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In a move brewing in women’s college basketball, Iowa women’s basketball standout Caitlin Clark said she is “ready” for the next chapter in her already impressive career: the WNBA. The prodigious talent, known for her dynamic play and infectious attitude on the court, has left a mark on the college basketball landscape, and now, she’s […]

The regular season is almost over for Duke basketball as they have just one massive game remaining this weekend against rival North Carolina. The Blue Devils have been without freshman guard Caleb Foster for the past couple games after he injured his right leg in a recent loss against Wake Forest. It would be huge […]

The UConn basketball team had a big matchup on Wednesday night as they looked to pickup their first road win against a ranked team since 2014. The second ranked Huskies traveled to take on #8 Marquette basketball, and UConn ended up winning the game fairly easily. They opened up a double digit lead in the […]

Time is running out for the UCLA basketball team as they have two games left of the regular season as they are 14-15, in danger of falling below .500, a feat that has only been done four other times in the last 75 years of the program. Bruins sophomore star Adem Bona spoke to the […]

In the world of college basketball, Caitlin Clark is captivating fans nationwide, and none other than NBA superstar Stephen Curry has weighed in on the mania surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball star. Curry, known for his own meteoric rise during his college years at Davidson, finds the scale of attention surrounding Clark impressive. Now 35, […]

The Utah Utes take on the Oregon State Beavers. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Utah Oregon State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Utah Oregon State. If you can stay up late on Thursday night, you can watch one of the most significant NCAA Tournament bubble games on the college […]

The end of the regular season is almost here for Kentucky basketball as they will finish out the season on Saturday with a big home game against Tennessee basketball. The Wildcats unfortunately don’t have any chance of winning the SEC regular season title as the Volunteers just clinched it, but there is still a lot […]

The Santa Barbara Gauchos take on the Long Beach State Beach. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Santa Barbara Long Beach State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Santa Barbara Long Beach State. The Santa Barbara Gauchos have never been able to find the key to unlock their potential in this […]

The California Golden Bears take on the Stanford Cardinal. Check out our college basketball odds series for our California Stanford prediction and pick. Find how to watch California Stanford. The story of Cal and Stanford men’s basketball in 2024 is a painful one for Stanford. The Cardinal, one year ago, could have chosen to fire […]

The Indiana basketball team is having yet another mediocre season, and Hoosiers fans are growing more and more restless. Head coach Mike Woodson can’t seem to get the job done at Indiana, and fans have been especially upset with him after some recent comments he made about the college game. Because of that, they were […]

This season’s senior night held special significance for Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo, as he shared the spotlight with his son, walk-on Steven Izzo, in his final season with the Spartans. A teary goodbye to Michigan State basketball In a heartfelt conclusion to his collegiate basketball journey, Steven, a fifth-year walk-on for his father’s […]

Welcome back to Bracketology here at ClutchPoints! Listen, I know why you’re here… you’re looking for the latest Bracketology projections, and I don’t want to delay you any further. Just keep in mind, that when the next update comes on the morning of Sunday March 10th, I’m going to be including a little something called […]

Kansas basketball played their final home game of the season on Tuesday night as they celebrated their seniors with a big win over rival Kansas State basketball. The game wasn’t close for very long, and the Jayhawks ended up cruising to a big win. Much like any rivalry game, there was some controversy at the […]

The No. 2 UConn men’s basketball team picked up a 74-67 win on the road over No. 8 Marquette on Wednesday, giving the Huskies their first road win against a ranked opponent in a decade, according to Steve Megargee of The Associated Press. Coming into the game against Marquette, UConn basketball’s last road win against […]

Stanford women’s basketball star Cameron Brink has gotten the attention of Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry after the Cardinal star won not just the Pac-12 Player of the Year honor but also the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Curry gave Brink a shoutout in a pair of Instagram Stories posts. […]

In recent years, mainstream media has improved their coverage and representation of HBCU sports: think of the HBCU Legacy Bowl, Michael B. Jordan’s Legacy Classic, the Celebration Bowl, etc. ESPN recently bolstered their HBCU coverage by airing both the women’s and men’s CIAA basketball tournaments on their network. During one of the games, the telecast […]

In a season that began with more questions than answers, the Oklahoma women’s basketball team, under coach Jennie Baranczyk, have finished the season with their first Big 12 regular-season title since 2009. The achievement comes ahead of their anticipated move to the SEC next season, making the victory even sweeter for the Sooners and their […]

The Arizona State Sun Devils will head to Southern California to face the USC Trojans at the Galen Center. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make an Arizona State-USC prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Sun Devils have not played since last Wednesday, when they lost 85-67 to […]

The Arizona Wildcats will head to Southern California on Thursday to face the UCLA Bruins at the Paulie Pavilion. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make an Arizona-UCLA prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. Arizona defeated the Oregon Ducks 103-83 on Saturday at McKale Memorial Center. They led 51-30 […]

The Colorado Buffaloes will head to the Beaver State on Thursday to face the Oregon Ducks at Matthews Knight Arena. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make a Colorado-Oregon prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Buffaloes defeated the Stanford Cardinal 81-71 on Sunday at home. They led 44-37 […]

