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Alex Karaban, the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, discusses his transition to the Sacramento Kings, his admiration for Larry Bird, and his ambition to restore a winning culture to the franchise.
The Houston Cougars address last season’s interior scoring woes by adding transfer forward Delrecco Gillespie and 5‑star center Arafan Diane, two prospects expected to reshape the team’s inside game.
After a season plagued by weak interior scoring, Houston adds size, rebounding and athleticism through two high‑profile transfers.
Milos Uzan signs a one‑year Exhibit 10 contract with the Boston Celtics, reuniting with former teammate Chris Cenac Jr. and aiming to bring his playmaking and clutch scoring to the NBA.
University of Houston guard Emanuel Sharp was chosen with the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, capping a season that saw the Cougars set a school record with three players drafted.
The Zags released their first workout footage featuring incoming players, highlighting versatile wing Isiah Harwell, towering big man Massamba Diop, and a cadre of freshmen, while a Real Madrid center’s NCAA approval hangs in the balance.
The Atlanta Hawks selected point guard Kingston Flemings with the eighth overall pick, capping a breakthrough freshman season that saw him set records, earn All‑America honors and capture national player of the week awards.
A look at the ten programs most likely to capture their inaugural 2027 national championship, shaped by the transfer portal and NIL opportunities.
Four University of Houston players are projected for NBA draft selection, highlighting a program revitalized by Coach Kelvin Sampson and drawing extensive scouting attention.
The Buffaloes are targeting a top finish in the Big 12, bolstering frontcourt depth and relying on emerging guard talent to turn ambition into results.
A display of cross‑sport camaraderie highlighted a pivotal win for the Oklahoma Sooners, revealing the deep connections that bind the university’s athletic community.
During a pivotal College World Series matchup, Oklahoma’s baseball coach Skip Johnson found an unexpected chorus of encouragement from within the university’s athletic hierarchy. The presence of fellow coaches Porter Moser and Brent Venables in the stands turned a routine game into a vivid illustration of solidarity among OU’s sports leaders.
The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.
The conference released the full home and away designations for the upcoming season, highlighting regional rivalries and competitive tests for the Utes.
Mikhail McLean, a former Bahamian prodigy who rose through the U.S. college ranks, has been appointed head coach of the Bahamas men's national team. He will keep his position on Mark Pope’s staff at the University of Kentucky, blending national duty with his developmental work on the Wildcats.
Oneal Delancy, a highly rated 2027 guard, toured the Houston Cougars program, sparking discussions about his potential fit and the program’s trajectory under Coach Kelvin Sampson.
Veteran coach Kelvin Sampson offers money‑management guidance to former players like Kingston Flemings and Chris Cenac Jr., stressing savings, sensible spending and preparation for life after basketball.
Syracuse will travel to Norman on Dec. 1, 2026, marking its inaugural game at Oklahoma’s homecourt and renewing a series that last produced a national‑title‑contending clash in 2003.
The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.
The Tigers will meet power‑conference opponents in Spokane and Houston, while also testing their depth with international talent during a holiday tournament.
LSU’s men’s basketball program has announced a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes a matchup with Gonzaga at Spokane Arena, a Thanksgiving appearance in the Acrisure Series, and games against Houston and Arizona State, all aimed at preparing the team for a deep NCAA tournament run.
Incoming freshmen Tyus Thomas and Djafar Silimana have signed scholarship agreements with Houston Men’s Basketball, adding depth to the backcourt and frontcourt as the Cougars aim for a national title.
The Cougars will meet the defending national champions in a carefully staged test, as both squads navigate significant personnel changes ahead of the new season.
The Cougars will meet the Michigan Wolverines in a preseason exhibition in Grand Rapids, providing a rare test against the national champions as both squads navigate roster changes.