
Auburn Tigers Basketball Prepares for a Revitalized Season
Auburn’s basketball program is entering its second season under head coach Steven Pearl, blending fresh talent with proven veterans as they look to contend.
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Auburn’s basketball program is entering its second season under head coach Steven Pearl, blending fresh talent with proven veterans as they look to contend.

Dillon Mitchell, a 6‑foot‑8 wing who excelled at Texas, Cincinnati and St. John’s, was chosen with the 40th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Celtics see a path to develop his shooting while leveraging his defensive skill set.

Josiah Rodriguez, a junior third baseman with a .411 batting average, is set to bolster Gonzaga's lineup, while the program copes with the departures of Mikey Bell and Landon Hood.

Dusty May's move to the Dallas Mavericks leaves a vacancy at Michigan, prompting the program to consider seasoned coaches like Billy Donovan, Mark Few and Nate Oats while interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. prepares the team for the transition.
Duke’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate includes a first‑ever meeting with Washington State, set for Nov. 21 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, alongside contests with Michigan, Michigan State, UConn, Georgia, Illinois, Florida and Gonzaga.

LSU’s baseball program missed the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2011, prompting a six‑player transfer portal overhaul. The new class, featuring hitters Bino Watters and Cade Kurland and pitchers Landon Hood and Diego Velazquez, is expected to fill outfield, infield and bullpen needs and make immediate impacts in 2027.

Yvonne Ejim, Gonzaga's all‑time leading scorer, has been invited to Canada's Senior Women's National Team training camp in Montreal as the squad readies for the FIBA Women's Olympic prequalifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

French forward‑guard Juwan Ekanga-Ehawa has committed to Gonzaga University, bringing his proven scoring and defensive skills from JL Bourg and Chorale Roanne, as well as a silver medal with France’s U‑17 national team.

Jeff Brown’s 1990 move to Gonzaga ignited a chain reaction that reshaped the Bulldogs’ destiny, leading to 27 straight NCAA Tournament bids, the rise of Hoopfest, and a Hall of Fame induction that still echoes through the sport.

EJ Dampier, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team, joining a roster that will compete in Istanbul. The selection follows a competitive training camp and reflects a family legacy of athletic excellence.

The University of Washington basketball program is assembling a blend of familiar faces, new transfers and international prospects while navigating a series of health challenges that have reshaped the roster.

Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team welcomes Nick Sullivan as video coordinator, while Sean Taylor is promoted to assistant coach, Jacob Lindsey stays on as operations and creative media volunteer, and Joe Vick returns as graduate assistant. The new staff brings diverse experiences from Gonzaga, Whitworth and other institutions.

LSU baseball has added USC transfer pitcher Diego Velazquez, a freshman‑eligible arm with a 3.78 K/BB ratio, to bolster a bullpen that struggled in 2026.
Jack Kohnen, a top 2027 basketball recruit from Slinger, Wisconsin, has pledged to Iowa State University, bringing a versatile skill set and a strong local connection to the Cyclones' 2027 class.
After a 2026 season marked by wild pitches and walks, LSU’s baseball program has turned to the transfer portal, landing right‑hander Diego Velazquez, a Freshman All‑Big Ten performer whose precise command could reshape the Tigers’ late‑game strategy.

The Wildcats are intensifying their recruitment of Nikola Kusturica, a Serbian prospect whose recent MVP performance and lofty draft projections have sparked widespread anticipation.

Oregon State will host the 2027 Pac‑12 Baseball tournament, a decision confirmed by conference deputy commissioner Rick Hart during a recent visit to Fresno State. The format remains undetermined, and the conference is evaluating potential sites for future editions.

Hayden Morris, a junior college right‑hander, has withdrawn his pledge to LSU, leaving the program with a limited pool of incoming arms and raising questions about its depth heading into the next season.

Oregon State will host the 2027 Pac‑12 Baseball Tournament, announced by deputy commissioner Rick Hart during a visit to Fresno State. The event’s format remains undecided, and future sites may shift as the conference prepares for its first baseball season in spring 2027.

Oregon State will serve as the host venue for the 2027 Pac‑12 Baseball Tournament, with deputy commissioner Rick Hart revealing the news during a visit to Fresno State. The tournament format is still being finalized, and the expanded conference roster reflects a significant shift in collegiate baseball.

The loss of Ty Rodgers, a top‑rated transfer from Illinois, forces Boise State to overhaul its frontcourt and rely on a mix of returning players and portal additions.

The Bulldogs and Tigers will meet for the first time on November 14 at Numerica Veterans Arena, with tickets opening to the public on June 26 and broadcast details forthcoming.

Senior pitcher‑infielder AJ Welch led Monroe High School to the state tournament with a 1.03 ERA, 84 strikeouts, and a .397 batting average, culminating in a walk‑off win that revived the Bearcats program.

From Ivy League schools to mid‑major programs, a diverse group of young athletes have announced their college choices, underscoring the national scope of the sport's talent pipeline.