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Basketball HOF class of 2026 honors women's hoops, NBA icons

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.

Reports: Sankey reminds SEC schools to follow eligibility rules

Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to SEC members reminding them to move carefully when adding players suddenly allowed by court rulings to seek a fifth year of eligibility.

Sources: Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas gets extension, raise

Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has a new five-year deal, sources told ESPN.

Projecting every SEC team's floor and ceiling for 2026-27

From going undefeated to missing the NCAA tournament, here are the best and worst outcomes for every SEC team.

Seth Trimble becomes Louisville's latest high-profile transfer

Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville next season following the court ruling that gave class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility.

What brought Cole Anthony to the NBL?

Melbourne United shocked the NBL world when they announced the signing of Cole Anthony, but ESPN's Olgun Uluc asked him what go him over the line?

Field of 68 opening day basketball marathon features 16 mid-majors

The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.

Senate vote on college sports bill now slated for September

The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.

UConn's Hurley sounds alarm on late additions after court ruling

UConn coach Dan Hurley said coaches who are taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions to their programs are doing more harm than good.

Darrion Williams returning to Texas Tech for fifth season

Former Texas Tech star forward Darrion Williams is going back to Lubbock for a fifth season, the school announced Friday.

How a trip to 'The Sanctuary' transformed top prospect Ahmed Nur's future

"The Sanctuary" is an offseason performance retreat for NBA players, and top high school prospect Ahmed Nur earned an exclusive ticket.

NCAA and FBI announce partnership to combat athlete sexploitation

As college athletes become bigger targets for sexual exploitation online, the NCAA and FBI announced a partnership Monday to educate athletes on how to prevent private images from falling into the wrong hands.

Ex-NBA star Monta Ellis named Alcorn State basketball GM

Former NBA standout Monta Ellis, who played in the league for more than a decade without playing college basketball, will serve as general manager at Alcorn State this season, the school announced Friday.

New Purdue AD admits dig at Indiana was immediate error

New Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland is owning that an attempted one-liner at the expense of Indiana was a mistake "the second it left my mouth."

Mrs. Met, Goldy headline inductions into the Mascot Hall of Fame

The announcement was made Friday morning on "Good Morning America," with the five mascots on site to receive the news.

NCAA Division II votes to approve age-based eligibility model

NCAA Division II will move to the age-based eligibility model that has prompted athlete lawsuits across the country since it was adopted in Division I.

LSU officials meet with top donors about proposed sports funding plan

LSU has completed a series of two meetings with top donors to outline what university President Wade Rousse has billed as a "first of its kind" revenue-generating proposal for athletics.

Ex-Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington joins Tennessee after injunction

Former Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington has transferred to Tennessee, announcing his new school less than a week after a judge in Colorado granted a

ESPN's Vitale says tests are 'very good' after 5th cancer diagnosis

Longtime college basketball announcer Dick Vitale said he is making positive strides after announcing in April that he had been diagnosed with cancer for the fifth time.

Projecting every Big Ten team's floor and ceiling for 2026-27

How good -- win the national title! -- and bad -- miss the tourney! -- it could get for all 18 Big Ten teams.