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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 […]

After five seasons at the helm, aiming to return the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to its former glory, Kellie Harper has been dismissed as the Lady Vols’ head coach. The move comes in the wake of Tennessee’s 79-72 loss to NC State in the NCAA Tournament’s second round, marking an end to a […]

While the rest of the college basketball world eagerly awaits the showdown between Purdue’s Zach Edey and NC State’s DJ Burns Jr. in one Final Four matchup, the fastest rising prospect in the country is a big man on the other side of the bracket. In March 2023, UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan was a […]

Purdue basketball most recently defeated Tennessee in the Elite Eight 72-66, as they continue their March Madness journey. Big man Zach Edey led the way for the Boilermakers with a jaw-dropping 40-point, 16-rebound double-double. Edey’s performance has led to further conversation about where he may fall in the 2024 NBA Draft. So will Edey be […]

The legend of NC State basketball star DJ Burns continues to grow. It has even seemingly spilled over into the world of football. Wait, what? At 6-9 and nearly 300 pounds with solid footwork for a man his size, Burns appears to have turned the heads of at least a few NFL executives, per Peter […]

Tulane seems interested in hiring Tomekia Reed as their next women’s basketball coach. According to a report by NOLA.com sports columnist Rod Walker, Tulane has interviewed Reed for the open coaching position. This development follows Reed’s contract expiration with Jackson State on Sunday. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT Keith reported that Reed signed a four-year contract extension […]

The women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament was first played in 1982, and since then, a couple of powerhouse schools have dominated the March Madness proceedings. That has led to plenty of repeat champions in a short amount of time, and now, LSU is looking to become the next team to go back-to-back. LSU won last year’s […]

On Sunday, those who tuned in to the Elite Eight clash between NC State women’s basketball and Texas women’s basketball witnessed a game that was played on a court with uneven measurements. In a statement released by the NCAA, it was made known that the three-point lines at the Moda Center in Portland were not […]

Oklahoma basketball is losing another talent, with talented second-year guard Milos Uzan hitting the waters of college sports’ equivalent of free agency, according to NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony of ESPN. “NEWS: Oklahoma’s Milos Uzan will enter the NCAA transfer portal, a source told ESPN. The 6-foot-4 sophomore immediately becomes one of the top point […]

The Duke basketball program suffered a 76-64 loss to ACC rival NC State in the Elite Eight on Sunday, and Jared McCain got emotional when talking about his journey this year. “It’s meant everything to me. To come here, for coach to believe in me,” Jared McCain said, via March Madness. “For my teammates to […]

One of the major storylines during the 2023-24 college basketball season has been the impact of this freshman class. Across the country, several teams have relied on their freshmen for a run to the NCAA Tournament. For the UConn Huskies, they’ve had to rely on their freshmen maybe a little more than they initially thought […]

DJ Burns and DJ Horne completely flipped the switch for NC State in their March Madness run. They molly-whopped Duke’s defensive schemes and left Kyle Filpowski to defend the paint for himself. This obviously got the attention of a lot of stars who are keeping an eye on the NCAA Tournament. Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola […]

What happens when an immovable force meets an unstoppable object on the court in the Final Four round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament? We are all about to find out soon, with Zach Edey and the Purdue Boilermakers scheduled to take on the surprising NC State Wolfpack, who are being led by no other than […]

On Sunday evening, the college basketball world received a jolt to the senses when DJ Burns and the 11th-ranked NC State basketball squad knocked off the number-four ranked Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight, punching their ticket to the Final Four to take on the Purdue Boilermakers next week in the process. Burns was […]

Who would have thought that a buzzer-beater in a conference tournament would have such a ripple effect? NC State has officially slain two blue bloods on their way to a Final Four berth in March Madness. First, DJ Burns and DJ Horne demolished the duo of Armando Bacot and RJ Davis in the ACC Tournament. […]

Kim Mulkey has been a topic of conversation for the past few days. Aside from LSU’s run to the Elite Eight, Mulkey is currently embroiled in a feud with the Washington Post. The buzz all started when Mulkey spoke at a press conference last week, addressing rumors about a then-upcoming Washington Post article about her. […]

JuJu Watkins has established herself as one of the top stars in women’s college basketball in her freshman year with USC, helping to lead her team to the Elite Eight, and she received great praise from two of the other big stars in the game in Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. “I’ve been able to […]

