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“Blue blood” is a term that is often used in college basketball, one that describes the most elite and prestigious programs in the sport. The blue blood schools are considered to be Kansas, UNC, Duke, Kentucky, Indiana and UCLA. Fans think highly of these programs because they have done so much winning throughout their histories. […]

The Florida Atlantic basketball program has had an impressive start to the 2023-24 season. The Owls are 7-2 and hold the top spot in the American Athletic Conference standings. FAU received tough news on sophomore guard Nick Boyd ahead of the team’s game against the FIU Panthers. How will the undermanned Owls play against a […]

The Louisville basketball fans have had it with head coach Kenny Payne. Payne helped lead the Cardinals to a subpar 4-28 record during the 2022-23 season, ranking them last in the ACC. Fast forward to Winter 2023, and the Cardinals are on track for another subpar record. Moreover, Coach Payne allegedly revealed that Koron Davis […]

The Louisville basketball program released an announcement that Koron Davis would be transferring from the team on Wednesday. “University of Louisville junior guard Koron Davis has informed the program that he intends to transfer. We support him and wish him well in the future,” Louisville basketball’s statement reads, according to Dusty Baker of Wave 3 […]

Winston-Salem State alumnus and ESPN First Take host Stephen A. Smith made a special appearance at Corbett Sports Center for North Carolina A&T’s rivalry matchup with North Carolina Central. The sports media star, who did his normal shift on First Take from 10 AM-12 PM earlier in the day, showed up at North Carolina A&T […]

In a groundbreaking move, Utah’s Crimson Collective has made history again in the NIL era, this time with a significant multiteam deal for women’s sports. The deal, estimated to be worth around $2 million, offers all eligible athletes, including walk-ons, from the Utah women’s and men’s basketball and women’s gymnastics teams at the University of […]

West Virginia Judge John P. Bailey reportedly granted a 14-day temporary restraining order, giving Mountaineers basketball player RaeQuan Battle eligibility, paving the way for more suits from 2nd-time transfers seeking eligibility, according to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports. The NCAA will likely appeal the ruling, and a full hearing on the injunction is set for […]

Despite a commanding 133-44 win over McNeese State on Tuesday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey believes her team’s defense still has room for growth. The sentiment comes in the wake of a game where the No. 7 Tigers, now 10-1, initially faced a challenge, tied at 10-10 in the first quarter, before their defensive […]

After the No. 10 Gonzaga basketball team suffered an upsetting loss to an unranked Washington squad, they came right back in the next game and blew out Mississippi Valley. The team now faces a tough challenge Friday against the reigning national champions in the UConn basketball team. Freshman Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer spoke to the […]

There have been a lot of rumors surrounding the Michigan basketball team and head coach Juwan Howard so far this year. The college basketball season has only been going on for a month, but things aren’t looking great for the Wolverines. There was recently a piece of fakes news that went around on Twitter saying […]

In a recent update for LSU women’s basketball, point guard Hailey Van Lith has been sidelined with plantar fasciitis. The news came in the wake of LSU’s dominant 133-44 victory over McNeese State on Tuesday, a game that showcased the team’s defensive strength but also highlighted the challenges they face without key players like Van […]

In a stunning display of defensive strength, No. 7 LSU women’s basketball, led by coach Kim Mulkey, achieved an impressive feat by holding McNeese State scoreless in a quarter during their Tuesday night game. The Tigers’ 133-44 win over McNeese State not only broke the school’s record for the highest points in a game but […]

The real Greek Freak isn’t Giannis Antetokounmpo. His name is Nikos Galis, and one day, he dropped 50 points on Michael Jordan’s head. Before the likes of Nikola Jokic, Dirk Nowitzki, or Arvydas Sabonis, nobody changed European basketball more than Galis. Who is Nikos Galis? Greatest European shooting guard of all time? 🇬🇷 Nick Galis […]

Angel Reese and the LSU’s women’s basketball team delivered an impressive performance, setting school records in their 133-44 win over McNeese State. The Tigers, under the leadership of coach Kim Mulkey, surpassed their previous high of 125 points, a record set in November 2022 against Bellarmine. However, what truly set this game apart was the […]

The UCLA basketball team has shown the common characteristics of a young team so far this season. It’s clear that the Bruins have talent, but there have been some inconsistencies throughout the first month of the season as well. That rings true for freshman center Aday Mara who is adjusting to college basketball at UCLA. […]

The James family was in the house on Sunday for USC basketball vs. Long Beach State as Bronny James made his college debut for the Trojans. James suffered a cardiac arrest incident during the offseason that sidelined him for awhile, but he recently made his return to the USC team. The Trojans unfortunately lost in […]

Duke basketball sophomore big man Kyle Filipowski received a hilarious reality check amid his potential triple-double on Tuesday. Kyle Filipowski implored his head coach Jon Scheyer to let him play in the waning moments of No. 21 Duke basketball’s 89-68 rout of Hofstra. To Filipowski’s dismay, Scheyer would have none of it, per SI.com’s Shawn […]

The Duke basketball program is starting to shape up to be the team that it once was. Jon Scheyer has made a culture of winning in the system and players like Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain are buying into it. Their latest win against Hofstra was dominant, to say the least. But, the Blue Devils […]

The Indiana basketball family has been busy mourning the death of legendary coach Bobby Knight lately off the court. On the court, the Hoosiers are 7-2 on the season, led by Coach Mike Woodson and a talented albeit relatively unknown roster nationally. Coach Woodson stated that his freshman point guard Jakai Newton is likely out […]

