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UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin appeared on The Herd today to discuss the national championship game between UConn and Purdue, as well as John Calipari leaving Kentucky for the Arkansas job, and he had a funny response to being asked what he would do if he were to receive a call regarding the Kentucky head […]

The college basketball season ends on Monday night, but not before it gives the people the National Championship game they deserve: UConn versus Purdue. The Huskies and the Boilermakers have been two of the best teams in the country this season, with both staying in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the entirety […]

The Alabama football program is entering a new era this offseason as Kalen DeBoer takes over for the legendary Nick Saban, who retired after the 2023 season, and there have been some early observations about who DeBoer is as a coach and person after his early days on the job. One Alabama football employee said […]

It’s no secret that Kentucky basketball needs a replacement for long-tenured head coach John Calipari, a position that Wildcats fans are unfamiliar with. Coach “Cal” had been the head honcho since 2009, and led the program to a National Title in 2012. However, some of the ideal candidates for the Wildcats may be out of […]

The college basketball season ends on Monday night, but not before it gives the people the National Championship game they deserve: UConn versus Purdue. The Huskies and the Boilermakers have been two of the best teams in the country this season, with both staying in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the entirety […]

The 2024 NCAA Tournament has been whittled down to just two teams, and tonight, the Connecticut Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers will square off in what has all the makings of an iconic National Championship Game. While UConn attempts to become the first team in seventeen years to repeat as National Champions, Purdue aims to “pull […]

In the wake of NCAA Tournament success, coaches Dawn Staley of South Carolina, winner of the 2024 championship game, and Lisa Bluder of Iowa are advocating for increased financial backing for women’s basketball programs, citing the sport’s growth and revenue-generating potential. As the NCAA women’s tournament unfolded with record viewership and fan engagement, a long-standing […]

Has the ripple effect already begun? Following the earth-shattering news that John Calipari is leaving Kentucky basketball to become the new head coach for Arkansas, former McDonald’s All-American Aaron Bradshaw is entering the transfer portal, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Big Blue Nation knows that sweeping changes are coming, but its patience might be tested in […]

The 2024 NCAA Tournament National Championship game is here. The Purdue basketball team faces UConn as the Huskies try and repeat as national champions. Zach Edey was named the Player of the Year for the second straight season as he has paced the Boilermakers to a thrilling Final Four run. Just a year ago, this […]

As Caitlin Clark’s illustrious career with Iowa women’s basketball comes to an end, she leaves behind a legacy of greatness, paying tribute to coach Lisa Bluder for the freedom to be herself on the court, something she contributes as a crucial element to her success. In the aftermath of Sunday’s women’s NCAA championship game — […]

The NCAA Tournament is known for being unpredictable, but over the last two years, the Connecticut Huskies have been anything but. In fact, it’s fair to argue that UConn has become inevitable. It’s a rare quality that only some of the greatest teams of all-time have managed to possess. But then again, with a win […]

For decades, women’s college basketball struggled to gain national exposure. Unfortunately, interest in the product was relatively low, thereby preventing many star players from receiving a decent share of the limelight. The accolades of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member Lynette Woodard were especially obscured. She has been a far more prominent topic of conversation […]

Arkansas has a new face of basketball, and you won’t believe who it is. In a wildly surprising move, the Razorbacks announced that they have signed John Calipari. Yes, THAT John Calipari. The former Kentucky basketball head coach will now be leading Arkansas’s basketball program. It’s a wild development, a shocking one that should be […]

Purdue basketball is defined by two things: their ability to dominate the post with Zach Edey and kicking out to shooters. Coach Matt Painter ensured that everyone around his National Player of the Year can shoot the lights out. This is why Fletcher Loyer, Lance Jones, Braden Smith, Myles Colvin, and even Cam Heide have […]

Who would have thought that one of Coach John Calipari’s closest friends and a hot-handed shooter from Oakland would have ushered in a new era of Kentucky basketball? This move to start anew with Arkansas is shocking but not at all unexpected. After having an insanely talented squad with Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, the […]

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffrey, had the ultimate praise for the Iowa women’s basketball star even in their failure to beat Dawn Staley and South Carolina in the NCAA championship. Following the Hawkeyes’ heartbreaking defeat in the title game, McCaffrey quickly took to Instagram to share a powerful message for his partner. Along with a […]

Sports is unfair, and even the best athletes in the world come up short sometimes. Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark capped off a historically dominant collegiate career Sunday, but still couldn’t bring home the hardware. Clark posted “I’ll miss ya” on her Instagram story following the Hawkeyes’ 85-75 loss to South Carolina in the […]

John Calipari is well-known throughout the college hoops world for his coaching success at Kentucky basketball. However, the highly coveted coach became caught in rumors suggesting he might leave for the Arkansas basketball program. Those rumors quickly turned into confirmation. In a stunning move, Calipari and Arkansas have reportedly agreed on a five-year contract deal […]

Upsets, victories, tears, excitement — those are just some of the words to describe the women’s March Madness Tournament that concluded on Sunday. Following over two weeks of nonstop action, America finally found its winner. Sitting on top of the throne was Dawn Staley and South Carolina women’s basketball. The Gamecocks overcame Caitlin Clark’s 30-point […]

