
Purdue Basketball Announces Challenging 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Slate
The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.
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The Boilermakers will face Gonzaga, DePaul, Oklahoma, Iowa State and Tennessee, while also testing themselves against rising mid‑major teams such as Valparaiso and Illinois State.
Purdue’s upcoming non‑conference schedule features six high‑impact matchups against rising mid‑major programs, a move designed to fortify its NCAA tournament prospects.

After four decades at the helm of Bentley University's men's basketball program, Jay Lawson is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy of championships, record‑breaking streaks, and lasting influence on student‑athletes.

Jay Lawson, the longest‑serving and most successful men’s basketball coach in Bentley University history, announced his retirement after four decades, leaving behind a legacy of championships, record‑setting wins, and player development.

Veteran coach Ritchie McKay, celebrated for his success at Liberty University, has been appointed as a court coach for the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team training camp. The camp, held at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, will lead into the 2026 FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico.

Missouri head coach Dennis Gates will assist Anthony Grant in guiding a 35‑player training camp that kicks off May 21, paving the way for the U18 AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, where Gates will make his national team coaching debut.

The national team’s training camp, set to begin May 21 in Colorado Springs, will feature 35 athletes from the classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028, with 12 eventually earning a spot on the squad bound for the FIBA U18 AmeriCup in Mexico.