
LSU’s Basketball Roster Takes Shape Amid Coaching Shifts
With Dusty May gone and Will Wade targeting a compact, star‑driven squad, LSU is navigating a complex transfer market while preparing for the upcoming season.
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With Dusty May gone and Will Wade targeting a compact, star‑driven squad, LSU is navigating a complex transfer market while preparing for the upcoming season.

Indiana University’s men’s basketball program has locked in a preseason exhibition against Western Kentucky, set for Oct. 25, 2026 at the Ford Center in Evansville, marking the second tune‑up before the regular season.

Indiana University’s men’s basketball team has locked in a series of exhibition and neutral‑site contests, including a showdown at Evansville’s 11,000‑seat Ford Center, as it prepares for a summer tour in Peru.

The 1998 Highlands Wildcats dominated the gridiron with a perfect record, a 3A title, and a legacy that shaped Northern Kentucky football for decades.
From batting averages that defy expectations to pitching feats that dominate the mound, the nominees illustrate the depth of talent emerging from the Louisville area.
Kentucky’s recent standouts, including forward Jayden Quaintance and guard Otega Oweh, are projected to be selected in the upcoming NBA draft, which will be televised on ABC and ESPN across two nights.

Three first‑time Power Four head coaches are poised to reshape their programs in 2026, blending innovative schemes with proven quarterback development.

After a championship‑winning stint at Ohio State, Tegra Tshabola is poised to become a key pillar for Kentucky's offensive line, bringing size, experience, and All‑American potential to the program.

Jason 'J' Batt, formerly deputy athletics director at Alabama, joins the University of Kentucky with a vision shaped by Nick Saban’s consistency and strategic evolution, targeting sustained success across basketball and football while leveraging revenue growth.

EJ Dampier, a 6‑foot‑10 forward from Madison‑Ridgeland Academy, has been selected for the 2026 USA Basketball Men’s U17 National Team, joining a roster that will compete in Istanbul. The selection follows a competitive training camp and reflects a family legacy of athletic excellence.

Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray has named Notre Dame’s CJ Carr the leading quarterback for the 2026 college football season, citing dominant performances against Miami and Texas A&M and a 10‑win campaign that included victories over USC and Pittsburgh.

West Virginia University’s baseball program is positioning itself for high‑stakes matchups that could reshape its national trajectory

With a top‑two preseason ranking, the Ducks aim to translate early momentum into a national title.

West Virginia University’s baseball squad captured the program’s first College World Series berth, finishing a historic 47‑win season with a hard‑fought loss to North Carolina.

With WVU’s recent dominance, the Mountaineers face a crowded schedule. A thoughtful non‑conference slate could enhance postseason prospects while rekindling classic contests.

The Eagles will open the season at home against Florida Gulf Coast University on August 20, host Liberty in September and conclude the regular season with a trio of home games before the Sun Belt Tournament begins in November.

The 2026 Alabama vs. Mississippi State game promises a clash of tradition and transformation, with new offensive weapons, defensive upgrades, and a schedule that could define the Bulldogs' season.

A recent hospital visit by the University of Kentucky basketball team turned into a community‑building event, featuring games, crafts, and a Fortnite session that brought smiles to pediatric patients.
On Oct. 31, 2026, the University of Missouri will host Arkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., renewing a rivalry that has seen the Tigers win four straight and lead the series 10‑2 since joining the SEC. Arkansas enters with a new coaching staff, a revamped roster and a defense that finished last in the conference a year ago.
Braylon Lane, a highly rated wide receiver from Houston, Texas, flips his commitment from the University of Houston to Iowa State University after a weekend visit to Ames, joining a growing 2027 Cyclones class.

Kentucky’s basketball team is using the Wildcat Coal Lodge to build chemistry ahead of the new season, with Coach Mark Pope mandating shared housing.

Malachi Moreno discusses his NBA draft process, the insights gained from meetings with NBA teams, and why he decided to return to the University of Kentucky for another year of growth.

The university announced the hiring of Scott Holsopple, a coach with 28 years of experience across college football and basketball programs, to lead the men's basketball team's performance initiatives.

A look at the career milestones that led to Bernadette Locke-Maddox's upcoming Hall of Fame induction.