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Following Dusty May’s departure for the Dallas Mavericks, Michigan appoints Mike Boynton as interim head coach for the 2026‑27 campaign, betting on his defensive expertise and roster familiarity to keep the team among the nation’s elite.
After guiding Michigan to a revived era of play, Dusty May is set to leave college basketball for the NBA, underscoring the pressures of recruiting, roster turnover and emerging regulations that are reshaping the sport.
Fresh off a national championship, Dusty May replaces Jason Kidd as the Dallas Mavericks' head coach, bringing a historic turnaround and a focus on rebuilding around the 2026 Rookie of the Year.
Thomas Haugh, a consensus All‑American forward, chose to remain at the University of Florida for another season despite being projected as a lottery pick, citing advice from Draymond Green and the prospect of over $10 million in name, image and likeness earnings.
With the 2026 NBA Draft set for June 23‑24, Louisville’s Mikel Brown Jr. and Ryan Conwell dominate early projections, drawing attention from top analysts and multiple teams.
Christian Anderson, a standout guard from Texas Tech, has announced his intention to remain in the 2026 NBA Draft and has been invited to the green room. His two‑year tenure helped the Red Raiders reach the Elite Eight, earning All‑American honors and a reputation as one of the nation’s best shooters. Analysts from CBS Sports, ESPN, and SB Nation have offered differing projections, ranging from a 15th‑overall pick by the Chicago Bulls to a 21st‑overall selection by the Detroit Pistons. The conversation also touches on his potential fit in Memphis, where he could replace Ja Morant.
CBS Sports insider Matt Norlander highlights that over a dozen teams are projected to spend $20 million or more on name, image and likeness agreements, signaling a deepening financial divide in college basketball.
A handful of programs are projected to allocate tens of millions of dollars to name, image and likeness deals, reshaping the competitive landscape of NCAA basketball.
On December 21, 2026, Duke and Michigan will meet in a first‑ever basketball game at loanDepot Park, a venue built for many sports and now at the center of a high‑profile broadcast deal.
Kentucky’s basketball program has locked in a high‑priced transfer whose shooting prowess addresses a critical need, while the roster retains key veterans and the baseball staff grapples with pitching depth, all amid discussions of coaching legacies.
A look at how Kentucky's latest recruiting coup, standout shooting performances, and coaching histories intersect to shape the Wildcats' future.
A scheduled college basketball game between the Duke Blue Devils and Michigan Wolverines is being relocated to Miami after FOX's territorial rights and conference jurisdiction issues prevented its execution at the original New York venue.
Duke will open its non‑conference schedule against Illinois, while a marquee clash with Michigan is relocated to a baseball stadium in Miami, sparking a dispute between Amazon Prime Video and Fox Sports over broadcast rights.
A dispute over media rights has moved the much‑anticipated Duke‑Michigan men's basketball game from Madison Square Garden to loanDepot Park in Miami, keeping the Dec. 21 date but altering the venue and the stakes.
Arizona will open a three‑game series against Arkansas in December 2025, with future visits, a possible neutral‑site game in Phoenix and a broader schedule that includes UCLA, UConn, St. John's, Auburn and the Maui Invitational.
Arkansas will open a multi-year series against Arizona, beginning with a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Dec. 19, 2026, as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.
Milan Momcilovic, the nation's premier 3‑point shooter and top remaining transfer, has signaled his decision, sparking a fierce battle among Louisville, Kentucky and Arizona.
After a standout season at Iowa State, Milan Momcilovic is poised to decide his next college destination, a choice that could dramatically alter Kentucky's prospects and spark a costly recruitment battle.
With Kentucky viewed as the frontrunner, Louisville still hopes to secure the No. 2 overall transfer, a move that could reshape its NCAA title prospects.
Milan Momcilovic, the prized Iowa State transfer, is courting Kentucky, Louisville and Arizona. With Mark Pope’s system in mind and reporters like Matt Norlander and Joe Tipton predicting a Wildcats commitment, the move could catapult Kentucky into a top‑15 ranking and a deep tournament run.
Freshman center Malachi Moreno will return to Kentucky for the 2026‑27 campaign, providing continuity and frontcourt depth as coach Mark Pope pushes for his first major breakthrough.
An imagined tournament that pits conference champions against one another, blending European soccer’s elite model with U.S. college hoops.
The upcoming 2026 Players Era Championships will host 24 college basketball programs across two November tournaments in Las Vegas, introducing a new bracket structure and millions in NIL opportunities.
Indiana University’s men’s basketball program is slated to participate in a new eight‑team competition called the Diamond Cup, set to debut in the 2027‑28 season. The tournament, which also features Arizona, UConn, Kentucky, Gonzaga, Kansas, Michigan and North Carolina, offers the Hoosiers a high‑profile platform to bolster their résumé before conference play.