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The CAA announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball conference schedule, beginning with a five‑game opening night on Dec. 31. New head coaches Jimmie Williams and John Groce make their league debuts, while defending champion Hofstra headlines a six‑game day and a rematch of the 2026 title is set for Feb. 13.
The September 27 doubleheader pairs ACC and SEC programs in a celebration of basketball, community and historic rivalries, with tickets starting at $25.
The LinkU Invitational will bring together four Division I programs for a one‑night showcase at Credit One Stadium, featuring open practice sessions and a coach‑player dialogue alongside the matchups.
The LinkU Invitational will feature four NCAA teams at Credit One Stadium on September 27, 2026, with tickets starting at $25 and a weekend of fan‑focused activities.
The Cincinnati Bearcats finished near the bottom of the nation in bench scoring last season. Freshman Eric Mahaffey, a standout from Akron, arrives with strong shooting numbers and a MAC Tournament title, hoping to elevate the team's second‑unit performance.
A former dual‑sport athlete from Cincinnati turned a cold‑weather dilemma into a basketball breakthrough, culminating in a top prospect status for the 2026 NBA Draft.
Head coach Jerrod Calhoun is shaping a 13‑player transfer squad, drawing on former Utah State standouts and community ties to build a competitive unit for the upcoming season.
John Groce left the University of Akron for the College of Charleston with a contract that guarantees a $850,000 base salary, a $350,000 buyout, and performance incentives tied to tournament appearances, wins and fundraising.
John Groce transitions from the University of Akron to the College of Charleston under a five‑year agreement that blends a competitive base salary with performance incentives, retention bonuses, and a structured buyout framework.
The Zips announced Ford's hiring, detailing his contract, incentives and how the university plans to reinvest savings into player compensation.
College of Charleston announces the addition of Collin Terry as Director of Player Development and Austin Davis as Director of Sports Performance for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Ohio State’s head coach Jake Diebler has elevated assistant coach Jamall Walker to associate head coach, acknowledging his two‑decade coaching pedigree and recent national recognition.