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WNBA teams smashed Nigeria's D'Tigress... but it wasn't as bad as the scores suggest

Nigeria's D'Tigress rounded up their historic three-game WNBA Tour suffering what, on the face of it, was a devastating set of three defeats. But it was less about winning and more about measuring themselves team against top competition.

Former Kentucky star, NBA veteran Adrian Smith dies at 89

Basketball Hall of Famer Adrian "Odie" Smith, who won a title at Kentucky and a gold medal at the 1960 Olympics, has died at age 89.

Detroit Mercy men's basketball banned from postseason

The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team is facing a postseason ban next season because the program did not meet the benchmark for the NCAA's academic progress rate.

Harris, fourth-best player left in portal, commits to Tennessee

Juke Harris, who played for Wake Forest for two seasons, has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers and was the fourth-best remaining player in the portal, according to ESPN.

Men's college basketball transfer portal live: Tracking news, updates

The latest news and updates for players entering -- and exiting -- the transfer portal for the 2026-27 season.

Obinna Ekezie commits to Louisville, to reclassify to 2026

Top-five junior Obinna Ekezie has committed to Louisville and plans to reclassify into 2026.