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A deep dive into Illinois basketball’s historic triumphs and its latest surge, highlighting the coaches, players and moments that define the current era.

The Valparaiso University men's basketball team will play exhibition games in Nassau, The Bahamas, against Carleton and Dalhousie universities, using the experience to sharpen its roster ahead of the regular season.

Valparaiso University is selling season tickets for both men's and women's basketball, offering tiered pricing, early‑buyer incentives, payment plans, and parking passes, while the coaching staff remains stable with returning players.

Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team will play two exhibition games in Nassau, The Bahamas, as part of the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, marking the first overseas tour under head coach Roger Powell Jr.

The conference will adopt a ten‑team structure, direct advancement for top seeds, and a unified venue schedule, aiming to enhance visibility, fan experience, and revenue across both men's and women's basketball.

Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team welcomes Nick Sullivan as video coordinator, while Sean Taylor is promoted to assistant coach, Jacob Lindsey stays on as operations and creative media volunteer, and Joe Vick returns as graduate assistant. The new staff brings diverse experiences from Gonzaga, Whitworth and other institutions.

The university announced a series of appointments and promotions that reflect a continued investment in its basketball program.

Valparaiso University’s men’s basketball team is set to travel to the Bahamas for two exhibition games in August, part of the 2026 Baha Mar Hoops Summer League, where they’ll also host a community camp.

The university announces unchanged men’s ticket tiers, a new bleacher mezzanine option, lower‑priced women’s tickets, and interest‑free payment plans, with renewals opening June 15 and general sales July 15.

Valparaiso University announced a multi‑year contract extension for head coach Roger Powell Jr., whose recent on‑court achievements have reshaped the program’s trajectory.

Ole Miss women's basketball head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin has strengthened her staff by welcoming back Zachary and Ashton Hopp, who previously contributed to the program's NCAA Tournament successes and now aim to help sustain its growth.

Valparaiso University announced the signing of 6‑foot‑7 forward George Richardson, a recent All‑American at Link Academy, who will arrive in the 2026‑27 campaign after starring at DePaul Prep and Evanston High.