
Robbie Avila weighs college comeback after NBA Summer League stint
After a brief NBA Summer League appearance with the Los Angeles Lakers, Robbie Avila considers using the newly granted fifth year of eligibility to return to college basketball.
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After a brief NBA Summer League appearance with the Los Angeles Lakers, Robbie Avila considers using the newly granted fifth year of eligibility to return to college basketball.
Coach Mike White reflects on a disappointing NCAA Tournament loss, the departure of top scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson, and the juggling act of keeping players focused amid lucrative distractions.
The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule is reshaping college basketball, allowing athletes who enroll before a certain age to extend their careers. At Georgia, Coach Mike White is weighing the impact on a roster that includes Smurf Millender, Blue Cain and others who could return for a fifth season.

The NCAA’s latest eligibility change extends the college careers of several Georgia basketball standouts, prompting coach Mike White to evaluate a complex roster landscape.

Under new head coach Ryan Odom, the University of Virginia is pivoting from Tony Bennett’s deliberate system to a faster, more versatile style, bolstered by a roster that mixes proven returnees, impactful transfers and promising freshmen.

From Ole Miss landing Australian guard Ben Henshall to Texas securing top offensive and defensive talents, the 2026 transfer portal has produced a wave of high‑profile moves that could redefine the power‑conference picture.

Coach Ryan Odom discusses summer workouts, a strong returning core and new additions as the Cavaliers aim for an ACC championship.

With Dusty May gone and Mike Boynton Jr. stepping in as interim head coach, Michigan must navigate a critical 31‑day period to retain key players and decide on a permanent coach.

The University of Virginia’s basketball program is navigating a major roster shift, with new faces stepping into prominent roles and former stars exiting the lineup.

The conference released its full slate, highlighting Duquesne’s double‑digit series with St. Bonaventure and a host of fresh matchups.

The University of Virginia men's basketball team returns with most of its core intact, aiming to build on a 30‑6 record and an ACC tournament final appearance.

An overview of the 25 athletes who will represent six nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting their college achievements and professional pathways.

Mahamadou Landoure, a 6‑foot‑10, 260‑pound center with experience in Tanzania, Spain and the NBA Academy Africa, has pledged to join the Virginia Cavaliers. He will spend a preparatory year at Bridgton Academy in Maine before arriving in Charlottesville, joining a pipeline of international talent cultivated by Coach Ryan Odom.

The latest rankings for Illinois' Class of 2026 highlight an unprecedented surge in Division I talent, with standout players like Jamison White and Lincoln Williams heading to prominent programs across the country.
The Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off will open its 2026‑27 season at the Mohegan Sun Arena, featuring Providence versus Nebraska and Rhode Island versus Monmouth on November 7, with tickets going on sale September 11.
Providence and the University of Rhode Island will join the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip‑Off at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 7, facing Nebraska and Monmouth respectively, while also preparing for the Maui Invitational.

The Cavaliers combine a core of proven returnees with high‑upside transfers, positioning them as a preseason top‑15 team poised for a deep ACC run.

Virginia's third transfer addition, Kalu Anya, joins a squad that returns key starters and looks to compete for an ACC title.

After a program‑record 22‑win season and a handful of key transfers, Georgia is poised to extend its March Madness run, drawing attention from ESPN’s bracketology and a favorable regional draw.

Saint Louis’s daring non‑conference schedule pits the Billikens against elite mid‑major programs, aiming to reshape their NCAA Tournament trajectory and elevate the profile of mid‑major basketball.