
Sun Belt Announces Three New Head Coaches for 2026‑27 Basketball Season
The conference welcomes fresh leadership as experienced assistants assume head‑coaching roles at three member institutions, promising continued competitiveness.
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The conference welcomes fresh leadership as experienced assistants assume head‑coaching roles at three member institutions, promising continued competitiveness.

Liberty University has announced its 2026‑27 Division I men’s hockey schedule, highlighting high‑profile opponents, a first‑ever outdoor game at Truist Stadium and a continued chase for national championship relevance.

Duke enters the 2026‑27 season as a national title favorite, while North Carolina navigates a new coaching era and roster overhaul.

Ryan Hampton, a top‑ranked 2027 prospect, announced his commitment to the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, choosing the Wildcats over Auburn, North Carolina State, Nebraska, LSU and others. His decision underscores a pivotal recruiting win for Coach Mark Pope.

UNC is pursuing Oregon’s Wei Lin, a guard who averaged 6.6 points and 1.7 assists last season, to add depth and experience to a roster brimming with NBA talent.

A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.

The Tigers will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 2, 2026, in a game that revives a three‑game winning streak and adds another chapter to a storied rivalry.
Duke’s recent ACC title and three nine‑win seasons under Manny Diaz set the stage for a 2026 campaign that will test the team’s depth and defensive evolution.

Micah Henson, a sophomore left‑hander from Crowder College, commits to Arkansas, bringing a strong strikeout record and late‑season momentum. Meanwhile, freshman Landon Schaefer enters the transfer portal, and regional baseball viewership shows a notable rise.

The Broncos are reshaping their roster, retaining a pivotal player, adding fresh talent, and preparing for a challenging non‑conference slate.

The Vols will host Florida State in the ACC‑SEC Challenge, restart home‑and‑home series with Michigan State and Purdue, and open the Players Era Festival against Maryland in Las Vegas. New coach Justin Gainey will test the team against North Carolina State, while recent memories of close battles with Syracuse linger.

Analyst David Pollack predicts that North Carolina State could achieve a breakout 2026 season, potentially capturing the ACC championship. The Wolfpack’s recent progress under coach Dave Doeren and quarterback CJ Bailey, combined with a volatile conference landscape, fuels optimism for a historic double‑digit win year.

Virginia's 2026 conference slate has been ordered from least to most difficult, spotlighting key matchups, emerging star performances and the pressure on coaches as the team looks to build on a record‑breaking 2025 season.
After a distinguished 25‑year career in the NFL, Morocco Brown is set to guide the Badgers' football operations, bringing expertise in talent evaluation and roster management.

NC State’s football clash with Virginia, originally slated for Rio de Janeiro, will now be played in Charlottesville after logistical issues arose. Meanwhile, the NFL will stage its first regular‑season game in Rio, featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens.

A planned historic game in Brazil has been moved to Charlottesville, Virginia, after promoter disputes, altering revenue expectations for North Carolina State and the University of Virginia.
Jordan Dillon, a senior offensive lineman at Effingham County High School, announced his commitment to Georgia Tech, citing a desire to help the team achieve playoff success while pursuing a degree in marketing or sports management.
Freshman phenom Malachi Toney leads the cover of EA Sports' College Football 27, his 1,211 receiving yards and 13 total touchdowns cementing a historic first year for Miami.
The Auburn University baseball team rallied from a shaky start against Milwaukee to capture its regional championship, driven by a standout pitching staff of underclassmen and a record‑breaking performance by catcher Chase Fralick.
The conference released the full slate of 18 games, highlighting home‑and‑home matchups, returning veterans and a top recruiting class.

The Tar Heels clinched a third straight Super Regional appearance after a 9-3 win over ECU, highlighted by strong pitching from Jackson Rose and timely hitting from the lineup.

UW-Milwaukee shocks top-seeded Auburn 13-8, powered by three-run homers from Bradyn Horn and Charlie Marion and a strong outing by Riley Peterson, advancing to the second round.
Auburn’s baseball team is set to compete in the NCAA Regional at Plainsman Park on Saturday, May 30, after a 13‑8 loss to Milwaukee, with broadcast details and analyst commentary.

Auburn’s season hangs in the balance after a 13-8 loss to Milwaukee in the first game of the Auburn Regional, with pitching struggles and senior stakes coming to the fore.