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Former Kentucky basketball guard Devin Askew is reportedly planning to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-3 guard, who was a starter for California basketball at the start of the 2023-24 basketball season but was sidelined for most of the season due to injury, is moving again according to Joe Tipton of on3sports. Askew started his […]

Selection Sunday might be over but a lot of reactions are still coming in. A prominent story is that St. John’s basketball program will miss the NCAA Tournament. They have also declined to join the NIT. Coach Rick Pitino has a lot of feelings about this March Madness snub due to knowing that the Red […]

After multiple Big East basketball coaches complained about being left out of March Madness, conference commissioner Val Ackerman released a statement on the matter, per Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic: “Big East commissioner Val Ackerman says “given the high level of play in our league, we are understandably very disappointed that some worthy Big East […]

John Calipari’s Kentucky basketball was designated as the 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament South Region on Selection Sunday. The Wildcats excel offensively, ranking third with an average of 89.4 points per game. They also boast impressive offensive metrics, sitting sixth in overall offensive rating. However, their defensive performances have raised major concerns heading to the […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is set to be featured in Peyton Manning’s new docuseries, “Full Court Press.” Manning, a former NFL quarterback and Omaha Productions founder, previously produced the Netflix series “Quarterback,” and is now collaborating with ESPN to spotlight the stories of women’s basketball stars, including Clark, South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso, […]

Deion Sanders is one to praise a good coach when he sees it. In the past, the Colorado football head coach has given flowers to several of his counterparts in the amateur and professional ranks. And he just doesn’t commend football coaches. Based on his recent tweet, it seems that Sanders is a fan of […]

Some athletic programs have a quick trigger when it comes to firing their head coaches. Long Beach State was one of these teams heading to March Madness. They let Coach Dan Monson go after they endured a five-game span without a win. After getting fired, he then proceeded to lead the team atop the Big […]

In a new development, South Carolina women’s basketball freshman forward Sahnya Jah has entered the transfer portal, as announced by the team’s head coach, Dawn Staley on Monday. The move came after Jah’s suspension on Feb. 8 due to conduct deemed detrimental to the team. Despite the lack of detailed information provided about the suspension, […]

March Madness is the sporting event that many fans consider to be the best in the world. Sixty-eight teams battle it out in an effort to be crowned national champions. It is a massive tournament that takes place over multiple weeks. Because of that, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to catch the madness […]

After Florida Atlantic’s Cinderella run and Farleigh Dickinson’s improbable win over Purdue in March Madness last year, much of the focus for this season’s NCAA Tournament is on possible upset candidates. Who can knock off top power conference teams and permanently etch their image into the minds of college basketball fans forever? Find out with […]

With the NCAA Tournament bracket officially released, every team believes they can win six straight games and finish as the NCAA Champion. But the field of 68 teams will quickly dwindle as the dreams of hopeful teams die with the final buzzer. And despite successful regular seasons, many teams face a much tougher path than […]

With Selection Sunday complete and NCAA Tournament games imminent, the bracket permutations begin. While what we put on paper can become quickly irrelevant, picking Final Four teams correctly is often the difference-maker in bracket pools. Which teams have the easiest roads to the Final Four? Find out here: UConn Earning the number-one overall seed comes […]

UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma shared insights Monday into the impending WNBA Draft decision of star forward Aaliyah Edwards. Amid speculation and anticipation, Auriemma’s comments shed light on the decision-making process facing today’s collegiate athletes, particularly those on the cusp of professional careers. “I’m just guessing (Edwards will declare),” Auriemma said, per Dom […]

Admittedly, there are a lot of different directions a piece like this could go. By saying that I’m evaluating and rankings “the most iconic March Madness buzzer beaters,” a decision needed to be made as to whether that includes game-winning shots that were made right before the buzzer sounded, or shots at the buzzer that […]

Grambling State’s men’s basketball coach Donte Jackson had a bold proclamation following the Tigers’ SWAC Tournament championship win over Texas Southern. The 2023-24 season has been a year of firsts for the program as the men earned both their first SWAC title and first bid to the NCAA March Madness Tournament. Their success under head […]

After one of the wildest conference championship weeks in memory, the 2024 NCAA Tournament brackets are finally here. From a fight at the end of LSU and South Carolina in the women’s SEC final to North Carolina State’s incredible five-day run to steal a bid in the ACC men’s tournament, we’ve already had a ton […]

In a revealing moment Monday, UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma shared his perspective on the upcoming women’s NCAA tournament, positioning his No. 3-seeded Huskies as underdogs — a label rarely associated with the storied program. Speaking at a Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Auriemma highlighted the unexpected role his team finds itself […]

As the confetti settles following Selection Sunday, the unveiling of the 68 teams destined for the women’s NCAA tournament bracket has left others disappointed. This year, the snubs of teams such as Miami, Washington, Penn State and St. John’s women’s basketball programs from the women’s NCAA tournament has stirred the pot of debate. These teams, […]

The first draft of this editorial had eighteen questions in total, but in order to not take up more of your day than I already was planning to, I decided to scale it back to ten total. March Madness generally offers far more than just ten important questions — or eighteen for that matter — […]

