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Mike Pegues replaces Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College, rounding out a staff that also welcomes Justin McClelland as director of strength and conditioning.
UConn’s men’s basketball program welcomes veteran assistant Mike Pegues and strength specialist Justin McClelland, reinforcing the roster ahead of the upcoming season.
The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues to fill the assistant coach vacancy left by Luke Murray, who moved to Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties and player‑development skills position him as a key addition for the Huskies' upcoming season.
Mike Pegues, a standout recruiter from the DMV area, has been hired to replace Luke Murray on the UConn men's basketball coaching staff, bringing his proven ability to develop big men and connect with top local talent.
Mike Pegues, a seasoned recruiter with deep ties to the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region, has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut, stepping into the role vacated by Luke Murray who moved to Boston College.
Pegues, a longtime collaborator of Luke Murray and a scoring legend from the University of Delaware, is set to bring his experience to the University of Connecticut, where he will work alongside Dan Hurley and the rest of the staff.
The University of Connecticut announced that Mike Pegues, a standout scorer from the University of Delaware and former assistant at Louisville and Butler, will join the program as an assistant coach, succeeding Luke Murray who has taken a head‑coaching position at Boston College.
A 106-83 loss to Indiana highlights early-season action, with several senior players announcing their college destinations.
A look at how elite and emerging coaches are leveraging the transfer portal to build competitive teams, the successes they’ve achieved, and the hurdles that still loom.
The University of South Florida announced a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Dayton, beginning with a road game on Dec. 12, 2026, and a return match in Tampa early in the 2027‑28 season. The Bulls also confirmed a series with DePaul, starting in Chicago on Nov. 5, 2026. These additions mark a strategic push under head coach Chris Mack, who took over as the program's 13th head coach in March 2026.
With South Florida defending its crown and programs like Memphis and Charlotte reshaping their lineups, the American Conference braces for a competitive 2026‑27 campaign.
A look at how the Bulls are reshaping their squad with new transfers, international additions, and a reduced but strategic global footprint.
The University of South Florida's women's basketball team is reshaping its lineup through the transfer portal, welcoming two high‑profile freshmen and a handful of seasoned internationals as part of a broader recruitment drive.
USF and DePaul will meet in a two‑year home-and‑home series beginning next season, with the first clash slated for Chicago in 2026 and a return trip to Tampa in 2027. The matchup highlights a refreshed Bulls roster that welcomes 15 newcomers, including four four‑star recruits, while the program’s transfer rating climbs to a top‑three spot among Group of Six schools.
DePaul will host South Florida at Wintrust Arena on Nov. 5, 2026, before the teams meet in Tampa later in 2027, marking the first matchup since the 2019 CBI Finals and featuring new Bulls coach Chris Mack.
USF men's basketball coach Chris Mack has revealed his non‑conference slate, featuring matchups against St. Louis, the College of Charleston and DePaul, while also welcoming transfer Donovan Waleskowski to the roster.
The University of South Florida finalizes a 15‑player roster that mixes 12 transfer portal newcomers with three high school signees, featuring four four‑star recruits and a top‑10 Group of 6 ranking.
Xavier University’s men’s basketball team is slated to compete in the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis tournament on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The event will feature a field that includes Penn State, Memphis and Wake Forest, and marks a continuation of the program’s recent progress under second‑year coach Richard Pitino.
Xavier Musketeers are set to headline the 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, opening against Penn State and meeting Wake Forest again after a 2024 victory.