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UMass basketball players Abdullah Ahmed and Christian Martin, accompanied by assistant coach Brian Steele, travel to Canada with USA East Coast for a series of matches and cultural activities.
Maliya Hunter, a top‑ranked 2028 forward, has pledged to join the Hawkeyes after a standout high school career and a USA Basketball U17 World Cup championship.
Brazil’s recent bronze‑medal win at the FIBA South American Qualifier guarantees a spot at the 2027 AmeriCup and a direct route to the 2028 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, driven by Ayla McDowell’s key contributions.
The 1996 Olympic women's basketball team, instrumental in launching the WNBA, will join the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026, celebrating a legacy that reshaped the sport.
The United States unveils a roster that blends seasoned champions with emerging talent, aiming for a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s World Cup gold.
The omission of Indiana Fever star Kelsey Mitchell from the USA Basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup highlights a strategic shift toward younger talent, while veterans like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston earn spots after camp participation.
The United States will field a blend of seasoned Olympians and rising stars, including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, in Berlin as it chases a historic fifth straight world championship.
Sophie Cunningham’s remarks on trans athletes have sparked backlash, but the Indiana Fever’s on‑court performances, from Chelsea Gray’s historic buzzer‑beaters to Caitlin Clark’s international call‑up, keep the spotlight on the game.
The United States will field a blend of Olympic medalists and rising stars as it chases a fifth straight FIBA World Cup title in Berlin.
The upcoming FIBA Women's World Cup will see rising stars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers make their senior national team debut alongside Olympic medalists, under the guidance of managing director Sue Bird, as the United States targets a historic fifth consecutive championship.
The latest USA Basketball FIBA World Cup roster reveals a notable exclusion, a strategic trade, and the debut of an independent expansion team.
The United States reveals a 12‑player lineup blending fresh talent and seasoned champions, aiming to defend its historic gold‑medal streak.
During the WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Iowa freshman McKenna Woliczko signed exclusive Panini trading cards, marking a milestone in her early college journey and signaling a promising future for the Hawkeyes.
At the WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Iowa freshman McKenna Woliczko signed an exclusive trading-card deal with Panini, marking a milestone in her burgeoning career as she prepares for her first season with the Hawkeyes.
Duke’s newest sensation combines unusual height with polished guard skills, earning early accolades and setting the stage for a promising college career.
South Carolina guard Ayla McDowell has been selected for Brazil’s senior national team to compete in the upcoming South American Qualifier, a tournament that will determine participants for the 2027 AmeriCup and the 2028 Olympics.
After a five‑week injury layoff, Kelsey Plum is set to debut for the Los Angeles Sparks with minutes restrictions, while the team debates whether to trade her before the deadline
The latest roster additions bring fresh talent and experience to the U.S. squad, set to compete in the FIBA 3×3 Women's Series.
Caleb Wilson’s 35‑point debut for the Chicago Bulls reflects a personal drive sparked by his 2024 omission from the USA Basketball junior national team.
The upcoming Games will showcase a dramatically different Team USA lineup, featuring new faces, potential returnees, and a fierce battle for spots against an increasingly competitive international field.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will see a markedly different U.S. men's basketball squad, blending established NBA stars with emerging talents as USA Basketball navigates a new era of international competition.
Sue Bird’s historic appointment as USA Basketball’s managing director reshapes the pathway to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, spotlighting a deep talent pool and a new era of unified leadership.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will serve as an assistant for USA Basketball, alongside Erik Spoelstra, JB Bickerstaff and Mark Few, as the United States aims for a sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Erik Spoelstra’s appointment binds him to USA Basketball through 2028, bringing a seasoned staff and a clear mission to defend five consecutive Olympic golds.