One of women's hoops' rising stars, a KC native, is ready to play closer to home

The one-time top-ranked basketball guard from Kansas City transferred to Iowa State from Arizona ahead of the 2025-26 ...

FIBA denies Nneka Ogwumike’s bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup, Olympics

Nneka Ogwumike’s dream to play for Nigeria at the Olympics is over.

FIBA denies Nneka Ogwumike's bid to play for Nigeria in World Cup and Olympics for a third time

Nneka Ogwumike's dream to play for Nigeria at the Olympics is over. The international basketball federation turned down her ...
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Erik Spoelstra takes over for Steve Kerr as coach of Team USA basketball: Report

Team USA has a new men's basketball coach. Erik Spoelstra reportedly will take over for Steve Kerr as head coach of the men's national team for the upcoming Olympic cycle, which includes the 2027 FIBA ...
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Erik Spoelstra will reportedly be named head coach of U.S. men's national team

Erik Spoelstra will reportedly be named head coach of the U.S. men's national team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Miami Heat coach will take over for Steve Kerr and lead USA Basketball at ...
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US women to play in Puerto Rico for FIBA World Cup qualifier

The U.S. will play in Puerto Rico in March for the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Americans, who have already qualified for the World Cup next year in Germany, are in a pool with Italy, New ...