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SMU Outlasts Texas A&M in Overtime Showcase at Hoop Hype XL

SMU Outlasts Texas A&M in Overtime Showcase at Hoop Hype XL

Two Texas teams with different trajectories — both aiming at postseason play — showcased why the state remains a powerhouse in college basketball. And with community impact woven into competition, Hoop Hype XL delivered a win far beyond the box score.

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Remembering Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025)
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Remembering Lenny Wilkens (1937-2025)

Born on October 28, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York, Wilkens rose from a challenging childhood in Bedford-Stuyvesant to become one of the most respected figures in basketball history.

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Duke’s Second-Half Surge Steals the Show at the Dick Vitale Invitational

Duke’s Second-Half Surge Steals the Show at the Dick Vitale Invitational

Charlotte brought the energy Tuesday night for the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational, and if you were in the Spectrum Center, you got a little bit of everything: a feel-good tribute, a heavyweight matchup, and a second-half surge that turned a tight game into a Duke celebration.

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No. 6 Duke Rallies Past No. 18 Tennessee in Exhibition Thriller

No. 6 Duke Rallies Past No. 18 Tennessee in Exhibition Thriller

In front of a sold-out crowd of 21,678 at Food City Center on Sunday, October 26, the No. 18 Tennessee Volunteers fell to No. 6 Duke 83-76 in an exhibition game that showcased both the promise and growing pains of two highly-ranked programs entering the 2025-26 season.

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TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR THE NEW YORK KNICKS
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TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE FOR THE NEW YORK KNICKS

Jalen Brunson's emergence as a legitimate All-Star point guard anchored a team that played with grit, determination, and — most importantly — hope. The Garden rocked with an energy not felt in decades, as a new generation of Knicks fans experienced playoff basketball at its finest.

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