The Washington Huskies will travel to Pullman to face the Washington State Cougars on Thursday at Beasley Coliseum. We’re here to share our college basketball odds series, make a Washington-Washington State prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Huskies lost 82-75 at home to the USC Trojans on Saturday at the Hec […]

Wisconsin plays their last home game of the year as they host Rutgers. It is time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Rutgers-Wisconsin prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. Rutgers comes into the game sitting at 15-14 on the year while sitting 7-11 in conference play. They have lost four of their last five […]

The North Carolina basketball team is having their most consistent season of the Hubert Davis era this year, and the Tar Heels are hoping to win the ACC outright this weekend. North Carolina has just one game remaining as they will hit the road to take on rival Duke on Saturday night. The Tar Heels […]

As the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament looms on the horizon, all eyes are fixed on the usual powerhouses like South Carolina and LSU to dominate the proceedings. Yet, there lurks a formidable contender within the ranks, who could disrupt the status quo and emerge as the dark horse of the competition — Ole Miss women’s […]

The Duke basketball 2024 recruiting class was already loaded as they had the top player in the class, Cooper Flagg, along with two other five-star prospects. The Blue Devils are having a great season on the court, and they are getting strong off the court as well. Duke got another huge boost for their 2024 […]

In a concerning update for the Indiana women’s basketball team, All-American center Mackenzie Holmes faces uncertainty about whether or not she will be able to play in the upcoming Big 10 tournament. The fifth-year senior’s availability hangs in the balance following a knee injury sustained during the regular-season finale on Sunday against Maryland. Coach Teri […]

There is no doubt that the college player with the most hype and pressure is USC basketball star Bronny James, the son of LeBron James. However, Trojans head coach Andy Enfield said to Mirin Fader of The Ringer that with Bronny being a freshman, he is going to “go through a learning curve.” “As all […]

Bronny James’ basketball future has been a popular subject of discussion. Will he enter the NBA draft and possibly team up with his dad LeBron James, or stay another year or two at the college level? Bronny has not had a great freshman season with USC basketball, but head coach Andy Enfield recently discussed something […]

Iowa women’s basketball standout guard Caitlin Clark inked an exclusive multi-year partnership with Panini America, the company announced Wednesday. This deal marks the company’s first exclusive contract with a female athlete, covering trading cards and autographed memorabilia. Clark’s groundbreaking achievements on the court, including becoming the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer—a title she claimed this past […]

The 28-3 Purdue Boilermakers basketball team is No. 3 in the AP Poll behind UConn (26-3) and Houston (26-3), but after a stirring 77-71 upset on the road over Illinois, at least one college basketball analyst thinks that Zach Edey and company should be the No. 1 overall team in March Madness. “Purdue has nine […]

North Carolina basketball star Armando Bacot had an emotional Tuesday as it was senior night celebrating all the final-year players in the last home game of the regular season. It was also a commanding win by the Tar Heels as they beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 84-51, as Bacot scored 14 points and collected […]

South Bend doesn’t have much to smile about basketball-wise these days. Notre Dame had been weathering its share of ups and downs since 2018, but the credibility and big personality of Mike Brey gave fans hope that the program could re-establish itself as a major player in March. That feeling of security went out the […]

There are not many veterans in the UCLA basketball program which means the team will be prone to a lot of mistakes. This expands Coach Mick Cronin’s head coaching duties by a lot as he hopes to guide this team to stellar runs in the Pac-12 tournament and, maybe, March Madness. Those woes seem to […]

This season has not gone the way that the USC basketball team was expecting, but they seem to be playing their best basketball right now. The Trojans are currently in 11th place in the Pac-12 as they are 12-17 overall on the year and 6-12 in conference play. They are 3-2 in their last five […]

The Kentucky basketball team has been a nightmare for SEC opposition during the John Calipari era but Calipari has had more than his fair share of struggles. The Wildcats have lost countless players early to the NBA Draft, sometimes much earlier than expected. Recently, Calipari joined former UK Wildcats star John Wall and shared his […]

The UConn basketball team won the national title last season, and they are trying to defend their crown this year. The regular season has gone well as the Huskies have been one of the best teams in college basketball all year, and they are also Big East regular season champs. However, nothing really matters until […]

Virginia Tech’s women’s basketball team and coach Kenny Brooks, which recently clinched their first league regular-season title, is entering the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament with a mix of excitement and worry. The Hokies’ winning momentum from a 10-game streak has been dampened by consecutive losses and growing concern for their standout player Elizabeth Kitley’s ability […]

“Ideal” is not really the word that best describes the Indiana basketball program’s situation at the moment. With two more games remaining in their schedule, there is not much hope for the squad, which is all the way down at ninth in the Big Ten Conference standings. This leaves the Hoosiers with a tough decision […]

The Indiana basketball team hasn’t had a ton of success since Mike Woodson took over as the head coach of the program, and it’s looking like the Hoosiers will miss the NCAA Tournament this year. Indiana has been a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team all season long in a year where the conference only has two […]