Daily Archives: September 15, 2026

2026-27 Big East Men’s Basketball Summer Vibe Check: Creighton Bluejays

Team: Creighton Bluejays 2025-26 Record: 16-18, 9-11 Big East 2025-26 Big East Finish: fifth, one game behind Seton Hall and one game in front of DePaul Final 2025-26 Computer Rankings NET: #83KenPom.com: #76BartTorvik.com: #85 Advertisement Postseason: After falling by 11 to Seton Hall in the Big East tournament quarterfinals, Creighton accepted a spot in the College Basketball Crown event run …

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Chad Baker-Mazara alleges Eric Musselman racist ‘tirade,’ unpaid NIL from USC in lawsuit

Former Southern California men’s basketball guard Chad Baker-Mazara has filed a lawsuit against USC and coach Eric Musselman regarding his abrupt and bizarre exit from the program. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Sept. 14 and first reported by the California Post, alleges Musselman removed Baker-Mazara from the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA …

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Kevin Ray discusses the Suns, Mark Williams, and the Boom Room

Suns’ fans have been fortunate to enjoy a great history of radio and television coverage. For the last 25 years, Kevin Ray has built his chapter of this legacy with the TV crew and now starts his tenth year as our eyes and ears during games. In a video interview Friday, I asked him a range of questions about his …

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Louisville announces multi-year partnership with Ripple, brings XRP branding to Cardinals basketball

Louisville is entering a new sponsorship space ahead of the 2026-27 basketball season. The school announced a multi-year partnership with Ripple, a blockchain-based enterprise solutions company, that will bring XRP branding to Louisville men’s and women’s basketball beginning this season. As part of the agreement, the XRP logo will become a permanent fixture on Denny Crum Court for every Louisville …

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Three Big Takeaways From UConn Basketball’s Big East Schedule

On Monday, the Big East revealed the 2026-27 UConn Huskies men’s basketball schedule. The 20-game conference slate will follow, arguably, the most difficult non-conference schedule in the history of the sport. The Huskies will play the likes of Illinois, Arizona and Michigan, all of which got to the Final Four last season, and they will also play Duke, Virginia, Ohio …

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Open Thread: Spurs spotted at epic UT game

This one just made me happy. These guys just love hanging out together. In that picture are five young men, still early in their careers and yet in such a great place. Am I right in thinking that this is the most we’ve seen Spurs players hanging out since the Coffee Club? Advertisement Don’t get me wrong, one luxury of …

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Poor drafting is why the Hawks are not there yet

The Atlanta Hawks are still trying to recreate that glory they found during a 2021 playoff run. Only one player, Onyeka Okongwu, remains from that Eastern Conference finalist team. Coaches and executives have come and gone, and yet every season the Hawks seem locked in a battle against .500 — not against the elite of the NBA. Advertisement Many pointed …

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Important Rockets dates for the 2026-2027 season

With preseason just around the corner and just over a month till the start of the regular season, I figured now is a great time to go over some important dates for the upcoming season, so get your calendars ready! To start off Media Day will be Tuesday, September 22 with Rockets Training Camp starting the next day (September 23). …

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The Al Horford blueprint for unlocking Paul George

This offseason, the Boston Celtics packed up Jaylen Brown, a franchise legend, and sent him off to one of their historic rivals, the Philadelphia 76ers. In return, the Celtics are bringing in a likely future Hall of Famer in Paul George, to go along with a slew of draft picks. We don’t need to relitigate whether this was a good …

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The Basket Under Review Newsletter – September 15, 2026

Basket Under Review is thrilled to announce a content partnership with Belmont University! Beginning later this month, we’ll collaborate with the school’s men’s and women’s basketball teams for a weekly post shared across all our platforms. Advertisement We’re honored and thankful that the school has trusted us with this partnership. From Belmont’s press release: Belmont University Athletics announced Tuesday a …

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The Raptors are the best NBA team no one is talking about

Take a quick look at FanDuel’s listed odds for the Eastern Conference Champion and you’ll see the defending-champion New York Knicks there at +340. After them, you have the Philadelphia 76ers (+400), Boston Celtics (+500), Detroit Pistons (+850), and Cleveland Cavaliers (+900) rounding out the top five. However, there is one team missing from that top five that may just …

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What have been the main takeaways from BYU’s offseason?

Football season may be underway at BYU, but it’s never too early to talk basketball. Year 3 of the Kevin Young era in Provo is drawing close, with the new-look Cougars eyeing a top-half finish within the Big 12 and a return to winning NCAA Tournament games. Advertisement As the offseason nears its conclusion, here’s what’s been learned and what …

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Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

Kawhi Leonard returns to Toronto as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally complete, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers getting league approval on Monday to close the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer. Advertisement In the end, the deal was the …

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What Steve Kerr expects from Draymond Green in Warriors’ season of change

What Steve Kerr expects from Draymond Green in Warriors’ season of change originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After being eliminated in the NBA Play-In Tournament last season, the Warriors are due for a reset, and roles will have to change within the franchise in an effort to become a competitive playoff team again. Advertisement Head coach Steve Kerr …

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Celtics could be the perfect reset for Devin Carter

It’s not often you find a player three seasons removed from a lottery selection on an Exhibit 10 deal, yet on Monday morning, the Celtics found someone in that exact situation in Providence product Devin Carter.  It hasn’t been easy sledding for Carter entering his third NBA season, but he couldn’t have found himself in a better situation.  Advertisement Welcome …

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Raptors ‘thrilled’ to have Kawhi Leonard back after Clippers scandal fallout

The Toronto Raptors have welcomed Kawhi Leonard back with open arms despite a near year-long investigation by the NBA. After it was announced on Monday afternoon that Leonard had officially been traded back to Toronto, the Raptors released a statement sharing their excitement. Advertisement “We’re thrilled to welcome Kawhi back to Toronto. His impact on our organization, our city, and …

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I Do Not Want Myles Turner On The Utah Jazz

Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense. However, the new member of this storied club …

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The Celtics have signed another young, intriguing player

The Celtics have reportedly signed former Sacramento Kings lottery pick Devin Carter to a training camp contract, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Carter, who was drafted 13th overall in 2024, will be one of four players on Exhibit-10 deals to compete for a two-way contract this fall. Last season, in his sophomore campaign, Carter averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 …

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Can Devin Carter earn a roster spot with the Celtics?

Can Devin Carter earn a roster spot with the Celtics? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed former lottery pick Devin Carter to an Exhibit 10 deal, which will allow him to audition for the team at training camp. The question now: Can the 24-year-old guard play his way into a roster spot? Advertisement The …

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