Sue Bird facing a new career challenge with USA Basketball ‘puzzle’
For a long time, Sue Bird was the one making plays on the court as a point guard. Now, she’s stepping into a new role, guiding the U.S. women’s basketball team from a different vantage point. On Thursday, Bird was named the inaugural managing director for the national women’s basketball team. In the past, selections […]
Adjustments to the ACC men’s basketball schedule won’t increase the chances of more teams making it to March Madness.
The ACC announced on Tuesday that its men’s basketball conference, now 18 teams strong, will revert to an 18-game league schedule. This change comes after a 20-game schedule was implemented since the 2019-20 season, a decision that seemed solidified with the recent additions of SMU, Stanford, and California. But, well, here we are. The current […]
Alijah Arenas update: USC recruit’s father states basketball player is recovering
Gilbert Arenas Discusses Son’s Recovery After Car Accident Former NBA player Gilbert Arenas shared details about the serious car accident involving his son, Alijah, which occurred last month and left him in a coma for a period. Alijah, a USC recruit, was discharged from the hospital six days after losing control of his Cybertruck while […]
Teen basketball players were among the victims in a highway accident in Kansas that claimed 8 lives.
GREELEY, Kan. — A tragic highway accident in eastern Kansas claimed the lives of eight people, including two basketball players, their coaches, and trainers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who were returning from a tournament. Authorities reported that among the deceased were three individuals from the St. Louis area involved in a collision on a two-lane highway […]
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden signs a $40 million deal
Todd Golden, the head coach for Florida’s men’s basketball team, is committed to Gainesville for the long haul. Following their recent national championship win, Golden will sign a lucrative six-year extension worth $40 million, which will secure his position with the Gators until the end of the 2030-31 season, as announced by the team on […]
Leading ACC women’s basketball coach takes on role with Team USA
Kara Lawson Takes on New Role with U.S. Women’s Basketball Kara Lawson is set to enhance her already impressive career by taking on a new challenge with U.S. basketball. This Tuesday, it was announced that the Duke women’s basketball head coach will lead Chile’s FIBA women’s American team USA this summer. Joining her in this […]
Former women’s college basketball coach may compete against Team USA in the 2028 Olympics.
Nell Fortner isn’t done with coaching just yet. This week, Canadian basketball announced the appointment of the 66-year-old as the head coach of the senior women’s national team. Fortner, who recently retired from her role at Georgia Tech, is set to return to the sidelines soon. This isn’t Fortner’s first experience in international basketball, though. […]
Women’s college basketball stars appear to have a tense interaction captured on video during a WNBA preseason game.
Not too long ago, Olivia Miles and Hannah Hidalgo formed one of the most exciting and formidable backcourt pairs in women’s college basketball. The duo, both from Notre Dame, even shared the cover of Slam Magazine in January. Their story echoed their deep bond and aspirations to lead Notre Dame to a national championship. Earlier […]
A leading contender surfaces in the college basketball transfer portal for the top remaining unsigned men’s player.
PJ Haggerty, a former guard for Memphis, remains the top player in the men’s college basketball transfer portal who hasn’t yet explored the NBA draft. Last season, he was a standout scorer for the Tigers, averaging 21.7 points per game, which placed him third in Division I. He’s the key player returning for the 2025-2026 […]
Illinois men’s basketball built a European pro team in college hoops
Battle with Illini, Illinois It’s much more similar to a professional European team than a boys’ college basketball team in the 2025-26 season. The program that personifies the changing nature of the college basketball roster has already had more specialized experience than Fighting Illini, who is all-in to European talent next season. Illini placed his […]