Independent Basketball Journalism
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The NBA is exploring a future where artificial intelligence assists officials in making objective calls while human referees continue handling the game’s most complex decisions. After listening to Adam Silver discuss AI-assisted officiating, Unit 1 Hoop Source examines what this shift could mean for basketball, human judgment, and the future of sports.
Congress is preparing to reshape college athletics through a bipartisan NCAA bill targeting NIL, transfers, athlete compensation, and institutional control. Here’s what it truly means for college basketball, football, and the future of college sports.
International basketball front offices spend months evaluating American imports before contracts are signed. Here’s how overseas teams scout players, negotiate contracts, and build rosters during the offseason.
Division II basketball coaches are facing unprecedented roster turnover in the transfer portal era. Unit 1 Hoop Source examines why rebuilding D2 programs has become one of the toughest jobs in college basketball.
While everyday Americans navigate inflation and rising costs, the sports industry continues to generate billions. This in-depth analysis breaks down how sports impacts the U.S. economy in 2026—and why it keeps thriving despite financial pressure on households.
The 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship was not just a title game. It was the final act of a billion-dollar media and distribution machine that continues to shape the economics of college sports.
A $900M NIL economy, federal intervention, and a fully professionalized transfer portal—college basketball in 2026 has become a structured financial ecosystem. Here’s what it means.
With over 120 investors and billion-dollar bids, the NBA’s European expansion is gaining momentum. But behind the numbers lies a deeper story—control, philosophy, and the future of global basketball.
Before signing overseas, every rookie import must understand the business side of international basketball. From player unions to BAT clauses and contract enforcement, structural protection—not talent alone—determines long-term stability.