
Duke’s Coaching Duo Eyes 2027 Point Guard Phenom
Duke’s leadership staff attended a standout performance by Beckham Black, a No. 5 overall recruit whose 28‑point, eight‑assist game has intensified interest in the 2027 class.
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Duke’s leadership staff attended a standout performance by Beckham Black, a No. 5 overall recruit whose 28‑point, eight‑assist game has intensified interest in the 2027 class.

After a standout showing at the Nike EYBL Session II in Memphis, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope awarded a scholarship to Demarcus Henry, a 6‑foot‑7, 190‑pound Arizona native ranked No. 14 nationally and No. 5 among small forwards.

Syracuse University has extended a scholarship offer to five‑star point guard King Gibson, a standout recruit from the EYBL circuit who is projected as the second‑best prospect in the 2027 class.

Ohio State is replacing the stadium’s turf with Shaw Sports Turf’s Forge Series system and launching updated uniforms, including a new all‑black ‘Tunnel Vision’ design, to boost safety and fan experience.

Ohio State's football program announces an updated uniform suite for the 2026 season, featuring a metallic silver sleeve stripe, a refreshed Block O crest and a festoon‑patterned collar that pays tribute to the stadium's architecture. The designs, developed with Nike on the Vapor F.U.S.E. platform, will be available in replica form this July.