
Sun Belt Announces Three New Head Coaches for 2026‑27 Basketball Season
The conference welcomes fresh leadership as experienced assistants assume head‑coaching roles at three member institutions, promising continued competitiveness.
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The conference welcomes fresh leadership as experienced assistants assume head‑coaching roles at three member institutions, promising continued competitiveness.

The Bulldogs enter a critical 2026 campaign marked by massive roster turnover, a controversial coaching hire, and high expectations for a turnaround.

The university revealed its 2026 women's soccer calendar, featuring two August exhibitions, an 18‑match regular season and a Southland Conference tournament in Texas.
Butler University announced the hiring of Andrew Steele as director of player development, filling the role vacated by Aaron Thompson. Steele, a former Alabama captain with extensive coaching experience, will work under head coach Ronald Nored to enhance player growth and program continuity.

Four Alabama baseball student‑athletes were selected to the College Sports Communicators Academic All‑District Team, extending the program’s seven‑year streak and showcasing a blend of athletic talent and academic rigor.

Samantha Thomsit appointed head coach of Gardner‑Webb women’s soccer, bringing a decade of coaching experience and a recent turnaround at Spring Hill College.

Gardner‑Webb University announced the hiring of Samantha Thomsit, a coach with a track record of revitalizing programs at Spring Hill College and the University of South Alabama, as the new leader of its women’s soccer team.
A deep talent pool is emerging from Florida's Big Bend region, where high school standouts are securing commitments and attracting offers from the country's most competitive college programs.

The Catamounts are adding six transfers from across the country and nine freshmen to reshape a squad that lost nearly three‑quarters of its on‑field experience.

Narcisse Ngoy, a seven‑footer from France, arrives in Auburn after a dominant Elite 2 League season that earned him MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors. His defensive skill set and rebounding prowess are expected to reshape the Tigers' frontcourt for the upcoming campaign.

Notre Dame’s basketball program has added Yoro Diallo, a forward who excelled at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, to its roster, highlighting a strategic recruitment that outpaced several other contenders.

Notre Dame has added Division II standout Yoro Diallo to its roster, a move that promises increased depth and a new dimension for the program as it looks to rebound in the ACC.

LSU coach Will Wade has added Austin Nunez, a seasoned collegiate point guard, to his squad for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing a blend of scoring, playmaking and heritage to the program.

A tightly contested state semifinal saw Vero Beach High take an early lead before Venice surged in the sixth inning, ultimately outdueling the Fighting Indians with a 4-2 win.

Arkansas State University’s baseball team secured a 10-0 victory over the University of South Alabama, highlighted by Tyler Weimer’s 6.2‑inning outing and an offense that scored in four of the first five innings.

Marquette announced the hiring of Rodney Crawford as an assistant coach, highlighting his extensive defensive experience and recent achievements at the University of South Alabama.

The university announced the hiring of Riley Conroy, a rising star in mid‑major coaching, to bolster its men's basketball program with proven recruiting and player development skills.