Ahead of the season opener on Nov. 3, Iowa’s returning starter Cooper Koch emerges as the Hawks’ primary scoring threat. The 6‑8, 228‑lb forward logged 37 starts last year, averaging 7.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 40.2% from three. He posted a career‑high 19 points in the conference tournament win over Maryland and fouled out only once all season. With new center Andrew McKeever and the departure of Bennett Stirtz, Tavion Banks and Alvaro Folgueiras, Koch must boost his shot volume and diversify beyond his three‑point focus to lead Iowa’s offense and help secure a tournament berth.
Jazzy Davidson’s SLAM Magazine photos captivate fans.
The 13th‑ranked Notre Dame women’s basketball squad hands Truman State a staggering 125‑59 exhibition demolition ahead of their season‑opening trip to Rome. The Irish shoot 61.9% from the field (52 of 84) and hit 12 of 23 three‑pointers, scoring 74 points in the paint while forcing 27 turnovers. Six players hit double figures, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 33 points; Leah Macy contributes 22 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals in her debut. Jenica Lewis (21), Jacy Abii (20), Madison St. Rose (14) and Amiyah Byles (11) round out the scoring barrage. The win sets up Notre Dame’s NCAA launch against Villanova at the Eternal City Tip‑Off in Rome on Nov. 1.
Top-5 recruit DeMarcus Henry, the No. 2 player in the 2027 class according to Rivals, narrows his college choice to four schools—Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisville and North Carolina—before announcing his decision on Friday, Oct. 30. The 6‑foot‑7 small forward from Compass Prep has visited each campus, including a Pro Day at Kentucky where he met coach Mark Pope, Mo Williams and football staff. Henry, son of late NFL receiver Chris Henry, boasts a strong athletic family and has received personal pitches from Kentucky’s staff and even a call from Michael Jordan on behalf of UNC. The final decision will shape Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class alongside freshman Ryan Hampton.
Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries joins legendary broadcaster Don Fischer on the Inside Indiana Basketball radio show to dissect the Hoosiers' flawless 3‑0 exhibition run and preview the 2026‑27 season. DeVries highlights key performances before the team's first regular‑season game on Nov. 2 against Eastern Illinois in Bloomington.
Marquette sophomore point guard Nigel James makes the Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list, joining 19 other top guards. James posted 16.4 points, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals last season, earning Big East Freshman of the Year honors. Remarkably, eight of the 20 watch‑list players are on Marquette’s 2026‑27 schedule, with five matchups before Christmas. The Golden Eagles open the season on Nov. 2 at home against Mercyhurst, with tipoff on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Thirteen years after she left Notre Dame for the WNBA, Skylar Diggins is on her way back to South Bend. She will not wear a uniform, and she will not play a minute. The Irish are days away from opening their season, and they are bringing home one of the program’s greatest players to stand […]
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SB Nation Reacts surveys Purdue fans on which current freshman or sophomore will make the biggest long‑term impact for Purdue men’s basketball. After Antoine West won last week’s “biggest newcomer” poll, the question shifts to career impact, with readers invited to vote and see results later this week. The post includes a photo of Purdue’s Raleigh Burgess and Indiana’s Anthony Leal from Jan. 31, 2025, and a sign‑up link for weekly surveys.
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The NCAA has decided against penalizing Mississippi basketball coach Chris Beard, meaning his program faces no further penalties related to an infractions case involving a former assistant coach who committed tampering violations.
Nebraska basketball’s legendary voice is preparing for one final ride with the Huskers.
Virginia’s veteran forward Thijs De Ridder, a 23‑year‑old ex‑pro from Belgium and Spain, has become the Cavaliers’ scoring engine, leading the team with 15.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game last season and earning All‑ACC first‑team honors. The league’s media named him ACC Preseason Player of the Year and the lone unanimous pick for the preseason All‑ACC team. With Virginia ranked No. 9 nationally and missing frontcourt mates Ugonna Onyenso and Devin Tillis, De Ridder faces a heavier load in his final college season as NBA scouts watch closely. His versatile game—61% at the rim, 40 made threes, and a 70.9% free‑throw rate—makes him a pivotal piece for the Cavaliers’ title push.
