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timesleader.com - John Erzar - Trailblazing women's class entering basketball hall
Trailblazing women's class entering basketball hall
Times Leader

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Dawn Staley and the 1996 Olympic women's basketball team paved the way for the WNBA and players such as Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw. The team that started the Americans' 30-year Olympic…

espn.com - Ben Golliver - The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list
The 11 NBA players on the Basketball Hall of Fame's waiting list
ESPN

This year's Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class is dominated by the WNBA: Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne and Chamique Holdsclaw will don the coveted orange jackets during Friday's enshrinement ceremony, while six-time All-Star and 14-year…

bleacherreport.com - Julia Stumbaugh - Patrick Beverley Makes Decision on Basketball Future amid NBA Comeback Speculation
Patrick Beverley Makes Decision on Basketball Future amid NBA Comeback Speculation
Bleacher Report

Patrick Beverley is continuing his international basketball career amid speculation he could be considering a return to the NBA. Beverley has signed with the French club Boulazac Basket Dordogne, the team announced Friday. Beverley spent the last…

kcra.com - Denzen Cortez - Hoops or pickleball? Folsom weighs future of Lembi Park basketball court
Hoops or pickleball? Folsom weighs future of Lembi Park basketball court
kcra

Updated: 6:42 PM PDT Aug 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Hoops or pickleball? Folsom weighs future of Lembi Park basketball court Updated: 6:42 PM PDT Aug 14, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ FOLSOM, Calif. — A court battle is…

tmj4.com - Kidd O'Shea - Wisconsin Weekend: Basketball, festivals & fairs and more
Wisconsin Weekend: Basketball, festivals & fairs and more
TMJ4 News

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin has a packed weekend ahead, with boat shows, outdoor markets, basketball tournaments, and major festivals all happening across the state. Watch this week's segment here: Wisconsin Weekend: Basketball, festivals & fairs…

si.com - Riley Donald - Caitlin Clark Is Remembering Her Iowa Basketball Roots
Caitlin Clark Is Remembering Her Iowa Basketball Roots
Sports Illustrated

You can't talk about the Iowa Hawkeyes anymore without Caitlin Clark's name popping up in the first few thoughts. She has become synonymous with the Hawkeyes for her career on the court. Arguably, maybe only to some, the best women's college…

si.com - Wyatt Huff - ESPN gives their thoughts on Kentucky basketball's floor and ceiling next season
ESPN gives their thoughts on Kentucky basketball's floor and ceiling next season
Sports Illustrated

Last season, it was clear Mark Pope went away from what be built in year one and what he is best at, which is coaching a group that excels at putting up points with their shooting. In his first season in the SEC at Kentucky, a flaw of his team was…

cbssports.com - Cameron Salerno - Duke basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, outlook for Blue Devils
Duke basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, outlook for Blue Devils
CBS Sports

If you were to examine Jon Scheyer's resume at his alma mater without knowing what school he was coaching, his tenure to this point would be viewed as a resounding success. However, Scheyer coaches at Duke, where a run to the final weekend of the…

heavy.com - Debayan Biswas - Victor Wembanyama Makes Surprising Offseason Move Away From Basketball
Victor Wembanyama Makes Surprising Offseason Move Away From Basketball
Heavy

Victor Wembanyama is continuing an unconventional offseason as he prepares for another season with the San Antonio Spurs. The 22-year-old French star is coming off his best NBA season, establishing new career highs while helping San Antonio reach…

si.com - Griffin Barfield - Auburn Basketball Adds Late Fifth-Year Guard From Transfer Portal
Auburn Basketball Adds Late Fifth-Year Guard From Transfer Portal
Sports Illustrated

Due to the new fifth-year rule that grants a group of players more eligibility, head coach Steven Pearl and Auburn basketbal l took advantage of that by strengthening its backcourt. The Tigers added Utah State guard Kolby King on Thursday…

si.com - Kevin Sweeney - Ranking the Top 10 Centers in Men's College Basketball for 2026-27 Season
Ranking the Top 10 Centers in Men's College Basketball for 2026-27 Season
Sports Illustrated

The countdown to the college basketball season is on, and Sports Illustrated is getting you ready for the new season by ranking the best players at every position heading into 2026–27. From top freshmen to breakout returners and elite…

nunesmagician.com - Kevin Wall - Syracuse men's basketball: Orange will face St. John's in MSG
Syracuse men's basketball: Orange will face St. John's in MSG
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician

The Syracuse Orange will be back in Madison Square Garden in November to take on Rick Pitino's St. John's squad. According to Jon Rothstein, the game will be played on Sunday November 15th. Further reporting from Adam Zagoria indicates the game…

roundtable.io - Zack Pearson - Duke Basketball: Deng Ngor sets official visit to Blue Devils
Duke Basketball: Deng Ngor sets official visit to Blue Devils
Roundtable.io Network

The Duke Blue Devils are shifting their focus to future recruiting classes after turning in the top 2026 class. Jon Scheyer and his staff will have a busy next few months not only with the season starting but also with recruiting. The Fall season…

thebiglead.com - Nathan Zuniga - Retired NBA star Russell Westbrook changed how we view stats vs winning basketball
Retired NBA star Russell Westbrook changed how we view stats vs winning basketball
The Big Lead

Russell Westbrook, one of the greatest point guards in NBA history, has announced his retirement after a remarkable 17-year career. Westbrook has many aliases Russ, Brodie, Zero but the one he is most known for summarizes his career: Mr. Triple…

nytimes.com - Doug Haller - Dillon Brooks found comfort with Suns. Now he must find another level if they want to contend
Dillon Brooks found comfort with Suns. Now he must find another level if they want to contend
The New York Times

PHOENIX — No matter how you feel about Dillon Brooks, his antics, theatrics and technical fouls, it's difficult to dispute his worth in the Arizona desert. After a promising first season, the Phoenix Suns signed the veteran forward to a…

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