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The 2024 men’s Final Four is officially set after a fun few weeks of the NCAA Tournament. The defending champion UConn Huskies face off against Alabama, who stunned North Carolina and then ended Clemson’s Cinderella run. Zach Edey and Purdue are facing off against a Cinderella story of its own with DJ Burns and the […]

A star has been born during March Madness. Every year during the NCAA Basketball Tournament, a little-known player bursts onto the scene with some impressive performances that capture the heart of the basketball community. This year, that player is DJ Burns, the big man on an NC State team that is this year’s best Cinderella […]

Purdue Basketball’s Zach Edey is getting a ringing endorsement from another college basketball coach. UConn’s head basketball coach Dan Hurley says Edey should be a lottery pick in this coming year’s NBA draft. Hurley made the comments on the Colin Cowherd show. "If Zach Edey is not like a lottery pick and a tremendous NBA […]

During a highly-anticipated rematch of the 2023 national championship,  LSU’s strategy against Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark drew criticism after a game that had fans and analysts alike questioning the coaching decisions of LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey. Despite Mulkey’s well-established reputation as a top-tier coach in college basketball, with a career that […]

The USC basketball program did not just lose head coach Andy Enfield after the Trojans missed the boat to the 2024 NCAA Tournament; the school also learned that it’s no longer the college destination of choice by McDonald’s All American and four-star point guard Trent Perry, who has revealed his decision to decommit from the […]

LSU women’s basketball was defeated by Iowa 94-87 on Monday night, ultimately ending their March Madness run. Caitlin Clark led the charge for Iowa with 41 points and 12 assists in the 2023 championship rematch. For LSU, Flau-jae Johnson led the team in scoring with 23 points, while Angel Reese added 17 points, 20 rebounds, […]

It was an exciting contest Monday night as the UConn women’s basketball team took down the USC Trojans in the Elite Eight, 80-73. As the Huskies advance to the Final Four, head coach Geno Auriemma had some heartwarming words for Trojans star freshman Juju Watkins after the game that is sure to commemorate sportsmanship in […]

They say that all good stories come to an end, and not all good stories end on a happy note. On Monday night, this took on a whole different meaning to USC Trojans star guard JuJu Watkins, who, despite her best efforts to lead the program to great heights as a freshman, fell to the […]

The UConn women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four with an 80-73 win over USC on Monday, and head coach Geno Auriemma spoke about how Paige Bueckers and the rest of the short-handed roster hung on to come away with the win. “[Assistant coach] Jamelle [Elliott] just kept saying, ‘Let’s ride the wave and […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is not going to miss Caitlin Clark. Mulkey joked that she’s glad Clark is leaving college basketball, following LSU’s loss to Iowa in the Elite Eight on Monday night. Kim Mulkey on what she told Caitlin Clark in the handshake line: "I sure am glad you leaving. Girl, you […]

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa women’s basketball squad is arguably the biggest draw in the NCAA Tournament from either the men’s or women’s brackets. Case in point: the ticket prices for the upcoming Final Four showdown between the No. 1 Hawkeyes and the No. 3 UConn Huskies. Against LSU, Clark went nuclear offensively, as she […]

Although LSU women’s basketball lost to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Monday night’s Elite Eight matchup, Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey still had plenty to be thankful for. The two-time WBCA National Coach of the Year singled out one of her star players in particular, gushing over both her skill and character. Senior guard Hailey […]

The UConn women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four with an 80-73 win over USC, and star Paige Bueckers had a powerful message after the game in regards to overcoming adversity. “You can overcome anything with God on your side, with hard work on your side,” Paige Bueckers said on ESPN after the game. […]

The Final Four brackets of the women’s March Madness tournament have finally been set. Courtesy of two highly-viewed games on Monday, the Albany 2 and the Portland 3 regions have found their representatives for the remaining matchups in Cleveland. In the Portland 3 region, JuJu Watkins fell short of her first-ever Final Four appearance with […]

Juju Watkins made a valiant effort to keep USC basketball afloat in March Madness. Unfortunately, UConn’s experienced squad led by Paige Bueckers and Coach Geno Auriemma edged them out with a 73 to 80 scoreline. The Trojans star poured every single part of her heart out in this Elite Eight matchup, so much so that […]

The Monday night women’s NCAA tournament Elite Eight slate brought forth some exciting matchups; in the end, it was the Caitlin Clark-led Iowa Hawkeyes that took home a 94-87 victory over Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, avenging their defeat last year in the national championship game. Later in the night, Clark and company then […]

A super freshman season just came to an unfortunate ending. Juju Watkins faced Paige Bueckers and a tough UConn squad led by legendary coach Geno Auriemma in March Madness’ Elite Eight. She left it all on the floor but just ran out of time. Coach Lindsey Gottlieb practically ran the offense through her star which […]

The Iowa women’s basketball program took care of business against a talented LSU Tigers game in a highly anticipated March Madness matchup. Iowa beat LSU 94-87 off a fiery Caitlin Clark performance. Moreover, Head Coach Lisa Bluder earned a huge bonus for the Hawkeyes’ domination. By leading Iowa to its second straight Final Four appearance, […]

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark continues to be half-woman, half-amazing. The all-time collegiate scoring leader grows the women’s game to unprecedented levels whenever she takes the court, and there’s no telling how far she’ll take it by the time she hangs up the sneakers. Clark propelled her top-seeded Hawkeyes (33-4) to victory over defending national champion […]

There will be a new champion in the women’s side of the 2024 March Madness, as Angel Reese and the LSU women’s basketball had been dethroned by Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes during Monday night’s Elite Eight showdown. Emotions ran high for the Tigers following the heartbreaking loss, and it continued to the media […]