The Utah’s women’s basketball team has witnessed a remarkable surge in performance from Alissa Pili, stepping up in the absence of Gianna Kneepkens, who sustained a season-ending foot injury. Pili, the star forward, has taken the reins of the 11th-ranked Utes, showcasing exceptional scoring in recent games. Following the injury to Kneepkens on Dec. 5, […]

In a heartfelt gesture of camaraderie and support, LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese took to Instagram on Monday to express her support for her former teammate Kateri Poole. Reese’s post came in the wake of Poole’s departure from the LSU Tigers women’s basketball team. Reese, known for her standout performances on the court, posted, […]

The Gonzaga basketball team has been one of the top programs in college basketball in recent years, and this season looks to be no different. The Bulldogs are 8-2 through 10 games with losses to Washington and Purdue. Gonzaga is ranked #10 in the country, and while they aren’t undefeated like some of Mark Few’s […]

The Arkansas Pine-Bluff Golden Lions women stunned the previously 8-2 Arkansas Razorbacks with a 74-70 comeback victory. The trend of HBCU teams defeating Power 5 schools continues as the Golden Lions defeated Arkansas in the Razorbacks’ own gym. “We made history,” exclaimed Golden Lion head coach Dawn Thornton following the win. Though Thornton and UAPB […]

Memphis basketball got a big pick up after former Kansas State forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin committed to the Tigers on Tuesday, per the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Tomlin had been dismissed from the Kansas State program following an arrest in October. Tomlin is a mid-season transfer that is expected to be eligible this season for Memphis, due […]

Iowa women’s basketball star point guard Caitlin Clark recently inked a deal with Gatorade, making her the fourth collegiate athlete and second women’s basketball player to be endorsed by the brand. The agreement is a significant addition to Clark’s growing NIL portfolio. Clark, the national player of the year, has been a standout in college […]

The UCLA basketball program is not looking like its old blue-blooded self. Mick Cronin’s squad is just a game above .500 after a deflating loss to Villanova. Lazar Stefanovic tried to keep the game close but it was to no avail. A key reason for the unfortunate defeat was Adem Bona being a non-factor in […]

Indiana Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson gave an update on the health status of freshman guard Jakai Newton Monday night on the “Inside Indiana Basketball” radio show with team play-by-play announcer Don Fischer. Indiana basketball announced on Aug. 16 that Newton was out indefinitely after undergoing a procedure to treat a pre-existing injury. He has not […]

The Duke Blue Devils have a slight improvement in the Associated Poll Top 25 rankings, as they go up from 22nd place to No. 21. That’s some good news for Duke basketball, which snapped a two-game skid by blasting the Charlotte 49ers at home last Saturday to the tune of an 8-56 score. Before that […]

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones finally spoke about the incident at Illinois State where Jamarii Thomas was called a racial slur by fans midway into the second half of the team’s 64-58 victory. His afternoon press conference came hours after Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon put out a statement saying that he reached […]

JuJu Watkins, the standout player for the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team, delivered a stellar performance in front of her favorite player, Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James, and his daughter Zhuri on Sunday. Watkins scored 27 points in 28 minutes, leading the Trojans to an impressive 85-53 victory over UC Riverside. The win […]

Following a visit to Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about the NIL rights for student-athletes and the ever-changing economics of college athletics, the commissioners of four of the five historically black collegiate athletic conferences (CIAA, SIAC, MEAC, SWAC) penned an op-ed about the subject in the publication The Hill. In the letter, the group […]

In a significant milestone for UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers matched Maya Moore’s record as the fastest Husky to score 1,000 career points, accomplishing this in just 55 games. Bueckers’ landmark achievement came during a strong performance against 24th-ranked North Carolina in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Dec. 10, where she scored […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley praised Utah’s Alissa Pili, despite the Gamecocks’ 78-69 victory over the No. 11 Utes at the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Dec. 10. Staley’s comments followed a game where Pili dominated with 37 points, showcasing her extraordinary talent against the nation’s top-ranked team. “I’d much rather get […]

Monday marks Week 6 of the college basketball season, and it brings the newest edition of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Arizona stayed at #1 following a convincing home win over Wisconsin, earning all but one first-place vote. Big movers included undefeated Clemson, which jumped 11 spots to #13 after solid Quadrant I […]

The USC basketball team lost a close cross-conference matchup to Long Beach State. Bronny James made his highly anticipated debut, but USC fell 84-79. Boogie Ellis is the team’s leading scorer; however, he did not take the final shot during the game’s closing moments. Head coach Andy Enfield opened up about Ellis’ late-game decision. Andy […]

The significance of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s 74-70 victory over Arkansas isn’t lost on Lady Golden Lions head coach Dawn Thornton. The victory over the Lady Razorbacks on Sunday marked the first victory over a Power 5 opponent in the team’s history. On the flip side, UAPB’s win was Arkansas’s first loss […]

USC basketball lost 84-79 to Long Beach State in a game where they led by as many as 17 points in the first half. There was one positive – Bronny James finally made his debut for USC on Sunday after missing the first month of the season following his cardiac arrest at a USC practice over the summer. […]

Freshman phenom Bronny James finally made his debut for USC on Sunday after missing the first month of the season following his cardiac arrest at a USC practice over the summer. James came off the bench and played 17 minutes, scoring four points to go with three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. Unfortunately for […]

Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has apologized for his actions during Saturday evening’s altercation during the team’s game against Norfolk State following Jamarii Thomas being called a racial slur by one or two fans in attendance. The statement was posted to the men’s basketball social media accounts. The statement from Pedon read: “I reached […]