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An anonymous donor has gifted Tuskegee University with new uniforms for all the institution’s athletic teams, per a statement by the HBCU. Golden Tigers athletic director Reginald Ruffin spoke about the kind gesture, saying, “We are honored and grateful for this gift to continue to support and give our student-athletes and coaches the best possible […]

UConn’s star guard Paige Bueckers is back on the hardwood after a grueling recovery from an ACL tear, and she’s got her eyes on the prize. “There’ll be no greater feeling than going through all that I’ve gone through,” Bueckers said, as reported by Alex Philippou of ESPN. “And winning that national championship is the […]

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA expedited a review of its women’s basketball tournament officiating following the highly criticized LSU-Iowa title game last season. LSU’s championship victory was overshadowed by what many have cited as refereeing errors that have since been confirmed by an independent review shared with The Associated Press, as reported by ESPN. […]

In a heartfelt gesture of remembrance and respect, UConn women’s basketball standout guard Paige Bueckers honored the late Gianna “Gigi” Bryant in a unique way during a recent practice session. As she gears up for an eagerly anticipated return to the court, Bueckers wore a shirt bearing a quote attributed to Gigi, “WHEN YOU THINK […]

Indiana basketball had a solid season in 2023 that saw them go to the NCAA Tournament as a #4 seed, but they did fall in the second round to #5 seed Miami Florida. This year, the Hoosiers are looking for another successful campaign, but they lost a lot of talent from last year’s squad. This […]

Bridgette Gordon made her coaching debut for the Florida A&M Rattlers against her alma mater Tennessee. Gordon was a legend for the Volunteers. Gordon was a key piece to Tennessee’s first NCAA Women’s Championship run in the 1987 season and a second championship in the 1989 season. She ranks in several historical categories for the […]

It feels like yesterday that UConn was cutting down the nets after the winning the national championship, but the new college basketball season is now here. Kansas basketball is a team that was hoping to cut down the nets last year as they entered the tournament as a #1 seed, but they fell victim to […]

After losing in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball was looking to come back with a vengeance. However, Bruce Pearl and company were stopped in their tracks as Auburn basketball fell to Baylor in their first game of the season. With Baylor being ranked No. 20 in the country, Auburn basketball […]

Virginia Union & Winston-Salem State will be facing off during NBA All-Star weekend at the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic per a statement released by the NBA obtained by HBCU Pulse. The NBA HBCU Classic was started in 2022 to support HBCU basketball teams. The previous editions of the games featured a matchup between Howard & […]

Baylor knew they would be in a battle when they opened their season with a matchup against Auburn. But with a major boost from freshman Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor basketball was able to get the job done. The Bears squeaked out an 88-82 victory over Auburn. In the victory, Walter scored 28 points and went a […]

In a homecoming of sorts for head coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU fought valiantly against the eleventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. However, their upset bid was unsuccessful as they were beaten 93-64. Despite the loss, FAMU looked amazing on both ends of the court. They showed poise against a championship-caliber SEC team and showed defensive prowess that will […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Van Wagner, a leading collegiate athletics marketing agency, have agreed to a new long-term term agreement, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Van Wagner is a prominent sports and media advertising company recognized for its involvement in Major League Baseball, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, […]

The Baylor basketball program opened their season against the Auburn Tigers in a nail-biting matchup. The 20th-ranked Bears beat the Tigers 88-82 off the leadership of freshman Ja’Kobe Walter. Walter had an incredible college basketball debut. Of course, social media is excited about his showing. X reacts to Ja’Kobe Walter’s dominant night in Baylor basketball […]

St. John’s basketball center Joel Soriano had an impressive second half in their 90-74 win over Stony Brook on Tuesday. Soriano gave credit to head coach Rick Pitino for motivating him at halftime, per FOX Sports’ John Fanta. Joel Soriano on scoring 16 points in the second half: “Coach Pitino said some things to me. […]

The Vanderbilt basketball program hasn’t been a national player in quite some time. The addition of North Carolina Tar Heels, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons legend Jerry Stackhouse in April of 2019 hasn’t changed the program’s standing just yet. According to the rumor mill, Stackhouse’s former NBA team the Detroit Pistons had interest in hiring […]

Giants are often slain during the madness of March. But, this was not the case for a James Madison basketball squad led by Terrence Edwards that had a lot to prove. Tom Izzo and the Michigan State basketball program were not just favored in this matchup but they were also one of the picks to […]

The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe in a game that came down to the wire. The reigning MEAC champions likely weren’t expecting so much adversity in their first game, but they begin their season on a positive note. While the Spartans walked away with the slight victory, the […]

With star power ablaze, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark ignited the court with a remarkable 28-point and 10-assist performance, elevating the Iowa women’s basketball team to a commanding 102-46 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson in the season’s opening game on Nov. 6. Clark, the national player of the year, demonstrated her acclaimed talent by contributing 28 points and […]

In the world of college basketball, upsets can serve as a stark reminder that rankings are mere placeholders and not guarantees of victory. Such was the case when the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, fresh off a national championship and carrying the weight of preseason expectations, succumbed to a surprising 92-78 defeat at the […]

Illinois basketball fans didn’t see Sencire Harris take the court in Illinois’ season-opening win over Eastern Illinois. Harris’ absence wasn’t due to being injured or benched. Instead, Harris will redshirt the 2023-24 season; a move that coach Brad Underwood said was Harris’ decision, according to The Champaign Room. Harris played in all 33 Illinois basketball […]

