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Right now, the most talked-about name in college basketball would be none other than Caitlin Clark. The Iowa basketball star just broke the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record and finished with a career-high 49 points all in one night. Her record-breaking shot, in particular, came in the form of a 30-footer from the logo, which […]

It’s been over four years since the basketball community lost the great Kobe Bryant, but until now, his legacy continues to live on. From young aspiring players to the professionals of today, the Mamba’s influence on the basketball community knows no bounds. And on Thursday, it seemed that Bryant may have played a part in […]

There have been plenty of dominant superstars in women’s college basketball over the years, but Caitlin Clark has forced her way into the greatest of all-time conversation with her electric play throughout her four years with the Iowa Hawkeyes. In fact, another hoops legend believes she belongs at the absolute top of that exclusive list. […]

Caitlin Clark added to her stats and made history during the Iowa women’s basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines. Clark secured the all-time NCAA women’s basketball scoring record with 3,528 points. However, she is not taking it easy. She made a bold claim ahead of the start of March Madness. Caitlin Clark still has lofty […]

Caitlin Clark is now the all-time NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball scoring leader after torching Michigan. The road to get here was tough after battles with Angel Reese, falling short against Ohio State, and hitting insane shots from way out. However, this is not the only historic record that the Iowa legend could grab by […]

On Thursday evening, Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark absolutely lit up the rival Michigan Wolverines to the tune of 49 points, 13 assists, and five rebounds in what ultimately turned into a 106-89 home victory for the Hawkeyes over their Big Ten counterparts. With a basket made earlier in the game, Clark had already […]

On Thursday, Caitlin Clark made history. Drilling a 30-footer during the first quarter of Iowa basketball’s game against Michigan, the superstar broke the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record. Clark surpassed former record-holder Kelsey Plum, whose 3,527 career points stood at the top since 2017. Many were witnesses to the big feat, including Nike itself, […]

The Tennessee Volunteers had a big game on Thursday against the No. 1 team in the country in undefeated South Carolina. Tennessee hasn’t been bad, they’re 15-9 overall and 8-4 in SEC play. They managed to hang tough against South Carolina before falling, 66-55. Despite the loss, Tennessee got strong play once again from Rickea […]

On Thursday evening, Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark absolutely lit up the Michigan Wolverines to the tune of 49 points, 13 assists, and five rebounds in what ultimately became a 106-89 home victory for the Hawkeyes over their Big Ten rivals. With a basket earlier in the game, Clark had broken the NCAA women’s […]

Fort Valley State Athletic Director Dr. Renae Myles Payne is leaving the institution after a year of service. D2.Ticker first reported the news of Payne’s departure and she confirmed her departure in a post on Twitter. “Thank you @FVSUATHLETICS @FVSU for the opportunity to serve,” she said in a tweet. “We had a 68% increase […]

Fairleigh Dickinson basketball (11-14) underwent a mishap on Thursday ahead of its road matchup with Long Island (6-17), which perfectly encapsulates how their 2023-24 season has gone to this point. The NCAA Tournament darling was unable to make it for the scheduled opening tip-off because it was trapped in an elevator, per John Fanta of […]

There was much anticipation building up to this, and Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark finally became the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer for women’s basketball. She was a mere eight points away from breaking Kelsey Plum’s record coming into Iowa’s game against Michigan on Thursday. She broke the record in true Caitlin Clark fashion, pulling up […]

In a historic moment, Iowa women’s basketball star guard Caitlin Clark officially became the all-time leading NCAA women’s basketball scorer, surpassing Kelsey Plum’s previous record of 3,527 points. Clark made history early in the first quarter of the Hawkeyes’ game against Michigan on Feb. 15, pulling up for a ridiculously deep triple to set the new […]

The Kansas basketball team had high hopes coming into the 2024 Big 12 basketball season and now they’re in a position where they will be forced to fight for their conference championship lives. Hunter Dickinson, the Michigan transfer and star big man, got real on what it will take to chase down the conference’s current […]

Maddie Nolan’s journey to the Colorado women’s basketball team was about more than just a change in scenery; it was about personal growth and taking on new challenges. After a successful four-year tenure at Michigan, where she became one of the program’s top three-point shooters, Nolan wanted something different and found it in the mountainous […]

In a double-overtime victory against No. 6 Kansas State, the unranked Iowa State’s women’s basketball team saw a standout performance from freshman Audi Crooks, praised by head coach Bill Fennelly for her impact on the game. Crooks, who added 20 points to the Cyclones’ 96-93 win, showcased her talent, particularly in a head-to-head matchup with […]

In a nail-biting double-overtime showdown, the No. 7 Kansas State women’s basketball team suffered a close 96-93 loss to Iowa State, despite a commendable effort from Ayoka Lee who marked her return with a 20-point game. The Wildcats, now standing at 21-4 overall and 10-3 in the Big 12, witnessed their third defeat in the […]

As Caitlin Clark draws closer to being the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history, sports analyst Stephen A. Smith offered high praise for Iowa women’s basketball star guard. “I think she’s spectacular. I think she’s gonna be the biggest box office attraction in women’s basketball in shorter order,” Smith said on “First Take” […]

