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Ingvild Mucauro, a Mozambican basketball player and medical doctor, is in Zimbabwe to supervise MRI testing at the Zone 6 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers, reflecting on a career that blends sport and medicine.
Ingvild Mucauro, a Mozambican basketball player and medical doctor, is in Zimbabwe overseeing MRI testing for the Zone 6 U18 AfroBasket Qualifiers, reflecting on a career that blends sport and medicine.
The United States women's under‑17 team posted a tournament‑record 39 assists in a victory over Mexico, with Morghan Reckley close to the individual assist record, and advanced to the quarter‑finals as Australia posted 36 assists the previous day.
A dominant performance by Nikola Dzepina and his teammates has propelled Serbia to an unbeaten start in the 2026 FIBA U20 EuroBasketball tournament, drawing praise from Coach Danny Sprinkle.
At the Peach Jam tournament, NaVorro Bowman Jr. delivered a 25‑point, six‑steal performance that highlighted his all‑court skill set and sparked a recruiting surge among elite programs.
Mo Farhan represented Team Palestine in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA Qualifier in Amman, Jordan, delivering strong stats and a double‑double streak while his coach and teammates highlight his work ethic and future leadership.
Hungary is set to compete in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after a 28‑year absence, driven by star forward Dorka Juhasz and a team eager to prove its mettle on the world stage.
The draw for the upcoming FIBA Europe Cup revealed a 48‑team field split into eight groups, with qualifiers scheduled in late September and the regular season slated to begin on October 7.
Katerina Shakilli earns MVP honors as Cyprus finishes runners‑up in the FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Division C, with a standout All‑Star Five featuring players from Kosovo, Malta and Georgia.
Head coach Shaka Smart outlines the culture, roster moves and non‑conference slate that could define Marquette’s push back into the NCAA tournament.
The Dominican Republic’s women’s team posted a 90‑54 win over Nicaragua, with Aurura Almón delivering six points and 12 rebounds. The triumph advances the Dominicans to the quarterfinals and positions them among the three qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Women’s AmeriCup, hosted by El Salvador.
Renowned basketball administrator Horacio Muratore, who steered Argentina’s rise in international competition and became the first Argentine president of FIBA, has died at 74, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and mentorship.
The federation reveals its coaching lineup, highlights player interest, and details the hurdles facing the U.S. as it prepares for back‑to‑back international tournaments.
Two Florida Gators women’s basketball players are making waves in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers, combining strong on‑court performances with off‑court initiatives.
Jayla Forbes, a top‑ranked post player, pledged to Texas, highlighting the program's culture, Coach Vic Schaefer's development plan, and the path to a national championship.
The semi‑finals of the 2026 FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup will be played on July 18 in Brno, featuring historic match‑ups and key players to watch.
Davion Thompson, a highly rated point guard, flips his commitment to Arkansas after a key scouting trip by Coach John Calipari, bringing elite shooting and playmaking to the Razorbacks.
The Basketball Japan League will stage its first overseas games in Manila this September, featuring Levanga Hokkaido versus Gunma Crane Thunders and highlighting the growing connection between the two nations.
Building on a historic 2022 triumph, China's women's basketball squad prepares for the Berlin tournament, blending frontcourt dominance with a quest to silence doubts about their backcourt depth.
Victor Wembanyama returns to the French national team as the centerpiece of a squad eyeing World Cup qualification, bringing elite defensive skills and leadership to a new generation of players.
The basketball world mourns the loss of Horacio Muratore, whose decade‑long stewardship of FIBA introduced structural reforms, nurtured youth programs, and guided the sport through a period of profound grief after the death of Secretary General Patrick Baumann.
The UCLA Bruins, fresh off a 37‑1 season that culminated in the 2026 NCAA championship, are gearing up for a high‑profile exhibition against Canada’s Senior Women’s National Team in Victoria, British Columbia. Coach Cori Close’s philosophy, roster changes, and staff shifts highlight the team’s preparation.
UCLA’s championship roster is set to face Canada’s senior women’s team in Victoria, blending veteran talent with fresh transfers as the Bruins prepare for a pivotal exhibition.
The Nike EYBL circuit will conclude its season with the Peach Jam 16U championship on Sunday, featuring Team Final against Team CP3. Syracuse coaching staff may be in attendance as Mason Collins, a recent gold‑medalist with the U.S. U17 and U16 national teams, leads a talented lineup that includes Rowan Phillips, Logan Chwastyk and Carter Smith.