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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.
Five-star forward Nation Williams, a 6-foot-2 standout from Las Vegas, has trimmed her list to five programs after an official visit to Iowa and a standout performance at Senior Day. Her recent FIBA U17 World Cup championship adds international acclaim to a recruitment profile that draws top rankings from 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
The 50th anniversary of women's Olympic basketball marks a remarkable evolution from a six‑team tournament in 1976 to a global showcase that now draws tens of thousands of spectators, with legends like Teresa Edwards, Lauren Jackson and Diana Taurasi shaping its story.
The College of Southern Idaho men's basketball team announced the signing of Luka Solomun, a 6‑foot‑2 Serbian combo guard, adding a player with a decorated youth career and international experience.
A look back at the historic milestones, legendary players, and surging popularity that mark the 50th anniversary of women's Olympic basketball, and the excitement building toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Australia edged Canada 63-57 in the third‑place match, with Olivia Olechnowicz and Madison Ryan delivering clutch moments. Meanwhile, New Zealand, Japan, Egypt, Latvia, Colombia and Mexico each marked historic milestones.
Australia defeated Canada 63-57 in the bronze‑medal game, with key performances from Olivia Olechnowicz and Madison Ryan, while New Zealand, Japan, Egypt, Latvia, Colombia and Mexico each achieved notable milestones.
The 2008 USA Basketball squad, famously known as the Redeem Team, captured Olympic gold in Beijing, blending star power with unity to restore America’s dominance in the sport.
The French prospect averaged 3.0 points and 1.6 steals per game in Slovenia, and now prepares for college basketball with the Bulldogs.
Slovenia clinched the under-20 European championship with a dominant win over Serbia, while Spain secured bronze and several nations earned promotion.
Slovenia captured its first FIBA U20 EuroBasket championship since 2003, defeating Serbia decisively while emerging players shine.
Slovenia ended a 22-year title drought with a commanding final win, while Mark Padjen earned MVP honors and five teammates made the All-Star Five.
The United States captured its seventh FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup title, defeating Spain 71‑69 in a nail‑biting final highlighted by guard Caitlin Clark’s standout performance.
Ivanna Wilson Manyacka was named TISSOT Most Valuable Player at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup, securing her second title after a dominant statistical run.
The United States defeated Spain 82-73 in the final of the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup, held in Brno, Czech Republic, extending their dominance in the tournament.
Coach Niele Ivey’s summer gold with USA Basketball has set the stage for a dynamic rebuild at Notre Dame, where a mix of freshmen, transfers and senior leadership promises a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
The second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European qualifiers will run from August 27‑31, featuring provisional squad announcements, a real‑time tracker, and France's star‑studded lineup headlined by Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert.
Mark Padjen delivered a 25‑point, six‑assist showing in the semi‑final against France, leading Slovenia to a historic victory at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket and securing his place among the tournament’s standout talents.
The Dominican Republic secured bronze in the FIBA Women's AmeriCup 2027 Centrobasket Qualifiers, with Aurora Almón delivering a decisive stat line, while Kiyomi McMiller earned All‑Star Five honors.
After a roller‑coaster qualification campaign, the Czech women's team heads to Berlin with a mix of seasoned shooters and depleted frontcourt options, aiming to punch above their modest expectations.
Spain secured the bronze medal with a 65‑54 win over France, driven by standout contributions from Raúl Villar and Iker Garmendia.
Victor Wembanyama, fresh off a $252 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, is set to rejoin France's senior squad for the latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window, adding youthful leadership to a team already perched at the summit of Group L.
A look at how retired and active NBA players are mentoring their sons and other young prospects, from draft highlights to summer training programs.