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The college basketball season is in full swing and one of the best matchups of the non-conference slate will be taking place on Saturday night. Arizona basketball is hitting the road to Cameron Indoor to take on Duke basketball. The Wildcats are coming into this matchup ranked #12 in the country and the Blue Devils […]

Caitlin Clark, the standout guard for Iowa’s women’s basketball team, has etched her name alongside NCAA greats Kelsey Plum and Jackie Stiles following a remarkable game against Virginia Tech on Nov. 9. Clark’s 44-point showing on Thursday night was a testament to her exceptional talent, which has become a signature of her play. The performance […]

The NCAA is sparking controversy for its decision to once again deny a mental health waiver for Cincinnati basketball transfer Aziz Bandaogo, which he hoped would grant him immediate playing eligibility. “This marks a second denial and end of the NCAA’s waiver process, but Bandaogo will likely pursue legal action,” The Athletic’s Justin Williams reported. […]

HBCU PASS has joined forces with Mic Larry Entertainment LLC, renowned as the “Voice of Rucker Park,” to introduce “HBCU PASS LIVE”. Per a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse, the show will feature NYC streetball-style play-by-play commentary and aims to breathe new life into HBCU basketball games while engaging fans like never before. HBCUPASS, […]

In the world of collegiate women’s basketball, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has emerged as a force to be reckoned with, drawing comparisons to NBA superstar Stephen Curry. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith lauded Clark’s skills once again after Iowa’s game against Virginia Tech on Nov. 9, calling her “Steph Curry of women’s basketball.” “This girl is […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley is taking a firm stance against the repercussions of a critical NCAA review on officiating in last April’s women’s national championship game between LSU and Iowa. Staley’s primary concern is that this scrutiny could unfairly prevent the officials involved, who are Black women, from receiving future prominent assignments. […]

In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and fan engagement, Caitlin Clark, the star guard for the Iowa women’s basketball team, made a young fan’s day unforgettable. Before Iowa’s showdown against Virginia Tech on Nov. 9, a viral Twitter video captured by WSLAM video shared the special moment: Clark, in the midst of her pre-game routine, […]

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark once again proved why she is regarded as one of the elite talents in women’s college basketball. Despite a personal tally of 44 points in Iowa’s narrow 80-76 victory over Virginia Tech, Clark’s immediate reaction was self-critical and focused on team improvement. “We’ll shoot the ball better,” Clark said, as reported by […]

The Hampton Pirates’ men’s basketball team starts the season on a sour note after a 92-80 opening loss to the other HU. The Pirates watched helplessly as the Howard Bison continued to pour in baskets down the stretch of the game. After a disappointing 8-24 record last season, an opening night loss is not how […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark had 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists as No. 3 Iowa topped eighth-ranked Virginia Tech for an 80-76 victory Thursday night. After the game, Virginia Tech head coach Kenny Brooks was glowing in his praise of Clark: “I love my girls (on my team), but sometimes you’re playing […]

Just days after James Madison basketball went into East Lansing and came away with a 79-76 win over the no. 4 Michigan State Spartans, the team has shown they’ve still got more luck left in them. James Madison trailed Kent State 89-84 with 3.8 seconds left, and managed to score five unanswered points to send […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark had 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists as No. 3 Iowa topped eighth-ranked Virginia Tech for an 80-76 victory Thursday night. Naturally, after a stat line like that, social media was going crazy. Here are some of the best reactions: CAITLIN CLARK IS LOGO HUNTING AGAIN pic.twitter.com/tlfwi9fKVI — […]

Jon Scheyer coached the Duke Blue Devils to a 27-9 record in his first season as head coach. Still, he’s yet to achieve a Final Four appearance or national championship, two potential accomplishments Duke basketball fans hope will happen another time. Scheyer got an eye-popping comparison to ex-Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, aka ‘Coach K,’ […]

Howard University fought valiantly against Georgia Tech but narrowly missed an upset win over Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets struggled throughout the game but put together a second half comeback that pushed them to an 88-85 lead. Howard started the game matching Georgia Tech blow for blow. The Yellowjackets and the Bison traded baskets for […]

Allen Media Group’s free-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO, has unveiled the broadcast schedule basketball schedule for the 2023-24 season. With a total of 19 basketball matchups, including both men’s and women’s games at the Division I & Division II level, HBCU GO . One of the standout events is the 3rd Annual Legacy Classic, set […]

The Purdue basketball squad hopes to redeem their name during March Madness. Coach Matt Painter had a top prospect in Jaden Ivey but still could not get the elusive national title. Now, he has one more shot at terrorizing teams outside of the Big 10 conference. With a loaded cast of talents featuring Ethan Morton, […]

The 2023-24 NCAA season tipped-off this week and one of the more intriguing storylines in the Pac-12 Conference is the Cal Golden Bears. Last season, Cal was the absolute worst team in the conference with an overall record of 3-29 and a conference record of 2-18. They’re hoping to change their fortunes this year buoyed […]

Rick Pitino is now the head coach for St. John’s basketball, but he had quite the journey to get there. Pitino’s coaching career began all the way back in 1974. He has coached college and he has coached NBA, and perhaps the most intriguing part of his career came when he started coaching Louisville… after […]

In a landmark move, the Ohio State women’s basketball team has secured a season-long NIL sponsorship with Elk + Elk, an Ohio personal injury law firm. This partnership is the first of its kind in the history of Ohio State athletics. The partnership aims to highlight the importance of each team member’s contribution to the […]

