Missouri Tigers travel to the Thomas & Mack Center on Oct. 29 for a non‑conference exhibition against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels. The game, airing at 9 p.m. CT on Mountain West+, offers a chance to see freshman point guard Jason Crowe and senior forward Bryson Tiller get early minutes, while UNLV’s lineup features sophomore guard Cam Miles and senior forward Jeremy Foumena after a loss to BYU (89‑77). Coach Dennis Gates hopes the matchup provides experience without injuries, and Mizzou is favored to win. The article also recaps UNLV’s recent struggles and coaching changes under Josh Pastner.
LSU basketball and coach Will Wade compensated for the loss of RJ Luis immediately. The Tigers instead pulled off a massive College Basketball Recruiting win Thursday. This one involving five-star point guard Reese Alston, the son of NBA star Rafer. ESPN college basketball reporters Paul Biancardi and Jeff Borzello confirmed the huge recruiting coup. And […]
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LSU basketball landed a commitment from a 5-star PG out of Texas.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Will Wade declined on Thursday to take questions about RJ Luis Jr., who a day earlier won a temporary restraining order that could open a door for him to play for the Tigers — if Wade adds him to his roster.
Five-star point guard Reese Alston, the No. 1 Texas prospect and fourth‑ranked PG in the 2027 class, commits to LSU under coach Will Wade. The 6‑foot‑2, 175‑lb guard, son of former NBA player Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston, joins fellow recruit King Gibson in what analysts call possibly the nation’s best incoming backcourt, alongside frontcourt recruit Ahmad Hudson. LSU hopes this elite trio revives its basketball program.
Arizona women's basketball coach Becky Burke prepares her Wildcats for a season‑opening showdown with Stanford in Las Vegas on Monday. Both programs, once national title contenders, sit 13th in their conference after losing key players from the 2025‑26 roster. Burke leans on a transfer‑laden roster with Power‑4 experience, while Stanford adds three rare under‑grad transfers amid academic hurdles. With Stanford returning only three core players—Hailee Swain, Alexandra Eschmeyer and Kennedy Umeh—both sides face largely unknown lineups. Burke says scouting will rely on fundamentals and habit, not detailed game plans, making the early clash a test of preparation and identity.
Athletics Announces Basketball Experience, Operations Updates for Mizzou Arena
No. 15 Gonzaga kicks off its Pac‑12 era on Oct. 29 at T‑Mobile Arena, facing Purdue in the TNT Sports Hall of Fame Series (tip‑off 4:30 p.m. PT). Purdue, now outside the AP Top 25 for the first time in 80 weeks, returns without several key scorers from last season, while Gonzaga hopes to avoid its 5‑0 losing streak to the Boilermakers—four games have ended Gonzaga’s Sweet 16 runs. The matchup pits former Purdue star Zach Edey (now with Memphis) against Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, offering a chance for both programs to snap recent trends and earn a marquee win.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court filed an order Thursday that will keep the two dozen players involved in an eligibility case in that state available to play for teams across the country, with the start of college basketball season beginning next week.
Top point guard prospect Reese Alston committed to LSU, he announced alongside his family on Thursday.
Top-10 point guard Reese Alston, rated No. 9 in the 2027 class by Rivals and 247Sports, commits to the LSU Tigers, choosing them over Louisville, Wichita State, Tennessee and Kentucky. LSU secured his pledge after an unofficial visit to Big Blue Madness in 2025 and strong ties to his family, including former NBA teammate of his dad Mark Pope. Kentucky remained a contender, but LSU emerged as the favorite. Alston is LSU’s only 2027 commitment so far, with other prospects like Nasir Anderson still on the radar.
By KACE KIESCHNICK, Tiger Rag Staff Reporter The Will Wade Wow factor continues. Wade, the first-year LSU basketball coach in his second term, landed another big splash recruit on Thursday in five-star point guard Reese [...]
