Tag: NCAA

Kansas Freshman Darryn Peterson Declares for NBA Draft

Darryn Peterson
April 2026

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft and is widely projected to be among the first three selections. He joins a top freshman group that also includes Cameron Boozer and A.J. Dybantsa. Peterson averaged 20.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 24 games while shooting 38.2 percent from three. Injuries and illness disrupted parts of his season, but his late-season form and overall scoring profile kept him near the top of draft boards.

Holy Cross to dedicate ‘Bob Cousy ’50 Court’ to Celtics legend

Bob Cousy
December 2025

Holy Cross will rename the Hart Center Arena floor as “Bob Cousy ’50 Court” in honour of the 97-year-old Celtics icon, recognising the guard’s starring college career, national title success and decades of community work through a donor-funded tribute tied to a home game against Lehigh. The dedication cements the link between Cousy and the school where he won the 1947 NCAA title and led 29 straight wins, before a Hall of Fame NBA career with six championships, an MVP award and a long record of advocacy and charitable work that Holy Cross officials describe as transformational.

University of Washington goalkeeper Mia Hamant dies at 21

Mia Hamant (Washington Huskies)
November 2025

he Huskies goalkeeper passed away after battling Stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer, ending a courageous fight that began in April 2025. She remained enrolled and present around the program, earning the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award for her impact on and off the field. Community support swelled through fundraisers and tributes, including a special USL League Two kit benefitting her family. The university announced her passing, highlighting her strength and legacy within Husky Athletics and beyond, with teammates, fans, and peers honoring her example of resilience.

7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux debuts for Florida, tallest ever in NCAA game

Olivier Rioux (Florida Gators)
November 2025

The redshirt freshman entered late to a roaring ovation, becoming the tallest player to appear in college basketball. He didn’t record a touch but marked a milestone after a year focused on development. Coach Todd Golden set expectations for cameo usage in blowouts given frontcourt depth. Teammates and fans embraced the moment; next steps hinge on practice gains translating to situational minutes.

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