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The second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas qualifiers is now complete, with twelve teams divided into two groups and a clear path to the 2027 tournament in Qatar.
Top 2027 basketball prospect Demarcus Henry has trimmed his list to eight schools, citing ambition to reach the NBA and challenge himself. His brother and sister attend Ohio State, making the Buckeyes a leading contender.
Special Jennings, head coach of Jacksonville women's basketball, has been named assistant coach for the Bahamas Senior Women's National Team as they compete in the 2027 FIBA Women's AmeriCup Centrobasket Qualifier.
Marcus Möller, the 7‑3 Danish forward, has chosen to stay with Michigan amid a coaching change and a recent cancer diagnosis, signaling both loyalty and confidence in the program's direction.
Following Donnie Freeman's torn Achilles, St. John's relies on international talent and emerging prospects to maintain competitiveness.
Dovydas Buika, a 6‑foot‑6 Lithuanian guard/wing rated a four‑star prospect by Rivals, has chosen Brigham Young University for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of size, skill and playmaking to the Cougars' backcourt.
The 2026‑27 Basketball Champions League draw outlines group stages, qualification tournaments and a new NBA‑FIBA league pathway, highlighting strong domestic performances across Europe.
The latest Basketball Champions League draw in Mies, Switzerland, placed 30 teams in regular‑season groups and 24 in qualification tournaments, outlining a path that will lead to a joint NBA‑FIBA league slated for 2027.
Anderson Diaz, a No. 29 national prospect and top point guard, reclassifies to join Alabama's Crimson Tide, addressing the team's need for guard depth and adding global experience.
WNBA official Angelica Suffren juggles a demanding refereeing schedule with a thriving competitive ballroom dancing career, using both arenas to challenge stereotypes and connect with audiences.
In Window 3 of the 2027 FIBA Americas World Cup Qualifying, the U.S. men’s team earned two narrow triumphs, defeating Mexico 94-93 in Zacatecas and the Dominican Republic 82-81 in Santo Domingo. Contributions from Jay Huff and Jacob Gilyard highlighted the squad’s depth.
Cornell’s associate head coach Courtnay Pilypaitis helped Team Canada claim a silver medal at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup, a milestone that reflects years of service to both the university and Canadian basketball.
In Nassau, Bahamas, Puerto Rico clinched a spot in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers with a commanding win over the host nation. The performance highlighted emerging talents and set the stage for upcoming matchups.
Egor Amosov, a versatile forward from Real Madrid’s youth academy, will join the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball team next season, marking a milestone as the program’s first Russian player.
The United States U17 men's basketball squad captured the gold medal at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Spain, with several Arkansas recruits delivering standout performances that have heightened excitement among college coaches and fans.
In a dominant performance at the TD Coliseum, Canada routed Jamaica 116-77, with Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks delivering key contributions. The win marks the team’s fifth straight victory in the Americas qualifying campaign.
The second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European qualifiers will feature 24 nations, including defending champions Germany and first‑time qualifiers Portugal, competing across three windows before the tournament in Qatar.
The second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European qualifiers will feature 24 nations competing across three windows in 2026 and 2027, with the top three from each group earning a spot in the tournament.
Yolett McPhee-McCuin, celebrated for her tenure at Ole Miss and previous success with the Bahamas, has been named Senior Women's head coach. She will guide the team through the 2026 qualifier in Managua, aiming to build on a historic coaching legacy.
Team USA secured its eighth consecutive FIBA U-17 Men’s World Cup with a 107-81 victory over Serbia, setting tournament records for three‑pointers and point differential while showcasing standout performances from key players.
The first round of African qualifiers for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup concluded with all twelve teams moving forward, carrying forward their results into new groups that will determine the five berths for the tournament in Qatar.
Mason Collins helped the United States extend its perfect record at the FIBA U17 World Cup, earning a second gold medal while showcasing impressive statistics and attracting major college interest.
Two alumni of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are making headlines as they transition from college to professional and international competition, signing with NBA and national teams.
Purdue's women's basketball program secures a top 2027 recruit and showcases a diverse international roster as it prepares for an ambitious non‑conference slate.