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U.S. Men’s National Team icon Alexi Lalas urges U.S. Soccer to pursue Pep Guardiola after the 2026 World Cup, citing the coach’s admiration for the United States and his potential to overhaul youth development.
From Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium to the bright lights of the Las Vegas Summer League, Amile Jefferson is turning his playing experience into a coaching journey, learning from NBA veterans and shaping the next generation of talent.
A look at the veteran coaches whose contracts and performances suggest they could remain at their schools well into the next decade, and what that means for the sport’s evolving landscape.
The recent deal that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers not only upgrades the team's title outlook but also opens a pathway for Celtics guard Payton Pritchard to step into a larger offensive role, echoing the fantasy basketball breakout that Jalen Brunson achieved after joining the New York Knicks.
Dillon Mitchell, a 6‑foot‑8 wing who excelled at Texas, Cincinnati and St. John’s, was chosen with the 40th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Celtics see a path to develop his shooting while leveraging his defensive skill set.
After a championship‑winning stint with the Boston Celtics, veteran forward Xavier Tillman Sr. signs with Trabzonspor, bringing his defensive grit and mentorship to a Turkish league eager for fresh talent.
Michael Harden Jr., stepson of Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, has committed to play Division I football at Boston College, bringing his impressive defensive stats and state championship pedigree to the program.
Across the Bay Area, fathers are swapping Warriors jerseys for Valkyries scarves, bringing their daughters to the stands and using the rise of women’s professional basketball as a catalyst for ambition and self‑belief.
The NBA draft remains a landscape of speculation, with prospects like Isaiah Evans projected to slip past the 20th pick. This piece explores the factors that could shape his destination, highlighting the Boston Celtics as a compelling option.
Miles McBride’s clutch performances helped the New York Knicks secure the NBA title, marking a historic moment for West Virginia alumni in the league.
Despite an early ankle injury, Joshua Jefferson impressed during his Iowa State tenure, earned an NBA Combine invite and now appears as a first‑round prospect for the Boston Celtics, a fit that could reshape their roster.
Coach Alan Huss is shaping a Creighton roster that blends continuity with fresh faces, aiming for a tournament run in the 2025‑26 season.
Mike Gansey, a West Virginia University graduate, has been appointed president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, bringing a blend of playing experience, executive recognition and a deep alumni network to the role.
After a sweeping Eastern Conference Finals victory, the New York Knicks’ rookie guard Miles McBride prepares for his first NBA Finals appearance, delivering a series‑clinching performance that echoes past WVU greats.