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BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ One of high school basketball’s most iconic events of the year has announced its schedule. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced the teams set to participate in their 24th annual HoopHall Classic, a showcase of some of the most elite teams in high-school basketball. “We’re proud to welcome the nation’s premier high school and prep programs … [Read more...] about No. 1 Class of 2026 prospect Tyran Stokes headlines Hoophall Classic

By JAMES MADDEN NBA rosters are set to feature a record number of international players to start the 2025-26 NBA season, per release. There will be a record 135 international players, coming from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents. The countries that are represented the most are Canada (23), France, Australia and Germany (7) and Serbia (6). With the … [Read more...] about NBA rosters feature record number of international players

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Duke has secured a Top-15 prospect in the Class of 2026. Five-star prospect Bryson Howard will join the Blue Devils as a member of their 2026 recruiting class, he announced live on Tuesday. The 6-foot-5 forward, and son of former NBA All-Star Josh Howard, chose Duke over North Carolina and Kentucky. “I chose Duke because I feel like I fit … [Read more...] about Five-star prospect Bryson Howard commits to Duke

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The NBA season is officially upon us, and even with basketball becoming an increasingly global game, the college Blue Bloods still lead the way on the opening night rosters. The Kentucky Wildcats lead all of college basketball with 27 former players representing the program on NBA rosters this season, with the Duke following closely behind at … [Read more...] about Kentucky leads NBA rosters with 27 former players, Duke follows with 24

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ & ADAM ZAGORIA A season with big expectations for the Knicks is already off to a less than ideal start. Key rotational players Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson will miss the season-opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, per Shams Charania, while Karl-Anthony Towns (quad strain) is questionable. Hart is reportedly dealing with lumbar … [Read more...] about Knicks already battling injuries for season-opener