The USC Trojans are in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994 and that’s largely due to the play of freshman sensation JuJu Watkins. The win set them up with a matchup against UConn with a trip to the Final Four on the line. It’s going to be a […]

Purdue basketball locked up a Final Four spot after failing to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in previous seasons. It was an emotional moment for Zach Edey, who belted out a NSFW message after securing the win. Now, the star center fires back at the coaches and doubters who overlooked him. During […]

The transfer portal is wide open and it sounds like the Iowa State basketball team is losing some players this offseason. Four players are reportedly entering the transfer portal, leaving the Cyclones with some holes to fill on the roster. One key name leaving the team is former five-star recruit, Omaha Biliew, who had a […]

The Tennessee basketball program suffered a 72-66 loss to Purdue in the Elite Eight on Sunday, and while his team got eliminated, he seemed to feel no shame about the loss, giving Purdue credit for the performance. “There’s no doubt in my. mind I think we could win a national championship,” Rick Barnes said, via […]

A lot is riding on a particular NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game. One where former rivals have gone out to either pack their bags with a heavy heart or reach the peak of basketball immortality. An insanely deep LSU Tigers squad will once again face Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes. However, a player who […]

The brilliant resume keeps building for the South Carolina women’s basketball team and head coach Dawn Staley as they beat Oregon State Sunday, 70-58, and have reached their fourth straight Final Four appearance. The Gamecocks are two wins away from their third national championship in program history as Staley said after the game that she […]

College basketball fans have roasted Purdue over recent years for their early exits from the NCAA Tournament. However, this year is a bit different as Zach Edey and the Boilermakers punched their ticket to the Final Four. After defeating Illinois, Edey went viral for his NSFW outburst and cutting down the net without a ladder. […]

In a compelling narrative of redemption and perseverance, Purdue Boilermakers’ Head Coach Matt Painter is receiving an outpouring of admiration and respect as he leads his team to the Final Four, ending a longstanding drought and his own tenure in an unenviable coaching club. Matt Painter’s tenure with Purdue has been characterized by consistency and […]

The Purdue basketball program has advanced to the Final Four for the first time since 1980 with a 72-66 win over Tennessee, and Zach Edey’s legacy with the program gets even better after his incredible performance to help take down Dalton Knecht’s squad. Zach Edey scored 40 points and grabbed 16 boards, with a game-sealing […]

The Women’s March Madness Tournament is nearing its conclusion as the Elite 8 is finalizing who will play in the Final Four. However, the game between Texas and NC State women’s basketball teams caused a stir due to the three-point lines on the court. One side of the court does not meet the distance regulations […]

Following Kansas’ 2nd round loss to Gonzaga in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, longtime Jayhawks head coach Bill Self turned some heads when he proclaimed that for the previous month, he had already found himself thinking about the 2024-25 season. Perhaps in today’s NCAA landscape, keeping an eye on the next season is necessary. To the […]

Alabama basketball advanced to the Final Four after taking down Clemson 89-82. The Crimson Tide are just one win away from playing for a championship. After finding massive success during this March Madness run, the team gets some good news, as star guard Latrell Wrightsell is finally returning from injury. Wrightsell originally suffered a head […]

The women’s NCAA Tournament will be on full display on Monday, April 1, as the LSU women’s basketball team takes on Iowa in a highly anticipated rematch. Angel Reese and the Lady Tigers are taking on Caitlin Clark and the Lady Hawkeyes. Reese was recently asked about her relationship with Clark ahead of the contest. […]

Jackson State women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is one of the best coaches in college basketball. Reed has had a successful tenure at Jackson State, leading the Lady Tigers to multiple SWAC championships and multiple bids in the NCAA Women’s Tournament. Success often sparks speculation about a coach’s future at a program. The Clarion-Ledger’s JT […]

LSU women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith has spoken out recently about a column from The Los Angeles Times where it paints the program in a bad light and refers to the players on the team as “dirty debutantes.” She would also say that people speaking negatively about her teammates like Angel Reese and others […]

There is no doubt that when it comes to the college basketball national tournament, emotions will get high as the competition gets fierce which is exactly what happened between the UCLA women’s basketball team and the LSU Tigers Saturday. Tigers star Angel Reese was caught on video after LSU beat UCLA, 78-69, in a heated […]