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Virginia Unveils 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule with Bahamas Battle 4 Atlantis, Kentucky Clash
sports1 month ago

Virginia Unveils 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule with Bahamas Battle 4 Atlantis, Kentucky Clash

Virginia men’s basketball released its 2026-27 non-conference schedule: 13 games (eight at John Paul Jones Arena), highlighted by a Kentucky matchup in the SEC/ACC Challenge, a Bahamas Battle 4 Atlantis run with Marquette and Xavier, and home dates vs Drexel, Northeastern, Bucknell, Old Dominion, Loyola Maryland, Bethune-Cookman and Western Carolina. The Cavaliers also travel to Maryland and Arkansas, and meet UConn at Madison Square Garden, with exhibitions against Vanderbilt, Richmond and Villanova preceding the Nov. 3 opener; the 18-game ACC schedule will be announced Sept. 9.

via virginiasports.com|
#battle-4-atlantis#kentucky#mens-basketball
Cyclones to Clash with Missouri State in Hall of Fame Classic in KC
sports5 months ago

Cyclones to Clash with Missouri State in Hall of Fame Classic in KC

Iowa State will participate in the 2026 Hall of Fame Classic at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, taking on Missouri State on Dec. 18 as part of a neutral-site doubleheader with Drake and Wichita State. It’s the programs’ first meeting, ISU has historical ties to KC (20-14 at the venue), and this event marks one of two neutral-site games for 2026-27. The Cyclones closed 2025-26 at 29-8, ranked No. 8 in the final AP Poll and reached the Sweet 16.

via Iowa State Athletics|
#hall-of-fame-classic#iowa-state#kansas-city
Gators Ride Golden Loyalty: Haugh and Condon Return for Senior Season
sports5 months ago

Gators Ride Golden Loyalty: Haugh and Condon Return for Senior Season

Florida’s Todd Golden reveals a rare, loyalty-driven resurgence: star forward Thomas Haugh opts to return for 2026-27 instead of entering the NBA lottery, joining fellow All-American Alex Condon who also will return; center Rueben Chinyelu is weighing an NBA evaluation. The trio, anchored by Golden’s culture and NIL support, gives UF a top-five nucleus and a real shot at an NCAA title next season, a standout example of players choosing college loyalty over early pro riches. The piece also notes SEC trivia that only one SEC player this season honored Senior Day with a full career at one school.

via Florida Gators|
#alex-condon#florida-gators#mens-basketball
Gators' All-America Forward Returns for Final UF Season
sports5 months ago

Gators' All-America Forward Returns for Final UF Season

Florida All-America forward Thomas Haugh will return for his senior season, re-joining a UF squad that won the 2025-26 SEC title and features other returning starters. Haugh averaged 17.1 points per game as a junior (10.1 ppg over three seasons) and has 1,111 career points, earning second-team All-America honors from Sporting News and the NABC and third-team honors from AP/USBWA last year. Rueben Chinyelu is maintaining NBA Draft eligibility, and UF is promoting 2026-27 season-ticket deposits as part of their roster continuity.

via Florida Gators|
#all-america#florida-gators#mens-basketball
BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball
sports6 months ago

BC taps Luke Murray to helm Eagles’ men’s basketball

Boston College announced Luke Murray as the school’s new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his offensive acumen, recruiter reputation, and role in UConn’s national championships; Murray brings 10+ years of high-level coaching experience across programs such as Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson and Wagner and is charged with restoring the Eagles to national prominence.

via Boston College Athletics|
#boston-college#coaching-hire#head-coach
Tar Heels Begin New Era as Hubert Davis Steps Down
sports6 months ago

Tar Heels Begin New Era as Hubert Davis Steps Down

UNC announced a leadership change in its men's basketball program: head coach Hubert Davis will not return after five seasons. A national search for his replacement is underway, led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham and executive associate AD Steve Newmark (who will become AD on July 1), with Turnkey ZRG assisting and an advisory group of key stakeholders guiding the process. UNC will honor Davis’s contract. Davis, a former Tar Heel player and NBA veteran, helped UNC win a national title as an assistant in 2017 and became head coach in 2021.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#coaching-change#hubert-davis#mens-basketball
Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach
sports6 months ago

Providence College names Bryan Hodgson as new Friars men's basketball coach

Providence College announced Bryan Hodgson as the 17th head coach of the Friars men's basketball program, arriving from USF where he led the Bulls to a 25-9 season, captured the American Conference regular-season and conference tournament titles, and earned Coach of the Year honors. Hodgson previously built Arkansas State into a competitive program and has prior success as an Alabama and Buffalo assistant, with a reputation for analytics-driven recruiting. He will be formally introduced at a March 24 press conference in Mullaney Gym as Providence aims to return to championships and NCAA Tournament contention.

via Providence College Athletics|
#bryan-hodgson#friars#head-coach
Huskers grab No. 4 seed, head to OKC to open vs Troy
sports6 months ago

Huskers grab No. 4 seed, head to OKC to open vs Troy

Nebraska earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament's South Region (26-6) and will play No. 13 Troy in Oklahoma City at the Paycom Center on Thursday, March 19 at 11:40 a.m. CT (truTV). The Huskers, coached by Big Ten Coach of the Year Fred Hoiberg, tied school records with 26 wins and finished second in the conference (15-5). Key players include Pryce Sandfort (17.8 PPG), Rienk Mast (13.5 PPG), Braden Frager, Sam Hoiberg and Jamarques Lawrence, as NU pursues its ninth NCAA appearance; the winner of NU/Troy advances to face Vanderbilt or McNeese.

via huskers.com|
#fred-hoiberg#mens-basketball#ncaa-tournament
Clemson Edges UNC in ACC Tourney Thriller
sports7 months ago

Clemson Edges UNC in ACC Tourney Thriller

Clemson held off North Carolina 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals as the Tigers hit 49.1% and got six players in double figures, while UNC’s bench was outscored 29-5. Henri Veesaar posted a career-high 28 points and 17 rebounds for UNC, but the Heels couldn’t sustain offense or stops late, trimming a 15-point deficit to 1 before Jarin Stevenson’s 75-foot heave fell short; UNC now awaits the NCAA tournament pairings.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#acc-tournament#clemson
Tar Heels Suffer Rare Shot-Deficit in Duke Loss
sports7 months ago

Tar Heels Suffer Rare Shot-Deficit in Duke Loss

Duke outshot North Carolina by 16 and dominated the glass in a 76-61 win, while UNC struggled to generate offense, mustering just four free throws to Duke’s 15 and turning the ball over 14 times. UNC was outrebounded by 13 and gave up 18 offensive rebounds, helping Duke build a 24-4 edge in points off turnovers. The result underscored UNC’s ball-handling and energy gaps, which Duke exploited with second-chance opportunities and relentless hustle, a performance Hubert Davis lamented after the game.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#duke#game-recap
Duke Surges in Second Half, Outruns UNC 76-61
mens-basketball7 months ago

Duke Surges in Second Half, Outruns UNC 76-61

Duke closed the game with a 16-0 run in the second half and a larger 24-2 burst overall, turning 24 UNC turnovers into 24 points and defeating North Carolina 76-61. Maliq Brown anchored Duke with five steals and 15 points, while UNC's Derek Dixon poured in a career-high 17 on five 3-pointers but Duke dominated on the boards 42-29 and wore down the Tar Heels. UNC finishes the regular season 24-7, 12-6; Duke honors its seniors and advances toward the ACC Tournament, with a likely quarterfinal vs Clemson in Charlotte around 9:30 p.m.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#acc#basketball#duke