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Villanova Wildcats land in Rome to kick off the 2026‑27 college basketball season, opening Sunday at 9:30 a.m. against Notre Dame. Coach Kevin Willard leads the squad on a pre‑game tour that includes a stop at the Spanish Steps and a drive past the Colosseum, while noting Pope Leo XIV—Villanova’s famed 1977 math graduate—will host a private audience for 7,000 visitors on Saturday. Newcomer Luigi Suigo makes his debut in a Wildcats jersey on the historic city’s streets.
The Indiana Hoosiers will open the 2026-27 season against Eastern Illinois at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 2, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Ian Plaskoff (PxP), Ryan LaPedis (Analyst), and Kelsea Wilson (Sideline) will handle the B1G+ stream.
Mountain West Connection ranks the Pac-12's top 10 players ahead of the 2026‑27 season, highlighting Gonzaga's dominance with four selections—including unanimous preseason Player of the Year Braden Huff (F), Defensive Player of the Year Massamba Diop (C), and breakout guard Davis Fogle. Oregon State contributes two guards, Daniel Freitag and Josiah Lake II, while Utah State's Mason Falslev lands at No. 2 after averaging 16.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.9 steals last year. The list also features players from San Diego State, Texas State, and Colorado State.
A year ago, the Big 12 was widely regarded as the best conference in the land, with a commissioner who claimed the only superior league was the NBA. It might...
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An Arkansas man has pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and wire fraud for his role in a point-shaving scheme involving NCAA Division I basketball games.
UConn enters the 2026‑27 season as the Big East preseason favorite, but the conference’s lower tier could surprise. Seton Hall, ranked No. 9 (KenPom 64), leans heavily on nine transfers—including shot‑blocker Devin Williams and Power‑5 prospects Simeon Wilcher and Mihailo Petrovic—with coach Shaheen Holloway hoping to spark offense off a stout defense. Georgetown (No. 10, KenPom 75) returns a transfer‑loaded backcourt and adds eligibility for big man Vince Iwuchukwu, yet depth remains a concern under Ed Cooley. Butler (No. 11, KenPom 88) swaps veteran coach Thad Matta for Ronald Nored, counting on veterans Jalen Jackson and new sharpshooter Eduardo Klafke to stave off the conference basement. All three teams face UConn in January‑February matchups that could define their seasons.
Duke Caps Regular Season with Top-10 Tilt Versus North Carolina
The UConn Blog previews the 2026-27 UConn men’s basketball season, spotlighting head coach Dan Hurley’s leadership as he prepares the Huskies for a challenging Big East slate. The article highlights three key takeaways for UConn’s top December opponents and three marquee matchups in November, offering insights into the schedule, key players, and pivotal games that could shape the Huskies’ title run.
Dan Patrick says Adam Lefkoe should succeed Ernie Johnson on Inside the NBA, calling him a "natural transition" who could maintain the show's chemistry. Johnson confirmed this will be his final season, though he'll keep calling March Madness and has launched a production company. Lefkoe, a 39‑year‑old Turner veteran who’s filled in for Johnson and co‑hosts Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, tops Matt Yoder’s short list, which also includes Nate Burleson, Malika Andrews, Mike Greenberg and Scott Van Pelt. The discussion intensifies as Charles Barkley hints at retirement, potentially reshaping the program’s future.
Mountain West Connection ranks the conference's top 10 players heading into the 2026-27 season, led by unanimous preseason Player of the Year Jake Hall (New Mexico). Nevada and Grand Canyon each place three players on the list, with standout guard Styles Phipps (Nevada) and forward Elijah Price (Nevada) rounding out the top five. Grand Canyon’s Jaden Henley is noted as currently ineligible. The article also highlights Phipps' transfer from Pepperdine and his solid stats (13.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals). Readers are invited to share their thoughts in the comments.
Alex Covill, Eleonora Villa Named to Pac-12 Preseason Impact List
Dakota Howard, a sophomore forward, will be relied on for leadership on and off the court