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Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team may have held Caitlin Clark to an uncharacteristically poor first half, but the Iowa women’s basketball squad had no quit in them. With around five seconds to go, UConn had possession with a chance to regain the lead while down one, 70-69. They ran a curl for […]

Caitlin Clark has done nothing but set the entire sports world on fire with her record-setting 2024 season. The Iowa Hawkeyes standout is as big of a ratings draw as the sport has ever seen, and it’s thanks in large part to her stellar offensive game that makes her such a treat to watch. But […]

It’s no secret that Bronny James’ freshman season didn’t go as planned, as he averaged 4.8 points a game after recovering from cardiac arrest. The 19-year-old’s surprise decision to leave USC men’s basketball for the NBA Draft—and the transfer portal if he decides against turning pro—has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world, with some NBA […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks have looked like the team to beat all season, and their 78-59 destruction of NC State in the Final Four only added to that notion. The Gamecocks were up by only one point, 32-31, at halftime. They used an incredible turnaround to stifle the Wolfpack and punch their ticket to the […]

One of the biggest stories in college basketball this week was LSU guard Hailey Van Lith entering the transfer portal. But it’s probably not that surprising. When Van Lith first committed to LSU, it was seen as being a fairly good move. The defending champions adding one of the most talented guards in the country. […]

USC Basketball news has received a couple of big time decisions recently from Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James who joined the Trojans to play his college basketball but dealt with a health scare and inconsistent playing time throughout his freshman season. First, it was announced that James would be taking his […]

South Carolina women’s basketball’s hopes of a second national championship in three years may have turned on the knock of opposing knees. Gamecocks star big Kamilla Cardoso left her team’s Final Four matchup with North Carolina State on Friday late in the first half after suffering an apparent lower-body injury. Video of the play in […]

Grand Canyon University is at the center of controversy. The school’s basketball program, namely head coach Bryce Drew, is receiving backlash for the controversial ending in the 2024 College Slam Dunk Contest. GCU hosted the event, as well as the 3-point Contest, but it appears it took the term “home-court advantage” far too literally. Antelopes […]

Purdue has reached the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and the Boilermakers will attempt to advance to the championship game if they can beat upset-minded North Carolina State. The Big Ten champions are 9-point favorites and have a talented big man in 7-4 center Zach Edey who is capable of dominating in […]

Purdue basketball star Zach Edey has been awarded the national player of the year award for the second straight season in a row as they prepare for the Final Four against NC State Saturday. In an interview with Andy Katz, Edey talked about winning the honors, bouncing back from last season, and his quest to […]

In what is shaping up to be a Final Four showdown for the ages, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith boldly claimed that Caitlin Clark winning the championship over UConn’s Paige Bueckers is “more important” for the legacy of the Iowa star. As the Iowa Hawkeyes prepare to face off against the UConn Huskies in a highly […]

The Purdue basketball program is on could nine right now after finally making a Final Four appearance. However, leading up to the big game against NC State, star center Zach Edey revealed he’s missed out on a ton of NIL money. We now know the reason why. After locking up the AP Player of the […]

As the women’s college basketball season heads to its peak, all eyes will be on Friday’s Final Four clash between Iowa and UConn women’s basketball. The game not only features two powerhouse programs but also a matchup between stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, setting the stage for a battle with high stakes, including a […]

USC basketball is going through some big changes after hiring Eric Musselman as the new head coach. However, the talk of the town is Bronny James, as he has declared for the NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal at the same time. Musselman now shares his take on James’ decision. When asked about James, […]

The NCAA Tournament is one of the best times of the year for sports fan, but it sure does go by quickly. The first round of the tournament started just a couple of weeks ago, but it feels like it was just yesterday. The ride has been fun, and now, we have made it to […]

Indiana State (32-7) and Seton Hall basketball (25-12) entered the NIT with a chip on their shoulders after they were both left out of the NCAA Tournament’s field of 68 on Selection Sunday. The two teams could have fed into their disappointment and refused to compete for what others clearly deemed to be an unworthy […]

The Arkansas basketball program is searching for a new head coach after Eric Musselman left for the USC Trojans job. Ole Miss coach Chris Beard saw his name circulate right after Musselman went to USC, but the Rebels coach has decided to stay in Oxford and remain with the program, per Jeff Goodman of The […]

The NCAA Tournament is one of the best times of the year for sports fan, but it sure does go by quickly. The first round of the tournament started just a couple of weeks ago, but it feels like it was just yesterday. The ride has been fun, and now, we have made it to […]

Coming off a Sweet Sixteen berth and a pair of Elite Eight appearances before that, the the Arkansas Razorbacks were poised for another strong season in head coach Eric Musselman’s fifth year. Instead, a transfer-heavy team never quite jelled, and the Razorbacks finished with a losing record for the first time since 2009-10. A challenging […]

In a striking testament to Dawn Staley’s impact on women’s basketball, WNBA player Chiney Ogwumike recently likened the South Carolina coach to legendary figures like UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Tennessee’s Pat Summitt. The comparison came as the Gamecocks, helmed by Staley, prepare to take on NC State in the Final Four on Friday, backed by […]

