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International Notes: Baldwin, Johnson, Okobo

Former first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. has signed with Crvena Zvezda, Alessandro Maggi writes for Sportando. Baldwin, the 28th pick in the 2022 draft, split time between three teams in 2025/26, signing 10-day contracts with the Clippers and Sixers before finishing out the season on a two-way deal with the Kings. He spent the majority of […]

2026 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Penn State Nittany Lions

Hey y’all, we are back again with another Big Ten Summer Basketball preview! Today we’re going to be looking at the Penn State Nittany Lions, who finished last season with a 12-20 record, going 3-17 in conference. Head coach Mike Rhoades is going to have his work cut out for him again this season with […]

Ranking Illinois’ non-conference schedule by hype

Brad Underwood has never shied away from loading up on elite non-conference opponents, and 2026 is no exception. Facing one of the most intriguing slates of games in the country, the Illini have a gauntlet ahead of them that’s designed to prepare this team for another deep run in March. It’s been years since a […]

A fan’s wishlist for Arizona Athletics facility upgrades

In the arms race that is college athletics, investing in the fan experience isn’t always among the top line items for athletic departments with ballooning payrolls and debt arrangements. The decision to invest in facility upgrades that benefit the regular fan is nevertheless one that athletic directors need to take seriously or risk alienating their […]

Kager Knueppel Is Making An Impression

Like a lot of promising prospects, Kager Knueppel has been at Peach Jam this week. As Duke fans know, he committed to Duke in late June. It’s going to be interesting, because he follows his brother, Kon, to Durham. Kon, of course, was a revelation. When guys were asked on the Brotherhood Podcast who had […]

“Tough Decision for Boone”: Dodgers Manager Sympathizes With Aaron Boone as Yankees’ Skipper Makes Strategic Blunder

The New York Yankees were banking on the lone run Jasson Domínguez scored on a fielding error to secure a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Gerrit Cole holding the Dodgers scoreless through six innings, it appeared the Yankees were on track to get the job done. However, a strategic blunder by Aaron Boone […] The post “Tough Decision for Boone”: Dodgers Manager Sympathizes With Aaron Boone as Yankees’ Skipper Makes Strategic Blunder appeared first on EssentiallySports .

The Top 25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989: No. 7

We’re well into the top-10 in our offseason list of the top-25 Michigan men’s basketball players since 1989. While the model was really strong, there was a surprise that snuck above some Michigan legends. And had he played in Ann Arbor at a different time, he likely could have earned similar love. Let’s remember four-year […]

Kentucky Wildcats News: La Familia vs. The Ville Gameday

Good morning, BBN, it’s gameday! Kentucky Basketball fans will get one of the sport’s fiercest rivalries in the middle of July as La Familia opens its 2026 run in The Basketball Tournament against Louisville alumni squad The Ville. The revamped TBT format features just 16 teams this year, with the opening round changing from single […]

Į aikštelę sugrįžęs Edvinas Šeškus užsiminė apie karjeros tęsinį

Mėgėjų lygoje ant parketo žengęs 31-erių Edvinas Šeškus teigė, kad buvo sulaukęs vienos Lietuvos krepšinio lygos komandos užklausos, ar jis yra pasiruošęs grįžti į krepšinį. Jis taip pat sakė, kad sulaukė dėmesio iš NKL ir RKL komandų bei palaiko ryšį su Taivano lygos ekipa. Dvejus metus oficialių rungtynių nežaidęs buvęs Lietuvos krepšinio lygos žaidėjas vėl užsirišo sportbačius, išėjo į aikštelę ir pajuto tai, ko buvo sąmoningai atsisakęs – rungtynių jaudulį. Ant parketo prieniškis išb...

Mailbag: Regional basketball conferences (whispers are legit), Big Ten revenue splits, OSU’s Big 12 option, the Pac-12, Apple TV and more

The Hotline mailbag publishes weekly. Send questions to [email protected] and include “mailbag” in the subject line. Or hit me on the social media platform X: @WilnerHotline Some questions have been edited for clarity... The post Mailbag: Regional basketball conferences (whispers are legit), Big Ten revenue splits, OSU’s Big 12 option, the Pac-12, Apple TV and more first appeared on Sports360AZ .

Meleek Thomas impresses in Cavs Summer League finale

The Cleveland Cavaliers wrapped up Summer League with a 100-91 win over the Chicago Bulls, led by 24 points from Meleek Thomas. The Summer League environment rewards score-first guards. The limited practice time, mismatched rosters, and the overall lack of interior defensive talent make it easier for someone in Thomas’s archetype to excel in this […]

Open thread: Maryland women’s basketball

Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland women’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our women’s basketball coverage here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan Rogalski and the rest of […]

Open thread: Maryland men’s basketball

Hey Testudo Times community! This is your open space to discuss all things Maryland men’s basketball. Keep things respectful as always. Be sure to keep up with all of our men’s basketball coverage here. All open threads will be restarted periodically as needed. Please direct any questions/comments/concerns to managing editor Nolan Rogalski and the rest of […]

Did LeBron James Just Tip His Hand On Destination?

LeBron James appeared live on stage at a  Fanatics Fest event on Friday, and dropped a comment that either may have tipped his hand on which team he'll be choosing in free agency... Or was just meant to get a rise out of the crowd. LeBron says “Trust The Process” and the crowd went nuts 💀 (h/t @Anthony_Rivardo ) pic.twitter.com/G5uQR99g51 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 17, 2026 James riled up the live audience in New York when he repeated the longtime Sixers and Joel Embiid mantra, "T...

The ACC has a new championship game tiebreaker

Last year’s ACC title game featured Virginia and Duke, neither of which played Miami, which barfed all over itself twice during the regular season like the badly-coached monstrosity that it always is. Nevertheless, the ACC is feeling the reverberations from last fall. The ACC’s updated conference title tiebreakers are as follows: The No. 1 tiebreaker […]

Kentucky Basketball adds 2 more games to the 2026-27 schedule

Kentucky Basketball is getting closer and closer to having a final product when it comes to the schedule for the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. However, the final touches are still being worked on, and we’ve got a pair of new games confirmed. On Friday morning, KSR reported that Appalachian State and the University of Arkansas […]

I Regret to Inform You That Jalen Brunson Refusing to Sign a Giants Helmet Was Pretty Cool

I’ve been pretty outspoken on my Jalen Brunson opinion: I do not like the guy. I’m a Saint Joe’s alum who hates Villanova. I’m a Sixers fan who hates the Knicks. I’m a Philly native who wants New York fans unhappy at all times. I’m a defender of ethical hoops who hates foul grifting bullshit. […] The post I Regret to Inform You That Jalen Brunson Refusing to Sign a Giants Helmet Was Pretty Cool appeared first on Crossing Broad .

International Notes: Wemby, Luwawu-Cabarrot, Duarte, Roby

Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is expected to rejoin the French national team ahead of the August qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, reports Maxime Aubin of French outlet L’Équipe (subscriber link). France will play Slovenia on August 27 and Sweden on August 30, notes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. According to Aubin, Wembanyama has […]

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