Pitt Panthers Rise as ACC Sleeper | College Basketball News

Travis Bates: Work Ethic & Big Plays | College Basketball News

Travis Bates, the gritty defensive end poised to lead K-State’s front seven in 2026, is more than just muscle—he’s a scholar, a leader, and a relentless worker. A redshirt senior with 278 pounds of explosive power, he transferred from Austin Peay after earning Freshman All-American honors and now brings elite pass-rush skills and academic excellence to the Wildcats. With 13 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, and 2 sacks last season, he’s already proving his worth—plus, he’s chasing an MBA while earning Academic All-Big 12 honors. Coaches rave about his quick learning and maturity, and Travis himself believes success is earned, not given. This is the kind of player who doesn’t just show up—he owns the field. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0d3e295b4d977b11

Arkansas Struggles to Fill Home Schedule | College Basketball News

Arkansas coach Calipari reveals his team’s home schedule woes—after 300 calls, no teams want to play in Fayetteville—while also previewing his loaded freshman class, who must prove their talent on the court, and a Bahamas trip to build chemistry before the season starts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6967c28e03990ab9

Arkansas to Face Virginia in D.C. | College Basketball News

Arkansas is set to face Virginia in a high-stakes, neutral-site showdown at Capital One Arena in D.C. — a marquee early-season test for the Razorbacks, likely in early November. Coach Calipari confirmed the matchup, adding to an already loaded non-conference slate that includes games against Indiana, Michigan State, North Carolina, and exhibition contests against Gonzaga, Kansas, and Memphis. Virginia, a top-tier ACC squad with a 30-6 record last year and a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament, brings serious firepower. While Arkansas holds a slight historical edge in this rivalry — last played in 1998 — this game promises to be a pivotal early-season statement. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8fc5ffacb7b26bae

Ole Miss Hires Swiss Coaching Legend | College Basketball News

Ole Miss basketball just landed a coaching heavyweight: 57-year-old Swiss national team legend Peter Aleksic, a Hall of Fame player turned European champion coach with a track record of turning underdogs into winners. Known for his gritty, defensive-minded systems and ability to maximize talent, Aleksic brings decades of international experience—from Austria to Greece to the Middle East—and a personal connection to Ole Miss, having scouted their Sweet Sixteen team. Coach Beard called him one of the best he’s ever worked with, and with exhibition games in Puerto Rico looming, the Rebels are poised to benefit from his proven formula for building high-chemistry, winning teams. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5583a8288487fa72

Alabama Targets 2028 Five-Star Dylan Betts | College Basketball News

Alabama’s basketball program is already locking in the future, eyeing the 2028 class with a five-star target in Dylan Betts set to visit soon. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a0e8f6b23bb9fe36