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It finally happened for Steven Izzo. Michigan State basketball’s senior walk-on and the son of legendary head coach Tom Izzo scored the first points of his career on Sunday, crossing over his defender before hitting a falling, and-1 floater late in his team’s win over Rutgers. Let’s just say his teammates and the Spartans’ home […]

The USC Trojans began this season ranked nationally in the AP men’s basketball poll with man NBA scouts anticipating the debut of probably lottery pick Isaiah Collier. But there was one other player on the USC roster that perhaps drew more attention, one Bronny James. James’ college basketball career was delayed while he recovered from […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark led the No. 3 Hawkeyes to a dominant 84-57 victory over No. 14 Indiana, securing the top spot in the Big Ten Conference. The game, which took place during a winter storm in Iowa, saw more than 13,000 fans gather to witness the matchup, showcasing the support of the […]

The Duke basketball team took on Georgia Tech basketball at home on Saturday, and the Blue Devils got a scare from the Yellow Jackets. Duke opened up a comfortable lead to start the game, but Georgia Tech stormed back and led by double digits in the second half. It looked like the Blue Devils might […]

Savannah State Men’s & Women’s basketball team had no problem defeating Morris College. Both teams won in dominant fashion, kicking off the New Year with momentum. Lady Tigers vs. Morris College The Savannah State women’s basketball team kicked off their 2024 campaign with a resounding victory against the Morris College Hornets, triumphing with a commanding score […]

The judge has yet to make a ruling on Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s request for a temporary restraining order against the school, which would enable him to return to the court, per 247 Sports’ Joey Wagner. The highly-lauded prospect was charged with rape at the end of 2023 and subsequently suspended by the […]

Former Memphis commit Mikey Williams has found a new home. According to the latest updates, he’s joining UCF basketball following the legal issues that haunted him with the Tigers. Williams’ decision was initially reported basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, and the player himself confirmed it on Instagram. Williams shared several photos of him in UCF uniform […]

With league play underway for every conference in college basketball, upsets have been aplenty this week. Eight teams in the AP Top 25 lost as favorites this week, including each of the top three teams in the country. Of those top teams to fall, one was #2 Houston — the last remaining unbeaten team in Division […]

On Saturday, the Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-10) will be hosting the Savannah State Tigers team (6-5) at the HPE Complex in Fort Valley, Georgia. Savannah State is coming off a resounding victory against Morris College in their previous outing, which was a much-needed win after a two-game losing streak. With a (6-5) record this […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team drops to 0-4 in the CAA after another brutal loss, this time at the hands of the William & Mary Tribe. The Pirates have since lost seven games in a row and are 0-2 in their three-game home stand. They haven’t won a game since Dec. 11 when they […]

In a growing rivalry that’s quickly capturing the attention of college basketball fans, Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren and Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder are set for a high-stakes showdown. Speaking after Indiana’s recent victory over Penn State, Moren acknowledged the growing competitive spirit between the two teams, labeling their upcoming game as […]

USC basketball has suffered the loss of freshman star Isaiah Collier, but this could mean faster development for other players on the team. The first name that comes to mind for many is Bronny James. Collier will be out for 4-6 weeks with a hand injury. He is one of the leading scorers on the […]

In the world of Iowa women’s basketball, the synergy between Caitlin Clark and Hannah Stuelke reflects that of the famous NFL duo, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Stuelke, standing tall at 6-foot-2, has become a central figure in Clark’s highlight reels, often receiving Clark’s passes. The partnership was evident in the Dec. 30 game against […]

The Marquette basketball team is coming off an upset loss to Butler on Wednesday at home, 69-62. But, to make matters worse, the Golden Eagles are now going to be without Sean Jones for the remainder of the season after he suffered a torn ACL, per the Marquette basketball X account. ‘Marquette guard Sean Jones […]

The Utah Utes had been on the losing end of seven consecutive meetings with the UCLA Bruins going into Thursday night’s game, and apparently that had been the cause for quite a bit of pent-up frustration. Or at least that’s what the scoreboard showed at the end of the game. Despite only trailing by ten […]

A tough season for USC basketball just got more difficult. Trojans star freshman Isaiah Collier has suffered a hand injury that will cost him to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks, the program announced on Thursday. Collier left USC’s disappointing 72-64 loss to Washington State on Wednesday with 12 minutes left after turning the […]

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his Blue Devils have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 season as they hope to reclaim their spot among the powerhouses of the sport. Duke currently sits with a solid record of 12-3 overall and 3-1 in ACC conference play, tied with a logjam […]

On Wednesday, the Michigan basketball program oddly placed star point guard, Dug McDaniel, on a suspension for six road games. However, he is still allowed to play in home games in between. At first, it wasn’t known why the Wolverines decided to give McDaniel this suspension, but head coach Juwan Howard hints at the reason […]

As the Iowa women’s basketball team gears up for a key showdown against the Indiana Hoosiers, guard Caitlin Clark is riding high on a wave of personal and team success. The upcoming game, set to take place on Saturday, pits two formidable teams against each other, both boasting impressive 13-game winning streaks and flawless 5-0 […]

