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Cayden Daughtry, a No. 9 ranked 2027 point guard, has dazzled at the NBPA Top 100 Camp, captured a FIBA Under‑17 World Cup gold medal, and topped the Nike EYBL circuit. With official visits lined up and Kentucky among the suitors, his decision hinges on style and coach connections.
South Carolina sophomore guard Ayla McDowell has been named to Brazil's preliminary roster for the upcoming South American Qualifier, a tournament that will determine the four teams advancing to the 2027 AmeriCup and, ultimately, the 2028 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
A week‑long camp at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center brings together established and emerging 3x3 players, highlighting the sport’s rapid rise and the pursuit of international competition.
Mark Few’s decades‑long impact on college basketball and Team USA will be celebrated at the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony, where he will be presented by John Stockton, John Calipari and Grant Hill.
At the Peach Jam tournament, NaVorro Bowman Jr. delivered a 25‑point, six‑steal performance that highlighted his all‑court skill set and sparked a recruiting surge among elite programs.
Top 2027 guard Navorro Bowman Jr. weighs elite programs, highlighting UNC’s coach Michael Malone and his own development goals
Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team is gearing up for the 2026‑27 season, emphasizing speed and athleticism while navigating injuries and integrating promising newcomers.
The federation reveals its coaching lineup, highlights player interest, and details the hurdles facing the U.S. as it prepares for back‑to‑back international tournaments.
USA Basketball has named Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue and Jay Wright as assistant coaches for the men's national team, supporting Head Coach Steve Kerr as the program eyes the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics.
The national program announced a coaching lineup that blends experience and fresh talent ahead of two major international tournaments.
The federation announced a coaching trio — J.B. Bickerstaff, Mark Daigneault and Mark Few — who will assist Spoelstra as the United States prepares for the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Doha and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
USA Basketball announced a veteran trio of assistants who will prepare the men's national team for the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Doha and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault will serve as an assistant for the USA Basketball Men’s National Team during the 2027‑28 season, bringing his award‑winning leadership to an Olympic‑bound roster.
Mark Daigneault, assistant coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been appointed to USA Basketball’s staff, working alongside Erik Spoelstra. He expressed humility and excitement, while also supporting Isaiah Joe after his trade to the Hawks.
The national federation announced its coaching roster, highlighting Spoelstra’s first term as head coach and the debut of several assistants, while Grant Hill emphasized continuity and collaboration.
USA Basketball unveiled its coaching roster for the upcoming 2027 Basketball World Cup and 2028 Olympics, highlighting new appointments and continuity under head coach Erik Spoelstra.
The national program announces a blend of fresh faces and seasoned veterans to serve under head coach Erik Spoelstra, aiming for continuity ahead of international competitions in Qatar and Los Angeles.
The University of Connecticut's women's basketball dynasty will be explored in a forthcoming Apple TV series, highlighting championship achievements and Olympic medalists from the program.
USA Basketball has unveiled the coaching staff that will guide the United States men's team at the 2027 Basketball World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with Erik Spoelstra at the helm.
Top recruit Nation Williams, a 6‑foot‑2 forward from Las Vegas, has trimmed her list to five schools after a standout summer that included a FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup title with USA Basketball.
Five-star forward Nation Williams, a 6-foot-2 standout from Las Vegas, has trimmed her list to five programs after an official visit to Iowa and a standout performance at Senior Day. Her recent FIBA U17 World Cup championship adds international acclaim to a recruitment profile that draws top rankings from 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
The national federation revealed a new assistant coaching lineup that includes veteran video analyst Mark Daigneault, first‑time national coach J.B. Bickerstaff, and Hall of Fame inductee Mark Few.
The 2008 USA Basketball squad, famously known as the Redeem Team, captured Olympic gold in Beijing, blending star power with unity to restore America’s dominance in the sport.
Grant Hill, USA Basketball’s managing director, acknowledges two selection errors, including leaving Draymond Green off the 41‑player roster, and expresses remorse for not personally informing the veteran of his omission.