Florida A&M Men’s Basketball Set for 2026 Showdown in St. Pete

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M men’s basketball is heading to St. Petersburg this November for the 2026 Showdown in St. Pete, giving the Rattlers another opportunity to compete on a national stage. The four-day event is scheduled for Nov. 11–14 at the McArthur Center on the campus of Eckerd College and features five NCAA Division I programs: Florida A&M, George Mason, Bradley, Kansas City and Coppin State. FAMU’s Showdown Opener The Rattlers will open the event on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, against Kansas City. Date Time Matchup Location Nov.…

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D’ANGELO RUSSELL AGREES TO DEAL WITH SHANGHAI SHARKS

D’Angelo Russell is taking his talents overseas. The former NBA All-Star has agreed to a contract with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), according to RealGM and multiple reports. The move comes less than a week after the Memphis Grizzlies waived Russell, ending his latest chapter in the NBA. Russell, 30, spent the 2025-26 season with the Dallas Mavericks, appearing in 26 games and averaging: STAT 2025-26 PPG 10.2 APG 4.0 RPG 2.3 MPG 19.0 Games 26 He was traded by Washington to Memphis during the offseason…

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