
Syracuse and UConn Set for Historic Basketball Showdown at Mohegan Sun in 2026
The exhibition event, scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, pits the Syracuse Orange against the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup.
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The exhibition event, scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, pits the Syracuse Orange against the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will host a pair of high‑profile exhibition games in October 2026, pitting Syracuse against UConn in both women's and men's contests at the Mohegan Sun.

Vincent Caliguiri is set to transition from Williams College to Yale University’s hockey program, where he will collaborate with new head coach Jeff Hamilton. Meanwhile, Williams is searching for a new assistant coach and a goalie coach, even as star players like Jackson Krill return. Former Williams assistant Dana Borges has also found a new role at Colorado College.

The university announced recent hires that bring extensive playing and coaching experience to the Bulldogs' roster.

Jeff Hamilton, a three‑time All‑American and Yale's all‑time leading scorer, has been appointed head coach of the Bulldogs, aiming to restore winning form after a decade of struggle.

Jeff Hamilton, a three‑time All‑American and longtime professional, returns to Yale as head coach with a plan to restore the program's former glory.

After a decade without a winning season, Yale appoints former NHL player and entrepreneur Jeff Hamilton as head coach, hoping his blend of playing pedigree, business acumen, and deep Ivy League ties will spark a rapid resurgence.

Daryl G. Jones, a former Yale hockey player and current director at Hedgeye Research, warns that the NCAA’s proposed eligibility changes would unfairly penalize college hockey players and disrupt a system that already delivers high graduation rates and competitive parity.