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Billy Donovan, a two‑time NCAA champion coach, is set to join the San Antonio Spurs as lead assistant under Mitch Johnson, filling the vacancy left by Sean Sweeney’s move to the Orlando Magic.
The Spurs announced that Billy Donovan will lead the next chapter of their coaching lineup, bringing a decorated résumé to the role.
After a reduced role in Boston, Nikola Vucevic is set to rejoin the Orlando Magic on a one‑year deal, where he hopes to return to his double‑digit scoring and rebounding averages and help the team's frontcourt.
Izaiyah Nelson, the USF forward drafted 51st overall by the Orlando Magic, is set to join the team early, bringing a championship pedigree and a blue‑collar work ethic.
The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, coached by former Northern Iowa standouts Kwadzo Ahelegbe and Sean Sweeney, who hope to join Nick Nurse as former Panthers to capture an NBA title.
The 2026 NBA Finals feature Harrison Barnes, a former Ames native, and a network of Iowa alumni and coaches influencing both the Spurs and the Knicks.
Wake Forest’s 12‑3 win over Binghamton in the Morgantown Regional closed out a breakout year for the Bearcats, who finished with a school‑record 31 victories and a young, promising roster.
The Mountaineers will face Binghamton on May 29 in Morgantown, entering the game with a strong record and key player highlights.
The Wildcats will open the 2026 NCAA Tournament against Wake Forest in Morgantown, facing a host West Virginia team and Binghamton in a competitive regional.
Binghamton’s baseball squad repeats as America East champions, driven by standout performances and a resilient pitching staff.
A dramatic ninth‑inning rally by Binghamton, sparked by walks and a hit‑by‑pitch from reliever Sebastian Holt, erased a late lead by UMaine and forced a decisive game against the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
The Bearcats rallied from a 5-4 deficit to beat Maine 6-5 in a dramatic America East semifinal, with Zach Anderson’s bases-loaded walk sealing the win. The victory puts Binghamton one victory away from a second consecutive conference title and an NCAA Regional berth.
Binghamton baseball clinches the top seed and a share of the America East regular season title, setting up a decisive series against UMass Lowell and a chance at the outright crown.