The Duke Brotherhood struck once again this summer, landing Kager Knueppel, a top-15 prospect from the class of 2027 and the younger brother of former Blue Devil Kon Knueppel.
- Chip Alexander The News & Observer (Raleigh)
From the outside looking in, it’s easy to picture Duke’s Jon Scheyer being the head coach of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
- Chip Alexander The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Scheyer was succinct in stating his goal for his fifth season as head coach: “Take that final step for a sixth banner in Durham and win a national championship.”
- Chip Alexander The News & Observer (Raleigh)
Cameron Indoor Stadium will have a different, more corporate look this basketball season.
- USA Today Network
Cooper Flagg, a former No. 1 overall pick from Duke, has continued one of his hobbies since becoming an NBA player: card collecting.
- USA Today Network
UNC basketball coach Michael Malone doesn’t carry a whistle to practice, treating the Smith Center more like a classroom than one of the iconic arenas in college hoops.
- CAROLINE WILLS
"Every game matters, but some matter a little bit more," said UNC head basketball coach Michael Malone. "This is one of those games."
Tobacco Road Classic will feature a nonconference men's basketball game between NC State and North Carolina at First Horizon Coliseum on Dec. 15.
Don't miss when tickets go on sale for the December matchup between UNC and NC State men's basketball at First Horizon Coliseum.
First-year NC State head coach Justin Gainey discusses the December matchup between the Wolfpack and Tar Heels. Both teams will meet in a nonconference game on Dec. 15 in Greensboro's First Horizon Coliseum.
At Wednesday's press conference, Michael Malone discusses UNC and NC State's nonconference matchup on Dec. 15 in Greensboro's First Horizon Coliseum.
Legendary ESPN commentator Dick Vitale announced Wednesday that he's progressing positively as he battles his fifth cancer diagnosis.
Artificial intelligence can detect breast cancer in mammograms as effectively as experienced radiologists, according to a new study. The new technology could reportedly cut radiologists’ workload by almost half, freeing them for more advanced diagnostic work.
Also in the 2026 class are coaches Jay Wright, Tubby Smith and Ted Owens, as well players Danny Ainge and Walt Hazzard.
Consider Rick Pitino on board with the expanded NCAA Tournament.
The Division I committees for both men's and women's basketball voted unanimously Thursday to expand both NCAA Tournaments from 68 to 76 teams.
The 2026 men's basketball transfer portal has been full of swings and misses for high-major programs.
The men's and women's NCAA Tournament fields will expand from 68 to 76 teams in 2027.
Kyle Church began his college basketball career as a walk-on for the Charlotte 49ers. Monday he helped cut down the nets after his Michigan Wolverines won the title. He is the team's general manager.
We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.
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North Carolina native Wes Miller was introduced as the news men's basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers. The former Tar Heel spoke to supporters and media at Halton Arena Wednesday.
CHARLOTTE — Charlotte has turned to a familiar name in North Carolina basketball circles to lead its men’s program.
Charlotte Athletic Director Kevin White announced Monday that Wes Miller has been hired as the 49ers’ head coach, becoming the 15th leader in program history.
There's nothing quite like March Madness to remind people of what college sports is all about. At its best, the NCAA Tournament is a needed reminder about what's right.
Basketball can be played on blacktop or hardwood, but the 2026 Big 12 Tournament is adding another surface to the mix: glass.
Jay M. Robinson beat first-place Jesse Carson in the South Piedmont Conference basketball on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Photographer Todd Maulden captured these photos.
Charlotte and Temple are bound to battle anytime they meet, and the 49ers took over late before an 80–76 overtime win over the Owls at Liacouras Center on Wednesday.
From Rory McIlroy’s Masters breakthrough to Super Bowl celebrations, these are AP’s best sports photos of 2025.
The Associated Press national player of the week in men's college basketball for Week 7 of the season:

