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Previewing the women's college basketball season and predicting Final Four, more
Seven months ago, UCLA broke through for its first NCAA championship. UConn 's Sarah Strong won her first national player of the year awards. But as the 2026-27 women's college basketball season looms, old favorites have emerged as front-runners.
Ranking the top 100 players in men's college basketball
We've never had a top-100 list like this. Ever. This year's ranking of the 100 best players entering the 2026-27 men's college basketball season includes a mix of top-tier freshmen, the best returners in America, rising stars who could break out…
Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins named Alabama State basketball general manager
Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins is taking on a new role in college basketball as general manager of Alabama State University's men's program. The university announced the Hall of Famer's appointment Tuesday evening during its annual…
From basketball stars to bankers: Meet Serbia's new leaders
Serbia's right-wing populist leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat this week after a snap election forced him out of office. The ex-president said it is “clear we have lost these elections” after a student movement won 2.25 million…
After a basketball-free summer, All-American Strong returns to lead No. 2 UConn on and off the court
Add Boston.com on Google (opens in a new tab) Add Boston.com as your preferred source on Google to see more of our stories. STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Sarah Strong thought about the question for a few moments and couldn't remember having a summer…
Meet Serbia's potential new leaders: A banker, a basketball star and a chemist
A leaderless student-led protest movement swept Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic from power in a historic snap election on Sunday. Now the country is waiting to hear who it will appoint as prime minister and to other key ministerial…
What is the Floor and Ceiling For Miami Hurricanes Basketball This Season
After winning 26 games last season with a Round of 32 appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the Miami Hurricanes return two key starters and have an endless amount of talent on the team this season compared to last year. Jai Lucas also has an…
Predicting Quinn Ellis' Stats in 2026-27 for St. John's Basketball
The St. John's Red Storm are getting set for the start of the season soon, and they will be hosting Monmouth University to kick things off. With high expectations coming into the year, the team will be hopeful to live up to them. With a ton of…
Who is the Biggest Sleeper on Alabama's 2026-27 Basketball Roster? Just a Minute
Welcome to BamaCentral's 'Just a Minute,' a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the…
3 Illinois Basketball Areas to Watch Against UIC
If we didn't know better, we would think Illinois basketball's season is already in full swing. The Illini, who just played Friday night against Baylor, are back at it for another exhibition outing on Wednesday against in-state Missouri Valley…
Duke Basketball Lands Third 2027 Commit in 5-Star Asa Montgomery
Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils have landed another big-time talent. The Blue Devils had previously added two recruits to their 2027 recruiting class: 5-star forward Kager Knueppel, younger brother of former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel, and…
2027 5-Star Center Lewis Uvwo Spurns Baylor Basketball on Decision Day
Scott Drew and Baylor were searching for good news on Wednesday as five-star center Lewis Uvwo had his commitment set. Instead of picking Baylor, the center chose Providence. Uvwo was a massive target for Baylor. The Fort Lauderdale (FL) Prolific…
The Top 76 Players in Men's College Basketball for 2026-27, Ranked
College basketball season is here, and Sports Illustrated is helping you get ready with a breakdown of the best men's players in the sport. The talent pool in the college game is as deep as ever; NIL is keeping stars in school longer, prompting…
The banker, the basketball star, the cardiologist and the chemist: meet Serbia's potential new leaders
BELGRADE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – After a leaderless student-led protest movement swept Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic from power in a historic snap election on Sunday, the country is waiting to hear who it will appoint as prime…
The Best Available Fix to Texas Tech Basketball's Biggest Preseason Concern
There's a lot to be excited about with this Texas Tech roster. They have just about everything they need to be successful; however, they lack in one crucial area. There's a lot of small ball being played in Lubbock, as the Red Raiders' tallest…
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