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The Norfolk State Spartans earned a statement victory with a 63-60 win over the VCU Rams. The Spartans win back-to-back games against Virginia teams having beaten William & Mary 96-62 on Tuesday. Norfolk State improves to 6-3, the best record in the MEAC, although conference games have yet to commence. In the Spartans’ previous game […]

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on a cross-conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons. The Hawkeyes entered the game as the fourth-ranked team in the country, and they proved their dominance with a 99-65 win. Actor Jason Sudeikis was in attendance and fired the crowd with his iconic Ted Lasso dance. The Hawkeyes get […]

Duke basketball got some bad news on Saturday when star guard Tyrese Proctor suffered a scary leg injury in a game against Georgia Tech. Duke’s Proctor didn’t return to the game following the first half injury, per Jon Rothstein. Proctor is an Australian point guard who has started every game this year for Duke. He […]

Indiana basketball posted a strong win over Big Ten rival Maryland on Friday, winning 65-53 in a game they never trailed. Indiana coach Mike Woodson doesn’t want the victory to get to his players’ heads, however. Woodson is sending a strong message to his team, as his program continues Big Ten play. “It’s going to […]

Replacing a legendary college coach is a double-edged sword. It is an amazing advantage to inherit a proud tradition and ready-made culture, but pushing through all the outside noise and high expectations can be a taxing job in and of itself. Jon Scheyer was prepared to be endlessly compared to Mike Krzyzewski upon being named […]

UCLA basketball appeared to have a bit of a Maui Invitational hangover on Thursday night, after nearly imploding versus UC Riverside at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins ultimately avoided the upset, thanks to some fortuitous circumstances. After blowing a double-digit lead in the second half, UCLA found itself in need of a bucket late. Enter Dylan […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

Angel Reese of LSU women’s basketball delivered a fiery message to her haters on Instagram after making a remarkable comeback to the court following a four-game hiatus on Thursday. The standout forward made her sentiments clear through an Instagram post on Friday with the caption, “just make sure that apology is as loud as the […]

In a closely contested ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge, the South Carolina women’s basketball team was victorious over North Carolina with a score of 65-58 on Thursday night. However, a notable aspect of this win was the limited playing time of star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina’s second-leading scorer. Fulwiley, who usually averages 23.5 minutes per […]

UConn’s women’s basketball team, led by coach Geno Auriemma, is facing a tumultuous season marked by a string of injuries. Auriemma expressed the team’s plight to ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou, saying, “I don’t think anybody deserves to be in this situation as many times as we’ve been in.” The team’s depth has been severely tested. […]

Alabama basketball has been one of the more consistent teams this season. Unfortunately, though, the Crimson Tide will be without star forward Nick Pringle for the time being. He’s not dealing with an injury, instead, he’s been suspended from the team. Head coach, Nate Oats claimed that Pringle is going to be suspended indefinitely, according […]

This college basketball season is one of the most highly-anticipated years in recent memory for USC basketball fans. The Trojans signed one of the best recruiting classes in the country last year that included the #1 player in the country, Isaiah Collier, and the son of LeBron James, five-star Bronny James. This team is loaded […]

In a night marked by achievement and celebration, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey reached a monumental milestone with her 700th career win, as LSU dominated No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64. Mulkey achieved this record in just 813 games, the fastest coach to reach this milestone in college basketball history for both men’s and women’s […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese couldn’t hide her elation as she made her much-anticipated return to the court after a four-game absence on Thursday. “How happy are y’all to see me?” Reese said to reporters with a beaming smile following LSU’s 82-64 win over No. 9 Virginia Tech. The game was Reese’s first appearance […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently shed light on her short hiatus from the team and the unexpected mentor who helped her navigate through it. Reese, who was back on the court Thursday for the first time since Nov. 14 in the Tigers’ triumph over No. 9 Virginia Tech, credited her time away for […]

A man has to know his priorities. LeBron James is a father first and foremost, and as such, he is intent on being there for his son, Bronny James. After suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th and ultimately undergoing successful surgery to repair what was considered to be a congenital heart defect, the USC basketball […]

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors take on the Utah Utes. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Hawaii Utah prediction and pick. Find how to watch Hawaii Utah. The Utah Utes are improving under coach Craig Smith. They beat Wake Forest. They gave Houston a battle. They just won at Saint Mary’s against the […]

The Creighton Bluejays take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Creighton Oklahoma State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Creighton Oklahoma State. The Creighton Bluejays know that defending national champion Connecticut and top-10 team Marquette (the 2023 Big East regular season champion) will both be very […]

Nearly six months, Memphis basketball signee/high school basketball star Mikey Williams made headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Williams, a four-star prospect according to both Rivals and 247 Sports, was arrested on April 13, 2023 on five charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was related to an incident outside of Williams’ […]

In a press conference on Wednesday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey expressed her displeasure with the media’s handling of the absence of star player Angel Reese. Reese, who had been missing from the lineup for four consecutive games, is set to return for Thursday’s home game against No. 9 Virginia Tech. During the nearly […]

The Liberty Flames take on the FAU Owls. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Liberty FAU prediction and pick. Find how to watch Liberty FAU. The Florida Atlantic Owls got punched in the mouth early this season. They suffered an absolutely shocking upset loss to Bryant which came from nowhere. A bad […]

