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ESPN’s first 2027 NBA mock draft highlights Matt Able, Sayon Keita and Neoklis Avdalas, projecting them as potential first‑round and later picks, while noting their collegiate stats and international experience.
A look at the players returning from injury and college, the coaches securing new deals, and the programs redefining their schedules as the 2026‑27 basketball season approaches.
World Cup winner Crystal Dunn watched the TLH Reckoning defeat Fort Lauderdale United 2‑0, lauding founder Ashlee Fontes and confirming her ongoing involvement in the club's mission.
The Oklahoma Sooners captured the 2025 NCAA baseball crown despite a 14‑16 regular season, a string of mercy‑rulings and low national rankings. Their postseason surge, highlighted by a 13‑2 win over North Carolina and a 48‑16 scoring margin, echoed the 2022 Ole Miss run and underscored the sport’s unpredictable nature.
On October 17, 2026, Vanderbilt will welcome Arkansas to Nashville, where a revamped Razorbacks squad under first‑year coach Ryan Silverfield confronts a Commodores lineup brimming with new talent and strategic ambitions.
The latest All-ACC selections reflect anticipated performance, with Miami topping the list and a diverse array of players recognized across offense, defense, and special teams.
The Herd will travel to Value City Arena and the Dean Smith Center for marquee games that highlight the program’s growth and give fans a chance to experience historic arenas.
Elliot Cadeau commits to Michigan, ensuring continuity under interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. after Dusty May's move to the NBA.
Duke’s transformation from a modest program to a dominant force in the 1990s was driven by visionary coaching, strategic fundraising and a brand partnership that sparked both admiration and rivalry.
North Carolina and Illinois will meet in a neutral‑site basketball game that could shape their NCAA Tournament paths.
Georgetown University reveals its full non‑conference slate for the upcoming season, highlighting key matchups, coaching additions and player storylines.
The 2027 Nashville Hoops Showdown will pit the Tar Heels against the Fighting Illini on January 30 at Bridgestone Arena, featuring travel packages, ticket presales and a coaching storyline that highlights Michael Malone and Brad Underwood.
Illinois will meet North Carolina at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 30, 2027, continuing a Nashville streak and testing a Tar Heels team in transition.
North Carolina’s two powerhouse basketball programs will meet on a neutral site in Greensboro on Dec. 15, 2026, in a game designed to boost their NET rankings and mark the first meeting outside the ACC schedule.
The Tar Heels and Fighting Illini will meet on January 30 in Nashville, a game that promises a test of tradition, coaching strategy and national ambition.
Meleek Thomas, Henri Veesar, Braden Smith and Trevon Brazile emerge as standout second‑round candidates with distinct skill sets that could translate into valuable fantasy assets.
Henri Veesaar, a North Carolina forward projected to be selected early in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, is among the top prospects awaiting their names to be called.
Caleb Wilson was chosen with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a move praised by USA TODAY Sports and seen as a cornerstone for the Bulls' upcoming era.
The 2026 SEC baseball race concluded with Tennessee and Oklahoma finishing 10th and 11th, a coaching change, and a flurry of player transfers that will shape next season.
The upcoming 2026 high school football season in Western North Carolina will see major roster shifts, with graduating stars making way for emerging talent across the Mountain Eight Conference.
From a state championship in Georgia to a top‑draft selection in Chicago, Caleb Wilson's basketball journey reflects a rapid ascent fueled by elite performance and a commitment to the University of North Carolina.
Four‑star defensive lineman Ben’Jarvius Shumaker has flipped his verbal commitment from Mississippi to the University of Colorado, joining a class that has already lost two other pledges.
The Buffaloes secure a high‑profile commitment as Ben’Jarvius Shumaker flips his pledge from Ole Miss, adding depth to a 2027 class that now includes 16 commits and four blue‑chip recruits.
A dominant Tar Heels campaign concluded in Omaha with a 13-2 defeat to Oklahoma, ending a run that had seen North Carolina finish with a nation‑leading 54 wins.