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UConn's men's basketball team will navigate the toughest non‑conference schedule in program history, featuring seven top‑25 opponents, marquee rematches, and a blend of veteran and emerging talent.
Rich Kelly, a former college basketball player and UConn graduate assistant, has transitioned to the Boston Celtics, taking on roles in player development and coaching with the Maine Celtics. His move reflects his admiration for the Celtics' leadership and development system, following his success in college basketball, including a national championship with UConn.
The university announced the hiring of Charlie Stevens as its first men’s basketball GM, alongside assistant GM Andrew Hurley, to reshape roster building and fundraising.
Charlie Stevens, a Bronx‑born former Spurs front office director, joins UConn men's basketball as general manager, bringing a blend of grassroots scouting, agency work and Division III playing experience.
Charlie Stevens, a former San Antonio Spurs scouting coordinator with no Division I background, was named UConn men's basketball general manager in August 2026. His NBA experience and international scouting credentials are expected to drive roster building and fundraising efforts.
Charlie Stevens, a former San Antonio Spurs executive, has been appointed UConn’s new general manager, joining a leadership team that includes assistant GM Andrew Hurley and analytics director Connor Creech, as the program seeks to blend NBA‑level experience with analytics‑driven strategy.
Charlie Stevens, a Bronx native with a decade of experience in the San Antonio Spurs organization, will replace Tom Moore as UConn's general manager, focusing on NIL deals and transfer portal management.
UConn announced the hiring of Charlie Stevens, a Bronx native with five years of NBA front‑office experience, to lead its men’s basketball program’s administrative and compliance functions.
Charlie Stevens, a Bronx-born former Spurs staffer, is set to become UConn’s new general manager, tasked with overseeing NIL and transfer portal matters while leveraging his deep connections with the NBA.
Coach Dan Hurley has finalized UConn’s roster, rejecting further transfers despite the NCAA’s new eligibility rule that allows high‑school athletes to return for a fifth season. The team blends returning stars like Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins with notable newcomers, while facing a demanding nonconference schedule.
After a summer of roster turnover, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team looks to blend fresh talent with returning stars in pursuit of another title.
After two consecutive 20‑point losses, UCLA turned to Serbian prospects Filip Jović and Sergej Macura to reinforce a frontline that struggled with rim attempts and put‑back opportunities.
UCLA's offseason additions of Filip Jović and Sergej Macura bring athleticism, rim shooting and transition threat to a program seeking to improve its interior play.
After a season marred by low rim attempts and defensive vulnerabilities, UCLA secures Filip Jović and Sergej Macura, aiming to transform its interior game and restore competitiveness.
ESPN analyst Joe Lunardi’s early bracket forecast places the University of Connecticut as a No. 3 seed for the upcoming season, highlighting both the team’s recent dominance and the challenges that lie ahead.
Twelve Michigan alumni are making their mark in the NBA Summer League, delivering standout stats and raising their draft profiles.
A dozen former Michigan standouts are scattered across the NBA Summer League, each vying for a spot on opening night rosters. Their performances range from flawless shooting to impressive statistical lines, highlighting both promise and work in progress.
The San Antonio Spurs face the Utah Jazz in the Las Vegas Summer League, where a win could secure a playoff spot, but the team may elect to sit key players to avoid advancing.
With a championship pedigree and a refreshed lineup, UConn aims to translate early momentum into a title run under Dan Hurley’s ninth year.
UConn’s 2026‑27 campaign hinges on Silas Demary Jr.’s leadership after a high‑ankle sprain, as the Huskies blend returning stars with fresh talent to chase a championship.
UConn’s men’s basketball team will open the 2026‑27 campaign with a series of high‑profile road tests, and the football squad’s recent Media Day shed light on quarterback competition and the versatile Cyncir Bowers.
The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several former Michigan players delivering notable performances, including MVP Yaxel Lendeborg and consistent scoring from Kobe Bufkin.
The Huskies are blending experienced returnees with a wave of transfers and freshmen, aiming to sustain their recent success and compete against top opponents.
With Trent Perry the only proven lead guard, UCLA must identify a reliable backup. Freshman Azavier Robinson, dynamic scorer Jaylen Petty, late‑season surge by Xavier Booker, and versatile Eric Dailey Jr. are all vying for roles that could shape the team's future.