One of the most legendary college basketball careers — men’s or women’s — has come to an end on Sunday, with Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark never getting a taste of the ultimate indication of success in the amateur ranks. With the Hawkeyes falling prey to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks in the NCAA […]

The LSU women’s basketball team was stopped short of the Final Four by Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes. Yet, that did not stop Angel Reese from tuning into the national championship. South Carolina women’s basketball guard Raven Johnson Reese FaceTimed Reese after the Gamecocks won the title, and their interaction did not disappoint. Reese congratulated Johnson […]

South Carolina women’s basketball may have the Midas touch, as the legendary program continues to bring home hardware. The Gamecocks secured their second National Title in three seasons Sunday, knocking off superstar Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75. While Clark and senior Kamilla Cardoso were the headlining players, freshman guard Tessa Johnson had a […]

UConn is unlike any other squad that Purdue has faced in the NCAA Tournament. Alex Karaban and Cam Spencer can fire from all cylinders to stretch out Matt Painter’s defense. Tristen Newton and Stephon Castle can dominate the wings while overpowering anyone who tries to get in their way to the basket. Donovan Clingan will […]

Dawn Staley is forging a dynasty in women’s college basketball. The South Carolina Gamecocks have just won another NCAA Tournament national title while also notching an unblemished record throughout the season Going through 38 wins without a loss as they went against tough squads like Indiana, Iowa, and NC State impressed a lot of people. […]

On Sunday afternoon, Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark and her Hawkeyes saw their historic 2023-24 season come to a disappointing end with a frustrating loss to South Carolina, who finished their own season with an undefeated record under legendary head coach Dawn Staley. Clark broke numerous records during this season with Iowa, including becoming […]

The UConn Huskies are one day away from meeting Purdue in the NCAA Tournament championship game, and head coach Dan Hurley’s team has an excellent chance to win its second straight title. The matchup between huge centers Donovan Clingan of Connecticut and Zach Edey of Purdue will likely play a huge role in the outcome […]

Caitlin Clark just capped off an amazing run by falling short of a national title yet again. It was a great game for her and the Iowa women’s basketball team. They put on an amazing run but fell just short to South Carolina. After the game, Clark shared her immediate reaction to the loss. During […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball program came out with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the national championship game, bringing Caitlin Clark’s college career to an end, but South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley had a classy message to her as she heads to the WNBA this summer, congratulating her on her incredible college career. […]

South Carolina’s road to the 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship was not a cakewalk. Coach Dawn Staley was trying to go undefeated in a season. The hurdles in the Gamecocks’ way? Well, they were heavy hitters. Indiana gave them a scare then Oregon State did not let up despite a huge deficit. NC State was […]

The UConn men’s basketball program is preparing to try to complete back-to-back championship seasons with the national championship against Purdue approaching on Monday, and in his media appearance on Sunday, head coach Dan Hurley spoke about how he has adapted his roster building in the NIL and transfer portal era of college sports. “I think […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team has won the national title after taking down Caitlin Clark and the Lady Iowa Hawkeyes. It was a tremendous game, as the Lady Gamecocks controlled the contest from the tip-off. Afterward, head coach Dawn Staley broke down in tears of joy after securing another championship. Staley was so full […]

Despite a phenomenal performance from Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks completed a historic undefeated season with an 87-75 victory over the Iowa women’s basketball team in the NCAA title game, marking a thrilling end to a record-breaking women’s basketball season. From the jump, Clark was a spectacle, racking up an unprecedented 18 points […]

Add another achievement on the board for Purdue basketball star Zach Edey’s resume as he’s been awarded the honor of the Naismith Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons. Edey is the first to win this award in two straight consecutive seasons which is the first time in over 40 years since Ralph Sampson did […]

Purdue basketball center Zach Edey is going into his final college basketball game with respect for his opponent. Edey is making a promise ahead of his team’s national championship matchup with the UConn Huskies on Monday. The big man is prepared to play UConn’s Donovan Clingan, and is going in unafraid. “He’s a unique player […]

Two members of the San Francisco 49ers watched the NCAA women’s tournament national championship game very closely on Sunday. Niners players Deebo Samuel and George Kittle made a special bet on the game, per the USA Today. The loser of the bet will have to wear the opposing basketball team’s jersey before a 49ers game […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team completed March Madness perfection against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Dawn Staley’s squad beat Iowa 87-75 to win the program’s third national championship on Sunday. The Gamecocks’ 38-0 season was dominant across ages. South Carolina became the fifth program in the history of women’s college basketball to complete […]

On Monday night the UConn Huskies and Purdue Boilermakers will take the floor in Glendale, Arizona to determine who will win the 2024 NCAA Tournament. It’s fair to say, given how dominant both the Huskies and Boilermakers have been this year, and how drastically different their experiences in the 2023 NCAA Tournament were, this could […]

Purdue basketball is hardly some upstart underdog in the national title game. The Boilermakers were earmarked as a championship contender long before 2023-24 tipped off, living up to that status throughout a regular season that saw star center Zach Edey become the most dominant force in college basketball as his team won the Big 10 […]

Caitlin Clark’s performance in Sunday’s NCAA tournament title game against undefeated South Carolina has been nothing short of historic, as she delivered an impressive 18 points in the first quarter alone, setting a record for a single quarter in title game history. The Iowa women’s basketball senior’s offensive onslaught, marked by her 3-for-4 shooting from […]