NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 169

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self is trying to keep expectations about his team grounded. Kansas defeated Houston 78-65 on Saturday, and the Jayhawks had one of their best offensive games of the season. Self thinks it’s too early to crown the victory as Kansas’ most important win of the season. “I think it’s a little […]

Johni Broome and Auburn basketball had a great Saturday night on the road, as they thumped the Ole Miss Rebels, 91-77. However, many people probably would remember the game for a minor incident on the sidelines involving Broome and legendary actor Morgan Freeman. Late in regulation of the Auburn basketball Miss showdown, Broome nearly tried […]

Duke basketball could not muster enough strength Saturday night to beat bitter rivals North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, as Jon Scheyer’s squad fell prey to the hosts to the tune of a 93-84 score. And immediately after the Blue Devils loss, social media got flooded with all sorts of reactions to the game, […]

The Michigan basketball program is reeling after yet another embarrassing home loss, this time at the hands of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Coach Juwan Howard and the Wolverines squandered yet another first half lead just days after they did the same against their rivals in East Lansing. Recently, Coach Howard was absolutely thrashed by Wolverine […]

The North Carolina basketball team won a stateside battle against the Duke Blue Devils on Friday night. Armando Bacot and Harrison Ingram helped propel the Tar Heels to a 93-84 victory over Duke’s coveted squad. Now, North Carolina fans are living it up on social media after their team’s effort. North Carolina fans feel good […]

Howard Univeristy unfortunately lost a tough battle against rival Hampton Univeristy 63-61 at the QQQ Legacy Classic this afternoon but Howard basketball coach Kenny Blakeney had a cool moment via his teammate Grant Hill. Hill and Blakeney played with each other under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. Hill served as commentator for the Howard vs. Hampton […]

The Hampton Pirates and Howard Bison put on a performance for the ages in the Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic with Hampton coming out on top, 63-61. The two teams took the court following Grambling State’s victory over Jackson State. As always, when Hampton and Howard meet, they battle for the title of “The Real HU.” […]

JuJu Watkins and the USC women’s basketball team capped off a phenomenal win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday night. Watkins scored a historical 51 points in the 67-58 victory. Thus, NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant held the freshman guard in high regard. NBA stars sing JuJu Watkins’ praises after legendary Trojans performance […]

In an exciting SWAC matchup, the Grambling State Tigers out-dueled the Jackson State Tigers on national television, 80-72. The game was the first leg of the annual Invesco QQQ Legacy Classic, a showcase of HBCU basketball talent televised on TNT. Coming into the game, Grambling State was on a heater. After an abysmal 2-10 start, […]

There wasn’t a lot of college basketball action on Friday night, but one intriguing matchup did take place in the Big East. Butler basketball hit the road to take on #13 Creighton basketball, and it ended up being one of the best games the conference has had this season. The Bulldogs were big underdogs in […]

USC women’s basketball superstar freshman JuJu Watkins made history Friday night in a record-setting 51-point performance against No. 4 Stanford. Watkins, who nearly totaled Stanford’s entire scoring output in the 67-58 Trojans victory, finished the game with a stat line of 51 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals. She was 6-11 from three-point […]

JuJu Watkins just made history for the USC women’s basketball team in their 67-58 win over the Stanford Cardinal on Friday. Despite the attention she’s getting, however, she’s not going to disrespect Caitlin Clark or any of the top collegiate stars today. Watkins dropped 51 on Stanford to set a new record for the most […]

JuJu Watkins is different. The USC women’s basketball star proved as much on Friday after she exploded for 51 points to propel the Trojans to victory over the Stanford Cardinal. USC scored 67 points in the contest, so that means Watkins scored 76 percent of the team’s total. Watkins had 40 through three quarters and […]

On Thursday, UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin and his Bruins improved to 10-11 on the young season with a big 71-63 home win over the Oregon State Beavers. The game was very closely contested at halftime, with UCLA leading Oregon State by just two points; however, the Bruins were able to take off down […]

It has been a tough season injury wise for Mike Woodson and the Indiana Hoosiers. The Hoosiers have not been able to field a completely healthy roster for much of this season and they’ve stumbled to a 5-5 record in Big 10 Conference play despite an overall record 13-8. Coming into their next game against […]

New Mexico State basketball is not waiting for Conference USA to make a ruling on Robert Carpenter. The junior forward is being suspended indefinitely for punching Liberty player Shiloh Robinson during Thursday night’s game, according to Colin Deaver of KTSM 9 News. Consequences were expected based on the nature of the transgression and the comments […]

The Central Michigan women’s basketball team is the latest women’s college basketball squad that has been forced to forfeit matchups due to a shortage of available and healthy players, as the team struggles with injuries. The Chippewas were forced to forfeit their upcoming game on Saturday against Kent State due to a shortage of available […]

Texas A&M basketball hit the news cycle for all the wrong reasons. Star guard, Tyrece Radford, who is having a stellar season, was recently arrested for evading police. It’s not a great look for him or the Aggies whatsoever. Reports indicate that Radford ignored a stop sign and then sped off when bicycle patrol attempted […]

Fox Sports is introducing the “Caitlin Cam” for Iowa’s upcoming game against Maryland on Saturday, offering a unique viewing experience focused solely on Iowa women’s basketball phenom Caitlin Clark. The camera will provide live coverage of Clark, tracking her every move on offense and defense during the game. This feature is set to debut on […]

