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After a decade of professional play across the NBA, G League and overseas circuits, Dakota Mathias commits to the Tasmania JackJumpers, bringing his scoring prowess and veteran savvy to Australian basketball.
Harvard men's basketball rising junior guard Robert Hinton is set to attend the 2026 Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp in Las Vegas, where he will train under NBA star Chris Paul and other seasoned coaches.
Jeremy Fears Jr. enters the new season as the betting favorite for the Wooden Award, leveraging a school‑record assist total and a commitment to improve his three‑point shooting to strengthen his NBA prospects and Michigan State's championship hopes.
After a 12‑2 finish to the 2025 season, the Houston Texans are poised to exceed expectations in 2026, with a revamped offensive line, a top‑tier defense and key playmakers poised for breakout performances.
A look at the five leading Big Ten basketball coaches, their recent achievements, and how their strategies are influencing recruiting and team performance across the conference.
A look at the top five Big Ten basketball coaches shaping the conference after Dusty May's exit.
Veteran coach Wade Atchley, steeped in Millbrook baseball tradition, assumes leadership of the Mustangs, bringing decades of experience, a deep community legacy, and a commitment to service.
The Indiana Pacers have added former Gonzaga standout Jalen Warley to their summer league roster, hoping the versatile big man can compete for a contract after a promising college season.
A look at how the Big Ten’s blend of one‑and‑done stars, transfer portal acquisitions and name‑image‑likeness money produced a historic draft class and reshaped college basketball.
After becoming Purdue’s all‑time leader in three‑point shooting, Fletcher Loyer has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Clippers, opening a pathway to the Summer League and a potential roster spot.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Fletcher Loyer signed a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, bringing his sharpshooting and basketball IQ to a new professional environment.
Four players selected in the second round of the recent NBA draft find themselves behind established stars and veteran depth, raising questions about development pathways and the role of minor leagues.
After a standout season at Purdue, Oscar Cluff is heading to the NBA summer league with the Houston Rockets, aiming to convert his collegiate rebounding and scoring prowess into a sustainable NBA role.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
Trey Kaufman-Renn’s selection at pick 59 marks a rare double-draft moment for Purdue and underscores his rise from role player to NBA hopeful.
Selected 59th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Kaufman-Renn caps a three‑year Purdue run that saw him evolve into a defensive anchor and reliable scorer, poised to contribute immediately to the Timberwolves.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn was selected 59th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2026 NBA Draft, bringing a versatile offensive skill set and a proven pick‑and‑roll partnership with guard Braden Smith to the franchise.
The Bulls finalized a trade that brings former Marquette guard Kam Jones to Chicago, adding a versatile playmaker to their roster after the draft.
The Chicago Bulls selected Braden Smith in the 2026 NBA Draft and immediately traded him to the Indiana Pacers, where he hopes to contribute as a rookie.
The Indiana Pacers have secured Braden Smith in a trade that involved sending guard Kam Jones and additional assets to the Chicago Bulls, positioning the team for a new chapter as Tyrese Haliburton returns from injury.
The Chicago Bulls have dealt Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers, a transaction that plugs a key gap in the Pacers' backcourt as Tyrese Haliburton recuperates from a season‑ending injury.
Braden Smith, the Purdue point guard who rewrote the NCAA record books, is headed to the Indiana Pacers after a draft‑day trade that sent him from the Chicago Bulls to the Pacers in exchange for guard Kam Jones, future pick swaps and cash.
The Cyclones are set to travel to the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility for Big 12 Media Days as they unveil a ranked list of the 25 players expected to shape the 2026 campaign.