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The June 27 ceremony at the Tennessee Theatre honored Pat Summitt’s remarkable career and lasting influence on women’s basketball, featuring heartfelt remarks from family, teammates, and future Hall of Famers.
Tributes from family, former players and colleagues highlighted Pat Summitt’s legacy at a June ceremony that blended nostalgia with future promise.
Cheryl Reeve, the second WNBA coach ever to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, will be celebrated alongside a roster of legendary players and trailblazers. Her career spans four championships, an Olympic gold medal and a record‑breaking win total.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face UConn in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Series this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and drawing criticism from head coach Felisha Legette-Jack.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face the University of Connecticut in a two‑game exhibition series at the Mohegan Sun this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and sparking commentary from Coach Felisha Legette‑Jack.
Tickets go on sale August 12 for the first meeting between the programs since 2018, featuring a look back at recent NCAA tournament encounters and conference history.
The exhibition event, scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, pits the Syracuse Orange against the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will host a pair of high‑profile exhibition games in October 2026, pitting Syracuse against UConn in both women's and men's contests at the Mohegan Sun.
The Atlanta Hawks selected point guard Kingston Flemings with the eighth overall pick, capping a breakthrough freshman season that saw him set records, earn All‑America honors and capture national player of the week awards.
Ahead of a decisive World Cup qualifier, Canada’s squad receives a motivational boost from Steve Nash as Coach Jesse Marsch outlines a balanced, aggressive approach, while Alphonso Davies returns from injury.
Gene Bess, who led the Three Rivers Raiders to two national junior college titles, passed away at 91, leaving behind a wife, two children, grandchildren and a legacy of mentorship.
Gene Bess, the winningest coach in college basketball history, died this week at 91. His decades‑long tenure at Three Rivers College produced a storied legacy of championships, honors and NBA talent.
Gene Bess, who amassed 1,300 wins at Three Rivers College, passed away at 91. His son Brian Bess announced the news, and tributes have poured in from across the basketball world.
Gene Bess, who spent five decades coaching the Three Rivers Raiders and earned induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, died on June 19. His son Brian announced the news on social media, prompting tributes from across the sport.
Veteran coach Gene Bess, who guided the Three Rivers Raiders for five decades, passed away on June 19. His son Brian announced the news, sparking tributes from across the basketball community.
Gene Bess, who amassed the most wins in college basketball history, passed away at 91. His tenure at Three Rivers College reshaped junior college basketball and earned him a place in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Longtime basketball stalwart Bob Hurley Sr., father of UConn coach Dan Hurley, has decided to stop attending games in person, blaming a small but vocal minority of fans whose behavior, fueled by alcohol and gambling, has turned the arena into an unbearable environment for him and his family.
Tickets are now on sale for the Arizona Wildcats' women's basketball season opener against Stanford, part of the Hall of Fame Women's Showcase in Las Vegas on November 2, featuring additional matchups and national broadcast coverage.
The 2026 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix will feature a Sweet 16 rematch between Arizona and Arkansas, led by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, and a clash between SMU and UNLV, as the series celebrates its fourth consecutive year in Phoenix.
Syracuse will meet Providence on Dec. 19 in Boston as part of the Hall of Fame Series, renewing a rivalry that has seen the Orange dominate the last seven meetings.
UConn will host Michigan on November 6 in Boston, reviving a national‑title showdown and kicking off a schedule packed with blue‑blood opponents.
UConn and Michigan will meet again on Nov. 6 at Boston’s TD Garden, renewing a national‑title rivalry as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes rematches with Illinois, Arizona, Kansas and games against Duke, Ohio State and Virginia.
UConn will meet Michigan on Nov. 6 in Boston as part of the Hall of Fame Series, a game that revisits their 69‑63 championship loss and highlights a revamped Michigan team.
The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, marking a historic milestone for the Knicks and a sixth Finals appearance for the Spurs, with extensive broadcast and digital innovations.