UCLA basketball coaching legend John Wooden is set to have his own commemorative stamp released by USPS early in 2024, according to UCLA’s official social media account. 🏀 ✉️ Get ready for a slam dunk in your mailbox! 📬 We're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the @USPS John Wooden commemorative stamp. https://t.co/hQwDQFEMEw — […]

In the world of college basketball, transformation and grit often mark the journey of young athletes, and Rori Harmon of the Texas Longhorns is no exception. Harmon, a 5-foot, 6-inch point guard, entered the University of Texas in 2021 with high expectations and a nickname that highlighted her youth and size: “Fetus.” Despite her petite […]

The Norfolk State Spartans easily dispatch of the William & Mary Tribe in a 96-62 rout. The Spartans return to their winning ways after an 80-67 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers. With the victory, Norfolk State moves to 5-3 on the year. Within the first couple minutes of the game, the Spartans jumped out […]

Star USC basketball freshman and son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny James, is officially cleared to return to practice with his team four months after suffering cardiac arrest on the court. “Just In: After recovering from a cardiac arrest in late July, USC freshman Bronny James has been cleared to make a full return […]

The Duke basketball program suffered its second loss on the season on Wednesday night on the road against Arkansas by the score of 80-75 in the ACC/SEC Challenge, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said it was a unique road environment to play in, even if the players were experienced. “I don’t care if you’re […]

Ed Cooley and the Georgetown Hoyas nearly suffered an inexcusable loss against the Merrimack Warriors on Wednesday night at home. The Hoyas escaped with a two-point win, but the game was full of controversial calls down the stretch. The Merrimack basketball team is relatively unknown but won the Northeast Conference last year. However they were […]

Iowa’s standout guard Caitlin Clark is redefining success in women’s basketball with a simple yet powerful mantra: live in the now. This philosophy has not only elevated her game but also brought a fresh perspective to collegiate sports. As the reigning Associated Press national player of the year and a top contender for the national […]

The Indiana basketball program is 6-1 on the season, but is without a marquee win and has struggled mightily shooting from beyond the arc, but head coach Mike Woodson does not seem concerned, and believes his team could make the tournament while thriving on the inside. “Maybe we might be that team that makes the […]

It’s rare for any team outside of the ACC to have to play North Carolina and Duke in back-to-back games, but that’s the exact task that the Arkansas basketball team had in front of them this past week. After falling short against the Tar Heels in a consolation game in the Battle 4 Atlantis (and […]

A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces gave a shout-out to USC women’s basketball sensation JuJu Watkins on Wednesday, showcasing the rising star’s achievements on her Instagram Story and Twitter. Wilson’s commendation comes as Watkins continues to break records and make headlines in the women’s college basketball scene. Wilson, a graduate of the University of […]

The 2023 NBA season still feels like it’s just getting started, but for those looking ahead, the question is now who the No. 1 pick will be next year. This past year, the answer was easy — everyone knew Victor Wembanyama would be taken first. There is a not nearly that same level of certainty […]

In the past, if you were to hear about a wardrobe issue related to a sporting event, you just assume that another Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson incident has taken place. However, for the Louisville basketball team, it took on a different meaning. Louisville barely escaped with a win over the weekend against a New Mexico State […]

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal expressed his excitement in an Instagram Story on Thursday as Angel Reese, known as “Bayou Barbie,” is set to make a much-anticipated return to the hardwood for No. 7 LSU against No. 9 Virginia Tech. Reese’s sudden departure from play, following a benching during the second half against Kent State on […]

It is only a matter of time before the college basketball world finally gets to see Bronny James playing an official NCAA game with the USC Trojans. USC basketball head coach Andy Enfield has even said that LeBron James’ eldest son will be seeing action “soon,” per Paolo Uggetti of ESPN. “We’re anticipating Bronny being […]

Conference play hasn’t even started yet for the Duke Blue Devils, but Jon Scheyer’s team already has two losses in the 2023-24 college basketball season. That’s after No. 7 Duke basketball suffered an 80-75 loss in Fayetteville against the unranked Arkansas Razorbacks Wednesday night. Jon Scheyer laments defensive effort of Duke basketball vs Arkansas Scheyer […]

North Carolina basketball head coach Hubert Davis aptly summed up his team’s offense against Tennessee on Wednesday in four words. “It was pretty special,” Davis said. Hubert Davis thought North Carolina basketball dictated the tempo en route to a 100-92 win over Tennessee, per Heat Check CBB’s Brian Rauf. “Hubert Davis on UNC’s offense: ‘I […]

The Saint Joseph’s basketball team entered a 2023-24 cross-conference matchup against a tough Villanova Wildcats team. The Hawks came away with a stunning upset win against the 18th-ranked Wildcats. In the process, the team accomplished a feat that had not been done in almost two decades. Saint Joseph’s beats Villanova basketball at home for the […]

The Eastern Washington Eagles take on the USC Trojans. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Eastern Washington USC prediction and pick. Find how to watch Eastern Washington USC. The USC Trojans’ season has not gone the way they had hoped. It hasn’t been a disaster, but it hasn’t been as successful as […]