When the NCAA Tournament field was announced on Selection Saturday, one of the biggest snubs was the Indiana State Sycamores. After a sensational run, they lost in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament to Drake and were left off the Field of 68. As a result, they are headed for the NIT and face SMU on […]

The 2024 NCAA Tournament field is officially set after Selection Sunday. There were plenty of snubs (as always) With St. John’s and Rick Pitino expressing frustration about missing the field. Indiana State was another popular snub from the Field of 68, but that’s how things go every year in March Madness. When the brackets are […]

Duquesne basketball head coach Keith Dambrot, who coached LeBron James in high school, is reportedly retiring after the 2023-24 season, the team announced. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello provided an update on Duquesne’s current standing ahead of March Madness. “Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot is retiring after the season,” Borzello wrote on X (formerly […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs scored a No. 5 seed in the 2024 March Madness after an eventful Selection Sunday. Their first assignment for Gonzaga basketball in the NCAA Tournament will be the dangerous 12-seed McNeese State Cowboys. Although the Cowboys are not a traditional national powerhouse, it’s still a threat that the Bulldogs should not take […]

Another Selection Sunday has passed, which means that teams who feel that they got overlooked by the committee and got excluded from the March Madness field are busy trying to manage their emotions. One indirect way for schools to express their disapproval over it is by rejecting invitations to the National Invitation Tournament or NIT. […]

NEW YORK — Dan Hurley is building something special in Storrs, Connecticut. The defending national champions sealed their first Big East Tournament title since Kemba Walker’s 2011 UConn basketball team with a win over the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday night and were announced as the No. 1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA Tournament […]

Selling out tickets comes naturally when Caitlin Clark is playing. Her insane skill set mixed with the swag she brings to games is unrivaled. She sold out tickets in the Big Ten conference and is now starting to do the same with the NCAA Tournament. A lot of Iowa basketball fans might even be disappointed […]

Kentucky has always been a destination for a lot of one-and-d0ne prospects. This ability to develop great players has helped them cement their legacy as a blue blood. But, this season they are trying to make it back into national title contention. Coach John Calipari has a lot of schemes and adjustments in his bag […]

Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin was dancing, practically gliding around the NBA Draft Lottery back in 2019. The new head of the New Orleans Pelicans was already working a deal that would add a haul of draft assets and Brandon Ingram to the roster in place of Anthony Davis. Griffin was celebrating […]

A national championship and a historic March Madness run are all that’s missing from Caitlin Clark’s decorated college basketball career. She shattered records and gave Iowa a massive Big Ten tournament trophy against a streaky Ohio State team. Her squad has all the tools and momentum they need to etch their names into history. However, […]

March Madness is here, and Dick Vitale already has his prediction out. The legendary ESPN personality has Kentucky basketball winning it all in the NCAA Tournament. He also has John Calipari’s squad beating the reigning and defending national champions UConn Huskies in the title game. Dick Vitale believes Kentucky basketball will be last team standing […]

Selection Sunday has the basketball world buzzing right now. After much anticipation, the upcoming March Madness brackets are finally out. Amid all the hype, fans couldn’t help but notice a specific development in the women’s brackets, particularly in the Albany 2 Region. It comes in the form of Caitlin Clark and Iowa being placed there […]

One of the most popular pastimes among fans and media alike when it comes to March Madness and the NCAA Tournament is debating which teams got snubbed and actually deserved to be there. One team noticeably absent is St. John’s and head coach Rick Pitino blasted the selection committee for not including the Red Storm. […]

For the second year in a row, the USC women’s basketball is going to dance in March, thanks in large part to super freshman JuJu Watkins, who has the opportunity to become an even larger college basketball figure depending on how the Trojans perform in March Madness. College basketball fans show love for JuJu Watkins […]

Jackson State and Norfolk State have both earned a bid to compete in the 2024 Women’s March Madness tournament. Both teams clinched their conference championships yesterday. Jackson State triumphed over rival Alcorn State to claim the SWAC Championship, while Norfolk State defeated Howard to win the MEAC Championship. Both teams, who had phenomenal regular seasons, […]

With the NCAA Tournament set to tip-off this week, NBA scouts are preparing to hit the road and do some scouting in advance of the NBA Draft. While college success does not always translate to NBA success, players have used March Madness as a means to improve their draft stock. There are a few players […]

The Marquette basketball program is set to play in its first NCAA Tournament game on Friday against Western Kentucky, and Shaka Smart gave a good update on star player Tyler Kolek, who has been dealing with an oblique injury as of late and sat out this week at the Big East Tournament. “We’re planning on […]

The NCAA Tournament is finally here and one of the top storylines every year is the coaches who are looking to make a statement. Maybe it’s a coach looking to get their program some respect or maybe it’s a coach who is shockingly looking for their next opportunity. Or it could be a coach who […]

March Madness has arrived, and the UConn basketball program seemingly has the best chance to repeat as national champions since Florida did in 2006 and 2007, and there are a lot of reasons to believe that Dan Hurley’s team can pull it off. After winning the Big East tournament and finishing with a 31-3 record, […]

As the dust settles on Selection Sunday and we prepare ourselves for March Madness, it’s time to take a look at some of the winners and losers of the day as we head into what is going to be an exciting and unpredictable NCAA Tournament. Winner: Connecticut Huskies  The best team in the country only […]