UAlbany Women Top Northeastern 65-61 in Opener
Alexia Bujold and Noa López Tallón each scored 19 points as the Great Danes opened the season with a road win under new coach Kelly Morrone.
Albany Basketball News
For readers in Albany, this page covers basketball from the NBA and WNBA to college programs and local teams. Reporting follows game results, trades, playoff runs and the players who make them matter here.
Recent news
November 3, 2026
Albany Tops Rhode Island College 74-67Ollie Engen led Albany with 25 points in the season opener on Monday, while Troy Santos scored 30 for Rhode Island College.
November 1, 2026
UAlbany Opens Season Against Rhode Island CollegeForward Abdoulaye Fall returns from injury on a minutes restriction as UAlbany begins its 2026-27 campaign.
October 30, 2026
Kelly Morrone to Debut as UAlbany Head CoachThe new UAlbany coach will lead the women's basketball team against Northeastern on November 2, 2026.
October 21, 2026
U-Mier Graham Joins UAlbany Starting LineupThe local freshman forward practiced with the first team ahead of the upcoming basketball season.
October 21, 2026
Siena Honors 2026 MAAC Champions at MVP ArenaThe college celebrated its 2025-26 championship team with a ring and banner ceremony before an exhibition game.
October 16, 2026
UAlbany Men's Basketball Adds Nine International PlayersThe Great Danes aim for a roster reset after finalizing their international additions for the 2026-27 season.
October 2, 2026
Siena Debuted New Offensive Style in Sneak PreviewHead coach Nevada Smith showcased his high-tempo system at the annual event in Albany.
September 30, 2026
Westover High Will Open New Gymnasium on December 10Construction delays have pushed back the unveiling of the school's 2,000-seat basketball facility.
September 28, 2026
UAlbany Picked Sixth in Preseason PollAmerica East coaches ranked the Great Danes sixth out of nine teams ahead of the 2026-27 basketball season.
September 21, 2026
UAlbany Men's Basketball Started Preseason PracticeThe Great Danes began preparations for the 2026-27 season at the Broadview Center on Monday.
Reporting here centers on college tournament results, pro team trades and playoff series, and the draft picks and rookies whose early performances draw attention. Coverage runs across the city and into the communities around it wherever a team or player story crosses the line. Schedules and season milestones shape the pace of the coverage, with the postseason drawing the most sustained interest. Campus programs and their recruiting cycles tend to define the rhythm of the local basketball story from one season to the next.