Pitt Panthers Coach Jeff Capel Faces Crucial Season Amid Roster Overhaul
After a 13‑20 record and financial limits, Pitt’s basketball coach Jeff Capel stays on, backed by a revamped roster and a new fundraising push.
Jul 27, 2026
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Alabama Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Schedule
The Crimson Tide revealed an 18‑game slate that blends home‑court advantage with challenging road trips, while also detailing roster moves ahead of the new season.
Jul 23, 2026
Alabama Basketball Sets 2026‑27 Nonconference Clash with In‑State Rival Samford
The University of Alabama announced that it will host Samford University during the 2026‑27 season, renewing a rivalry that has seen the Tide dominate eight of nine meetings.
Jul 9, 2026
Pitt Panthers Unveil 2026‑27 Jersey Numbers After Major Roster Overhaul
The University of Pittsburgh has revealed the new jersey numbers for the upcoming 2026‑27 men's basketball season, marking the first look at a squad reshaped by eleven transfers, two true freshmen, a scholarship returner and two walk‑ons under the leadership of head coach Jeff Capel and GM Jay Kuntz.
Jul 1, 2026
Pittsburgh Panthers Forge a Tenacious New Roster
The University of Pittsburgh’s men’s basketball team is assembling a diverse group of players who are quickly building chemistry and a determination to succeed.
Jun 26, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide Eyes Strong 2026‑27 Season Amid Roster Shifts
With a No. 3 seed projection, a revamped lineup and a challenging non‑conference slate, the Crimson Tide aim to build on recent Sweet 16 and Final Four successes.
Jun 20, 2026
Alabama and Iowa Ink Two‑Year Neutral‑Site Basketball Series
The Crimson Tide will face the Hawkeyes in a home‑and‑home neutral‑site series, marking a new chapter for both programs after strong recent tournament runs.
Jun 18, 2026
Alabama and Iowa Ink Neutral‑Site Basketball Series
Alabama will open a home‑and‑home series with Iowa in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, with a return game slated for Mobile in 2027‑28, reviving a rivalry that last saw the teams split a pair of contests in 2006 and 2010.
Jun 18, 2026
Alabama Basketball Set for 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge Opener Against Miami
Alabama will face Miami on December 2 in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, a series they lead 3‑1. The game follows a Sweet 16 run, roster changes, and the return of Amari Allen.
Jun 5, 2026
Alabama Basketball to Face Houston in 2026 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden
Alabama and Houston will square off in the 2026 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden, a rematch that highlights a 4‑3 all‑time edge for the Tide and a coaching duel between Nate Oats and Kelvin Sampson.
May 30, 2026
Jalil Bethea Joins Pitt Panthers for 2026‑27 Season
Philadelphia’s 6‑foot‑5 guard Jalil Bethea is set to transfer from Alabama to the University of Pittsburgh, bringing a blend of athleticism and experience to the Panthers’ backcourt.
May 20, 2026
Alabama and Seton Hall Ink Home‑and‑Home Basketball Series Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
Alabama’s men’s basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Seton Hall for the 2026‑27 and 2027‑28 seasons, with the first game set for Nov. 13, 2026, in Tuscaloosa and the second slated for Newark, New Jersey.
May 15, 2026
ACC Basketball Poised for Surge as Transfer Portal Class Shines
A deep dive into how the Atlantic Coast Conference is assembling elite rosters, highlighted by Louisville’s record‑breaking transfer class and the broader impact on the league’s competitive landscape.
May 11, 2026