re‑establish itself in the revived Pac‑12.
Texas has secured a verbal commitment from Lithuanian guard Mantas Laurencikas, who will arrive in 2026‑27 after a season in the French Betclic Elite. His addition comes as the program undergoes a major transfer‑class overhaul.
Mantas Laurencikas, a Lithuanian guard currently with AS Monaco Basket, has signed with the University of Texas, bringing four years of eligibility, international experience and a proven shooting touch to a program undergoing a major rebuild.
Texas has landed Lithuanian guard Mantas Laurencikas and a group of high‑profile transfers, sparking analyst optimism that the program could crack the national top ten.
The University of Toledo announces a five‑player transfer class that could reshape the program's depth and future prospects.
Louisville's 2026 class gains a versatile scorer as Pat Kelsey builds around new talent
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured Serbian center Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 prospect currently playing for FMP Beograd, to strengthen a deep frontcourt ahead of the upcoming season.
Arizona State University's basketball program has secured a commitment from Serbian prospect Filip Malesevic, a 7‑foot‑1 center currently playing for FMP Beograd, while adding experienced transfers Paulius Murauskas and Dillan Shaw. The class, ranked 10th nationally by 247Sports, also retains returning guards Bryce Ford and Vijay Wallace.
Two Ohio high school standouts have been selected for the USA Basketball Women’s U17 National Team trials, setting the stage for a run at the 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup.
Veteran coach Ritchie McKay, celebrated for his success at Liberty University, has been appointed as a court coach for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. The camp, held at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, will lead into the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.
A FIBA Asia delegation led by Hagop Khajirian engaged with Pakistani sports authorities this week, discussing strategies to elevate the nation's basketball profile and outlining a roadmap for international participation.
Louisville's offseason upgrades include nine new players, highlighted by Boyuan Zhang, a left‑handed sniper whose shooting stats and quick release could turn the Cardinals into a serious Final Four contender.
Zoja Stirn, a 5‑foot‑10 guard from Slovenia, commits to Purdue's 2026‑27 roster, joining a diverse group of nine newcomers. Her proven performances in FIBA events add depth to a squad that finished last season with a 13‑17 record.
More than three dozen elite under‑18 players will train in Colorado Springs, showcasing a blend of high‑school stars and seasoned internationals ahead of the 2026 FIBA U‑18 AmeriCup.
Anthony Thompson, a highly rated recruit from Lebanon, Ohio, is set to attend the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U18 National Team training camp, a stepping stone toward his Ohio State commitment and a future appearance at the FIBA U18 Men’s AmeriCup in Mexico.