The USC basketball team is coming into this season with a lot of hype, and they lived up to it in their season opener on Monday. The Trojans got their 2023-24 campaign started against Kansas State in Las Vegas, and USC made an early season statement. The Wildcats made it all the way to the […]

The New Mexico Lobos take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Check out our college basketball odds series for our New Mexico Saint Mary’s prediction and pick. Find how to watch New Mexico Saint Mary’s. The New Mexico Lobos were the last unbeaten team in major college basketball last season. The Lobos were spotless in early […]

The USC basketball team is coming into this season with a lot of hype, and in their season opener on Monday night, the Trojans looked legit. USC got things going against Kansas State in Las Vegas, and the Wildcats are coming off of a trip to the Elite 8. This game was expected to be […]

The Bakersfield Roadrunners take on the USC Trojans. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Bakersfield USC prediction and pick. Find how to watch Bakersfield USC. The USC Trojans haven’t done well in football this year, but they might have something special on their hands in men’s basketball. USC delivered a solid performance […]

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley cemented his status as one of the best in college basketball with a national championship win last season, but recently revealed that there are still some mental health hurdles for him be opening up about having a panic attack at the New York Stock Exchange this summer. “I’m having […]

The New Mexico State basketball program has been in hot water since an investigation began at the end of last season. It resulted in the season being canceled in February and led to the head coach being fired amid sexual assault and hazing allegations. The program also dealt with an investigation that stemmed from a […]

The college basketball season got under way on Monday, and that’s when the Florida basketball team started their 2023-24 campaign. The Gators were at home against Loyola Maryland, and they easily cruised to a 93-73 win to begin the season 1-0. Florida is unranked to start the season, and they are expected to be a […]

In the highly anticipated return to the hardwood, Paige Bueckers stepped back into the spotlight with a performance that was, by her own standards, less than stellar. After a grueling 584-day hiatus, the 2021 national player of the year graced the court, contributing to the UConn women’s basketball team’s 102-58 victory over Dayton. However, the […]

Duke basketball is one of the best college basketball programs of all time, and they are looking poised for another successful season. The Blue Devils have always been good, but for the first time in a long time, there was the smallest amount of uncertainty for the program when coach Mike Krzyzewski decided that he […]

It’s an electric early-season college basketball matchup as #12 Arizona travels across the country to Durham, North Carolina, to take on #2 Duke. Cameron Indoor Stadium will play host to this matchup, with two men’s teams looking to stake their claim to title contender status early on in this 2023-24 season. Both Duke and Arizona […]

Freshman Anjanae Richardson called game as she hit a game-winning three-pointer to give Norfolk State a resounding 51-49 upset win over Drexel University. The newly arrived Spartan player delivered an exceptional performance, contributing 14 points and sinking 3 three-pointers after coming off the bench. Spartan Crystal White kicked off the game sinking a three-pointer on […]

Southern University men’s basketball team pulled a stunning 85-71 upset over UNLV to start the season. UNLV finished the season 19-13 last year (7-11 in Mountain West) and narrowly defeated Southern 66-56 last year. The Jaguars competed with Runnin’ Rebels last year and found a game plan that worked to dominate them this year. Southern […]

Coach Anthony Grant got off to the right start to start the Dayton basketball squad’s season. They got the 16-point win over SIU Edwardsville and hope to replicate the same performance against the Northwestern basketball team in the coming week. But, it did not come without a cost. Malachi Smith went down after just seven […]

The NIL legislation has completely reshaped the landscape of the Charlie Baker-led NCAA. It saw the rise of stars like Caleb Williams, Zach Edey, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese while getting them paid. But, not a lot of states have the same laws because of how hearings have gone on Capitol Hill. The main issue […]

As the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season approaches, UConn’s Paige Bueckers is charting a new course in her athletic journey. Following a debilitating ACL tear, the former Naismith Player of the Year is not just back in the game; she has transformed her off-court routine to prevent future injuries and enhance her performance. Bueckers’ new […]

In a dramatic start to their season, the No. 20 ranked Colorado women’s basketball team, under the leadership of coach JR Payne, earned a massive victory over the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers with a score of 92-78. Deion Sanders, Colorado’s head football coach and a prominent figure in the sports community, was quick to […]

As UConn women’s basketball’s Paige Bueckers laces up for the upcoming NCAA season, the buzz in Storrs is undeniable. The star guard has overcome a tumultuous period marked by injuries, but now she’s back with a vengeance and some bold predictions for the 2023-24 season. A championship in sight At the forefront of Bueckers’ goals […]

Bowie State is set to kick off the season with the HBCU Tip-Off  Classic, happening from November 10-11, 2023 in  A.C. Jordan Arena. The HBCU recently debuted the newly renovated A.C. Jordan Arena courtesy of Kevin Durant and the Durant Family Foundation in late September. The Bulldogs struggled last season, finishing 7-22 on the year […]

The college basketball season is here, so we decided to look at the highest-paid head coaches in the sport. These men are amongst the elite in the sport, and they are paid handsomely because of their positive impact on their teams. Some of these coaches have been around for what seems like forever, while others […]

At UConn, anticipation is growing as college women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers, former national player of the year, gears up for a return that promises to eclipse her previous brilliance on the basketball court. The determination is not lost on UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. “Paige is a better basketball player now than she was […]