The college basketball season is right around the corner, and eight SEC point guards are on the Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list.
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Top recruit Brady Pettigrew, the 2028 class’s No. 10 combo guard and 16U EYBL MVP who dropped 32 points to win the Peach Jam title, has rescheduled his Kentucky campus visit for the weekend of Dec. 12, coinciding with the Wildcats’ game against Louisville. After offers from Mark Pope’s staff and visits to Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, Pettigrew—an Illinois native—will also tour North Carolina, Ohio State and Arkansas. A re‑class candidate, his move to 2027 could still land him as a 5‑star prospect, but Kentucky hopes to sway the scoring phenom ahead of the in‑state showdown.
NORMAN — The Oklahoma men's basketball program has added Tae Davis to its official roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, school officials announced Monday afternoon. A starter and double-figure scorer for the Sooners a year ago, Davis has been enrolled at Oklahoma and taking classes since the start of the fall semester and is pursuing a fifth year of eligibility.
Florida State basketball secured a huge offseason coup in July 2025 by landing Marcis Ponder. Now the four-star College Basketball Recruiting win for FSU delivered his collegiate debut at center. But this game came with Charles Barkley entering the picture. Ponder revealed what type of exchange he had with the NBA legend while chatting with […]
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Notre Dame women's basketball announced that former All‑American and WNBA star Skylar Diggins joins coach Niele Ivey as a Special Advisor. Diggins will mentor players on leadership, personal development and brand building while advising the coaching staff. The South Bend native returns after a 12‑year WNBA career (16.3 p.p., 5.3 a.p., seven‑time All‑Star) and two Olympic golds, having set 32 school records at Notre Dame, including career points (2,357) and steals (381). Ivey says Diggins’ experience will elevate the program’s culture as the 2027 season approaches.
Mantas Rubštavičius has withdrawn his lawsuit against the NCAA, and that decision correlates with Auburn firing GM Brian Kloman.
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Jackie Taylor has been named ACC Defensive Player of the Week after a career week, the league announced Monday afternoon.
Iowa State forward Dominykas Pleta enters his sophomore season poised for a larger role after averaging 4.4 points and 2.3 rebounds as a freshman. At 6‑11, he combines size with lateral speed, fitting T.J. Otzelberger’s defensive scheme, and excels on the offensive glass—recording 45 offensive versus 34 defensive rebounds last season. With the departure of Joshua Jefferson, Pleta may see increased minutes alongside fellow big Blake Buchanan, providing pick‑setting, lob‑threats and second‑chance points. Though not expected to be a primary 15‑point scorer, his dunking ability and rebounding make him a key piece in the Cyclones’ game plan for 2026‑27.
Carolina will host Charlotte in the Tar Heels' final preseason game of the season on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia head coach Mike White and players Mading Kuany and Kemauri "Kemo" Millender took part in a post-practice media availability on Monday to discuss the Bulldogs' pre-season and their upcoming season opener against North Carolina Central.
Syracuse snaps an 11‑game ACC losing streak with a 31‑30 overtime win over UNC, but a disputed two‑point conversion sparks controversy. Head coach Fran Brown chose the conversion after a fourth‑and‑goal touchdown, and officials upheld the call despite unclear footage. New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick weighed in, criticizing the ACC’s limited camera angles and urging the league to add goal‑line and sideline cameras for definitive reviews. He notes other conferences already use multiple angles and calls the situation a wake‑up call for better technology.
Syracuse basketball is showing an interest in 2028 4-star small forward Billy Stanfield III from the Baltimore area.
The new season for the Auburn Tigers is right around the corner, as the program hopes to make some noise in the SEC. However, it appears the Tigers will be searching for a new general manager for its basketball program, as Brian Kloman was fired on Monday. Reports indicate that Kloman was fired for allegedly hiding […]
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The Sun Devils added a highly ranked local recruit to their 2027 class in Jakyi Miles.