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The university announced the hiring of alumnus Preston Ruedinger as an assistant coach, highlighting his playing legacy and the strategic role he will play in the program’s future.
The Rockets will open the season with a home showdown against Louisiana Tech, travel to the Baha Mar Classic and face Michigan State and Cincinnati on their home courts.
The Badgers have secured commitments from four‑star forward Babou Ann and 7‑foot‑1 center Jake Thelen, while the Gophers eye Texas small forward Isaiah Santos amid new eligibility rules.
Thomas Kithier, known for his rebounding skills and dedication, has transitioned from player to coach, accepting a dual role at Utah State while drawing on a career that spanned Michigan State, Valparaiso and Western Michigan.
The University of Arkansas men’s basketball squad will spend seven days in Nassau, competing in the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League against a mix of international clubs and Canadian university teams, while Coach John Calipari uses the trip to forge chemistry and engage fans.
After a 12‑19 season and the departure of head coach Austin Parkinson, the Butler Bulldogs are pinning hopes on veteran coach Maria Marchesano and a revamped roster featuring returning sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson.
The Butler Bulldogs women's basketball team faces a pivotal transition as head coach Austin Parkinson departs and only sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson return. New head coach Maria Marchesano, a former Bulldog player, assembles a blend of transfers and fresh talent, aiming to restore competitiveness.
New head coach Beth Peters aims to preserve the winning culture left by Kim Barth while integrating fresh talent like Kate McDougall.
The Quakers clinched their 26th sectional title with a 9‑3 victory over Mishawaka, overcoming a mid‑season slump and rallying around a core of longtime teammates.
Isaiah Shaw, a 6‑foot‑8 forward with a proven track record from Grand Canyon, Valparaiso and Northern Arizona, will spend his sixth and final year of eligibility at UConn, where he hopes to influence the program both on and off the court.
Isaiah Shaw, a versatile wing who posted 8.1 points and 46.4% shooting for Northern Arizona last season, is set to transfer to UConn, joining a roster that already includes multiple portal additions and incoming freshmen
After guiding Valparaiso to its best conference performance in school history, Roger Powell has earned a multi‑year contract extension, underscoring a broader trend of Gonzaga‑trained coaches thriving elsewhere.
Tim Duryea, who helped guide Boise State to three straight NCAA tournaments, is retiring, leaving two openings on the Broncos' coaching roster.
The Missouri Valley Conference revealed its weekly award winners, highlighted by UIC’s Ashton Kampa, Southern Illinois’ Troy Shepard and Evansville’s Spike Magill, while confirming the final spots for the 2026 MVC Baseball Championship.