
UNLV Leads 2026 All-Mountain West Team with Record 19 Selections
The 2026 All-Mountain West Team showcases UNLV's dominance with 19 selections, while other programs also earn significant representation.
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The 2026 All-Mountain West Team showcases UNLV's dominance with 19 selections, while other programs also earn significant representation.

The Buffaloes secure transfer guard KJ Thomas, a Texas‑ranked point guard whose high school success and collegiate stats promise to reshape the team's backcourt.

Coach Tom Brown’s announcement adds a standout recruit whose high school records and collegiate stats signal a promising addition to West Texas A&M’s basketball program.
The newest recruit brings a proven track record of high‑level competition, having excelled at UTEP and shone in Texas high school basketball.

Gage Gibbons announced his commitment to the Air Force Academy on social media, citing a standout junior season and state‑championship track times as key factors.
The El Paso Times revealed its All‑City girls soccer team for the 2025‑26 high school season, highlighting the MVP, Coach of the Year, and a host of players whose performances defined the region’s competitive landscape.

The Terps have completed their roster construction for the upcoming season by securing a seven‑foot center from Frank Phillips College, a move that underscores their strategy of bolstering size and shot‑blocking.

The Cowboys are reshaping their squad with nearly 50 newcomers, retaining key veterans and welcoming a highly touted freshman linebacker.

Recent commitments from elite youth clubs highlight a national trend of top‑rated players selecting colleges that match their athletic and academic goals.

USC Upstate announced the addition of David Tubek, a transfer from UTEP, as part of its 2026‑27 signing class, highlighting his defensive skills and collegiate background.
A former UTEP football player’s domestic‑violence case ended with a two‑year probation sentence after prosecutors dropped a charge related to assault on a pregnant woman.

The Wolverines have announced kickoff times and broadcast partners for their first few games, setting the stage for a high‑profile start to the season.

Fresno City College will introduce Josh Brown as Head Football Coach and Dr. David Santesteban as Head Men’s Soccer Coach at a press conference on May 26, 2026, highlighting their extensive experience and commitment to student‑athlete development.

VCU and Saint Louis shared the conference crown last year, but a wave of departures and newcomers sets the stage for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.

After an 11‑win campaign, the University of Utah must replace a fully departed offensive line and a depleted cornerback corps while navigating a schedule short on marquee matchups.

Princeton loses head coach Carla Berube to Northwestern, while associate head coach Lauren Gosselin steps up. Key transfers such as Madison St. Rose head to Notre Dame, and Ivy League alumni secure spots on WNBA rosters. New NCAA tournament formats and foreign tours add further intrigue.
Missouri’s running back Ahmad Hardy faces an uncertain 2026 outlook after a shooting, prompting coach Elijah Drinkwitz to weigh options and rely on backup Jamal Roberts and new transfers.

UTEP’s men’s basketball program has added a versatile front‑court piece as Janusz Ratowski, a 6‑11 forward with a global résumé, officially signed with the Miners this week. The signing comes after a season in which Ratowski sat out the 2024‑25 campaign at Texas A&M as a redshirt, giving him an extra year of development under the Aggies’ staff. Prior to his redshirt year, Ratowski honed his game across several Polish clubs, most notably with SMS PZKosz Wladyssalwowo, where he posted a double‑double average of 9.6 points and 9.4 rebounds over 28 appearances in the 2023‑24 season. His earlier stint with Texas A&M saw him appear in 29 games during the 2022‑23 campaign, contributing 8.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while earlier years at Stetson produced modest but steady numbers of 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest. Beyond the collegiate stage, Ratowski earned a spot on the U20 Poland national team in 2024, a testament to his rapid ascent and international appeal. His performances for club side Profbud Legia Warszawa and Flota Gdynia further demonstrated his adaptability against diverse styles of play. Coach Joe Golding expressed enthusiasm about the new addition, noting that Ratowski’s size, work ethic and experience in high‑pressure environments position him to compete immediately in the Mountain West Conference. Golding highlighted the player’s ability to stretch the floor and protect the rim, traits that could prove decisive as the Miners aim to climb the conference standings. The Miners’ front office believes the addition of a player with both NCAA and European experience will enrich the team’s depth and competitiveness as they head into the upcoming season. Fans can expect to see Ratowski integrated into the rotation early, as the coaching staff plans to leverage his versatility on both ends of the court.