Duke basketball has always been a team to get elite players, and a big reason for that was former head coach Mike Krzyzewski. One elite player that he and the Blue Devils had back in the day was Shane Battier. Battier had a great career with Duke, and he went on to the NBA and […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is on the verge of breaking the NCAA Division I women’s scoring record, but she’s more focused on the game against than the potential milestone. The Hawkeyes are gearing up for a crucial game against Michigan on Thursday, looking to recover from a recent loss to Nebraska and stay competitive […]

As Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark edges closer to setting the NCAA women’s basketball scoring record, her grounded perspective and continued focus on the game highlight her path to the milestone. With only eight points needed to etch her name into the history books, anticipation is high for Iowa’s match-up on Thursday against Michigan. […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes have gotten off to a disappointing start to this NCAA season. Although they are 14-11 overall, they’ve struggled in Big 10 Conference play, managing only a 4-10 record. As a result, Ohio State made the decision to fire longtime head coach Chris Holtmann. The firing came after the Buckeyes most recent […]

Norfolk State Spartan Diamond Johnson is one of 10 semifinalists nationwide for the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award. The award, presented by Her Hoop Stats, recognizes players from one of the 26 mid-major conferences across the United States. This year’s list of candidates has players from 10 different teams across nine separate […]

The Jackson State Lady Tigers secure their 11th win in a row after defeating the Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions 72-56. This matchup had long been hyped up as the game of the year, and rightfully so. Both Jackson State and Arkansas Pine Bluff sit at the top of the SWAC standings with impressive conference […]

Johnson C. Smith University is set to hire Dr. Denisha Hendricks as their new athletic director. She will also serve as a visiting associate professor of sport management. This is Hendricks’ second opportunity to work at Johnson C. Smith. In the past, she was an assistant athletic director, senior woman administrator, assistant professor, and interim […]

Following a 10th Big Ten conference loss of the season on the road at Wisconsin on Tuesday night, Ohio State basketball head coach Chris Holtmann has been relieved of his duties, per Jeff Borzello. Holtmann’s dismissal comes at the tail end of his seventh season in Columbus. He’ll be owed nearly $14 million by Ohio […]

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has fined Louisville women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz and reprimanded him for his critical comments on officiating following the Cardinals’ close 73-72 loss to Syracuse. In the aftermath of the game, Walz didn’t mince words about his feelings regarding a late intentional foul call on Cardinals forward Olivia Cochran, which […]

The Michigan basketball team is having their worst season in a long time just one year after having their worst season in a long time. When John Beilein was the head coach of the Wolverines, they were a consistent tournament team. Last year, Michigan was close, but they missed the NCAA Tournament. Things got much […]

Usually, a professional NBA player’s route to the big league involves playing in the NCAA. While there are those who make it from overseas and the G-League, many top prospects go for the traditional collegiate pathway. And among the plethora of Division I schools in the country, some stand out above the rest. Take the […]

The North Carolina basketball team suffered a tough upset loss on Tuesday night against Syracuse basketball. The Tar Heels came into the road contest as comfortable favorites, but the Orange proved to be too much. The game was close the entire way, but North Carolina couldn’t pull out a win as they fell 86-79. Defense […]

As CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein says, it is only February. Though, for Vanderbilt basketball, it might as well be March. The free-falling Commodores (7-17) likely reached the pinnacle of their season Tuesday night when Ezra Majon made a difficult buzzer-beater to upset the visiting Texas A&M Aggies, 74-73. The senior guard looked as if […]

The Michigan basketball team lost 97-68 to the Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night and now fans are attempting to figure out how a coach could possibly be 0-8 against one team. Howard’s team beat number 11 Wisconsin on his birthday, adding to hopes that Michigan basketball could turn things around. Howard pinpointed what his […]

The Syracuse basketball team picked up a massive win at home on Tuesday night against North Carolina basketball. The Tar Heels were fairly big favorites in this one as they are ranked #7 in the country, but the Orange got the job done. It was close all the way until to the end, but Syracuse […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels had been one of the top teams in college basketball this season. They had been coming off a huge against rival Duke just a little over two weekends ago before falling in an upset loss to Clemson just this past week. North Carolina had regrouped against Miami this past weekend […]

In an impressive performance that has become almost routine for her, USC women’s basketball star freshman JuJu Watkins once again stole the spotlight during the Trojans’ victory over Arizona on Monday, scoring 32 points to lead her team to an 81-64 win. The game was not just another win for USC but also a historic […]

The USC women’s basketball team celebrated a 81-64 victory over Arizona with a special appearance from Hollywood star Will Ferrell, marking a memorable moment for the Trojans and standout freshman JuJu Watkins. Watkins, who has quickly become a key player for the Trojans, led her team with an impressive 32-point performance, contributing to USC’s win. […]

With the college basketball regular season nearing its conclusion, it is time to start considering which players are deserving of the biggest awards in the game. Last week we broke down the players to watch for the Wooden Award, given annually to the best player in college basketball. Now, it is time to examine the […]

With the college basketball regular season nearing its conclusion, it is time to start considering which players are deserving of the biggest awards in the game. Last week we broke down the players to watch for the Wooden Award, given annually to the best player in college basketball. Now, it is time to examine the […]

Former Michigan State basketball standout Bryn Forbes, who won an NBA championship as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks back in 2021, has been arrested on a third-degree felony charge for strangulation/choking of a family member, per Mariah Medina of News 4 San Antonio: “JUST IN: Bryn Forbes has been arrested on a 3rd degree felony […]