NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 170

After struggling mightily against their non-conference schedule, the North Carolina A&T Aggies made a statement against the Campbell Fighting Camels in their CAA opener. The Aggies had won just two games prior, including close wins over Texas Southern in the Chris Paul HBCU Challenge Tournament and a three-point victory over Coastal Carolina. North Carolina A&T […]

As the 2023-2024 season of NCAA women’s basketball continues, a new wave of underclassmen (and some juniors) are making a name for themselves in the sport. In this editorial, we take a closer look at the top 10 current underclassmen and juniors, like JuJu Watkins and MiLaysia Fulwiley, highlighting their achievements and projecting their potential […]

The Arizona basketball team continued Pac-12 Conference play with a home game against the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday night. Much to the surprise of Tommy Lloyd and company, the Wildcats exploded with a 97-50 blowout win over the Buffs. After the game, Lloyd got honest about the performance of his team (h/t Brian Pedersen). “Well, […]

Blending sports and politics, Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis began his CNN town hall in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday with an unusual gesture towards host Kaitlan Collins. DeSantis, known for his often unorthodox approaches, presented Collins with a basketball jersey bearing the name of Caitlin Clark, the star player for Iowa women’s basketball. The […]

In what could be considered prophetic insight, South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley’s expectations for guard Te-Hina Paopao’s shooting came to fruition as the Gamecocks overpowered the Florida Gators in a stunning 89-66 victory. The Southeastern Conference opener marked a significant milestone for the top-ranked Gamecocks, who now boast an impressive 13-0 undefeated streak […]

The recent eight-year deal between NCAA and ESPN, injecting an estimated $65 million annually into women’s basketball, has been hailed as a significant step forward for the sport. Key figures like UConn coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina coach Dawn Staley have praised this development, emphasizing the potential for a revenue-sharing program similar to men’s […]

It was not a fairly good night for the Memphis basketball program. They nearly got the third loss of their campaign by allowing PJ Haggerty’s scoring outburst to lead Tulsa. The other unfortunate event was Penny Hardaway having to help Caleb Mills head into the locker room. There still was not much information about what […]

In the Mark Few era, Gonzaga basketball reigns supreme over the entire West Coast Conference, but there is one opponent in particular who has been used as a perpetual chew toy by the Bulldogs. True to form, they got handed another beatdown in the McCarthey Athletic Center on Thursday. No. 24 Gonzaga (10-4) built an […]

Memphis basketball senior guard Caleb Mills suffered a non-contact left knee injury and was carried off the floor late in the first half Thursday at Tulsa. With just over two minutes to go before halftime, Mills broke toward the bucket with the ball at full speed. As he neared the hoop he went airborne and […]

USC women’s basketball prodigy JuJu Watkins has been making a noticable impact both on and off the court. As one of the top scorers in college basketball, Watkins averages an impressive 26.8 points per game, ranking her second nationally behind Caitlin Clark’s 31.5 points per game. Her extraordinary performance propelled USC’s program to its highest […]

Baylor women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen and her sixth-ranked Bears experienced a wave of emotions in their inaugural game at the new Foster Pavilion, echoing the victories they used to celebrate in their former field house. Their opening game in the new arena was marked by a commanding 71-50 victory over No. 23 TCU, in […]

In a recent match that saw the UConn women’s basketball team continue their dominant run against top-tier opponents, an all-too-familiar adversary struck again: injuries. The Huskies, already operating with a reduced roster of 10 players, faced a significant setback when Aubrey Griffin, a key contributor, suffered a knee injury during their game against Creighton on […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player Caitlin Clark has become a focal point for sports commentators, even those who seldom engage with the sport. Her recent on-court spectacle, nailing a long-range buzzer-beater against Michigan State on Tuesday, not only highlighted why she is one of the top players in the country, but also sparked a media […]

The Miami basketball team picked up a huge win at home on Wednesday night as the Hurricanes defeated #16 Clemson basketball 95-82. The game was pretty back and forth for awhile and Miami trailed for the first few minutes of the second half, but they eventually pulled away for the impressive, comfortable victory. Miami has […]

The NCAA announced a massive eight-year, $920 million agreement with ESPN on Thursday. The deal, averaging $115 million annually, will cover 40 college sports championships each year, including the increasingly popular Division I women’s basketball tournament. The announcement ends years of speculation about the NCAA’s strategy to leverage the growing fanbase in women’s sports, especially […]

The Providence basketball team announced that Bryce Hopkins suffered a torn ACL on his right knee, ending his season. Hopkins suffered the injury last night in the loss to Seton Hall basketball, and Kim English spoke about the injury in Providence’s statement. “We all feel for Bryce and his family in this difficult time,” Kim […]

Indiana basketball suffered its first conference loss of the season on Wednesday, falling to Nebraska 86-70 on what was a woeful night for the Hoosiers defense. Nebraska led by as much as 22 points as Indiana allowed its third-most points in a game this season. With a ton of roster turnover from last year’s team, […]

Indiana basketball suffered an ugly 86-70 loss to Nebraska basketball on Wednesday. After the game, Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson pointed to their lack of discipline in taking care of the ball and did not hesitate to call out his guards. “Not turn the ball over,” said Woodson during the post-game press conference. “That would […]

Three years ago, Andy Enfield led the USC Trojans, a #6 seed in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, to the Elite Eight. It was the first time in his tenure, at that point eight years after spending two as the head coach at FGCU, that it felt like Enfield was going to the be able to […]

