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The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
Elon University announced the hiring of Steve Robinson, a coach with over 40 years of Division I experience and three national championships, as Special Assistant to the Head Coach of the men's basketball team.
The Basketball Tournament’s first‑round matchup pits Purple Reign, led by Michael Beasley, against JHX Hoops, a team anchored by Mario Chalmers and Billy Preston. The game will be streamed on FOX Sports 2 on July 22, 2026.
From record-breaking streetcar rides to small‑business lessons, Kansas City evaluates the summer's global soccer frenzy and looks ahead to upcoming international competitions.
The Kansas State alumni squad Purple Reign meets JHX Hoops on July 22 at 8 p.m. ET, with a win for JHX setting up a potential third game. The matchup will be televised on FS1 and streamed via DIRECTV, fuboTV and Sling.
The University of Washington announced the hiring of Charles Klask, a 25‑year NBA assistant and 2023 champion with the Denver Nuggets, as part of a broader staff reshuffle that also welcomes Rutgers guard Harun Zrno.
After announcing his retirement in April 2025, Steve Robinson is back in the coaching arena, taking a special assistant role at Elon University. His extensive history with championship programs and recent praise from Tommy Lloyd position him as a key figure in the university’s quest for its first NCAA Tournament appearance.
Archie Goodwin’s 22-point performance fuels La Familia’s 63-57 victory over The Ville, securing a semifinal berth in The Basketball Tournament.
Lagerald Vick, a former University of Kansas basketball player, now faces attempted first‑degree murder charges after a Memphis arrest; prosecutors have set bail at $1.5 million and added a firearm count.
A former University of Kansas basketball player was arrested after a Fourth of July party turned violent, with authorities alleging he shot a man during an argument.
A former University of Kansas basketball player was arrested after a shooting at a holiday party in Memphis.
A former University of Kansas basketball player, Lagerald Vick, has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after allegedly shooting a man during a Fourth of July party. The victim identified Vick in a lineup, and he is currently held on a $1.5 million bond.
A former University of Kansas star, Lagerald Vick, has been charged with attempted first‑degree murder after a July 4 incident in Memphis. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond while prosecutors build their case.
A former University of Kansas basketball standout was arrested after police say he opened fire during a holiday party, with the victim later identifying him in a lineup.
A former University of Kansas basketball standout, Lagerald Vick, was arrested after allegedly opening fire on a fellow partygoer during a Fourth of July gathering, a sequence that ended with the victim identifying him in a lineup and the suspect being held on a hefty bond.
A former University of Kansas basketball player was arrested and charged with attempted first‑degree murder after an alleged shooting at a Fourth of July party in Memphis. The suspect, Lagerald Vick, is being held on a $1.5 million bond while prosecutors prepare their case.
A $448 million renovation of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium will modernize amenities, add striking wheat‑stalk lighting and position Kansas football for future growth.
A former University of Kansas standout was taken into custody in Tennessee after being charged with attempted first‑degree murder and a firearms violation, with a $1.5 million bond set.
The arrest of former Kansas basketball player Lagerald Vick on serious felony charges has reignited scrutiny of his past conduct, from a 2015 Title IX investigation to an April burglary case and a July 4 shooting incident in Memphis.
On the last day of the 2026 MLB Draft, Kansas right‑hander Mathis Nayral and utility player Brady Ballinger were chosen, capping a season that delivered three conference titles and a program‑tying 45 wins.
Yahoo's comeback of College Fantasy Football spotlights the Power 4 conferences, especially the Big 12, where quarterbacks, running backs and receivers are poised to dominate fantasy scoring.
Day one of the 2026 MLB Draft saw Kansas standouts Tyson LeBlanc and Dominic Voegele selected by the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles, highlighting a program that has become a prolific pipeline for professional baseball talent.
Melvin Council Jr. and Hunter Dickinson made notable contributions as the New Orleans Pelicans secured a 95-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting the resurgence of Kansas alumni in this year's summer league.
Two University of Kansas standouts become the highest-drafted position player and right-handed pitcher in school history, highlighting a program on the rise.