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After 35 seasons, Coach Ned Mircetic stepped down, leaving behind a state‑record 942 wins, seven championships and a culture of effort, leadership and scholarship that reshaped Ventura College women’s basketball.
The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame unveiled its 2026 class, spotlighting six iconic figures whose careers reshaped college basketball.
Former UCLA star Walt Hazzard, who led the Bruins to their first NCAA championship and earned a gold medal with Team USA, will be honored in Kansas City this October.
Walt Hazzard, who anchored UCLA’s first national title in 1964, was recently inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. His career spanned championship glory, a solid NBA run, and a coaching stint that produced an NIT crown, leaving a lasting imprint on the sport.
A look at the career of Walt Hazzard, whose achievements on the court and contributions off it have earned him a place among the sport’s immortals.
From a 30‑0 championship season to a celebrated coaching tenure, Walt Hazzard’s impact on UCLA basketball continues to resonate.
The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame reveals its Class of 2026, celebrating three iconic coaches and three trailblazing players who will be enshrined on October 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
The National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announces the Class of 2026, highlighting Tubby Smith’s storied career and the ceremony set for Kansas City in October 2026.
Walt Hazzard, a key figure in UCLA's early basketball dominance, has been selected for the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, with his induction ceremony set for October 22 in Kansas City, Missouri.
A recap of Grant Hill's most memorable performances during his four-year stint at Duke, highlighting key plays that defined his legacy.
Every Tuesday evening, the gym at the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley hosts a low‑cost basketball clinic run by veteran coach Mike Graceffo, who teaches fundamentals, draws on the wisdom of legends like Michael Jordan, and aims to develop both skill and character in local youth.
A look at the milestones, players and cultural touchstones that have made Indiana high school basketball a national benchmark.
U.S. Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino mixes energy work, aura reading and even lemons to sharpen his squad’s mental edge, a strategy that has already delivered knockout‑stage breakthroughs.
When Dusty May left the University of Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, the basketball world witnessed a rare crossover that spotlights the growing professionalism of college coaching and the hurdles that await.
Senator Ted Cruz's new bill aims to restrict athlete and coach movement mid-season, reviving debates that began with the O’Bannon v. NCAA case.
Gene Bess, who amassed 1,300 wins at Three Rivers College, passed away at 91. His son Brian Bess announced the news, and tributes have poured in from across the basketball world.
After a 31‑year championship drought and repeated early tournament exits, UCLA aims to restore its legacy by reaching the Final Four once again.
The unveiling of a bronze likeness at Dignity Health Sports Park celebrates Cobi Jones's indelible impact on UCLA and U.S. soccer, while he looks ahead to the 2026 World Cup.
Dusty Baker’s memoir, *Crossroads: A Memoir in Baseball and Life*, blends personal anecdotes with a sweeping cultural history of the sport, offering a candid look at his path to a long‑awaited World Series title.
Mark Pope’s 46‑26 record through two seasons at Kentucky reflects both promise and pressure, as the Wildcats navigate a tough SEC and aim to emulate the turnaround patterns of past coaches.
Kentucky’s basketball coach Mark Pope enters his third year with a 46‑26 record, notable wins over Duke and Tennessee, and the pressure to match the historic turnarounds of his predecessors.
UCLA has long been a breeding ground for athletes who blend sporting excellence with social advocacy. Former NBA star Baron Davis, along with icons like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, continues to champion racial equality, education and mental health through partnerships such as WealthFlix.
Moses Malone's early professional choice, his untapped college potential, and the fading memory of a talent that could have redefined a program.
A look at the life and legacy of Billy Buford, whose on‑court contributions and community service left a lasting impact on Memphis and beyond.