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Duke University is making a major push in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting cycles, securing commitments from five‑star center Yann Kamagate and the nation’s No. 1 prospect AJ Williams, while also courting Pennsylvania forward Colton Hiller.
USA Basketball announced that former NBA guard Mike James will make his first appearance for the national team in upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The contests, part of the United States' 250th‑year celebrations, feature a roster bolstered by NBA standouts such as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Rudy Gobert.
From a teenage sensation to a potential Olympic leader, Cooper Flagg’s trajectory mirrors the search for a home‑grown star in a league dominated by international talent.
Duke's latest scholarship offers to Yann Kamagate, AJ Williams and Colton Hiller highlight a proactive approach to the 2027 and 2028 classes.
Former Georgia standout Justin Abson prepares to lead Jamaica in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers against the Bahamas and Canada, leveraging family ties and a solid collegiate background.
Japan defeated China 92-73 in Shenyang, securing a Second Round berth with a game to spare and setting up a July 6 showdown against Korea.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer has begun courting elite prospects in the 2027 and 2028 classes, securing a commitment from Kager Knueppel and offering five‑star talents Colton Hiller and AJ Williams, who is leading Team USA at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
Mia Wiegand, a 17‑year‑old guard from Germany, is preparing to represent her country at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Brno, Czechia, after a standout performance at the U16 EuroBasket.
Twenty‑year‑old forward Marine Dursus, a recent gold‑medalist with France’s U20 EuroBasket team, has signed with UConn, aiming to blend her versatile play with a new academic path and community spirit.
Egyptian center Hamad Abouelrish, standing 7 feet 9 inches tall, debuted in the FIBA World Cup 2027 African qualifiers, drawing comparisons to NBA legends and a Canadian teenager declared the world’s tallest teen.
South Dakota men's basketball player Melo Sanchez has been invited to Mexico's senior national team pre‑selection camp, positioning him for potential participation in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 qualifiers against Nicaragua and the United States.
EJ Dampier, a top-ranked prospect from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has helped the U.S. U17 men’s national team open its FIBA World Cup campaign with four straight wins, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Puerto Rico.
Serbia beat Switzerland 97‑73, with Nikola Jokic leading the charge and a new coach at the helm.
Two University of New Hampshire basketball standouts and their coach are among the key figures in the FIBA World Basketball 2027 qualifiers, where Greece and Nicaragua fight for advancement.
At just 18, Maya Zilbershlag is poised to lead Israel’s U20 women’s basketball team in Lithuania, having already dazzled in the Israel Women’s Premier League and set her sights on a Purdue scholarship and a WNBA career.
The 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup in Istanbul, Türkiye, features quarterfinal matchups that could set up a historic North American semifinal, highlighting key Syracuse-bound prospects and the university's expanding recruitment reach.
Two rising stars, Clara Bielefeld and Clara Silva, will represent Germany and Portugal respectively in the upcoming FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket, each carrying distinct ambitions and historic credentials.
Former Iowa basketball star Luka Garza will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers, with matches against Türkiye in Zenica on July 2 and Serbia in Belgrade on July 6, streamed on Courtside 1891 via DAZN.
Former Iowa basketball star Luka Garza will represent Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, facing Türkiye in Zenica and Serbia in Belgrade. The games will be streamed on Courtside 1891 via DAZN, highlighting Garza's NBA experience and collegiate legacy.
The third window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers is underway, with teams in Groups A‑D confirming their rosters ahead of Sunday’s second‑stage games. Key match‑ups highlight a blend of NBA veterans and emerging talent.
Butler University’s basketball program is shaping its 2026‑27 campaign around a high‑energy approach, with Coach Ronald Nored emphasizing detail and competition, a healthy Jalen Jackson ready to lead, and fresh talent from abroad bringing new dimensions to the roster.
The quarter‑final stage of the FIBA Under‑17 Basketball World Cup 2026 will be played on July 3 in Istanbul, Türkiye, featuring a mix of historic rivalries and fresh storylines.
Alex Condon, a rising senior from Florida, has been named in Australia's 12‑man roster for the Asian Qualifiers, joining veterans like Bryce Cotton and Tyreese Proctor as the Boomers eye a historic qualification.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino has welcomed Spanish guard Gildas Gimenez to the program, a move that underscores the team’s growing global reach and ambition to secure a third straight Big East regular‑season and tournament title.