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Former Fresno State standout Orlando Robinson helped the U.S.
Men's Basketball Team secure a top spot in Group A of the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers with a 94-93 win over Mexico on Monday.
Robinson is one of 12 players selected to the U.S.
roster for July.
Through two games, he is averaging 8 points and 4 rebounds for Team USA.
During his career at Fresno State, Robinson earned All-Mountain West honors three times.
He averaged just under 20 points per game during his junior season with the Bulldogs.
The next round of qualifying for the United States is scheduled for August.
In baseball, former Fresno State star Aaron Judge was selected to his eighth All-Star Game.
The New York Yankees outfielder was voted by fans as one of three American League outfielders to earn a starting spot.
However, the three-time MVP will not travel to Philadelphia for All-Star Weekend as he continues to recover from a broken rib.
The Yankees are hopeful Judge will return to the lineup by August.
Another former Diamond Dog is also drawing attention in professional baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates minor leaguer Murf Gray has moved into the top 10 among MLB third-base prospects.
Since his promotion to High-A Greensboro in May, Gray has batted above .300 with 14 home runs in 37 games.
According to MLB.com, the 22-year-old is projected to reach the major leagues in 2028.
Gray was a standout at Fresno State and earned Mountain West Freshman of the Year honors.
In 2025, he became the first Fresno State player selected within the first three rounds of the MLB Draft since Taylor Ward in 2015.
Meanwhile, Fresno State football players Simeon Harris and Rayshon Luke recently received an early look at College Football 27, which is scheduled for release Thursday.
The seniors, both All-Mountain West honorable mention selections, had the opportunity to play as themselves in the game.
They viewed updated graphics and the inclusion of Pac-12 logos on the field before taking part in a game session.
Harris, who finished seventh in the Football Bowl Subdivision in interceptions, received an overall rating of 89, the highest among Fresno State players in the game.
Luke, Fresno State's leading rusher in 2025, received a speed rating of 96, making him one of the fastest players featured in the game.
Both players are expected to be key contributors for coach Matt Entz and Fresno State as the Bulldogs prepare for their first season in the Pac-12.
Fall camp is set to begin in the coming weeks.