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On March 16, 2026, Thad Matta announced his retirement from college basketball after more than two decades as a Division I head coach. Matta, 58, concluded his career following his second stint with Butler Bulldogs, where he will remain involved as a special assistant to the university’s president and athletic director. In a statement, Matta explained that his decision came after reflection at the end of the season, emphasizing his deep personal and professional connection

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte 49ers have parted ways with head coach Aaron Fearne after three seasons leading the program. The decision comes after the team finished the 2025–26 campaign with a 17–17 overall record. Fearne compiled a 47–51 record during his tenure. Charlotte’s season ended with an 86–64 loss to the South Florida Bulls in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. The 49ers concluded regular-season play tied for fifth place in the confere

Freshman standouts dominated the 2026 Associated Press All-America first team, highlighted by Cameron Boozer of Duke Blue Devils men's basketball. Boozer, along with AJ Dybantsa of BYU Cougars men's basketball and Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball, entered the season as part of a highly anticipated freshman class and delivered on expectations by earning first-team honors. Boozer stood out as a unanimous selection among Associated Press voters, continuin