LSU women’s basketball standout Angel Reese sent a powerful message for her critics through social media on Friday in the wake of her decision to declare for the 2024 WNBA Draft. The tweet, succinct and candid, comes at a time when the LSU star has been the center of attention not only for her performances […]

A lot of people don’t think that the NIT matters and they don’t think that the teams participating care about winning it. Don’t tell that to Indiana State basketball and Seton Hall basketball. Both teams felt like they should’ve been in the NCAA Tournament, and when they were left out, the NIT was their only […]

USC basketball does not have much time to tend to its wounds after a woefully disappointing 2023-24 season, as it faces significant change in the immediate future. Losing leading scorer Boogie Ellis already requires the team to make a big transition, but the departure of head coach Andy Enfield is plunging the program into an […]

The NCAA Tournament is one of the best times of the year for sports fan, but it sure does go by quickly. The first round of the tournament started just a couple of weeks ago, but it feels like it was just yesterday. The ride has been fun, and now, we have made it to […]

Bronny James is entering the 2024 NBA Draft, via Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. However, there is a transfer portal twist to the situation. “USC Trojans freshman guard Bronny James will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility and will also enter the transfer portal, he said on Instagram Friday,” Wojnarowski wrote on […]

The Indiana State basketball team was perhaps the biggest snub from the NCAA Tournamwnt field. As a result, Josh Schertz led his team all the way to the NIT title game before they fell just short against Seton Hall on Thursday. Right after the loss, reports came out that Josh Schertz was headed to become […]

The USC basketball team brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the country last season, and the team had very high expectations for the year. The Trojans were expected to do big things, but the season ended up being a big disappointment. USC failed to make the NCAA Tournament, and they parted ways […]

Everyone in the nation is going to look at the matchup between NC State’s jolly vending machine owner and the tallest prospect in Canadian basketball history to never make the MLB from Purdue basketball. When that happens, other moving parts will also have to execute well during this March Madness Final Four clash. Coach Matt […]

Ahead of Alabama basketball’s upcoming Final Four game, their opponents experienced problems traveling to Glendale. Due to airplane mechanical issues, UConn basketball’s Wednesday evening flight was delayed, with the team finally landing in Arizona during the early hours of Thursday. Nate Oats seemed to find humor in the entire ordeal. Speaking to the media, the […]

Once touted as a potential top pick in this year’s NBA draft, Kentucky basketball freshman Justin Edwards revealed on Thursday night that he will officially declare for the 2024 draft. Despite a decline in Edwards’ draft stock throughout the 2023-24 season, his choice to enter the 2024 draft was anticipated. Justin Edwards declaring for the […]

After a tough loss to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kim Mulkey’s squad slowly fell apart. With the exception of Flau’jae Johnson, her core quickly transitioned to other ventures. Angel Reese is headed to the WNBA Draft after a stellar career with LSU. Hailey Van Lith also decided to hit the transfer portal and […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins turned heads with her amazing play this season, and former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony took notice. On the latest edition of Anthony’s ‘7pm in Brooklyn‘ podcast, Melo compared the way the USC women’s basketball star plays to his own game at Syracuse: “For me it’s fun to see that […]

The NC State Wolfpack are on the verge of a miraculous season. As a No. 11 seed, they’ve made an improbable run to the Final Four. In the process, head coach Kevin Keatts not only secured a contract extension, but a bonus for each time the Wolfpack advance. NC State’s remarkable turnaround from the end […]

Despite a lot of success in March Madness, UConn has had its fair share of unfortunate experiences. They ran into a big transportation problem this year. This may be cumbersome for a lot of other programs but the Huskies are different. After all, they had already experienced being robbed in last year’s Final Four. It […]

As the women’s college basketball season reaches its zenith, all eyes are set on the highly-anticipated Final Four matchup between Iowa and UConn. This game not only features two of the sport’s most storied programs but also pits against each other two of basketball’s brightest stars, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. With history, pride, and […]

The Alabama basketball team is Final Four bound thanks to head coach Nate Oats and a scrappy bunch of players who have overcome many of the doubts that have been directed towards them. The Final Four appearance will be the Crimson Tide’s first-ever, uncharted territory for the program as it prepares to take on the […]

The biggest (no pun intended) and most undeniable star of the 2024 NCAA Tournament is NC State center DJ Burns Jr., whose million dollar smile, carefree attitude and methodical destruction of opponents inside of the three-point arc have made him a household name in the span of three weeks. Burns has been the catalyst of […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team, under the guidance of coach Dawn Staley, is once again at the pinnacle of college basketball, preparing for the Final Four on Friday with an undefeated record and the No. 1 ranking. However, this year’s journey to the top has been a stark contrast to last season’s experienced lineup, […]

LSU women’s basketball guard Hailey Van Lith decided against declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft following the Tigers’ heartbreaking loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight tournament Monday and has entered the transfer portal. On Thursday, an official roster of college athletes ending their current season and thereby eligible for the draft was revealed, but […]