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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…

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…

si.com - Lucca Mazzie - Iowa State Basketball Loses Out on a Freshman Wild Card
Iowa State Basketball Loses Out on a Freshman Wild Card
Sports Illustrated

Throughout the offseason, the Iowa State Cyclones had a smooth sailing run. Outside of Milan Momcilovic's decision to enter the NBA Draft and the transfer portal, Iowa State has done a great job at retaining talent and reloading its roster. The…

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 - Andy Patton - Gonzaga in talks for new premier college basketball event featuring blue blood programs
Gonzaga in talks for new premier college basketball event featuring blue blood programs
Sports Illustrated

There's a new premier multi-team event potentially coming to college basketball in 2027, and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are expected to participate. The Zags are one of eight teams in 'deep discussions' about joining the Diamond Cup, a proposed pool-play…

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…

si.com - Drew Gentile - Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Andrew Rohde had an up-and-down season in his homecoming
Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Andrew Rohde had an up-and-down season in his homecoming
Sports Illustrated

When Andrew Rohde made the decision to come home in the offseason, he raised the ceiling of the Wisconsin offense, adding a talented playmaker to a group with plenty of offensive weapons. After Max Klesmit, Carter Gilmore and Kamari McGee departed…

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…

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