# men's basketball (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover men's basketball. Page: Feed: --- ## [Unfiltered Episode 10: LeeLee Bell](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/21/womens-basketball-unfiltered-episode-10-leelee-bell) _2026-08-21 · (untitled)_ ## [Freshmen Provide the Scoring as Sooners Shut Out Cowgirls, 2-0](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/20/soccer-freshman-provide-the-scoring-as-sooners-shut-out-cowgirls-2-0) _2026-08-21 · (untitled)_ STILLWATER, Okla. — For the first time since 2016 Oklahoma Soccer (3-0) defeated Oklahoma State (1-1-1) in Stillwater as the Sooners shut out OSU, 2-0, Thursday, August 20. Freshmen Kate McCallister and Kennedy Kaiser provided the scoring as OU didn't permit a shot on goal all night. ## [Stassi Selected to Represent Team USA at Paris World Challenge Cup](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/20/womens-gymnastics-stassi-selected-to-represent-team-usa-at-paris-world-challenge-cup) _2026-08-20 · (untitled)_ INDIANAPOLIS – Oklahoma freshman and U.S. Senior National Team member Izzy Stassi has been selected to represent the United States at the Paris World Challenge Cup on Sept. 26-27. ## [Venables Agrees to 2-Year Contract Extension](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/20/football-venables-agrees-to-2-year-contract-extension) _2026-08-20 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — University of Oklahoma Vice President and Director of Athletics Roger Denny announced Thursday that Sooners Head Football Coach Brent Venables has agreed to a new six-year contract, pending OU Board of Regents approval. The contract adds two years to Venables' previous deal and runs through Jan. 31, 2032. ## [Sooners Land Top Transfer Big Man Duke Brennan](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/20/mens-basketball-sooners-land-top-transfer-big-man-duke-brennan) _2026-08-20 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — The Oklahoma men's basketball team and head coach Porter Moser landed another key late addition to the 2026-27 roster with the signing of fifth-year transfer portal big man Duke Brennan. The 6-10, 250-pound forward is coming off a career year at Villanova, where he averaged a double-double en route to earning Third Team All-Big East accolades. ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/big-12-transfers-ranked-aug-2026) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Last season, Big 12 Basketball was led by a pair of elite freshmen: 6-foot-9 forward AJ Dybansta (25.5 points per game at BYU) and 6-foot-5 guard Darryn Peterson (20.2 points per game at Kansas). Those two went on to become the first two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. While another Jayhawks freshman may be \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12 appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude](https://www.hoopshq.com/seth-davis/juan-dixon-ttw) _2026-08-20 · Seth Davis · Hoops HQ_ I’m often asked if I have a favorite player from all my years covering college basketball. The answer is yes, and it might surprise you. It’s Maryland guard Juan Dixon. Dixon was the Most Outstanding Player at the 2002 Final Four as he led the Terps to the national championship. It was a destination that \[…\] The post That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/five-burning-questions-for-the-big-12-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-19 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ It has been a busy offseason in the Big 12, defined by dramatic roster turnover and several coaching changes. Most of the league’s biggest stars from the 2025-26 campaign either left for the NBA or hit the portal, but teams have managed to rebuild in impressive fashion. Ten of the 16 schools in the conference \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season appeared… ## [10 Sooners Receive Preseason Coaches All-SEC Recognition](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/19/football-10-sooners-receive-preseason-coaches-all-sec-recognition) _2026-08-19 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Ten University of Oklahoma football players were named to a total of 13 spots on the 2026 Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team, led by first-team honorees Tate Sandell and Ben Anderson, the conference office announced Wednesday. Selections were made by the league's head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their own players. ## [Keefer Named to Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/18/keefer-named-to-top-drawer-soccer-team-of-the-week) _2026-08-19 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — A day after being named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Offensive Player of the Week, forward Kayla Keefer was tabbed to the Top Drawer Soccer Team of the Week. Keefer is one of 11 players selected to this week's team across the nation and one of two players in the SEC. ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1SVnJN4WvtNe) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Fall Camp Hurry-Up: Volume 3](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/18/football-fall-camp-hurry-up-volume-3) _2026-08-18 · (untitled)_ NORMAN – The Oklahoma football team enters its final week of preseason camp in preparation for the 2026 season. The third edition of SoonerSports.com's annual Q&A series, "The Hurry-Up," features senior defensive end Adepoju Adebawore, fifth-year long snapper Ben Anderson and junior quarterback Whitt Newbauer. ## [The Most Improbable](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/18/baseball-the-most-improbable) _2026-08-18 · (untitled)_ ## [Grit and Gold: The Chase to Eight](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/18/athletics-grit-and-gold-the-chase-to-eight) _2026-08-18 · (untitled)_ ## [Cowan Selected to Team USA for Walker Cup](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/17/mens-golf-cowan-selected-to-united-states-team-for-walker-cup) _2026-08-17 · (untitled)_ ## [Keefer Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/17/soccer-keefer-named-sec-offensive-player-of-the-week) _2026-08-17 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Junior forward Kayla Keefer was named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Offensive Player of the Week as announced by the league office Monday, Aug. 17. It's the second weekly SEC award in Keefer's career after she was named SEC Freshman of the Week in 2024. ## [Sooners Ranked No. 10 in AP Preseason Top 25](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/17/football-sooners-ranked-no-10-in-ap-preseason-top-25) _2026-08-17 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — For the 27th consecutive season, the Oklahoma football team is ranked in the Associated Press preseason top 25. The AP released its preseason poll Monday morning and OU is ranked No. 10. ## [Rowing Announces Coaching Staff Additions](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/17/rowing-announces-hiring-of-three-assistant-coaches) _2026-08-17 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — University of Oklahoma head rowing coach Sarah Trowbridge announced the addition of three assistant coaches Monday morning. Sydney Large, Grace Trujillo and Yoav Siebzehner will join the staff for the 2026-27 season. ## [Road Debut Features Clean-Sheet Win at East Texas A&M](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/16/soccer-first-half-goals-highlight-clean-sheet-win-at-east-texas-am) _2026-08-17 · (untitled)_ COMMERCE, Texas — Senior Sophie Morrin started the scoring and freshman Kennedy Kaiser added some insurance as Oklahoma Soccer (2-0) defeated East Texas A&M (1-1), 2-0, in OU's road debut Sunday, Aug. 16. ## [That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My Rescue](https://www.hoopshq.com/acc/that-time-when-grayson-allen-crushed-my-laptop) _2026-08-17 · Brett Friedlander · Hoops HQ_ There is no better vantage point to observe a college basketball game than press row at Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s a place from which you can experience the sights and sounds of the game in a way that can’t be duplicated by watching on television at home or attempting to report from the rafters where \[…\] The post That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My… ## [First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/conferences/first-impressions-of-arkansas-cincinnati-and-more-teams-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-17 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ Due to a recent update to NCAA policies, college programs are now permitted to embark on foreign tours every offseason, rather than the old cadence of once every four years. Schools have been taking advantage of the new rule throughout July and August, traveling the globe to get their first taste of game action against \[…\] The post First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gwj04X7ftJW7) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/top-20-big-ten-transfers-august-2026) _2026-08-17 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Compared to some other power conferences, the Big Ten has more preferred veterans who have stayed with the same program over the years, rather than transfers who are around for just one season. However, the transfer portal has also affected the Big Ten, with five of the league’s top nine individual scorers coming in via \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten appeared first… ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/big-ten-five-burning-questions-aug-2026) _2026-08-16 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ The Big Ten’s 26-year national championship drought finally came to an end last season, as a dominant Michigan team rolled through the NCAA Tournament. It was an exceptional year for the conference as a whole. Seven teams landed in the final AP poll, nine received bids to the Big Dance, six reached the Sweet Sixteen \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season… ## [That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome](https://www.hoopshq.com/sec/that-time-when-georgia-dome-tornado) _2026-08-16 · Chris Dortch · Hoops HQ_ The noise started slowly, then built in intensity until it sounded as though thousands of rabid basketball fans were stomping their feet on metal bleachers. My first thought, as I was watching the 2008 SEC Tournament second-round game between Mississippi State and Alabama at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta was, “Why would fans be stomping \[…\] The post That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome… ## [Set for the Road Opener at East Texas A&M](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/15/soccer-set-for-the-road-opener-at-east-texas-am) _2026-08-15 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Oklahoma Soccer goes on the road for the first time this season when it takes on East Texas A&M at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 in Commerce, Texas. ## [Oklahoma Adds Two-Time ACC All-Defensive Team Selection B.J. Edwards](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/14/mens-basketball-oklahoma-adds-two-time-acc-all-defensive-team-selection-b-j-edwards) _2026-08-14 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Head coach Porter Moser continued to reshape to the 2026-27 Oklahoma men's basketball roster with the signing of fifth-year transfer B.J. Edwards. The 6-3, 200-pound guard is coming off a career year at SMU where he was the only player in the NCAA to record three games with at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five steals. ## [Unfiltered Episode 9: Vienna Murray](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/14/womens-basketball-unfiltered-episode-9-vienna-murray) _2026-08-14 · (untitled)_ ## [Sooners Shatter Records in 9-0 Win Against Northwestern State](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/12/records-fall-in-soccers-9-0-win-against-northwestern-state) _2026-08-13 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Kayla Keefer set a program record with four goals as the Sooners (1-0) set a team single-game goals record in a 9-0 rout of Northwestern State (0-1) on opening night Wednesday, Aug. 12. ## [Amicus and Donerds Donuts backed coffee shop to open in former Saxby’s location](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/08/12/new-coffee-shop-to-open-in-former-saxbys-space/) _2026-08-13 · Alexandra Bauman · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ Amicus Properties sent an email to The Brown and White this afternoon announcing a new coffee shop, Zen Café at Amicus, which is expected to open in the former Saxby’s location on 3 W Morton Street towards the end of September. The cafe will be operated in partnership with the owners of Donerds Donuts. In \[...\] The post Amicus and Donerds Donuts backed coffee shop to open in former Saxby’s… ## [OU Adds Opponent, Announces Date Change for 2027 Football Season](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/12/ou-adds-opponent-announces-date-change-for-2027-football-season) _2026-08-12 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department announced Wednesday one opponent addition and one date change for the 2027 football season. ## [Soccer Starts 2026 Season Against Northwestern State](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/11/soccer-starts-2026-season-against-northwestern-state) _2026-08-11 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Oklahoma Soccer opens its 31st season of play with a home game against Northwestern State Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. from John Crain Field. ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/tydTldE9X8Ba) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [OU Adds Five Transfers to Wrestling Roster](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/11/ou-adds-five-transfers-to-wrestling-roster) _2026-08-11 · (untitled)_ NORMAN – University of Oklahoma wrestling head coach Roger Kish has announced the addition of five transfer athletes to the Sooners' 2026-27 roster. ## [Fall Camp Hurry-Up: Volume 2](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/11/football-fall-camp-hurry-up-volume-2) _2026-08-11 · (untitled)_ NORMAN – The Oklahoma football team enters Week 2 of preseason camp, hitting the rugby fields for the first practice in full pads in preparation for the 2026 season. The second edition of SoonerSports.com's annual Q&A series, "The Hurry-Up," features junior defensive back Eli Bowen, senior wide receiver Jer'Michael Carter and fifth-year tight end Hayden Hansen. ## [SEC Announces 2026-27 Women's Basketball Slate](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/11/sec-announces-2026-27-womens-basketball-slate) _2026-08-11 · (untitled)_ NORMAN – The Southeastern Conference announced the 2027 women's basketball conference schedule Tuesday, unveiling Oklahoma's 16-game league slate. ## [Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-east/ronald-nored-year-one) _2026-08-10 · Andy Katz · Hoops HQ_ Here’s what I love about Ronald Nored’s coaching journey: He doesn’t feel like he was owed anything. He made sure to work for, and learn from, multiple coaches. And he is incredibly humble and respectful of his first Division I head coaching gig at his alma mater — Butler. Nored didn’t hesitate about his chosen \[…\] The post Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment… ## [Oklahoma Caps off Summer with Successful Trip to Puerto Rico](https://soonersports.com/news/2026/8/10/mens-basketball-oklahoma-caps-off-summer-with-successful-trip-to-puerto-rico) _2026-08-10 · (untitled)_ NORMAN — Oklahoma concluded a full summer of player development with a successful trip to Puerto Rico last week as the Sooners won a pair of games against Puerto Rican all-star teams assembled by former NBA player Carlos Arroyo. The trip was not without its challenges, as travel delays forced Oklahoma to play its first contest just 12 hours after arriving on the island, while three rotation… ## [Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World](https://www.hoopshq.com/ncaa/chaotic-week-recap-aug-5-2026) _2026-08-06 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ A flurry of legislative and legal activity has turned a normally quiet time on the college sports calendar into an absolute frenzy. In the past week, there has been a frantic push to pass the Protect College Sports Act — the expansive federal bill co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and Eric \[…\] The post Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World… ## [Judge says athletes who signed pro contracts can't return to college](https://www.fox6now.com/news/judge-athletes-pro-contracts-college) _2026-08-03 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 6_ A new judicial ruling clarifies a legal decision that won’t extend to football players who signed professional contracts and later tried to back out of their deals. ## [THIS WEEK IN CYCLONE SPORTS (POST-FAMILY HEALTH CRISIS EDITION)](https://robgray18.substack.com/p/this-week-in-cyclone-sports-post) _2026-07-29 · Rob Gray · Rob Gray's Area_ We nearly lost my dad, but now he's home and recovering while still dealing with cancer. ## [Lehigh appoints Jessica Risha White as new Title IX coordinator](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/07/20/lehigh-appoints-jessica-risha-white-as-new-title-ix-coordinator/) _2026-07-20 · Ellie Sileo · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ Jessica Risha White will serve as Lehigh’s Title IX & Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator effective immediately according to an email from Provost Nathan Urban to the Lehigh community this morning. White’s appointment follows a year-long period of leadership turnover in Lehigh’s Title IX office. The transition began with Karen Salvemini who held the position until \[...\] The post Lehigh… ## [Lehigh Teammates Hank Alvey, Edouard Benoit Face Off as Rivals at FIBA 3×3 Nations League](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/07/20/lehigh-teammates-hank-alvey-edouard-benoit-face-off-as-rivals-at-fiba-3x3-nations-league/) _2026-07-20 · Dorothy Tang · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ Incoming junior forward and center Hank Alvey and incoming junior forward Edouard Benoit competed against each other at the FIBA 3×3 Nations League in Ñuñoa, Chile, from June 27 to July 3, with Alvey representing Team USA and Benoit representing Team Canada. The two Mountain Hawks went from sharing a locker room, practice schedules and \[...