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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…
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…
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.
Incoming Maryland Freshman Earns Spot at 2026 USA Basketball U18 National Team Training Camp
Incoming Maryland freshman Baba Oladotun is already making national waves before his first game in College Park. The Terps' highly touted newcomer was named one of just 35 players selected to the 2026 USA Basketball U18 National Team Training Camp…
Notre Dame men's basketball suffers crippling season
In head coach Micah Shrewsberry's third season at the helm of Notre Dame's men's basketball team, the Irish finished 16th in the ACC and 13-18 overall, missing the conference tournament. The Irish battled season-ending injuries and heartbreaking…
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…
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