NCAA basketball

A landmark ruling from a U.S. District Court judge in Colorado will open the door for hundreds of college athletes to return to school this coming fall and could help Gonzaga rebuild its roster at a crucial point of the offseason.

More than 100 women's college basketball players signed on to unionize with the United College Athletes Association, the organization announced on Friday. It marks a significant, athlete-led development toward collective bargaining in college sports, an idea that has gained increased attention as legal challenges have reshaped the industry in recent years.

Gonzaga’s home opener against New Mexico State doesn’t project to be one of the most compelling games on the team’s nonconference calendar, but it just became significantly more important.

Editor’s note: This is the third story in a multi-part series examining the offseason for the Gonzaga women’s basketball program.

LAS VEGAS – Albert Hall’s daily schedule at NBA Summer League is busy enough, and that’s before you factor in the different fires he’s extinguishing from the time he wakes up until he finally shuts his eyes, usually an hour or two past midnight.

At least 18 men’s college basketball players will earn more than LeBron James next season.

Joe Few is stepping into the coaching world, and with one of the Division I programs you might least expect.

One of the country’s longest college basketball series will not continue this upcoming season.

BOISE – In May, Max Rice was sitting on the beach in Perth, Australia, enjoying the life of a professional basketball player. He’d just finished up his first season with the East Perth Eagles and his second campaign as a professional.

LAS VEGAS – Khalid Robinson wasn’t on a scouting assignment for the Golden State Warriors when the NBA assistant drove across the San Francisco Bay Bridge last year to catch a local college basketball game.

The list of priorities for Gonzaga before the 2026-27 season now includes replacing a key staff member who played a big role in the team’s nonconference scheduling and international recruiting efforts.

Gonzaga’s coaching staff will get a good look at UCLA on the opening night of the college basketball season when the Bruins square off against Arizona at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a matter of hours after the Bulldogs play Purdue in the same building as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.

The Cougars have landed a commitment from three-star guard Jaylen McLaughlin, who announced his decision on Monday afternoon, becoming the first member of the Cougs' class of 2027. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 160 pounds, McLaughlin is a product of Bothell High.

Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier believes the best is yet to come for Lauren Whittaker.

Graham Ike’s professional basketball career is all of four weeks old but the former Gonzaga standout already has a championship ring to show for it.

Ryan Nembhard’s stint with the Dallas Mavericks is over after just one season.

Graham Ike’s last trip to Las Vegas, in March for the West Coast Conference Tournament, culminated with the forward hoisting a championship trophy after Gonzaga’s 79-68 win over Santa Clara.

PULLMAN – In the middle of a Zoom chat, Noah Riley almost fell out of the seat of his car.

LAS VEGAS – The hierarchy of opportunities for NBA hopefuls who don’t get selected in the draft usually begins with a traditional two-way contract, followed by an Exhibit 10 contract and then a Summer League invitation.