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The Wildcats will open their preseason with Big Blue Madness, then face UCF, Little Rock and Texas Tech before the regular season begins on November 3. New NCAA rules allow up to three exhibitions and a 32‑game schedule, positioning Kentucky for a deep run.
Indiana’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate features five high‑major opponents, including marquee road games at Syracuse, Arkansas and Kentucky, setting the stage for a challenging start to the season.
The Cardinals announced the addition of Kyle Zunic, Charlie Champagne and Carlos Dotson to their player development ranks, highlighting Dotson’s NBA‑level background and praise from Paul George and Russell Westbrook.
Louisville adds experienced hands to player development roster ahead of the 2025‑26 season, hiring Carlos Dotson and a team of seasoned coaches.
After a 18‑14 debut season that fell short of the NCAA Tournament, Indiana is leveraging a loaded transfer class and key returning players to tackle a challenging non‑conference schedule, with a much‑anticipated game against UCF on Dec. 12 at Assembly Hall
Indiana University will welcome UCF to Bloomington on December 12, 2026, in a non‑conference clash that highlights a challenging schedule for both programs.
Indiana University will host UCF on Dec. 12, 2026, in a historic first meeting that anchors a diverse non-conference schedule featuring exhibition games and high-profile opponents.
A look at Amaker’s journey from Duke’s court to Harvard’s bench, the Brotherhood Runs series, and the significance of his homecoming
With the Blue Devils trailing by two, Isaiah Evans slipped past a double‑team to launch a game‑winning three that edged Florida, the reigning national champions, in a thriller
The 1986 game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Portland Trail Blazers featured a buzzer‑beating block by Johnny Dawkins and a clutch shot that secured a 104‑102 victory, a moment that still resonates with fans and analysts.
Belmont University will face Duke in a preseason exhibition on October 8, 2026, at Cameron Indoor Stadium, marking the third meeting of a series that blends historic ties, coaching connections, and recent program achievements.
UCF basketball player Jamichael Stillwell may forgo a return to the Knights even with an extra year of NCAA eligibility, as mutual interest emerges with Texas Tech and his coach expresses both desire and uncertainty.
From a overlooked freshman at Duke to a championship hero and now a Charlotte Hornet, Grayson Allen’s story reflects a remarkable rise in college and professional basketball.
Hunter Kaliser, a lifelong resident of Wellington, Florida, is gaining hands‑on experience as a volunteer manager for the University of Central Florida’s men’s basketball program while pursuing his degree.
The upcoming Big 12 men’s basketball season will be defined by major roster changes, key transfers, and coaching shifts across the league, setting the stage for fresh storylines and competitive balance.
A look at the pivotal games that propelled UCF’s basketball and baseball teams to breakthrough postseason appearances.
Duke’s transformation from a modest program to a dominant force in the 1990s was driven by visionary coaching, strategic fundraising and a brand partnership that sparked both admiration and rivalry.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Duke prospects Isaiah Evans and Maliq Brown selected in the second round, adding to the program’s historic draft pedigree.
Clayton State University names Carl Little as its new head men's basketball coach, highlighting his extensive coaching background, military service, and commitment to building a championship-caliber program.
The Bulldogs will travel to Orlando for the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, where they’ll face North Carolina and Georgia Tech, while several rival programs undergo notable coaching changes.
UCF announced a three‑year contract extension for head coach Johnny Dawkins, raising his annual pay to $2.5 million and adding incentives that could push earnings higher, while he remains the Big 12’s lowest‑paid coach.
Coach Johnny Dawkins has agreed to a three-year contract extension, keeping him with UCF through the 2028-29 season as the program builds on a record-breaking campaign.
UCF announced a three‑year contract extension for head coach Johnny Dawkins, highlighting the team's unprecedented start, NCAA Tournament berth, and growth under his leadership.
Former Duke standouts Johnny Dawkins and Ryan Kelly are charting divergent paths, with Dawkins inking a fresh contract at Central Florida and Kelly ending a eight‑year professional stint in Japan.