NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 15

With less than a month to go in the regular season, USC basketball is fighting for its NCAA Tournament life every time out. A loss to Penn State, who currently sits near the bottom of the Big Ten, would be catastrophic. USC nearly fell into that trap on Sunday in Happy Valley before it was […]

Vanderbilt is coming off a one-point loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, falling 92-91. Still, they have had a solid season, going 19-4, and will be heading to the NCAA Tournament. They could be even stronger in the tournamnet when if they get injured players back. They have been without Frankie Collins for over a month […]

With the Arkansas basketball team looking to prove they’re not pretenders for the March Madness tournament, they would get a commanding win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 88-68. After Arkansas basketball head coach John Calipari lost to Kentucky, his former team, he would speak after the win over the Bulldogs and emphasize a specific player’s […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels shocked the basketball world when they defeated the Duke Blue Devils in a 71-68 thriller. The win could mark a pivotal moment in the team’s season, and North Carolina head coach realized that his squad needed to battle back when they entered halftime trailing 41-29. “Yeah, (that) we’d continue to […]

On Saturday, the Auburn basketball program continued its disappointing 2025 season with a home loss against the rival Alabama Crimson Tide by a score of 96-92. The Tigers led this game by four heading into the locker room for halftime, but ultimately, their inability to get stops down the stretch of the second half cost […]

Arizona has recently moved to 23-0 on the year, coming off an 84-47 victory over Oklahoma State. Arizona has shown itself to be a real March Madness contender. On Monday night, they will put their undefeated record on the line as they visit Kansas. This means a trip to Allen Fieldhouse for the Wildcats, and […]

While the No. 9 Nebraska basketball team was looking to bounce back after the Illinois loss, they got a huge win over the Rutgers Scarlett Knights on Saturday, 80-68. As the Nebraska basketball team also lost to Michigan, starting the two-game skid with the Illinois result, the program needed a win to kickstart its winning […]

Virginia basketball is having a solid season. Since the loss to North Carolina, Virginia has now won four straight, including a massive comeback over Notre Dame. The latest win was a 72-59 victory over Syracuse, which was tight for most of the game. After the contest, head coach Ryan Odom made sure to praise his […]

The Kentucky basketball team fought back and posted another come from behind victory on Saturday. Kentucky downed Tennessee, 74-71, with members of the Wildcats’ 1996 national championship team in the building. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope was on that team. Pope opened up about what it meant to him to get the win on Saturday, […]

The Kentucky basketball team picked up another win on Saturday. The Wildcats defeated Tennessee, 74-71. Kentucky star Otega Oweh dropped a powerful declaration in the game, when describing his teammate Collin Chandler. Chandler hit a dagger of a shot late in the game, and Oweh absolutely loved it. “I said, ‘You a bad motherf*****, boy. […]

Houston basketball has established itself as a college basketball power in recent years, and Kelvin Sampson and company are proving it once again in 2025-26. The Cougars sit near the top of the Big 12 again with a little less than a month to go in the regular season, cementing their spot as an elite […]

The Illinois basketball team dropped a tough game to Michigan State on Saturday. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood wasn’t happy that his team lost, but did see a silver lining. “Proud of our guys. I thought we battled, Underwood said, per 247 Sports. “Tonight, we didn’t shoot very well. I loved our shots. Thought we […]

It took overtime for Michigan State to end the 12-game winning streak of Illinois. In the game, Jeremy Fears Jr. was amazing, finishing with 26 points, including 11 in overtime, plus 15 assists. Before the game, head coach Tom Izzo had to address the dirty play of Fears. After the game, the play of Fears […]

It was another thrilling chapter in the Duke against North Carolina basketball rivalry. The Tar Heels overcame a 12-point halftime deficit, having the game tied late. Seth Trimble would hit a game-winning three as North Carolina took the 71-68 win. It was an exciting game for all who watched, including Stephen A. Smith of ESPN, […]

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer expressed frustration and concern following a chaotic ending to Saturday night’s rivalry game, where No. 14 North Carolina stunned No. 4 Duke 71–68 at the Dean Smith Center. The Blue Devils looked in control at halftime, leading 41–29, but the Tar Heels outscored them 42–27 in the second […]

Duke fans were upset to see the No. 4 Blue Devils fall 71-68 to the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday night. The Blue Devils have enjoyed a dominant start to the 2025-26 season, shining as one of the best teams in the country. They even have a solid case to make as […]

Caleb Wilson was more than happy to share a Michael Irvin quote after leading the No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels to a 71-68 win over the No. 4 Duke Blue Devils on Saturday night. Wilson is enjoying a strong freshman campaign, standing out as one of the top recruits in the 2025 class. He […]

North Carolina basketball versus Duke always treats fans to climactic moments. Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson entered ready to put on a show. But Seth Trimble delivered the dagger. Trimble found himself all alone behind the arc with the game tied up. He took advantage and got the fans rushing the court afterward inside the […]

The Alabama-Auburn rivalry is rooted in football, but it has heated up in basketball over the years. Tigers fans let that be known while they ruthlessly mocked Tide center Charles Bediako, but Nate Oats’ team got the last laugh as they left Neville Arena with the win. Like Florida fans before them, the Auburn faithful […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide took home a 96-92 win over the Auburn Tigers on Saturday. However, Tigers fans sort of stole the spotlight early in the second half after hitting Bama’s Charles Bediako with a brutal heckle. Bediako, who is 23 years old, went back to college after playing in the NBA G-League. He is one […]

