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Preseason women's basketball All-SEC, awards for 2026-27 USA TODAY Sports Network
After a spectacular sophomore season, USA TODAY Sports Network voters picked Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes as preseason SEC Player of the Year going into the 2026-27 season. Blakes was the only player to earn unanimous selections in the 2025-26 USA TODAY
How West Texas became the epicenter for high school girls basketball
There's only one explanation Eric Schilling had for not being nervous about taking the head coach position with Nazareth girls basketball. "I think I was probably too dumb to realize," Schilling quipped. "Too young and dumb." Grabbing the reins of the UIL's
Breaking down Lady Vols writer Cora Hall's preseason ballot for All-SEC 2026-27 basketball
The start of the women's college basketball season is only weeks away, which means it's time for an important annual ritual: Preseason awards voting. Coaches and media alike across the country will submit ballots of their best guesses of who will be the best
How IU football's winning ways has become teaching tool for Indiana basketball
Indiana basketball press conference: Darian DeVries after win vs Butler Indiana defeated Butler 96-68 in an exhibition game Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coach Darian Devries and guard Darren Harris shared their thoughts. The Indiana men's basketball team drew
Cowboys struggle defensively in 99-89 exhibition loss to New Mexico
There are those days when nothing goes your way, and for Oklahoma State, it was one of those days. ...
How Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will be involved in 2027 roster building
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark talks building team roster Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark spoke with media members Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Caitlin Clark plans to be actively involved in recruiting free agents for
Indiana allowed Butler basketball to 'test our habits.' Here's what Dawgs learned
INDIANAPOLIS — Butler got blown out by Indiana on Sunday. But the 96-68 loss was a good “first step” for coach Ronald Nored and the Bulldogs. “We've been playing with each other in practice over the last couple months. A big part of today was about emptying
Moore: Just like Iowa, SLU exploited Nebraska’s weaknesses. Fred Hoiberg sees a benefit
Saint Louis exploited Nebraska basketball's weaknesses the same way Iowa and Illinois did last year, writes Wilson Moore. Fred Hoiberg sees a benefit coming from those struggles. ...
Batman and Robin, 2.0?: C's Tatum, George ready for new chapter
BRIGHTON — The Boston Celtics officially closed the door on the Jaylen Brown chapter Monday morning in Brighton, opening a new campaign both without their 2024 Finals MVP and an abundance of unknowns to go with it. ...
Why Indiana basketball freshman didn't play in exhibition vs Butler, what he showed in warmups
Indiana basketball press conference: Darian DeVries after win vs Butler Indiana defeated Butler 96-68 in an exhibition game Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coach Darian Devries and guard Darren Harris shared their thoughts. Indiana basketball freshman Vaughn
3 Thoughts … after the Aztecs’ 66-14 loss at Oregon State
Three thoughts after San Diego State’s 66-14 loss to Oregon State Saturday at Reser Stadium: 1. QB change coming? In the early weeks of training camp, when anything was still possible, SDSU quarterback Jayden Denegal spoke about how good it felt to be healthy
Mizzou men's basketball Pro Day offers glimpse of the 2026-2027 roster's potential
Dennis Gates' Tigers showcased their depth, freshman talent and returning experience at Por Day on Sunday. ...
Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 ...
Kyrie Irving waited nearly 600 days for his return to the NBA. The Dallas Mavericks didn’t keep him waiting any longer for his welcome-back basket. Irving got a reverse layup on the game’s opening possession Sunday night, setting the tone ...
Harden scores 24 in Cavaliers’ preseason victory over Magic
James Harden scored 24 points, and
Kings center Maxime Raynaud injures patella in right knee and will be reevaluated in about ...
SAN FRANCISCO — Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud received some encouraging news from imaging on his injured right knee that showed a patellar subluxation and not anything far more serious that might jeopardize his season before it begins. The Kings said
Harden scores 24 in Cavaliers\u2019 preseason victory over Magic
James Harden scored 24 points, and
3 things that stood out from Indiana basketball's exhibition win at Butler
Indiana basketball press conference: Darian DeVries after win vs Butler Indiana defeated Butler 96-68 in an exhibition game Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Coach Darian Devries and guard Darren Harris shared their thoughts. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana men's basketball
3 things that stood out from Butler basketball's exhibition loss to Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana defeated Butler 96-68 in an exhibition match Sunday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Graduate guard Jalen Jackson had 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting in 24 minutes. Sophomore transfer Jordan Ellerbee provided a spark off the bench with 16 points on
High school basketball: Star guard, reigning JS boys Player of Year transfers back to Richwoods
PEORIA — Amarion Smith-Holley is coming back home. The reigning Journal Star Boys Basketball Player of the Year confirmed to the Journal Star on Sunday, Oct. 11, that he is returning to Richwoods for his junior season. This comes on the heels of Smith-Holley
Lakers center Kessler nears preseason debut after full practice
Walker Kessler is closing in on making his preseason debut with the Lakers after he was a full participant in practice Sunday. ...
What did Martelli's VCU take away from closed-doors scrimmage at Wichita State?
VCU and Wichita State, an early preseason favorite to win the American Conference, rotated heavily and played four 12-minute periods. ...
Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates comments on Mark Mitchell, CJ Gunn eligibility
The eligibility status for two Missouri men’s basketball players is in the hands of the courts. Forward Mark Mitchell and transfer guard CJ Gunn both are part of ongoing litigation that will determine whether or not they line up for the Tigers in the upcoming
Moore: Just like Iowa, SLU exploited Nebraska\u2019s weaknesses. Fred Hoiberg sees a benefit
LINCOLN — With every poke at the ball, every step into the jersey of a Nebraska ball handler, Saint Louis forced NU into an offensive slog. Billikens were attached to the hip of point guard Trevan Leonhardt for 94 feet as he brought the ball up the court in
Why Roddy Gayle Jr. didn’t play in Michigan’s first exhibition
A potential key member of the Michigan men’s basketball team did not play in the first exhibition game Sunday. ...
Impressions of Michigan’s transfers, freshmen and returning stars in exhibition opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan rolled in its first exhibition game of the 2026-27 season. The Wolverines are the defending national champions, though first-year head coach Mike Boynton Jr. has noted that most of the roster shouldn’t feel that way. ...
Casaus Natale brothers create 'unbelievable' moment for New Mexico United
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Michigan basketball cruises past Eastern Michigan in exhibition opener
ANN ARBOR — Michigan basketball opened its three-game exhibition slate in rather ho-hum fashion. While the Wolverines had to navigate some sloppy and choppy stretches in Mike Boynton Jr.’s first game as Michigan’s head coach at Crisler Center, they maintained
Rutgers basketball falls to Villanova in scrimmage | Takeaways
Watch Rutgers basketball 6-10 freshman Mervedi Miteo make a tough shot Watch Rutgers basketball 6-10 freshman Mervedi Miteo make a tough shot during a practice scrimmage PISCATAWAY – After an offseason of change for Rutgers basketball, both for the roster and