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USC basketball was out-classed by No. 12 Arizona in Tucson on Wednesday, falling 82-67 for its third straight loss against Pac-12 competition. The Trojans played without injured star freshman Isaiah Collier once again, effectively handing keys of the offense to Bronny James for the most extended action of his ballyhooed freshman season. James notched 30 […]

Coming off a huge win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced another difficult test on Wednesday with Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visiting town. The Lakers, however, took care of business against the Mavericks; thanks to a dominant third quarter effort, the Lakers were […]

In the same month six years ago, Skakyla Hill of Grambling State shook up the basketball world with a historic and unforgettable performance. On Jan. 3, 2018, Hill recorded the first quadruple-double in all of women’s college basketball as Grambling State defeated Alabama State, 93-71. The star guard cruised to 15 points, 10 rebounds, 10 […]

The NC State basketball team found a way to defeat Wake Forest in a tight ACC showdown on Tuesday night. However, the officiating was a big talking point during and after the game. One viral moment involved NC State star DJ Horne, who was seen flipping off the refs behind their backs down the stretch. […]

Stanford’s women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer is on the brink of a historic milestone, poised to become the all-time winningest coach in college basketball history. The achievement could come as soon as Friday as her team, the eighth-ranked Cardinal, prepares for their upcoming home games against Oregon on Friday and Oregon State on Sunday. VanDerveer, […]

The UCLA basketball team has high hopes coming into every season, but so far this year, the Bruins have not met expectations. Through 17 games this season, UCLA is 7-10 overall and they are 2-4 in Pac-12 conference play. This is a bit of a surprise as the Bruins have some talented players on the […]

Coming off a loss to No. 7 Kansas State, Texas women’s basketball, led by junior forward Aaliyah Moore, dominated the Kansas Jayhawks with a 91-56 victory on Tuesday. Texas displayed exceptional skills, with Moore’s perfect 7-7 from the field. Early in the match, Texas struggled to find their rhythm, but Moore’s layup 90 seconds into […]

In an unexpected twist in the current college basketball season, the TCU women’s basketball team has had to forfeit their upcoming games against Kansas State, slated for Wednesday, and Iowa State, scheduled for Saturday, due to a shortage of available players. The announcement was confirmed by the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday, sending ripples through […]

The Wisconsin basketball team has been one of the best teams in the Big Ten season, but the Badgers fell victim to a tough upset loss on Tuesday night. Wisconsin hit the road to take on a struggling Penn State basketball team, but the Nittany Lions were the ones to come out on top. The […]

The Duke basketball team is once again one of the best teams in college basketball as the Blue Devils are currently 13-3 overall and 4-1 in ACC conference play. Duke is almost always a contender for the national title, and it looks like that will once again be the case this season. The Blue Devils […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark  climbed to fourth place on the NCAA Division I women’s basketball all-time scoring list, achieving the milestone during a commanding 96-50 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers. Her impressive 32-point contribution brought her career total to 3,306 points, surpassing WNBA icon Brittney Griner’s record of 3,283 points, earned during Griner’s […]

Purdue basketball earned an 87-66 victory over Indiana on Tuesday. The Boilermakers looked sharp throughout the game. Senior big man Zach Edey led Purdue with 33 points and 14 rebounds in what was an extremely impressive performance. According to ESPN, the 87-66 victory was Purdue’s largest win while playing on the road at Indiana since […]

USC basketball has struggled in recent action. They are just 8-9 overall in what has been a mediocre season at best so far. Bronny James has also endured his share of struggles, and USC coach Andy Enfield revealed the plan for James moving forward. “I know he’s … going through a little streak of some […]

While Alabama basketball blew out Missouri 93-75 on Tuesday night, there were some controversial fireworks during the game. Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats was caught on video pushing Missouri’s Aidan Shaw after an altercation between Shaw and Alabama’s Aaron Estrada in the first half. It all began when Estrada fouled Missouri’s Anthony Robinson II […]

Another iconic battle between the  Purdue basketball program and the Indiana basketball squad is in the books. The 12-win Hoosiers were hoping for a win at home. But, Zach Edey and Matt Painter spoiled the fun in Bloomington Assembly Hall. There was not much that Mike Woodson could do after the Boilermakers had a 51 […]

Until now, the postgame frenzy continues following the Philadelphia Eagles’ defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plenty of fans are still talking about the Eagles’ sudden fall from grace despite their strong start to the regular season. However, one Philly supporter continues to take pride in her favorite team: Dawn Staley. The head coach for […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark continues to knock down records left and right as she continues her storied career. Clark moved into fourth place on the NCAA women’s basketball career scoring list Tuesday, passing former Baylor standout center Brittney Griner, according to ClutchPoints CBB: “Caitlin Clark passes Brittney Griner for 4th place on the NCAA Women’s […]

The Houston basketball program had had an impressive start to the 2023-24 season. The Cougars are 14-2 and are competing for a top spot in the Big 12 conference. Kelvin Sampson recognizes Houston’s challenges and opportunities for growth ahead of their game against the Texas Tech basketball squad. Kelvin Sampson believes Houston is in the […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grambling State Lady Tigers and Florida A&M Rattlers put on an absolute show in a triple overtime battle. For perspective, a team may have a handful of overtime games during the year. A double overtime game is a rarity, so the fact that this game took three additional […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, both basketball teams for the North Carolina A&T Aggies came to Virginia to defeat the Hampton Pirates. The women’s teams played on Sunday afternoon, while the men’s teams played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 9 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network. The losing streaks for both Hampton […]

