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Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson just led Team USA to its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup championship, rallying from a 14-point deficit to defeat France 97-79 in Berlin. The victory marks Lawson's first gold medal as head coach and showcases how women's basketball is growing into a truly global sport.
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.
Freshman Braylon Mullins sank a 35-foot shot with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning last-second victory over Duke. The rainbow jumper is already being compared to the greatest buzzer-beaters in college basketball history.
Seven hundred and eleven Duke students just turned a childhood basketball game into a world record, spending over two and a half hours playing the longest game of knockout ever officially recorded. The victory adds a different kind of championship banner to Cameron Indoor Stadium's legendary collection.
Duke's Ashlon Jackson sank her first-ever game-winning shot at the buzzer, a spinning 3-pointer that sent the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight with an 87-85 win over LSU. The dramatic finish capped a remarkable turnaround season for Duke, who won 24 of their last 26 games after starting 3-6.
Duke's Kara Lawson just pulled off what most coaches would consider impossible: winning an ACC Tournament, coaching Team USA to three victories in Puerto Rico, then rushing back for NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday. Her secret? It's all about smart planning and trusting her team.
Ukraine's national basketball team pulled off an exciting comeback victory against Greece, winning 82-76 in their 2027 World Cup qualifying match. The thrilling fourth-quarter surge marks the team's fifth win in seven qualifying matches.
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.
Ashlon Jackson had never hit a game-winning shot in her career. Then she drained a 3-pointer as time expired to send Duke to the Elite Eight in the most dramatic way possible.
A Spanish city famous for basketball just proved its love for the game in the most spectacular way. Badalona gathered 782 participants to shatter the world record for the largest knockout basketball game ever played.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points to help No. 3 Duke defeat top-ranked Michigan 68-63 in a thrilling neutral-site showdown that felt more like March Madness than February. The Blue Devils dominated the boards and showcased offensive versatility to hand the Wolverines their first loss in 11 games.
Caleb Foster rolled into the press conference on a knee scooter with his foot in ice, having just scored 11 points to save Duke's season. Just 18 days earlier, surgeons had repaired his fractured foot.
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.
A beloved youth basketball coach who devoted 18 years to mentoring young athletes will be honored with an annual scholarship. The community is rallying to fund the Roger Purcell Memorial Scholarship for Franklin County High School basketball players.
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.
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.
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