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Seven days inside the Thunder's basketball utopia
EACH BASKETBALL IS perfectly aligned on each rack in the Oklahoma City Thunder 's practice facility, one continuous WilsonWilsonWilsonWilson shelf after shelf. The water bottles and sports drinks in the refrigerators are aligned with the same…
How every five-star men's college basketball recruit fits with their new programs
The No. 4 player in the 2027 SC Next 60, Obinna Ekezie, reclassified up into the 2026 class and committed to Louisville, bringing the total count of five-star recruits in the SC Next 100 to 22. All are now committed. We've been tracking how each of…
Detroit launches free midnight basketball league
Basketball lovers can square off in a free nighttime league representing their neighborhoods under a new initiative from Mayor Mary Sheffield. Why it matters: Detroit wants to curb summer violence while offering young adults and kids the options…
Another Look at NC State's Men's Basketball Staff After Latest Additions
RALEIGH — Justin Gainey is officially settled in as the head coach for NC State men's basketball, now working for a little over a month. During that time, he diligently put together his first staff before focusing their combined efforts on…
How Jason Collins Left a Legacy Beyond the Box Score as a Basketball Ambassador
1978-2026 Former NBA basketball player Jason Paul Collins became the first male athlete in the four major North American professional sports to come out as gay in 2013. Born in Northridge, California, Collins played basketball with his twin…
Pro women's basketball returns to Charlotte
Charlotte's new professional women's basketball team tips off this month. Why it matters: The Charlotte Crown is the latest pro women's sports team to call Charlotte home, and it's part of a wave of new opportunities for women to compete…
Texas A&M Will Play In A Major Thanksgiving Week Basketball Tournament
The Texas A&M Aggies are coming off a successful first season with head coach Bucky McMillan at the helm, and now, after a critical offseason, they are full steam ahead for 2026. As the Aggies turn their eyes ahead and look to prove that the…
Louisville Men's Basketball 2026-27 Roster Outlook 4.0
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - While we're just over a week from our last update, like we've said before, it's never too often and never too early to break down how the 2026-27 roster for the Louisville men's basketball program shakes out. The Cardinals' roster…
Foot Locker Declares 'Hoops Lives Here' in New Basketball-focused Spot
Foot Locker is making sure everyone knows it's the place to shop for basketball. In a new year-round brand platform and campaign, the Dick's Sporting Goods-owned sneaker retailer is telling consumers “Hoops Lives Here” with the aim to…
Reid's Rips: 2025-26 Bowman Basketball Mega
When the new 2025-26 Bowman Basketball product made its way to the shop, I knew I wanted to dig into a box for myself. Bragging up a youthful concoction of six, seven-card packs, this Bowman product continues with the rookie and prospect-driven…
Basketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Brandon Clarke, an athlete for the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, has died at the age of 29, according to his team, the Memphis Grizzlies. No cause of death was immediately announced. Local media reports indicate he was…
University of Chicago clinches spot in Division III basketball tournament
For the first time in 113 years, University of Chicago's baseball team has won its conference title and is now headed to the Division III tournament. JC Navarrete caught up with the players and their coaches.
Iowa High School Boys Basketball Coach Denied Contract Renewal
An Iowa high school boys basketball coach had his appeal for his contract to be renewed denied by the school board. According to a report by the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter, Clear Lake High School boys basketball coach Jeremey Ainley will not have…
City of Detroit announces Occupy The Summer program, including Midnight Basketball
DETROIT (WXYZ) — As the City of Detroit continues to lay out their plan for a safe summer, they have unveiled details for Occupy the Summer, a program designed to keep kids occupied while school is not in session. Watch Glenda Lewis's video…
Florida Gators Basketball's 2026-27 Season-Opener Revealed
The Florida Gators men's basketball non-conference schedule gets a little harder, as they are slated against the Miami Hurricanes in Tampa to begin the 2026-27 season, according to the Associated Press' Mark Long. These two are expected to open…
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