St. John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino will not coach on Tuesday night against Seton Hall due to COVID, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Rothstein also reports that associate head coach Steve Masiello will step in and replace Pitino as acting head coach Tuesday. St. John’s basketball wants to win the game of course. […]

Just a few hours after receiving praise from Vice President Kamala Harris for an impressive season, coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, continued their unbeaten streak. On Monday, the Gamecocks triumphed with an impressive 98-36 victory over Kentucky. The 62-point margin win  marked their 50th consecutive victory […]

In the wake of UConn women’s basketball’s 92-49 victory over St. John’s, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma’s commentary on the modern collegiate athletic environment has sparked social media controversy, with some thinking he was taking a dig at Mississippi State women’s basketball point guard Lauren Park-Lane. In a press briefing following UConn’s game against St. John […]

The Savannah State men’s and women’s basketball teams left Fort Valley State with victories over the Wildcats. Let’s recap both matchups as we hit the middle of the season. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Wildcats Amari Heard showcased her exceptional skills on the court, achieving an outstanding performance by scoring a season-high of 23 points. Ta’Quasia […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team and coach Dawn Staley got to experience a unique honor this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris made a special visit with the team on Monday. The meeting took place after Harris was the keynote speaker at the South Carolina NAACP’s King Day at the […]

Standout USC women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins has once again made headlines by securing her ninth Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honor on Jan. 15th. The achievement sets a new record in the conference, highlighting Watkins’ exceptional talent and contribution to her the Trojans. In a historic game against the second-ranked UCLA on Jan. 15, […]

The Michigan basketball program is amid a tough 2023-24 season. The Wolverines sit near the bottom of the Big 10. However, there once was a time when Michigan was unstoppable. The 1991-93 Fab 5 squad was reunited as Juwan Howard coached his team against Ohio State’s basketball squad on Monday. The Michigan basketball Fab 5 […]

As Week 11 of the college basketball season unfolds, the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll presents a familiar narrative – the undervaluing of deserving teams. While  No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 Colorado maintain their stronghold at the top, some of the omission’s from this week’s list are head […]

Monday marks Week 11 of the college basketball season, and it brings the newest edition of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Two weeks of conference play are complete, and we are finally getting a sense of which teams are legitimate contenders and which squads coasted through their easy non-conference slate. UConn is the […]

In a major upset, the Auburn women’s basketball team toppled then-No. 7 ranked LSU, snapping LSU’s impressive 16-game winning streak with a 67-62 victory on Sunday. Auburn’s defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, holding LSU Coach Kim Mulkey and her high-scoring Tigers, known for their nation-leading 93.8 points per game average, to a […]

The UConn men’s basketball program was expected to drop off a little bit after winning the national championship a year ago. Now, the Huskies have claimed the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll after a long list of upsets over the past week. This is the first time the UConn basketball team has […]

In a Pac-12 showdown, freshman sensation JuJu Watkins showcased her basketball prowess, leading the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team to a 73-65 win over the No. 5. UCLA Bruins, who were ranked No. 2 on game day Sunday. Watkins scored a remarkable 32 points, contributing significantly to ending UCLA’s undefeated streak this season. This […]

The UCLA Bruins have been struggling this season. After losing several players from last season’s lineup including Tyger Campbell, Amari Bailey, Jaylen Clark, Jaime Jaquez and David Singleton, the Bruins came into this season with one of the youngest and inexperienced teams in the Pac-12 Conference. Wins have been hard to come by, but the […]

In one of the best rivalries in college basketball, the Indiana Hoosiers and Purdue Boilermakers are set to square off this week. Indiana has won the last two games, but Purdue has won seven of the last ten meetings overall. Purdue comes into the game as the No. 1 ranked team in the country while […]

About three years after winning the national championship, the Baylor Bears basketball team has picked up another win. The program has undergone a resurgence since head coach Scott Drew took over in 2003. They’ve made the NCAA tournament in eight of the past ten seasons which include the 2021 NCAA title, one Elite Eight appearance […]

My goodness gracious what a wild week of college hoops it was! Purdue… upset! Kansas… upset! Houston… upset! Arizona… upset! Kentucky… upset! And all by unranked teams, mind you. I don’t know, the calendar may say it’s smack dab in the middle of January, but it’s feeling more and more like March by the day […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, and after an 84-57 win over Indiana on Saturday, Clark spoke about the criticism she receives as a star player. That’s not something I worry about,” Caitlin Clark said, via Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register. “I think I […]

Purdue basketball finds themselves back in a familiar place for the 2023-4 season. The Boilermakers are among the hunted, not the hunters, due to their ranking and success. Despite a no. 1 ranking this season, the Boilermakers are still fallible, like everyone else in college basketball. The Boilermakers lost a Jan. 9 game to Nebraska […]

Following the Hawkeyes’ recent victory over Indiana on Saturday, Caitlin Clark, Iowa women’s basketball phenom, has drawn an extraordinary comparison from sports broadcaster Gus Johnson. Johnson, who was on the call for the game for Fox, likened Clark’s on-court prowess to that of basketball legend Michael Jordan, highlighting her remarkable impact on the game – […]