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espn.com - Adam Rittenberg - Kentucky, Gonzaga men's basketball to discontinue series
Kentucky, Gonzaga men's basketball to discontinue series
ESPN

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons. The two schools made a joint announcement Wednesday that said the move was made 'to…

espn.com - Shane Laflin - How top 2027 women's basketball commits fit at their schools
How top 2027 women's basketball commits fit at their schools
ESPN

The girls' SC Next class of 2027 is getting going early on its commitments. Five-star Caroline Bradley kicked things off in early April, announcing her decision to play for Kim Mulkey at LSU. The top forward in the class, Eve Long (Notre Dame), is…

abcnews.com -  TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer - On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond belief
On Basketball: Game 1s in the NBA's conference finals were beyond belief
ABC News

If the NBA had screenwriters, not even they could come up with a start this good to the conference finals. Victor Wembanyama has 41 points and 24 rebounds. San Antonio goes into Oklahoma City and beats the defending champion Thunder. New York…

chron.com - Kentucky and Gonzaga agree to discontinue their men's basketball series
Kentucky and Gonzaga agree to discontinue their men's basketball series
Chron

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons. The two schools made a joint announcement Wednesday that said the move was…

nola.com - Toyloy Brown III - Will Wade reportedly adds 7-foot Croatian pro player to LSU basketball team
Will Wade reportedly adds 7-foot Croatian pro player to LSU basketball team
NOLA.com

LSU continues to bring more overseas basketball talents to its roster for next season. Croatian professional player Michael Ruzic committed to coach Will Wade's Tigers on Wednesday, according to CBS Sports national college basketball reporter Jon…

lex18.com - Sierra Newton - Kentucky Men's Basketball, Gonzaga series comes to an early end
Kentucky Men's Basketball, Gonzaga series comes to an early end
LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team and Gonzaga basketball have mutually agreed to end their six-year series. Forgoing the last two dates of Rupp Arena (2026-27) and McCarthey Athletic Center (2027-28).

si.com - Tripp Buhler - LSU Men's Basketball Lands Yet Another International Commitment
LSU Men's Basketball Lands Yet Another International Commitment
Sports Illustrated

LSU's global brand is growing as Will Wade and the men's basketball staff land yet another international commitment. Michael Ruzic is a Croatian 19-year-old power forward/center who will be joining the Tigers after spending three years with…

si.com - Dustin Schutte - Where Purdue Basketball is Reportedly Headed for 2026-27 MTE
Where Purdue Basketball is Reportedly Headed for 2026-27 MTE
Sports Illustrated

The trend of Purdue basketball playing in warm-weather areas in November will reportedly continue into the 2026-27 season. It's been reported that the Boilermakers will be participating in this year's Fort Myers Tip-Off. Rocco Miller of Field of 68…

si.com - Elizabeth Swinton - The Dream Are Embracing Everything Angel Reese Brings: 'She Transcends Basketball'
The Dream Are Embracing Everything Angel Reese Brings: 'She Transcends Basketball'
Sports Illustrated

The Dream's blockbuster trade for Angel Reese in the offseason was a surprise for everyone—even the team's employees. As Dream president Morgan Shaw Parker recalls, heads started popping up amongst desks after Amazon Prime Video's Taylor…

si.com - Kenneth Teape - Iowa State Basketball Star Sees Stock Drop After NBA Combine
Iowa State Basketball Star Sees Stock Drop After NBA Combine
Sports Illustrated

The Iowa State Cyclones had multiple players participating in the G League and NBA Draft Combines this year. Point guard Tamin Lipsey was invited to the G League event, while forwards Joshua Jefferson and Milan Momcilovic were at the NBA one. All…

si.com - Seamus Rohrer - Why Wisconsin Basketball Hasn't Filled Its Final Roster Spot Yet
Why Wisconsin Basketball Hasn't Filled Its Final Roster Spot Yet
Sports Illustrated

It may feel like Wisconsin basketball's offseason is all wrapped up. After all, the Badgers haven't added a player to their squad for 2026-27 since they signed developmental Australian big man Isaac Riddle, filling spot 14 of 15. Taking a gander at…

cbssports.com - Matt Norlander - Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with big new blue blood-laden college basketball event
Kentucky, UNC, Kansas, Michigan, UConn in discussions with big new blue blood-laden college basketball event
CBS Sports

College basketball's next huge regular-season event is in the works and, if it materializes as planned, will give the sport another massive must-see attraction. The proposal — currently in the latter planning stages — is an eight-team…

sportingnews.com - Rodney Knuppel - Lauren Betts is building something bigger than basketball in the WNBA | Sporting News
Lauren Betts is building something bigger than basketball in the WNBA | Sporting News
The Sporting News

Lauren Betts arrived in the WNBA carrying enormous expectations after helping lead UCLA Bruins to a national championship and establishing herself as one of the most dominant players in college basketball. But as her professional career with the…

si.com - Austin Veazey - Golden State Warriors Hosting FSU Basketball Star for Pre-Draft Workout
Golden State Warriors Hosting FSU Basketball Star for Pre-Draft Workout
Sports Illustrated

The 2026 NBA Draft is now about five weeks away, and teams are figuring out their draft boards. It's a slightly different process, now that the draft is split into two days, and the second round is largely controlled by agents, looking for the best…

nypost.com - Reuven Fenton - NYC teen basketball player who collapsed from cardiac arrest during game reunited with FDNY heroes who saved him
NYC teen basketball player who collapsed from cardiac arrest during game reunited with FDNY heroes who saved him
New York Post

A grateful 16-year-old Brooklyn basketball player who suffered cardiac arrest during a game last year was reunited at an emotional ceremony Wednesday with the FDNY heroes who saved his life. “Without them, I wouldn't be here right now…

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