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Virginia basketball lands Lisa Sirgi, third top-100 recruit in 2027 class
Virginia women's basketball has landed yet another top-100 recruit in the 2027 class. After signing coveted prospects Nevaeh Roberson and Sabrina Anderson, Coach Aaron Roussell added a third cornerstone of his first full class. The latest addition…
Tennessee Basketball Suffers Serious Injury Blow
Tennessee's 2026-2027 basketball season is getting closer and closer as the Vols look to build off of an elite eight run from last season. .They brought in many new faces to Knoxville via the transfer portal, including Wake Forest transfer Juke…
Nate Oats' Wife Rejoins Alabama Basketball Staff
Alabama basketball announced two changes to its staff on Thursday, including the rehiring of Alex Accetta, who married Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats in late July. In Accetta's role as director of program relations, she will be reporting to…
MEN'S BASKETBALL | Upcoming NCAA Eligibility Rulings May Affect The Hoyas' Roster
The ongoing fight between the NCAA and fifth-year college athletes has left some players in a precarious eligibility position as the college sports calendar starts, including recent Georgetown University men's basketball graduate commits Vince…
2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Livestream: How to Watch Every Match, Even for Free
Earlier this summer, the FIFA's World Cup brought the country together to root for the USMNT against the best footballers in the world. Now, there's another global tournament to tune in for: The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. From…
Lakers' JJ Redick Gets Honest About His Remarkable Basketball Journey
Before taking the job as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick had no coaching experience at any level, raising questions about whether the storied NBA franchise had made a big mistake by hiring one of the most prestigious coaches in…
Nate Oats' wife and former staffer Alex Accetta hired into new role with Alabama basketball program
Alabama basketball announced Thursday that Alex Accetta, the wife of Crimson Tide coach Nate Oats, will be rejoining the staff in a new role. Accetta previously worked with the basketball program starting in 2015 as a student assistant before being…
Bill Self Details Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses of 2026-27 Kansas Basketball Team
The Kansas basketball roster underwent a transformation this offseason, primarily with the subtraction of Darryn Peterson and addition of Tyran Stokes. The Jayhawks will be rolling out another projected top-3 pick as their top option after that…
UConn Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Just Got a Little Easier for Unfortunate Reason
There is turmoil within the LSU women's basketball program, and while you never like to benefit from another team's turmoil, that's exactly what is set to happen for the University of Connecticut women's basketball program this season. Let's walk…
Planning your college sports road trip? Here are the 20 stops to take for 2026-27
A year ago, my editor asked me to write a travel-themed list of must-see college sports destinations over the course of a school year. Some were iconic events (the Rose Bowl, the College World Series), some were fabled rivalries (Army-Navy…
An insurance company bet on LSU to win big. Is it tied to Lane Kiffin's bonus?
On Aug. 13, an insurance company placed a series of enormous transactions on Kalshi predicting LSU to have an amazing season. In fact, if the Tigers win the national championship, those wagers will pay off to the tune of $3 million. Which just…
Portland Fire's Amy Okonkwo targets medal with Nigeria at FIBA Women's World Cup
Portland Fire 's Amy Okonkwo says Nigeria have set their sights on winning a medal at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, as the African champions named their 12-player roster for the tournament in Berlin. Okonkwo arrived from Portland on…
What to know about the Clippers' future moving forward following unprecedented penalties from NBA
The NBA leveled an extraordinary punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers in a salary cap circumvention scheme, and in doing so, created a host of questions about what comes next for the team, its ownership and Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers vowed…
What are futures bets? Everything to know about betting futures in sports
Futures bets are one of the most popular forms of sports betting around. Futures betting is placing wagers on long-term action rather than just the outcome of a single game. Many futures bets are season-long wagers, such as who a league's MVP or…
Harper Murray's breakthrough as the authentic face of college volleyball: 'I'm an open book'
LINCOLN, Neb. — The moment when fame felt real for Harper Murray came last year on a Wednesday night in August. Adidas beamed Murray's image onto the side of a building here in the bustling Haymarket District. She saw her face on coffee cups…
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