Bronny James finished with 10 points, three assists and two rebounds in 18 minutes as USC basketball recorded its first conference win of the season in an 82-74 win over California on Wednesday. It was USC’s first home win with James in the rotation and the second consecutive game the freshman guard scored double-digit points. […]

USC basketball head coach Andy Enfield spoke after the Trojans win over the Cal Bears Wednesday not just about the team, but about the performance of exciting freshman Bronny James. The oldest son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Bronny is still getting acclimated to playing basketball after suffering from cardiac arrest in July […]

The UCLA basketball team suffered a brutal 59-53 loss to Stanford on Wednesday to fall to 6-8 on the season, and head coach Mick Cronin did not pull any punches when talking about his players and what the problem has been for the team this season. “The most important thing for a teacher is for […]

USC basketball earned its first Pac-12 win of the season on Wednesday night, holding off Cal for an 82-74 victory. The much-needed win marks the Trojans’ third over major-conference competition, getting them back to .500 at 7-7. Potential top-10 draft pick Isaiah Collier led a balanced offensive effort for USC, finishing with 13 points and […]

The apple really does not fall far from the tree. LeBron James has gifted his sons with elite athleticism and an insanely good basketball arsenal. Both of them have now been putting them into display. The latest was when Bronny James showed an insane level of verticality when the USC basketball program led by Isaiah […]

Caitlin Clark, the star of Iowa women’s basketball, made history with a viral logo game-winner against Michigan State on Tuesday. It was Clark’s 10th 40-point game of her career, which broke a tie with former Missouri State guard Jackie Stiles. It sets a new benchmark for the most 40-point games by any NCAA Division I […]

In a recent development for South Carolina women’s basketball, head coach Dawn Staley has expressed confidence in the recovery of Adhel Tac, a promising high school talent, from a knee injury. Tac, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Texas, endured a season-ending knee injury in November but is set to join the Gamecocks for the upcoming spring […]

The UConn women’s basketball team’s recent victory over Marquette on Dec. 31 showcased the depth and versatility of their roster. While Paige Bueckers’ 25 points were impressive, it was senior point guard Nika Muhl who stole the show, earning praise from both Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma. In the 95-64 win, Muhl not only secured […]

In the world of sports, actions on the field can often spark as much conversation as the gameplay itself. LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently brought to light a disparity in the portrayal of similar celebratory moves by two athletes, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, by Barstool Sports. […]

In a controversial finish that had social media and sports personalities buzzing, South Carolina women’s basketball Dawn Staley criticized the officiating after Caitlin Clark’s dramatic game-winner pushed Iowa women’s basketball to a 76-73 victory over Michigan State on Tuesday. Clark, synonymous with excellence in college basketball, led her team with a staggering 40 points, capping […]

The Illinois basketball team hosted Northwestern basketball on Tuesday night, and it was expected to be a close contest. The Fighting Illini are a top-10 team, but the Wildcats were 10-2 and they are the only team that has beaten #1 Purdue this season. the spread favored Illinois by 5.5 in this one, but it […]

New Year’s Eve may have been a bit weird for the Mitchell household after Duke basketball guard Mark Mitchell’s dad, Mark Sr., posted a controversial tweet on X. “We as a family do not support what we’re seeing from Mark at Duke. How do you show up at a university and lose your identity? Both […]

Caitlin Clark, the standout star of Iowa women’s basketball, made history with a viral logo game-winner against Michigan State on Tuesday, solidifying her name in the record books. The remarkable shot came right at the buzzer and secured a 76-73 victory for Iowa. It was Clark’s 10th 40-point game of her career and broke a […]

Last season, the Kansas State basketball team was one of the biggest stories of the college basketball season, especially the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats got hot at the right time a year ago, and they made a deep run into the tournament, only to fall just short of the Final Four in the Elite Eight. […]

Nebraska basketball’s Rienk Mast received an injury update ahead of Wednesday’s game versus Indiana, per Robin Washut of On3. “Fred Hoiberg says Rienk Mast did contact work in Tuesday’s practice and held up well. He’ll be a game-time decision vs. Indiana on Wednesday night,” Washut wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Wednesday’s game projects to be […]

Iowa women’s basketball superstar Caitlin Clark will be remembered for her step-back game winner Tuesday night as they beat the Michigan State Spartans, 76-73 However, she spoke after the game and thrilling moment to talk about what she needs to improve on heading into the rest of the season. CAITLIN CLARK FOR THE WIN 🚨 […]

Iowa star Caitlin Clark wasn’t the only one who went viral on Tuesday in the women’s college basketball scene. Grambling State women’s basketball also broke the internet after they put down a historic 159-18 beatdown on the College of Biblical Studies (CBS), 159-18. The 141-point demolition by Grambling State marked the largest margin of victory […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark broke the internet on Tuesday night after she nailed a scintillating logo three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Michigan State 76-73. After the game, Caitlin Clark had a very humble reaction to her epic game-winner. “We practice those plays every single day in practice,” Clark said in her postgame […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has done it again. During Tuesday night’s game against Michigan State basketball, the NCAA sensation drilled a game-winner at the buzzer to take the win. Tied at 73 apiece as the final seconds of regulation ticked away, Iowa held the ball for the final possession. Giving the ball to […]

The Purdue basketball team is currently ranked #1 in the country, and they had yet another impressive victory on Tuesday night against Maryland basketball. The New Year is here, and now, the Boilermakers are into the bulk of the Big Ten schedule. Purdue had two early-season conference games, and they dropped one against Northwestern, but […]