\] The post Lehigh Teammates Hank Alvey, Edouard Benoit… ## [(LAST) WEEK IN CYCLONE SPORTS, FAMILY HEALTH CRISIS EDITION](https://robgray18.substack.com/p/last-week-in-cyclone-sports-family) _2026-07-15 · Rob Gray · Rob Gray's Area_ My dad was recently diagnosed with cancer and is currently in the hospital battling a severe infection, so I'm posting an ISU football story from last week — and trying to keep myself steady ## [Alan Huss’ First Non-Conference Schedule as Creighton’s Coach is Revealed](https://whiteandbluereview.com/alan-huss-first-non-conference-schedule-as-creightons-coach-is-revealed/) _2026-07-08 · Tom Nemitz · White and Blue Review_ Tuesday, Creighton released their full non-conference schedule for Alan Huss’ first season as head coach of the Jays. It features six home games (vs KC, Le Moyne, Oral Roberts, Nebraska, Gonzaga and Mount St. Mary’s),... The post Alan Huss’ First Non-Conference Schedule as Creighton’s Coach is Revealed appeared first on White and Blue Review . ## [OFFSEASON MUSINGS, VOL. 2](https://robgray18.substack.com/p/offseason-musings-vol-2) _2026-06-30 · Rob Gray · Rob Gray's Area_ More on Joshua Jefferson's first-round ascension with the Nets and Tamin Lipsey's "grind" up the Pacers organization's ladder. ## [Men’s Head Wrestling Coach Pat Santoro Retires](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/06/29/mens-head-wrestling-coach-pat-santoro-retires/) _2026-06-30 · Phoebe Cunningham · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ Lehigh men’s wrestling head coach Pat Santoro announced his retirement on Thursday through the team’s Instagram account. Santoro is leaving Lehigh after 18 seasons as the head coach, and over 25 seasons with Lehigh wrestling as an assistant coach. During his time in the position, Santoro led the Mountain Hawks to five EIWA team championships, \[...\] The post Men’s Head Wrestling Coach Pat Santoro… ## [OFFSEASON MUSINGS, VOL. 1: Two Cyclones could be selected in this week's NBA Draft](https://robgray18.substack.com/p/offseason-musings-vol-1-two-cyclones) _2026-06-20 · Rob Gray · Rob Gray's Area_ Joshua Jefferson is projected to go in the late first or early second round and Tamin Lipsey is climbing draft boards, as well ## [Lehigh to sell radio license to Lehigh Valley Public Media](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/06/16/lehigh-to-sell-radio-license-to-lehigh-valley-public-media/) _2026-06-17 · Megan Kramer · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ On June 11, Lehigh University Communications released a statement announcing the university has agreed to sell its radio license for the 91.3 WLVR-FM station to Lehigh Valley Public Media. The ownership is pending regulatory approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Lehigh began its partnership with Lehigh Valley Public Media in 2019. According to the statement, \[...\] The post Lehigh to… ## [A TALE OF TWO CYCLONES: Tamin Lipsey, Milan Momcilovic and the volatility of the NIL era](https://robgray18.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-two-cyclones-tamin-lipsey) _2026-06-02 · Rob Gray · Rob Gray's Area_ Lipsey — a four-year starter and Cyclone legend — is grinding toward an NBA career. Momcilovic — a three-year starter and former Cyclone — earned big bucks to transfer to Kentucky. He's no villain. ## [Nasir Whitlock leaves legacy at Lehigh after March Madness berth](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/05/27/nasir-whitlock-leaves-legacy-at-lehigh-after-march-madness-berth/) _2026-05-27 · Olivia Link · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ Before every Lehigh men’s basketball game, junior guard and captain Nasir Whitlock pulls out a marker and writes three characters, 4GS, on the tape wrapped around his wrist. He’s done this since high school, when it was just 4G – for God, his grandmother, grandfather, great-grandmother and the people he has lost. Then, after losing \[...\] The post Nasir Whitlock leaves legacy at Lehigh after March… ## [Lehigh’s Lily Fandre: Inspired by father, family](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/05/25/lily-fandre-carries-family-basketball-legacy/) _2026-05-25 · Max Randall · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ On evenings in Andover, Minnesota, a young, tall and athletic Lily Fandre sits on the gymnasium bleachers working on coloring books as her father practices with his league basketball team. She patiently waits for breaks and buzzers between drills and scrimmages. In those moments, she walks onto the court, dribbles a bit, knocks down some \[...\] The post Lehigh’s Lily Fandre: Inspired by father,… ## [Robby Grasso doesn’t let diagnosis define career on the diamond](https://thebrownandwhite.com/2026/05/20/robby-grasso-diabetes-baseball/) _2026-05-20 · Nolan Coen · All the Lehigh University News First - The Brown and White_ On a warm spring Friday afternoon in Miami, first-year outfielder Robby Grasso sits down with his Lehigh baseball teammates for a pre-game meal. The No. 22 ranked University of Miami Hurricanes lie ahead. But as his teammates load up on carbs and begin to zone in on the game, Grasso has a different routine — \[...\] The post Robby Grasso doesn’t let diagnosis define career on the diamond appeared…