The Game Haus releases its preseason 2027 NCAA Tournament bracketology, outlining key dates and seed predictions. The Opening Round kicks off March 16‑17, with the Final Four set for April 3 and the championship on April 5, 2027. No. 1 seeds are Duke, Florida, Illinois and UConn, while the First Four Out include Georgia, Oklahoma State, Providence and Creighton. The list details seeds from 1 through 16, highlighting potential early exits and match‑ups for fans planning their March Madness brackets.
UConn announced Friday that men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley has signed a six‑year extension through the 2031‑32 season, keeping him under the terms of his original $50 million, six‑year deal signed in 2024. Hurley enters his ninth season with a 199‑75 record, two national titles and three Final Four appearances in four years, and the Huskies sit No. 4 in the preseason AP poll despite offseason roster turnover. Athletic director David Benedict praised the continuity, and Hurley vowed to maintain UConn’s championship mindset.
Losing a close one to a ranked team on the road and then cruising to victory against an NAIA foe, the framework for Gonzaga's ceiling is is in place. What are the reasonable conclusions to draw after the Zags' two exhibition games?
The Ohio Supreme Court issued an order on Thursday that keeps about two dozen college basketball players eligible as the season opens. The NCAA answered with a statement to its member schools from chief legal officer Scott Bearby. The players are plaintiffs in Borovicanin v. NCAA, led by Filip Borovicanin of the Xavier Musketeers. The […]
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The Indiana Court of Appeals has denied the NCAA’s bid to speed up a case involving IU athletes, meaning football players Stephen Dalby and Kellan Wyatt and basketball recruit Sam Alexis remain eligible for the remainder of the 2026 season. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports the trio are expected to retain full eligibility after the court’s decision on October 30, 2026.
Hammer and Rails reports results of its latest Readers Reacts survey on Purdue men’s basketball. Fans voted freshman point guard Antione West Jr. as the player with the biggest career impact (47% of votes), edging out sophomore Luke Ertel, who earned 41%. The article notes the upcoming season start in Las Vegas against Gonzaga and highlights the bright future for both players. A nod to FanDuel betting options is also included.
The men finished in 12th place with 337 points. The women’s team placed 13th out of 18 teams, compiling 401 points.
Uche Izoje had a historic freshman campaign at Syracuse basketball. The center has earned national preseason accolades.
New North Carolina head coach Michael Malone has only been on the job for about six months, and he’s already scored a massive commitment in terms of recruits. 5-star forward DeMarcus Henry announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, as per Jeff Borzello of ESPN, giving the Tar Heels their highest-ranked recruit since 2019. […]
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Tennessee will be debuting new alternate uniforms on Nov. 17 when it hosts Michigan State, and the jerseys might make fans hungry.
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Duke football goes for its sixth win of the season and hosts Boston College for a 12 p.m. tilt on Halloween.
Five-star small forward DeMarcus Henry, who is the third-ranked men's basketball prospect on the high school class of 2027 247Sports Composite list, has chosen to play college ball at North Carolina.
Top‑5 recruit and No. 4 small forward in the 2027 class, Demarcus Henry, commits to the North Carolina Tar Heels, opting for UNC over Kentucky, Arkansas and Louisville. A Charlotte native, Henry cited proximity to home, while UNC coach Michael Malone arranged a call with Michael Jordan, hinting at NIL opportunities. Kentucky’s recruiting week ends 0‑3 after Lewis Uvwo chose Providence and Reese Alston went to LSU; their only confirmed 2027 wing is Ryan Hampton, with several returning players and transfer portal options remaining. Henry’s decision reshapes the early recruiting landscape for both programs.
STORRS – Men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley has agreed to a two-year contract extension, as announced by the University of Connecticut Department of Athletics on Friday (Oct. 30). Hurley, who had four years remaining on a six-year deal signed in 2024, signed a new six-year contract running through 2032 under the existing terms.
Five‑star small forward DeMarcus Henry commits to the North Carolina Tar Heels, ending a recruitment battle with Louisville, Kentucky and Arkansas. The 6‑7, 190‑lb forward from Compass Prep (AZ) ranks No. 3 overall on 247Sports and No. 2 on ESPN's SC Next 100 Class of 2027. Henry posted 52% shooting overall and 38% from three on the EYBL circuit, and scouts praise his defensive versatility and strong mechanics. Coach Michael Malone now has a potential cornerstone for the 2027‑28 roster, with other top‑10 prospects like Beckham Black and CJ Rosser reportedly interested.
The Sun Belt men’s basketball preview outlines a highly competitive 2026-27 season, spotlighting returning powerhouses South Alabama (21-12, 11-7 SBC), Troy (22-12, 12-8 SBC), James Madison (18-15, 9-9 SBC) and Appalachian State (19-13, 11-7 SBC). Georgia Southern, after a surprise run to the conference final last year, looks to build on its record‑setting three‑point shooting under Charlie Henry. Troy adjusts to new coach Adam Howard after a coaching change, while South Alabama relies on veteran coach Richie Riley’s culture despite returning no starters. James Madison adds transfer guard Gage Lattimore, a 39.2% three‑point shooter, to boost its prospects. The preview predicts more parity and upsets before the March tournament.
The Huskies' dynamic backcourt duo of Sayvia Sellers and Avery Howell were both named to the 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Women's Player of the Year Watch List
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UConn’s 2026 freshman class may be small, but it’s already making waves. Five‑star forward Colben Landrew (ranked No. 26 nationally) posted 15 points in the exhibition win over Purdue and is the preseason Big East Freshman of the Year, poised for Sixth Man honors. Guard Junior County, the class’s first commit (No. 46 overall), logged 24 points, six assists and shot 50% from three in three exhibition games, providing a steady secondary ball‑handler for star Silas Demary Jr. Russian wing Egor Amosov, a former Real Madrid U22 MVP, joins as a potential scoring spark off the bench. Together with transfers Nik Khamenia, Na’jai Hines and returning Braylon Mullins, the Huskies look ready to dominate early.
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By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor Few knew LSU basketball coaching legend Dale Brown better than LSU senior associate communications director for basketball Kent Lowe. Lowe, a Shreveport native and LSU master’s degree graduate in [...]
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Mid-Major Madness previews the United Athletic Conference men’s basketball season, ranking teams by KenPom preseason metrics. Central Arkansas leans on guard Ty Robinson and senior Tucker Anderson; Abiline Christian counts on defensive guard Yaniel Rivera and 7‑footer Cade Hornecker. Austin Peay, projected league champion, boasts the elite duo Zyree Collins and Rashaud Marshall plus a strong recruiting class. Little Rock returns high‑scoring transfers Aaron Clark and Jah’Likai King and looks like a title contender. Other contenders include Tarleton State with transfer Caleb Blackwell, UT Arlington’s dynamic backcourt, Eastern Kentucky’s JUCO‑heavy guard core, and North Alabama’s quest for a bounce‑back. Player of the Year odds favor Collins, while Little Rock’s King is the top newcomer.
Northwestern women's basketball enters a new era under first‑year head coach Carla Berube, who arrives after a .835 winning record and five Ivy League titles at Princeton. After a disappointing 8‑21 (2‑16 Big Ten) season, the Wildcats could either surge to the NCAA tournament bubble if senior guard Casey Harter leads a revamped roster—including junior guard Xamiya Walton and transfers Lily Carmody, Lexi Blue, Camdyn Nelson and Jasmyn Cooper‑Derba—or struggle in a tough transition and finish at the bottom of the conference. Berube’s Princeton‑style, versatile system could be the catalyst for an upset‑filled campaign.