
Auburn Secures Transfer Guard Kolby King for 2026‑27 Season
Kolby King, a former Utah State and Tulane standout, is set to join the Auburn Tigers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing three‑point shooting and depth to Coach Steven Pearl’s backcourt.
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Kolby King, a former Utah State and Tulane standout, is set to join the Auburn Tigers for the 2026‑27 season, bringing three‑point shooting and depth to Coach Steven Pearl’s backcourt.

St. John’s coach Rick Pitino is poised to convert another college standout into an NBA first‑round pick, with guard Tounde Yessoufou projected as a 2027 draft prospect.

Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.

Former MLB executive Tim Brosnan is set to lead the Big East Conference, a league riding the wave of UConn’s recent national championships but wrestling with a top‑heavy roster and the need for a stronger media deal.

Louisville’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate features a series of high‑profile matchups, including a Dec. 5 clash with reigning champion Michigan in Detroit, as the program seeks to test its new coaching staff against elite competition.

A Colorado court has granted 2022‑class student‑athletes an extra year of eligibility, while Gonzaga targets top transfer prospects to fortify its roster for the new Pac‑12 era.
Peyton Siva, a 2013 national champion with Louisville, is leaving Pat Kelsey’s staff to reunite with Rick Pitino at St. John’s, bringing a championship pedigree and a recent salary increase to the new role.

Louisville’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate features eight to nine marquee matchups, including the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, a Detroit showdown with Michigan, and a Thanksgiving clash with Texas Tech, promising both testing battles and title aspirations.
The Cardinals and Wolverines will meet in Detroit on Dec. 5, 2026, before Louisville returns to Kentucky for a December 12 showdown at Rupp Arena.

Alabama's upcoming season features a challenging mix of non‑conference and SEC opponents, including Miami, Houston, St. John's, Kentucky, Texas and Arkansas, promising a rigorous road to the NCAA tournament.

Top‑15 center Theo Edema, a 6‑foot‑11 Nigerian with a 7‑foot‑5 wingspan, signs with St. John’s, aiming to contribute off the bench under coach Rick Pitino.

The newest CBS Sports Top 25 and No. 1 college basketball poll reflects a dramatic turnover driven by transfers, injuries and coaching changes across the nation's elite programs.

The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.

Miami will open against Florida, travel to Las Vegas for the Players Era Tournament, host a series of home games at the Watsco Center, and finish the non‑conference stretch with a Texas showdown before ACC play begins.

Donnie Freeman, once slated for a key role at Kentucky, signed with St. John's before a summer Achilles injury derailed his plans. The setback forces both programs to adjust as they look ahead.

Analysts identify five breakout candidates whose skills and projected roles could redefine their teams' dynamics and influence the national narrative.

The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.
Kentucky’s basketball program has extended a scholarship to Caleb Ourigou, a versatile big man whose international experience and defensive prowess are drawing attention from several power‑conference schools.

Milan Momcilovic's commitment to Kentucky after withdrawing from the NBA Draft is a major recruiting victory for Coach Mark Pope, who is rebuilding the roster and targeting a deep NCAA Tournament run.

A deep defensive unit, a top‑ranked recruiting class and a schedule that pits the Blue Devils against elite competition have analysts forecasting Duke as the No. 1 seed in next year’s tournament.

The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.

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.

After a 27‑year drought, the Alabama Crimson Tide clinched a spot in the College World Series with a sweeping postseason run, setting up a highly anticipated first‑round clash against the Oklahoma Sooners.

The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a 7-0 victory over St. John's in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, drawing a warning for outfielder Bryce Fowler and prompting fan criticism. A postponed second game leaves the Tide one win away from Omaha.