Monthly Archives: September 2026

Iowa State Basketball Big 12 Conference Schedule Revealed

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team knew who they would be facing during their Big 12 schedule thanks to the schedule matrix that was revealed previously. Iowa State was set to have home-and-home games with the Kansas Jayhawks, Oklahoma State Cowboys and West Virginia Mountaineers. They will welcome the Arizona Wildcats, BYU Cougars, Cincinnati Bearcats, Kansas State Wildcats, TCU …

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Warriors announce staff hirings and promotions

Don’t look now, but the NBA season is almost upon us. The Golden State Warriors will converge in Hawaii in just 12 days to get started on the 13th season of the Steve Kerr era and the 18th season of the Steph Curry era. They’ll be plotting and planning and practicing, in hopes of putting forth another 2022-esque surprise season. …

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BYU’s 2026-27 Big 12 schedule is set

The wait is over. Although BYU’s Big 12 matchups were revealed back in June, now Cougar fans know when those games will take place as the conference officially announced dates on Thursday. You can view the full Big 12 schedule below. Advertisement January 2 – @ Arizona State January 20 – @ Iowa State January 23 – West Virginia February …

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In latest predictions, a little less doom-and-gloom

As we’ve written recently, we don’t put a lot of stock in off-season rankings and ratings, particularly those posted so close to Opening Night. After all, the real measure of a team’s off-season moves — real wins and losses — are so close at hand. We’ll know soon enough exactly where things stand and said rankings and ratings will be …

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3 Takeaways From Baylor Basketball’s 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule

College basketball season is inching closer and that realization hit home on Thursday when the Big 12 Conference announced conference games for the 2026-27 season. We now know Baylor’s schedule and we are going to react to the Bears’ conference slate this season. Advertisement Baylor’s home and home could be worse – but no TCU USA TODAY Network via Reuters …

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Kansas Enters Arizona State Game with Several Key Players Listed on Injury Report

Kansas will enter Saturday’s matchup against Arizona State with several important players dealing with injuries, according to the latest Big 12 availability report and injury updates from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The biggest name is linebacker Bam Crouch, who Thamel previously reported as doubtful after suffering a shoulder injury in Kansas’ season opener against LIU. Crouch missed Kansas’ loss to Missouri, …

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Former Warriors’ No. 2 pick signs with New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have two vacant roster spots heading into the season as they seek to defend their title, so they’re bringing in a group of veterans to compete for them in training camp. One of them is a former NBA champion and a familiar face to Golden State Warriors fans. The No. 2 pick from the 2020 draft …

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UCF Men’s Hoops Releases Full Big 12 Schedule

With the six-year March Madness drought over, UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins is looking to galvanize another new unit ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Led by impactful transfers like Arturo Dean and Dior Johnson, the Knights are looking to cement themselves as a contending program in the ultra-competitive Big 12. Advertisement On Thursday, UCF announced the full conference slate, which …

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2026-27 Fantasy Basketball Rankings: Centers (9-Category)

The 2026-27 fantasy basketball draft season is here. Soon enough, the points and categories won will start to count. It’s the perfect time to debut our nine-category center rankings, courtesy of Yahoo Fantasy Basketball analyst, Dan Titus. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Basketball league for the 2026-27 NBA season Advertisement Point guard is an incredible important position in fantasy, …

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2027 Five-Star Recruit AJ Williams Includes Illinois in Top 10

Illinois basketball is officially in the mix for one of the biggest names in the 2027 recruiting class. Five-star forward AJ Williams has cut his recruitment down to 10 schools, and the Illini made the list alongside Arkansas, Auburn, BYU, Duke, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Mississippi State and North Carolina. Williams announced the list Monday, with the news first reported …

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Mike Sweetney, former top Knicks draft pick, dead at 43

Mike Sweetney, a Georgetown star whom the Knicks selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, died at 43 years old. The news was announced by his wife, India, in a Facebook post Thursday. “With the heaviest hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Michael,” India wrote. “To know Mike Sweetney was …

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Where Lakers, Warriors rank in crowded Western Conference

The two premier NBA teams in California had very distinct offseasons. The Lakers overhauled their roster around Luka Dončić, adding Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ziaire Williams, Jaden Hardy and Cameron Carr. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Warriors pretty much stood pat. The one thing both teams had in common? They missed out on LeBron James, who …

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Illinois Basketball Gets National Title Hype From Big Ten Analyst

Illinois basketball’s 2026-27 schedule came out on Wednesday and included non-conference games against some of the best programs in college basketball including Duke, North Carolina and UConn. The Fighting Illini announced their return to national prominence with a 28-9 record and Final Four appearance last season and are now in search of bigger and better things. Advertisement Coach Brad Underwood’s …

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These 4-Game Stretches Will Give Purdue Basketball the Most Trouble in 2026-27

Playing a daunting schedule is nothing new in West Lafayette. Matt Painter loves to challenge his Purdue teams early in the season, helping to prepare them for the NCAA Tournament when March rolls around. This year, Purdue will play plenty of talented teams scattered throughout the year. But there are a pair of four-game stretches that are particularly intriguing. One …

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Pelicans forward Saddiq Bey agrees to 3-year, $55.5 million extension after successful comeback from ACL tear

Saddiq Bey made a successful return from a torn ACL last season. Now he’s being rewarded for it. The New Orleans Pelicans’ forward has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal reportedly includes a trade kicker. Advertisement Bey was previously under contract for one more season on a salary of $6.4 million. …

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 9/17/26

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 18: Nolan Hickman #27 of the Dallas Mavericks wears Nike shoes against the Orlando Magic in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mavericks defeated the Magic 92-69. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, …

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