
Don Nelson, Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 86
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away on August 10 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped how basketball is played and coached.
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Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach whose career spanned more than three decades, passed away on August 10 at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that reshaped how basketball is played and coached.

Senior forward Eric Dailey Jr. reflects on his USA Basketball 3x3 experience, his leadership role at UCLA, and the expectations placed on him by coaches and teammates.
The Nike EYBL Peach Jam has grown into a premier high‑school basketball event in Augusta, drawing NBA prospects and generating significant economic impact.

Across the Bay Area, fathers are swapping Warriors jerseys for Valkyries scarves, bringing their daughters to the stands and using the rise of women’s professional basketball as a catalyst for ambition and self‑belief.

UCLA has long been a breeding ground for athletes who blend sporting excellence with social advocacy. Former NBA star Baron Davis, along with icons like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, continues to champion racial equality, education and mental health through partnerships such as WealthFlix.

The Basketball Tournament announced a two‑year extension with FOX Sports, adding a $2 million prize and expanding the 2026 field to 16 teams.

On May 23, Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will headline a celebrity basketball game at his alma mater, Oak Ridge High School, to raise money for charity. The event will feature a mix of former NFL and NBA players, local prospects, and other celebrities.

A charity basketball game scheduled for May 23 at Oak Ridge High School will bring together former professionals and college stars to raise funds for community initiatives.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins will headline a charity basketball game on May 23 at Oak Ridge High School in Tennessee, featuring a roster of past and present athletes and celebrities. The event aims to combine friendly competition with fundraising for local causes.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is cutting its field to 16 teams, doubling prize money and partnering with Fox Sports as it adopts a new alumni and non‑alumni bracket system.

The Basketball Tournament is cutting its field in half, adopting best‑of‑three series and a $2 million prize pool, while enlisting Fox Sports for a two‑year broadcast deal.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is doubling its winner‑take‑all prize to $2 million, adding a fresh bracket structure, and scheduling a high‑profile championship in August 2026.

The Basketball Tournament announces a $2 million prize, a new 16‑team format split between alumni and non‑alumni brackets, and a Las Vegas showcase that builds on record‑breaking viewership and attendance.