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lex18.com - Sierra Newton - WATCH: 'Unrecognizable' Kentucky Men's Basketball's Malachi Moreno in year two
WATCH: 'Unrecognizable' Kentucky Men's Basketball's Malachi Moreno in year two
LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX) –

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — 'Almost unrecognizable with some of the skill sets that he's brought to the game,' head coach Mark Pope said on the podium for sophomore returner Malachi Moreno on media day. After getting feedback in the NBA Draft…

si.com - Wyatt Huff - Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season
Kentucky basketball has 'creators' at all five positions this season
Sports Illustrated –

This off-season, Mark Pope emphasized going and finding creators, specifically out on the perimeter. He got two of them in Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, who are expected to be an impressive duo this season. But it's not just the perimeter that is…

si.com - Brooks Crew - Auburn Basketball Lands Four-Star Point Guard for 2027 Class
Auburn Basketball Lands Four-Star Point Guard for 2027 Class
Sports Illustrated –

Though the Auburn Tigers are deep in preparation for their upcoming exhibition games next month, head coach Steven Pearl and company have been busy in the recruiting ranks. On Monday, the Tigers landed the first commitment of their 2027 class in…

bleacherreport.com - Timothy Rapp - That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball
That's Bulls--t,' Ben Simmons Calls Out Critics Who Say He Doesn't Love Basketball
Bleacher Report –

Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons pushed back against the narrative that he doesn't love basketball during the team's media day on Monday, saying injury issues were the bigger reason he didn't play last season. 'I think that was more so my body.

si.com - Logan Lazarczyk - Evaluating Which 2027 Prospects Make Most Sense for UNC Basketball
Evaluating Which 2027 Prospects Make Most Sense for UNC Basketball
Sports Illustrated –

Because of what has transpired over the last five years, especially the last two, the North Carolina Tar Heels are focused on the 2026-27 college basketball campaign. Since his arrival, head coach Michael Malone has established a culture in Chapel…

cbssports.com - Gary Parrish - College basketball rankings: Kansas joins early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared to play by court ruling
College basketball rankings: Kansas joins early Top 25 And 1 after Tre White cleared to play by court ruling
CBS Sports –

This ranking is based on the Hoosiers returning two of the top eight scorers -- specifically Sam Alexis and Trent Sisley -- from a team that finished 18-14 and missed the 2026 NCAA Tournament. That core will be joined by a recruiting class…

si.com - Joshua Schulman - Three Most Pivotal Games of Kansas Basketball's 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule
Three Most Pivotal Games of Kansas Basketball's 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule
Sports Illustrated –

Last week, the Big 12 Conference unveiled its full conference schedule for the upcoming college basketball season. The Kansas Jayhawks now know when and where they will play each of their 32 regular-season matchups. While there are undoubtedly…

goal.com - Nihal Abo Zaid - How to buy Dubai Basketball vs FC Barcelona tickets: Coca-Cola Arena Dates, ticket prices & more
How to buy Dubai Basketball vs FC Barcelona tickets: Coca-Cola Arena Dates, ticket prices & more
Goal.com –

Dubai Basketball hosts European powerhouse FC Barcelona in a landmark EuroLeague fixture at the Coca-Cola Arena. Fans across the UAE are gearing up for high-octane basketball action as elite international talent hits the court in Dubai. This…

espn.com - Ben Golliver - Jokic leaves no doubt on future: 'I'm going to sign next year
Jokic leaves no doubt on future: 'I'm going to sign next year
ESPN –

Nikola Jokic left no doubt on media day about his future with the Denver Nuggets as he enters the final guaranteed year of his contract. 'I'm going to sign next year,' Jokic said Monday. There's little doubt from Denver's side that it will. The…

bleacherreport.com - Scott Polacek - Brandon Ingram's New Injury Diagnosed After Surgery, Latest on Clippers Star's Timeline to Return
Brandon Ingram's New Injury Diagnosed After Surgery, Latest on Clippers Star's Timeline to Return
Bleacher Report –

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Brandon Ingram to start the 2026-27 season. Clippers interim president of basketball operations Trent Redden told reporters Monday the team found a partially torn Achilles in Ingram's foot following heel…

itweb.co.za - Motorola Solutions - Investing in the future: Bucharest's premier sports high school enhances campus safety with Motorola Solutions
Investing in the future: Bucharest's premier sports high school enhances campus safety with Motorola Solutions
www.itweb.co.za –

Combines advanced sensor technology with existing video solutions to maintain a safe, continuous environment across learning and athletic facilities. Delivers instant real-time alerts to help staff defuse verbal or physical conflicts before they…

si.com - Pat Forde - Forde-Yard Dash: Six Bold Predictions for College Football in October
Forde-Yard Dash: Six Bold Predictions for College Football in October
Sports Illustrated –

Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news in college football, where a SEC officiating crew is still learning the rules about onside kickoffs after an illegal one in Knoxville. First Quarter: The Day the Big Ten Turned Upside Down. Second…

si.com - Dean Legge - What's the Latest with Georgia Football RB Nate Frazier? Kirby Smart Gives Update
What's the Latest with Georgia Football RB Nate Frazier? Kirby Smart Gives Update
Sports Illustrated –

ATHENS - Georgia Football coach Kirby Smart gave a brief update on the status of injured running back Nate Frazier on Monday. That update was that there would be no update. Frazier missed Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma with what ESPN reported as…

espn.com - Associated Press - Zion Williamson, on cusp of 8th season, not where he wants to be
Zion Williamson, on cusp of 8th season, not where he wants to be
ESPN –

NEW ORLEANS -- Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player. 'I'm not where I want to be,' Williamson said, nodding in apparent acknowledgement of how little the…

espn.com - Alex Scarborough - Alabama agrees to 2-year extension, raise with AD Greg Byrne
Alabama agrees to 2-year extension, raise with AD Greg Byrne
ESPN –

Alabama and athletic director Greg Byrne have agreed to a revised two-year contract extension that will pay him an average annual base salary of $2.67 million through June 30, 2033. The school's compensation committee approved the deal during a…

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