In a game that highlights her as growing legend in women’s basketball, Iowa Hawkeyes’ guard Caitlin Clark achieved her second consecutive triple-double, contributing to the team’s decisive 96-71 victory over Purdue this Wednesday. Clark’s display of skill not only led Iowa to win but also marked a significant personal milestone, being the 15th triple-double of […]

The USC basketball team had a great chance to win a third straight game on Wednesday and pick up some momentum, but they dropped a disappointing home loss against Washington State basketball. The Trojans were favored in this one and they got off to a good start, but at the end of the game, the […]

The midseason top 25 list for the John R. Wooden Award was announced Wednesday, featuring some of the most notable players in women’s college basketball. The Wooden Award, known for recognizing the most outstanding player in college basketball annually, has highlighted several notable names in its latest list, and leading the pack are Iowa’s Caitlin […]

After the No. 5 ranked Tennessee basketball team lost to the unranked Mississippi State Bulldogs, head coach Rick Barnes spoke after the game about the disappointing outing. He mentioned the exceptional performance from the Bulldogs star Tolu Smith, who scored 23 points and recorded four rebounds, and how he played to his strengths according to […]

USC basketball went through another rough game on Wednesday, falling to Washington State 72-64. The loss of the game wasn’t the only concern for the battered Trojans though as star freshman Isaiah Collier left the game early with a hand injury. USC had to play the final 12 minutes of the game without Collier, on […]

With the college football season ending earlier this week, college sports fans have shifted their attention over to college basketball, and it has not disappointed this week. Four of the five teams ranked in the top five went down this week, and one of those teams was Kansas basketball. The Jayhawks had lost just one […]

When it comes to the Florida Atlantic basketball team, this season has had a different feeling than the fever dream it was last year. Currently, the team is still at a solid 11-4, but the loss total already matches what it was last season when they won 35 total games. The tides have changed for […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has recently joined forces with Hy-Vee, a prominent grocery store chain in the Midwest and South. The partnership makes her the first collegiate athlete to collaborate with the West Des Moines, Iowa-based company, putting her in the company of athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Kansas […]

The USC basketball team has not started their season strong, but they had built a tiny bit of momentum with back-to-back wins to start the new year. They were against two of the Pac-12’s worst teams, but still, you have to take care of business in those games, and the Trojans did. However, that momentum […]

As Caitlin Clark continues to sell out arenas, WNBA franchises dream about the opportunity of having a player of Clark’s caliber on their team. The Indiana Fever may just turn that dream into a reality. Clark is the consensus top prospect in April’s draft and the Fever have the honor of selecting first overall. The […]

Duke basketball center Kyle Filipowski has been named to the midseason watchlist of the John R. Wooden Award, the team announced on its website on Monday night. The 7-footer is now a step closer to joining a couple of distinct Duke alums in Christian Laettner and Zion Williamson, who wound up winning the award in […]

The USC Troians missed yet another chance to win three games in a row this season, as they fell prey to the Washington State Cougars at home on Wednesday, 72-64. It was the third time USC basketball failed to extend a win streak to three games, leaving them crawling back to square one. As for […]

The North Carolina basketball program has had an impressive start to the 2023-24 season. The No. 7 Tarheels moved to 12-3 after a dominant ACC performance against the NC State Wolfpack. It was a team effort, but senior center Armando Bacot made sure his presence was felt at the end of the game. Armando Bacot […]

The Kansas basketball team lost a tough Big 12 matchup to the UCF Knights on Wednesday night. The 65-60 loss moved Bill Self and the No. 3 Jayhawks to 13-2 on the season. Naturally, fans on social media are quite energized by the shocking loss and had interesting reactions to their late collapse. Jayhawks fans […]

The Kansas Jayhawks absorbed a brutal 65-60 loss Wednesday night on the road against the UCF Knights, and their night didn’t get any better with star big man Hunter Dickinson seemingly picking up a lower-body injury during the game. However, it doesn’t appear that the knee injury he suffered is serious enough to have Kansas […]

In a another setback for the UConn women’s basketball team, forward Aubrey Griffin will miss the remainder of the season due to a torn ACL in her left knee. The team confirmed this unfortunate news on Wednesday, dealing a heavy blow to the Huskies’ roster. Griffin, a fifth-year senior, sustained the injury in UConn’s win […]

The Indiana basketball team lost a tough one on the road on Tuesday night against Rutgers basketball. The Hoosiers had the lead for a good portion of the second half, but the Scarlet Knights defense clamped down in the second half, and they were able to create a comfortable lead. Indiana made things close again […]

The Houston basketball team suffered a crushing loss to Iowa State on an upset-filled Tuesday night, the same night top-ranked Purdue fell to Nebraska. The Iowa State Cyclones defeated Houston in Ames, 57-53. After Jamal Shead tied the game with 56 seconds left, Milam Momcilovic hit a jumper and a pair of free throws to […]

College basketball gave fans a glimpse of March Madness on Tuesday. The No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers fell to an unranked Nebraska team in blowout fashion, while No. 2 Houston lost to Iowa State on the road. This marks AP men’s college basketball history, making it the first time since 2016 that two teams in the […]

Purdue basketball was stunned last night in a blowout loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Matt Painter’s squad grabs their second loss of the season as the No. 1 team in the country. The Boilermakers are now 14-2, with two losses in the Big Ten. Despite being one of the most talented groups in the nation, […]