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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…
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…
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…
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…
Latest OSU Cowboys Basketball Signee Brings Vast International Experience
Oklahoma State's latest transfer signing is from North Carolina, but he brings impressive international experience, too. The Cowboys announced the signing of Tar Heels transfer guard Luka Bogavac, a 6-6 guard from Mojkovac, Montenegro. It's the…
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…
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…
Fresh off title, UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close gets million dollar raise
Tear up that contract. Cori Close is getting something significantly better. The UCLA women's basketball coach has agreed to a new four-year contract that will nearly double her old deal while vaulting her into the top 10 college coaches in her…
How Kansas Basketball Representatives Measured at the NBA Draft Combine
Sunday marked the beginning of the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, where 73 players showcase their talent in front of NBA scouts to strengthen their draft stock. The second day was primarily utilized for player measurements and specific shooting drills.
Saint Mary's basketball lands top 50 blue-chip recruit | Sporting News
As Saint Mary's looks to build on its latest NCAA Tournament run, it had a reason to celebrate on Monday. The Gaels landed a top 50 prospect in McDonald's All-American Darius Bivins. The addition of Bivins shows how far the Gaels have come, as he…
First 2027 Bracketology Projection For UVA Basketball Sets A High Bar For Ryan Odom In Year Two
Virginia Basketball head coach Ryan Odom had arguably the best first season of any first-year head coach. Odom won 30 games, spent most of the season ranked inside the top 25, made the ACC Tournament Championship, and got UVA back to the NCAA…
How college basketball NIL millions could ruin Lakers' plans at 25th pick in NBA Draft | Sporting News
The Los Angeles Lakers ' season ended Monday night, and while it's logical to focus on LeBron James and Austin Reaves' contracts, there's also an NBA Draft to plan for. The Lakers will have the No. 25 overall pick in the first round, and normally…
Syracuse basketball: how will the Orange fill the rest of their rosters?
The college basketball transfer portal news has slowed down and both Syracuse basketball teams have open spots on their rosters….so how might they complete them before the 2026-27 season? The biggest unknown in college sports right now is…
How to watch live sports on DIRECTV for free: Stream NFL, NBA, MLB, college basketball, football and more | Sporting News
When you think about DIRECTV, you probably imagine the hassle of finding a spot outside of your home for a satellite dish — not exactly ideal for the modern streamer. But if you're a cord-cutter looking for a service that gives you as much…
How mixed-use stadium districts - for work, play and football - became college sports' latest craze
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A giant retaining wall grows, one gray cement block at a time, above the Silas Creek that snakes through Wake Forest and the bank of stadiums that houses Demon Deacon football, basketball and baseball. An erector site…
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