
LinkU Invitational Returns to Charleston with Historic Outdoor Doubleheader
The September 27 doubleheader pairs ACC and SEC programs in a celebration of basketball, community and historic rivalries, with tickets starting at $25.
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The September 27 doubleheader pairs ACC and SEC programs in a celebration of basketball, community and historic rivalries, with tickets starting at $25.

Virginia will play Vanderbilt in an outdoor college basketball showcase at Credit One Stadium on Sept. 27, featuring ticket deals, open practices, and fan programming.

The LinkU Invitational will bring together four Division I programs for a one‑night showcase at Credit One Stadium, featuring open practice sessions and a coach‑player dialogue alongside the matchups.

The LinkU Invitational will feature four NCAA teams at Credit One Stadium on September 27, 2026, with tickets starting at $25 and a weekend of fan‑focused activities.

Virginia’s basketball program is making a decisive push for Moussa Kamissoko, a highly ranked small forward in the 2027 class, amid fierce competition from several elite schools.

Top-ranked small forward Moussa Kamissoko, a Long Island Lutheran product, is courting Virginia among a handful of elite programs, with coach Ryan Odom positioning the Cavaliers as a leading contender

Kentucky’s 2026‑27 basketball schedule features high‑profile games against Kansas, North Carolina and Louisville, plus participation in the State Farm Champions Classic and the ACC‑SEC Challenge, setting the stage for a competitive season.

The University of Kentucky has released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, highlighting a series of marquee non‑conference games that will test the Wildcats against some of the nation’s top programs.

Drexel’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will meet the Virginia Cavaliers in non‑conference games next season, with the men’s game set for Nov. 3 and the women’s on Nov. 11. The Dragons and Cavaliers each finished recent seasons with impressive win totals, and Virginia’s leading scorer Kymora Johnson will return for her senior year.

Virginia’s basketball program has become a magnet for players aiming for professional contracts, with recent draftees and summer‑league participants showcasing the school’s developmental strength.

Coach Ryan Odom’s roster features four locked‑in starters, but the race for the final spot is wide open. Nolan Adekunle’s defensive skill set, European experience and shooting accuracy make him a compelling candidate to claim the fifth position.

A revitalized coaching staff and retained talent have the ACC poised for an unprecedented competitive surge.
A look at the veteran coaches whose contracts and performances suggest they could remain at their schools well into the next decade, and what that means for the sport’s evolving landscape.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after doctors confirmed a torn Achilles that required surgery, prompting a reshuffle of the early Top 25 college basketball rankings and highlighting the impact of transfers across the nation.

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after surgery for a torn Achilles, a blow that drops the Red Storm to No. 17 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and prompts a cascade of movement among the nation's elite programs.

The injury to forward Donnie Freeman forces St. John's to tumble in the latest CBS Sports Top 25, while programs such as Florida, Duke, Illinois and UConn hold their spots amid a flurry of portal movement.

Virginia aims to close the gap with Duke as Coach Ryan Odom rebuilds the roster, while the Blue Devils bring a loaded recruiting class.

The 2025‑26 season saw Virginia finish 30‑6, capture the ACC title game, and post a 16‑1 home record. Building on that momentum, the program is focusing on ball security and free‑throw shooting to pursue an unprecedented home unbeaten streak.

The program is bolstering depth at three critical positions, offering top prospects and emphasizing internal development.

Ryan Odom’s debut at Virginia was marked by losses to Duke, Tennessee and North Carolina, each fielding NBA‑ready talent. The article examines the NBA draft picks of those opponents, Virginia’s lone draft prospect, and the transfer‑portal players Odom missed.

Coach Ryan Odom discusses summer workouts, a strong returning core and new additions as the Cavaliers aim for an ACC championship.

Virginia’s men’s basketball program entered the 2025‑2026 campaign with high hopes, but the head coach’s recent remarks have shifted the narrative toward a hidden battle with injury.

The Cavaliers added several players in the offseason but left the point guard position under‑staffed, raising concerns about their competitiveness next year.

A week‑long series launching July 1 will showcase daily stories on Coach Ryan Odom’s program, six new players, surprise narratives, and award‑winning photography by Jon Golden, offering fans unprecedented access and analysis.