Joshua Jefferson Prepares for NBA Draft After Remarkable Iowa State Journey
Weeks away from the NBA Draft, Joshua Jefferson reflects on injuries, perseverance, and the influence of his father as he trains at Mike Miller’s Barn facility.
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Weeks away from the NBA Draft, Joshua Jefferson reflects on injuries, perseverance, and the influence of his father as he trains at Mike Miller’s Barn facility.

James Madison University’s football program has announced a revised slate of high‑profile games, moving a historic UNC matchup to 2031 and confirming a 2028 visit to Virginia, while locking in future contests with Maryland, UCF and North Carolina.

St. John's University will meet the Oregon Ducks in the inaugural game of the 2026 Players Era Championship, a tournament that brings together 16 programs in Las Vegas. The matchup marks a reunion of programs that have split their two previous meetings, while the return of Rick Pitino to the college ranks adds a narrative twist.

Next November, San Diego State will square off against Iowa State in the first round of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. The event, broadcast by ESPN, showcases a 16‑team and an eight‑team bracket, with games at T‑Mobile Arena and Mandalay Bay’s Michelob Ultra Arena. Significant NIL payouts and a shift away from traditional tournaments like the Maui Invitational highlight the competition.

The newly released brackets for the Players Era Tournament promise high‑profile matchups, including a potential top‑ten clash between Louisville and Tennessee, as teams from across the nation prepare for a festive slate of games.
The 2026 Players Era 16 tournament will feature Iowa State's first game on Nov. 24 in Las Vegas, with a potential rematch against Tennessee and a new single‑elimination format.

Southeastern Louisiana University announced the hiring of Bruce Shingler as associate head coach for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, a move praised by longtime mentor David Kiefer and expected to reshape the program's culture and recruiting pipeline.
Two Maryland high school teams, Mardela Softball and Stephen Decatur Baseball, will contest the state titles on May 23, each aiming for historic achievements.

The Orange have locked in their roster for the upcoming campaign, but the search for a steady point guard remains the central storyline.

Pete and Jodi Lyons’s $10 million commitment will endow volleyball scholarships and create new scholarships for women’s soccer, reflecting a broader vision of academic‑athletic excellence at the University of Virginia.

The latest power rankings highlight USC's title potential, Michigan's Final Four outlook, Iowa's transfer boost, and a host of other storylines shaping the Big Ten women's basketball landscape.

Fordham University’s women’s soccer team has released its 2026 fall schedule, featuring 18 regular‑season games, two preseason exhibitions and a full Atlantic 10 slate that culminates with the conference championship in mid‑November.

The Cowboys are reshaping their squad with nearly five dozen newcomers while keeping core veterans, setting the stage for a competitive season.

Transfer linebacker Caleb Wheatland arrives in East Lansing with a proven track record of sacks, tackles and special‑teams impact, aiming to bolster Michigan State's front seven this season.
Two undefeated high school teams from Maryland’s Bayside South have secured spots in the upcoming state championship games, each aiming to etch a memorable chapter in their programs’ histories.

Theo Edema, a 4‑star center originally ranked No.33, will reclassify to the 2026 class and join St. John's this summer, adding depth to a frontcourt that already includes Lazar Stojkovic and Ruben Prey.

Michigan State basketball is setting its sights on a national title next season, building on back‑to‑back Elite Eight and Sweet Sixteen finishes. Coach Tom Izzo emphasizes cutting turnovers, raising assist rates, and tightening three‑point defense.

The Lady Vols enter the 2026‑27 campaign with a completely new roster, 13 transfers, a freshman signing class and third‑year head coach Kim Caldwell at the helm.
The Lady Vols basketball team has reshaped its lineup for the 2026‑27 campaign, adding 13 transfers and a 2026 signing class. Below is a look at the players, their backgrounds, and the coaching staff driving the transformation.

Theo Edema, a highly-touted center from the class of 2027, has pledged to St. John's men's basketball and will reclassify to play in the 2026 season.

Highly touted center Theo Edema has pledged to St. John’s University, reclassifying to the 2026 class after a recruitment battle that included Stanford, Maryland and BYU. The 6‑foot‑11, 235‑pound big man brings elite defensive skills and a championship pedigree to the Big East program.

Jarrell Chandler, a top‑ranked safety from Halls High School, chose Clemson over Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Miami and several other programs, bringing the Tigers' 2027 class to seven commitments.

The Bishop O'Connell Knights secured their first WCAC baseball tournament title since 1999, finishing a 27-win campaign with a dramatic win over St. Paul VI Catholic Panthers.

The latest wave of player movements sees powerhouse programs bolstering their lineups while rebuilding teams seek fresh talent, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.