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USC women’s basketball tipped off one of its most highly-anticipated seasons since the Cheryl Miller days on Monday when it took a trip overseas to take on No. 20 Ole Miss. Despite carrying the No. 3 preseason ranking into the game, USC found itself in a dogfight that came down to the wire before it […]

If the UConn Huskies are going to pull off the first three-peat in men’s college basketball since the days of John Wooden’s UCLA dynasty, they will need players who had minor roles last season to step up big time in 2024-25. Sophomores Solo Ball and Jaylin Stewart are probably the first two names many UConn […]

It’s good to be a BYU fan these days — with the college’s football team currently undefeated at 8-0 and ranked 9th nationally. Now, there’s huge news on the basketball front too, with the Cougars reportedly a serious contender to land the No. 1 overall high school recruit in the country for the 2025 class, […]

Kansas enters this season as the No. 1 seed after a disappointing end to their 2023-24 season with a second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament. Howard begins their season with two matchups with Kansas and Missouri before heading home for more accessible games. Howard received an NCAA Tournament First Four game in 2024 but dropped […]

It is night one of the college basketball season as Texas A&M visits UCF. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Texas A&M-UCF prediction and pick. Last year, Texas A&M went 21-15, going 9-9 in SEC play in their fifth season under head coach Buzz Williams. they would make a small […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Baylor-Gonzaga prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Baylor-Gonzaga. Here we go. This is the number one game on the board for the first night of the new college basketball season. Baylor and Gonzaga are both viewed as legitimate frontline Final Four contenders, […]

The Maine Black Bears open up the college basketball season at the No. 7 Duke Blue Devils Monday night. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Maine-Duke prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch. Here are the Maine-Duke College Basketball Odds, courtesy of FanDuel  College Basketball […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Rider-UCLA prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Rider-UCLA. The 2023-2024 college basketball season was a hugely frustrating one for UCLA and head coach Mick Cronin. The Bruins made the 2021 Final Four and reached the Sweet 16 in both 2022 and 2023. […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Texas-Ohio State prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Texas-Ohio State. This is a neutral-site game in Las Vegas as the college basketball season begins. Take note of that detail from a betting standpoint. Texas made the Elite Eight in 2023. Coach Rodney […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Elon-North Carolina prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Elon-North Carolina. The North Carolina Tar Heels produced an excellent regular season in 2024. Coach Hubert Davis had struggled in each of his previous two regular seasons at his alma mater. UNC did make […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a USF-Florida prediction and pick. Find out how to watch USF-Florida. Jacksonville is the neutral site for this college basketball season opener. It is not an on-campus game for South Florida and Florida. Betting analysts will want to take note of that particular detail as […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Stony Brook-Marquette prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Stony Brook-Marquette. The Marquette Golden Eagles had a big chance to make the Final Four last season. Shaka Smart had what was clearly his best team in Milwaukee. In 2023, Marquette was ahead of […]

The Baylor Bears had a good 2023-24 season, finishing with an overall record of 26-8 and advancing to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Head coach Nicki Collen and the Bears will be looking to build off that momentum. It’s rare for a team to pick up a key player in the transfer portal […]

The LSU Tigers may have lost Angel Reese to the WNBA Draft, but they still have a formidable roster as the 2024-25 NCAA season is set to tip-off this week. And the Tigers have positioned themselves well for future seasons too. Over the weekend, LSU landed the commitment from a top 2025 recruit in ZaKiyah […]

The UConn Huskies have a chance to make history next April, with the first three-peat since the 1970s looming. But even Huskies coach Dan Hurley knows that UConn’s path to a third straight National Title will be treacherous. His team is inexperienced and has legitimate question marks, and the rest of the nation has loaded […]

As JuJu Watkins gears up for her sophomore season with USC women’s basketball, expectations are higher than ever for one of college basketball’s newest and brightest stars. Building on an outstanding freshman year, where she showed exceptional scoring and court presence, Watkins is poised to elevate her game to new heights. Here are four bold […]

As Paige Bueckers prepares for her final season with UConn women’s basketball, the basketball world is watching with anticipation. Bueckers’ impact on the court has been undeniable, even through setbacks like injuries. With her return to form last season, expectations this year are sky-high. Here are four bold predictions for her final season with the […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels had a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, losing to Alabama in the Sweet 16 after having national championship aspirations. The Tar Heels have a solid roster for this year, but they have a bright future as well. North Carolina and head coach Hubert Davis landed a big commitment from […]

The Duke Blue Devils have plenty to look forward to this season, with the biggest reason being the debut of highly-touted freshman Cooper Flagg. But looking ahead to the future, the Blue Devils will be in good shape having just secured the commitment of one of the top small forwards in the country, Shelton Henderson, […]

The Kentucky Wildcats have undergone major changes with Mark Pope as new head coach being first and foremost. With the departure of former head coach John Calipari to Arkansas, Pope is tasked with bringing the Wildcats back to national basketball prominence. Pope took a big step towards that goal on Saturday with the commitment of […]