The Kansas basketball team has rewarded longtime head coach Bill Self with a new contract that will make him the highest-paid coach in the sport, per Jeff Goodman of The Messenger. ‘BREAKING: Kansas’ Bill Self has signed a new amended 5-year rolling contract that makes him the highest-paid college basketball coach in the country, source […]

College basketball is finally back! To celebrate the madness, a premier matchup will be in the works as the Auburn Tigers battle it out on the hardwood with the 20th-ranked Baylor Bears. Join us for our college basketball odds series where our Auburn-Baylor prediction and pick will be revealed. A year ago, the Auburn Tigers […]

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, reigning national champions and preseason favorites, opened their season with a disheartening 92-78 loss to the No. 20 ranked Colorado Buffaloes. The defeat has sparked a multitude of questions about what is most to blame for the Tigers’ underperformance. Here are three […]

In a gracious display of sportsmanship, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, an LSU alum, warmly congratulated the Colorado women’s basketball team after the Buffaloes clinched a surprise win over his alma mater. Despite LSU’s top rank and a star-studded lineup featuring Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, Colorado stole the show on Nov. 6 with a […]

While there are multiple blue blood programs that have legitimate claims to the throne this season in college basketball, there’s one team that stands above the rest: Duke basketball. With a combination of veteran, trustworthy experience and highly-regarded prospects, Duke has the perfect mix to go all the way in the 2023-2024 college basketball season. […]

In a candid reflection on LSU women’s basketball’s surprising 92-78 defeat to Colorado, coach Kim Mulkey disclosed that the outcome of the game itself wasn’t as unexpected as the manner in which her top-ranked Tigers played. The defending national champions, known for their resilience, seemed to falter against the Buffaloes’ strong approach in the season […]

College basketball fans are still waiting for the debut of Bronny James for USC basketball. The Trojans freshman and the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still awaiting clearance to play for USC, but team head coach Andy Enfield is already showering the first-year guard and his family praises. “Bronny is […]

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team has some dudes. USC powered its way to a 82-69 victory over Kansas State Monday night in Las Vegas, even without their star freshman Bronny James on the floor. It was another freshman that impressed, as Isaiah Collier poured in 18 points for the Trojans. Boogie Ellis added 24 […]

Kyle Filipowski and the Duke Blue Devils, as expected, crushed the Dartmouth Big Green in a season-opening game in Durham. The Duke basketball star had so much fun in the contest that he blew a kiss in front of the camera just after a two-handed throwdown. “It was a little blow-a-kiss-to-the-fans for the start of […]

The No. 4 Michigan State basketball program fell to James Madison 79-76 in overtime at home in the season opener, and head coach Tom Izzo had some strong words for the team’s upperclassmen after poor showings from many of them in the loss. “I don’t have a good answer why three juniors and seniors played […]

James Madison University men’s basketball accomplished a feat seldom done in the history of the sport when the squad went into East Lansing Monday night and beat Michigan State. James Madison came away with a 79-76 win over the no. 4 Michigan State Spartans. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Michigan State is the […]

The LSU women’s basketball program began its title defense in the 2023-2024 season with a shocking 92-78 loss to Colorado in Las Vegas on Monday night, and head coach Kim Mulkey said she was not surprised, but disappointed in the loss. “I’m disappointed by some players that I thought would be tougher, but when you […]

The Kentucky basketball program has gotten the right start to its college basketball campaign. John Calipari’s squad had initial struggles in terms of efficiency but shot themselves all the way to a demolition job of the New Mexico State basketball squad. Rob Dillingham led the scoring charge with Justin Edwards and Dajuan Wagner following suit. […]

After leading by only eight points at halftime, Kentucky basketball took control in the final 20 minutes, rolling New Mexico State 86-46 at Rupp Arena in its 2023-24 opener. After the game, New Mexico State coach Jason Hooten was glowing in his praise of Kentucky, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR: Said Hooten, “He gets those […]

Michigan State basketball fans blew up on social media after their team’s embarrassing 79-76 overtime loss to James Madison on Monday. Supporters of No. 4 Michigan State basketball couldn’t believe they lost to an unranked opponent on opening night. Michigan State basketball national championship hopes pic.twitter.com/MfU7v6mWHi — antonio (@PistonsAntonio) November 7, 2023 JAMES MADISON (+1150 […]

Michigan State’s most anticipated season in years got off to a terrible start. The No. 4 Spartans fell to James Madison 79-76 at home on Monday night, marking one of its worst upset losses in years. In fact, Michigan State is the first AP top-5 team to lose its season opener against an unranked opponent […]

The LSU women’s basketball team opened their 2023-24 season against the Colorado Buffaloes. The Tigers had a disappointing debut after falling to Colorado with a score of 92-78. Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith had solid performances, but it was not enough to keep the Tigers off the unfortunate side of history. Tigers lose a […]

The USC Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams got a huge surprise even before they played their respective season openers in the 2023-24 college basketball campaign, with Vanessa Bryant sending some love to USC basketball in the form of ultra cool — and unreleased — Kobe Bryant kicks. Vanessa Bryant gifted the USC men’s and […]

Angel Reese and No. 1 LSU women’s basketball got off to an inauspicious start in the 2023 NCAA season. No. 20 Colorado women’s basketball’s second-half surge propelled them to a surprising 92-78 win over LSU on Monday. “I wonder how Angel Reese would react if one of the Colorado girls started following her around the […]