All season long, the USC Trojans women’s basketball team has been one of the most dominant in the nation, thanks in large part to the impact of freshman guard JuJu Watkins. In fact, Watkins’ impact on the USC women’s basketball program is giving Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard some flashbacks to how an 18-year old […]

Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team may have beaten one of their biggest nemesis in the 2024 NCAA Tournament in the LSU Tiger. However, the Hawkeyes sharpshooter knows very well that they still have a lot of work to do. The Hawkeyes certainly got closer to their dreams of winning the national title […]

In an Elite Eight battle that will resonate in the annals of women’s college basketball, Caitlin Clark’s historic performance guided Iowa women’s basketball to a thrilling 94-87 victory over LSU, sending the Hawkeyes to the Final Four and extinguishing the reigning champions’ hopes of consecutive titles. Clark Dominates the Court Caitlin Clark, the heartbeat of […]

Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball advanced to the Final Four after beating LSU women’s basketball 94-87 on Monday night in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s NCAA Championship Game. Clark was dominant in the win, finishing with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 12 assists, and several LSU women’s basketball stars could only shrug. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James announced Thursday that Dru Joyce III, his former high school teammate and the associate head coach of Duquesne basketball, will be stepping up as the team’s new head coach. This development comes after Keith Dambrot retired following the team’s NCAA Tournament exit. James had nothing but praise for his […]

As the excitement around the Iowa women’s basketball program continues to grow, Caitlin Clark, Iowa’s exceptional guard, eclipsed a record previously held by the legendary Diana Taurasi for the most three-pointers made in the NCAA Women’s Tournament history. The historic moment came as Iowa faced off against LSU in a high-stakes Elite 8 matchup on […]

Kamilla Cardoso, the towering talent of South Carolina women’s basketball, made her decision about the 2024 WNBA Draft. On Monday, via a heartfelt Instagram post, the 6-foot-7 center declared her intent to join the draft, closing a collegiate chapter filled with remarkable achievements. Fresh off her commanding performance in the Albany 1 Regional where she […]

The clash between LSU and Iowa is more than just basketball. It’s a chess match that features Kim Mulkey and Lisa Bluder. This matchup sparks the best out of Caitlin Clark, Flau’jae Johnson, Angel Reese, Hailey Van Lith, Sydney Affolter, and Hannah Stuelke. The fact that it is happening in March Madness’ Elite Eight in […]

Virginia Tech women’s basketball standout point guard, Georgia Amoore, decided to enter the transfer portal, confirmed by the school Monday. The announcement arrives hot on the heels of Virginia Tech’s coach Kenny Brooks’ departure for the head-coaching position at Kentucky, shaking up the Hokies‘ basketball program further. Georgia Amoore, who hails from Australia, was at […]

Angel Reese suffered an injury scare early in the first half of LSU’s Elite Eight matchup against Caitlin Clark and Iowa. She attempted to track down Clark to block her shot and seemed to injure her ankle. When she eventually rose to her feet, she had a noticeable limp and immediately went to the bench. […]

The LSU women’s basketball team is no stranger to the spotlight. Kim Mulkey’s squad won the 2023 NCAA Tournament and continues to make a deep March Madness run in 2024. However, things got dicey after the LA Times released a controversial piece previewing LSU’s Sweet 16 matchup against the UCLA women’s basketball squad. LA Times […]

The Oklahoma State basketball program had a treacherous 2023-24 season. The Cowboys finished second-to-last in the Big 12 standings and missed March Madness. Now, the program has a new leader in former Western Kentucky coach Steve Lutz. Oklahoma State hired Lutz as the team’s new Head Coach on Monday following the departure of Mike Boynton, […]

The Women’s NCAA Tournament was embroiled in controversy on Sunday when it came to light that the 3-point line at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was incorrectly marked. The miscalculation was disclosed following the Elite Eight matchup between Texas and North Carolina State, a game that decided a spot in the Final Four. The […]

March Madness is one of the greatest events in all of sports for several reasons. The process of filling out brackets, the buzzer beaters, and the sheer amount of compelling matchups all contribute to this event being so great. However, arguably the biggest part of the madness in March is the Cinderella runs. Everyone loves […]

The Illinois basketball program had a historically successful 2023-24 season. The Fighting Illini advanced to the Elite 8 but were defeated 77-52 by the Reigning NCAA champion UConn basketball squad. Illinois’ March Madness exit has drawn a decisive college basketball transfer portal move from junior forward Dain Danja. Danja has “gone portaling,” and will explore […]

Hailey Van Lith, the guard who made headlines last year with her transfer from Louisville to LSU women’s basketball, openly discussed the challenges she faced during her transition, particularly noting a drop in scoring and minutes on the court. Despite these obstacles, Van Lith has maintained a resilient attitude during her first season with the […]

When you talk about Alabama vs. Auburn, the image that pops into your head is likely one that takes place on a football field. Cam Newton’s 24-point comeback. The Kick Six. Jalen Milroe’s 4th and 31 touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond to keep Bama’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. But in recent years, there’s has […]

In the realm of college basketball, coaching changes are as much a part of the game as buzzer-beaters and bracket busters. The latest ripple through the sport comes with the departure of Andy Enfield, who, after a transformative tenure at the University of Southern California, is heading to Southern Methodist University. USC Athletic Director’s statement, […]

In an unparalleled moment for women’s college basketball, the upcoming women’s NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchups on Monday are setting the stage for what may be the most viewed games in the sport’s history. USC women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb succinctly captured the enormity of the occasion, predicting a significant impact on viewership. The excitement […]