Ever since Villanova basketball’s loss to the UConn Huskies in overtime on Jan. 24, the program has won three straight, including a huge 80-73 win over Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. With the young Villanova basketball team getting back on track with the win over Georgetown, the program was led by freshman guard Acaden Lewis. In […]

It did not come easily, but Purdue is back on another win streak after collecting a 68-64 win over Oregon on Saturday. Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer knows his team “got lucky” to escape with the victory, which he knows will not fly down the stretch. Despite leading Purdue with a team-high 18 points, Loyer was […]

Purdue basketball (19-4) appeared to be righting the ship after handing Maryland a 30-point shellacking last Sunday afternoon, but it is obvious that head coach Matt Painter still has some leaks to fix following Saturday’s 68-64 nail-biting victory versus the visiting Oregon Ducks (8-15). The Boilermakers were huge favorites inside Mackey Arena, but they barely […]

In one of the biggest games of the 2025-2026 college basketball season, Duke makes the short trip to Chapel Hill to take on North Carolina at the Dean Smith Center. Before the heated rivalry tips off, we will be making our Duke-North Carolina predictions. While Duke vs. North Carolina always brings additional heat, the stakes […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide basketball team is set to take on the Auburn Tigers on the road on Saturday. Leading up to the contest, the program received some big updates for Labaron Philon Jr. and Charles Bediako. Philon, who is a sophomore guard, is likely to return from a thigh bruise injury, according to Pete […]

In a rivalry that’s as old as time, the North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face off against the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday in arguably the biggest college basketball matchup of the weekend. Prior to the big game, ESPN’s College GameDay had a segment on during which former Duke star Jay Williams shocked […]

North Carolina basketball takes center stage Saturday as the program prepares for one of the most anticipated rivalry games in recent memory. With Duke arriving in Chapel Hill, attention has shifted to freshman star Caleb Wilson and his long-awaited matchup with Cameron Boozer. Wilson has emerged as the driving force behind North Carolina’s resurgence this […]

On Friday night at Madison Square Garden, No. 22 St. John’s men’s basketball team (18-5, 11-1 Big East) ended No. 3 UConn’s (22-2, 12-1 Big East) 18-game winning streak, claiming an 81-72 victory in front of a sold-out MSG crowd of 19,812. The win was the Red Storm’s ninth in a row and their biggest […]

Caleb Wilson is looking forward to the North Carolina Tar Heels’ bigtime matchup against the Duke Blue Devils for many reasons. Wilson is halfway through the freshman campaign of his collegiate career. He came out of high school as a top 10 recruit in the 2025 class, boasting many offers from historic powerhouses. Wilson even […]

Alabama will be healthy for the first time in nearly a month when it takes on Auburn on Saturday afternoon. The Tide received a massive update on Friday, with forward Taylor Bol Bowen cleared to return from a one-game injury absence. Bol Bowen missed Alabama’s last game against Texas A&M with a leg injury, but […]

The Ohio State basketball team has been playing well recently. They are 15-7 and are coming off a 20-point win over Maryland. The Buckeyes are not a lock to make the NCAA Tournament just yet, and they need to keep winning, especially for head coach Jakle Diebler to feel safe. Their next game is on […]

The LSU women’s basketball team went into its matchup with No. 4 Texas on a seven-game SEC win streak, which included a statement win over the Longhorns. The Tigers weren’t able to get the better of their opponent in the rematch, however, as Texas decisively beat the No. 5 seed 77-64 for a revenge victory. […]

The Kansas basketball landscape just got bigger with former Jayhawk Mark Turgeon heading to Kansas City as their new head coach. Turgeon will replace Marvin Menzies, who will not return to the Roos after this season, but is finishing the remainder of the season. This is his first job since Maryland fired him. Bill Self […]

Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey has filed a court affidavit urging a state judge to uphold NCAA eligibility rules and deny Alabama basketball center Charles Bediako’s continued participation with the Crimson Tide. The filing, submitted Thursday in the Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court, positions Sankey directly against a renowned athlete in his own league, at a […]

Michigan has always been one of the consistently competitive programs in the NCAA. On Thursday, the Wolverines proved it yet again after setting a new school record. Michigan clinched its best start in school history after improving to 21-1 following its beatdown of Penn State, 110-69, at Crisler Center on Thursday. The Wolverines notched their […]

Kelvin Sampson delivered a foreshadowing message on the Houston Cougars’ approach to recruiting players in the future. Sampson has been the Cougars’ coach since 2014, elevating the program to a firm status of national contention. He recently led them to the national championship game last season, falling to the Florida Gators in heartbreaking fashion. His […]

Former UCLA standout freshman Amari Bailey gambled on his future in 2023, choosing to enter the NBA Draft instead of honing his game in college. His leap of faith yielded unfortunate results. He was selected in the second round and played just 10 games for the Charlotte Hornets the following season. The 6-foot-3 guard is […]

The Illinois basketball team has been dominant recently and is playing like one of the best teams in the country. They have won 12 straight games and, most recently, beat their state rival, Northwestern, 84-44, in one of their most dominant wins in program history. In the win, the Fighting Illini dominated on defense, prompting […]

Morehouse College president F. DuBois Bowman has issued a letter, originally sent to the campus community, weighing in on the handcuffing of Tuskegee University basketball coach Benjy Taylor and the subsequent punishment by the SIAC. In the letter, Bowman says that Morehouse apologized to Taylor for the incident but questioned the penalty by the conference. […]