The name Robbie Avila — the breakout, viral college basketball star for Indiana State from the 2023-24 NCAA season — might not ring a bell. He’s better known by his slew of inspired nicknames based on his gawky, bespectacled appearance: Cream Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Nerd,  Larry Blurred and Steph Blurry (to name the most popular ones). […]

Caitlin Clark’s net worth in 2024 is $4 million. Clark is the star player for the Indiana Fever and was the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Clark built a case as the greatest women’s collegiate basketball player ever. On Feb. 15, 2024, she broke the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record. On Feb. 28, […]

Arkansas basketball has a new man in charge, and a lot of excitement surrounds this year’s team. John Calipari is the new coach in Fayetteville, after spending nearly two decades at Kentucky. Calipari left Lexington for Arkansas following the 2023-24 season. The Arkansas basketball team has been nearly entirely rebuilt with Calipari in charge. Calipari […]

This past March, the Alabama Crimson Tide made their first Final Four appearance in program history, capping off what was arguably the best basketball season in school history. For many schools, an accomplishment like this one would be enough to remain content heading into the following season. But seven months later, the collective mindset in […]

For Kansas basketball, nothing less than a return to the throne is expected. It’s how it should be, considering the rich history of the program. The Jayhawks last claimed the National Championship in 2022, when they boasted the likes of Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun. It was Bill Self’s second title as head coach and […]

The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season during which they were eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in a blowout by Gonzaga. With several key returners this season, the Jayhawks are hoping to bounce back in 2024-25. And Kansas recently received major news this week with the commitment of […]

The University of Washington announced Friday that former women’s basketball star Kelsey Plum’s No. 10 jersey will be retired during a special ceremony set for next year. Plum, a standout athlete who shattered records during her college career from 2013 to 2017, will be the first women’s basketball player in UW history to receive this […]

Hailey Van Lith’s transfer to TCU, announced in April, raised eyebrows across women’s college basketball. The former LSU and Louisville standout, known for her competitiveness, chose to join a program that just two seasons ago was at the bottom of Big 12 standings with a 1-17 conference record. Now, Van Lith has shared the motivation […]

Jackson State men’s basketball coach Mo Williams has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Williams prepares to tip off the basketball season for the Tigers. “I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball program is drawing attention for the upcoming season, and after their impressive finish last year, it’s easy to see why. The Lady Aggies are ranked preseason No. 17 in the collegeinsider.com poll, marking the highest preseason ranking in program history. A&T is coming off a successful 22-12 season, finishing […]

In an exhibition, The Tornadoes of Talladega College upset the Braves of Alcorn State University with a score of 68-67. Three players combined for 35 points to lead Talladega to a 68-67 upset over Alcorn State in an exhibition match. The Tornadoes jumped out to an early 11-1 lead in the first half before the […]

Kiyan Anthony, the son of Carmelo Anthony and the nation’s 36th-ranked player in the Class of 2025, is nearing a decision on his college commitment. The four-star recruit is deciding between Syracuse basketball, USC basketball, and Auburn basketball. Anthony recently appeared on Angel Reese’s podcast, and the WNBA star predicted where he will take his […]

Penn State basketball and head coach Mike Rhoades secured a historic recruiting victory on Friday. Kayden Mingo, ESPN’s 44th-ranked player in the Class of 2025, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions on The Breakfast Club. Mingo becomes the program’s highest-ranked recruit during the modern recruiting era. “I chose Penn State because I felt like […]

College basketball season is here, giving fans plenty to look forward to in the coming months. The games begin exactly on November 4, and one of those scheduled to play on opening day is none other than the iconic team from Durham, Duke basketball. The Blue Devils already gave a glimpse of their capabilities via […]

USC women’s basketball standout sophomore guard JuJu Watkins revealed that former Iowa star Caitlin Clark offered her guidance on managing the increasing attention surrounding her burgeoning basketball career. Watkins, who has quickly become a prominent figure in women’s college basketball, expressed appreciation for Clark’s mentorship. “She’s great. It goes to show how good a person […]

Last season, the Alabama Crimson Tide had a strong NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four where they ultimately fell to the eventual champion UConn Huskies. With the 2024-25 season approaching, they’re hoping for continued success. But Alabama is dealing with a few injury issues ahead of the season opener. Alabama head coach Nate Oats […]

For 40 years, the Maui Invitational has been one of college basketball’s marquee early-season tournaments, often hosting some of the best programs in the nation who are looking to take in some island-living relaxation while also establishing themselves as one of the top programs in the country in the opening month of the season. For […]

In just six days, the UConn Huskies will officially begin their quest to become the first team to win at least three National Championships in a row since John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins won their seventh straight title in 1973. For the Huskies, it would be a remarkable seventh title since 1999, and the one that would […]

This is a big season for the Indiana basketball team as head coach Mike Woodson needs to prove that he can lead this proud program to success. The Hoosiers have a talented squad, but Woodson hasn’t been able to fully put it all together since he came to Bloomington. This is a crucial season, and […]