The Wisconsin Badgers hit the road on Thursday night for a tricky road matchup against Nebraska basketball. The Cornhuskers have been good at home this season, and they were slight favorites over the Badgers in this one. It looked like it was going to be a blowout win for Wisconsin, however, as the Badgers led […]

In the world of college basketball, making a strong start is crucial. South Carolina women’s basketball rise star Ashlyn Watkins did just that, earning high praise from her coach, Dawn Staley. On the eve of the Gamecocks’ game at Auburn on Thursday, Watkins found out she’d be making her first career start. Watkins stepped in […]

A dark cloud continues to hang above New Mexico State basketball after junior forward Robert Carpenter shockingly punched Liberty’s Shiloh Robinson in the face Thursday night. An ejection was issued, but more repercussions are sure to come. Aggies head coach Jason Hooten expects Conference USA to suspend his player, but he is already taking action […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, has brought a new level of excitement to the sport. Her impact on the game has led to packed stadiums and soaring ticket prices, a phenomenon rarely seen in women’s basketball. Clark expressed amazement at her growing fame, acknowledging the strong support from fans. “It’s honestly, hard for me […]

If there was ever a time when the bickering between Bill Walton and Dave Pasch was a welcome escape for fans, it had to be Thursday night. USC basketball (8-13) put forth a dismal effort at home once again, losing 78-69 to Oregon in a game that was not as close as the scoreboard indicated. […]

In a nationally televised game, Bronny James and USC basketball fell 78-69 to the Oregon Ducks on Thursday night. Bronny, in his second game since moving back to a bench role for USC, played 22 minutes for the Trojans. That was second only to DJ Rodman’s 25 reserve minutes. In the game, Bronny finished with […]

The Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball team has been having a decent overall year at 16-6, but they’ve struggled a bit in Big 10 Conference play as they’ve only managed a 6-5 record. Nebraska has actually gotten better though each season under Fred Hoiberg and this is the first time in his five years as head coach […]

There have been rumors swirling in the online HBCU community about Morehouse College joining the Mideastern Athletic Conference in the near future. Morehouse currently competes in Division II in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and served as a founding member of the conference in 1913.  Although there’s been no official decision or announcement of the […]

Amid a challenging season full of injuries, the Arizona women’s basketball program announced open walk-on tryouts in an attempt to bolster its depleted roster. The team made the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday. We are holding Walk On Tryouts for full-time students interested in participating for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. If […]

So look, I’m not gonna sit here and pretend that I have a full, firm grasp on what’s going on in Knoxville, or suggest that I know how the NCAA’s investigation into possible Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) violations at the University of Tennessee is going to eventually play out. What I do know for a […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari made an interesting comment after the Wildcats’ 94-91 loss to the Florida Gators on Wednesday, saying that Kentucky lost a game in which it beat Florida in every category. Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responded to those comments, debunking John Calipari’s notion. “I thought it was a pretty even game, […]

The Kentucky basketball team suffered a tough loss on Wednesday night at home against Florida basketball. It was a tight game throughout and it had a thrilling overtime finish, and the Gators outlasted the Wildcats for a 94-91 win. Kentucky is now 15-5 overall and 5-3 in conference play. The SEC has been challenging for […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Nika Muhl set the tone in the Huskies’ 81-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday. Driven by “personal” motifvation to enhance the team’s defense after a tough loss on Jan. 27 against Notre Dame, Muhl emerged as a key figure in thwarting Villanova’s offensive threats. “After that game against Notre Dame, I […]

Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark recently etched her name above Kelsey Mitchell’s in the NCAA scoring record books, yet the star guard has remained grounded as she continues to climb the all-time top scoring list. Clark, after a dominating performance leading No. 3 Iowa to a 110-74 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday, highlighted her […]

The Memphis basketball team started off the season scorching hot, but the back half of January was not good for the Tigers. Not too long ago, Memphis was 15-2 on the season overall and 4-0 in AAC conference play. The Tigers got all the way up to #10 in the rankings, but now, they are […]

When Purdue basketball comes to mind, Zach Edey is the immediate player that everyone thinks about. For long-time fans, it may even be Matt Painter as one of the longest-tenured coaches in all of college basketball. However, one name that has been such a standout for the Boilermakers is Braden Smith. A lot of individuals […]

Iowa Hawkeye’s star Caitlin Clark hasn’t even reached the WNBA yet and she’s already a household name. She’s taken the NCAA by storm the past couple of seasons and this year she’s elevated her game even more. Iowa has been one of the top ranked teams in the country the entire season and they’re one […]

Caitlin Clark has a convincing case as the best women’s college basketball player of the modern era. The University of Iowa superstar is averaging 32.0 points, 7.1 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.7 steals this season, connecting on 40.7% of an unbelievable 13.1 three-point attempts per game—both career-highs. She led the Hawkeyes to the National Championship […]

Social media is buzzing with reactions to Hall of Famer Sheryl Swoopes’ candid remarks about Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark’s prospects in the league. Swoopes tempered expectations, asserting that while Clark is destined to be a solid professional player, her collegiate dominance won’t immediately translate to the WNBA. Swoopes made the comments while appearing […]

After an investigation, Illinois State University officials were not able to verify the use of a racial slur in their Dec. 9 game against the Norfolk State Spartans. Illinois State compiled over 40 accounts from game officials, media, athletes, staff, and spectators, according to the Virginia-Pilot’s Michael Sauls. “While the investigation did not verify the […]