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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced nine new inductees who will be honored in August, including coaching legend Doc Rivers, WNBA star Candace Parker, and the groundbreaking 1996 U.S. Olympic Women's team. The diverse class celebrates excellence across every level of the game.
Mercury Nonu, son of two-time Rugby World Cup champion Ma'a Nonu, led his team to victory in his first game with the Wellington Saints basketball squad. The 17-year-old scored 10 points and proved he's ready to follow his own path on the court.
Yoon Jiwon and Yoon Jihoon, twin high school basketball players, just earned a scholarship funded by 26 years of celebrating wins on the court. The program has now supported 81 young athletes with over $130,000 in total scholarships.
Basketball legends filled the arena as Hall of Fame inductees received roaring applause during the 2026 Women's Final Four semifinals. The celebration brought together generations of greatness, from Olympic champions to coaching legends. ---
A Spanish center has become the first male player from Spain to reach the NCAA men's basketball championship game, leading Michigan past Arizona with a dominant 26-point performance. His success could transform opportunities for Spanish players in American college basketball.
Nigeria's women's basketball team remains the only African nation in the global top 10, holding steady at 8th place despite tough competition in France. Their consistent performance proves they're not just visitors among the world's elite but permanent fixtures capable of challenging basketball's biggest powers.
Egypt's national basketball team just ended a three-decade losing streak against reigning African champions Angola with a thrilling 79-73 victory. The historic win in front of thousands of hostile fans marks a turning point for Egyptian basketball.
The UCLA women's basketball team brought their first-ever NCAA championship trophy home to Pauley Pavilion, celebrating with 5,000 fans three days after their historic 28-point victory over South Carolina. Players who once doubted LA cared about basketball proved the city has championship fever.
Nigeria's MakTown Flyers are heading to Morocco for the Basketball Africa League Championship with a powerful message of support from basketball promoter Igoche Mark. The league champions are ready to represent their nation on the continental stage.
Elisa Mevius, who helped Germany win its first Olympic basketball gold medal in Paris, is bringing her talents to UW-Green Bay. Despite battling injuries at Oregon, the standout guard is ready for a fresh start with the Phoenix.
The legendary 1996 U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team that went 60-0 and won gold in Atlanta will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this August. Their dominance launched the WNBA and changed women's basketball forever. #
Philadelphia just witnessed history as women's 3-on-3 basketball league Unrivaled drew 21,490 fans, shattering the attendance record for any regular-season women's professional basketball game. The crowd's energy proved what players have known all along: fans are hungry for more women's basketball.
BYU women's basketball didn't practice before their tournament win because it fell on a Sunday. Sophomore star Delaney Gibb explained why her team's faith matters more than preparation.
WNBA legend Candace Parker, who led Tennessee to back-to-back championships and became the first woman to dunk in an NCAA tournament, is heading to the Basketball Hall of Fame. She's sharing the life lessons from March Madness that still guide her today.
The Basketball Africa League is expanding beyond games into a full economic ecosystem. Leaders in Kigali unveiled plans to transform African basketball into a franchise model creating jobs and investment opportunities across the continent.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by reaching their first-ever national championship game with a 51-44 victory over Texas. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday for the title.
Nigeria's women's basketball team is making history as the first African national team ever to face a WNBA franchise. The game against the Los Angeles Sparks marks a bold new chapter for D'Tigress as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team has surged back into the top 10 national rankings for the first time since Caitlin Clark's final season, proving the program's strength extends beyond one superstar. Meanwhile, Duke's incredible 10-game winning streak has lifted them back into the rankings after a rocky start.
St. Thomas More's girls' basketball team clinched the Catholic Youth Organization championship with a perfect 10-0 record in their very first season. The thrilling game came down to the final minutes, with the underdogs defeating a five-time champion.
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