NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 174

In a nail-biting showdown that will be remembered as one of the standout performances of this year’s NCAA Tournament, Stanford women’s basketball star Kiki Iriafen delivered a staggering All-American performance, propelling the No. 2 Cardinal over the seventh-seeded Iowa State Cyclones with an 87-81 victory in overtime. Iriafen’s remarkable display of athleticism, scoring a career-high […]

North Carolina A&T’s Maleia Bracone hit a clutch game-winning three-pointer to power the Lady Aggies over Old Dominion 48-45 to advance in the 2024 WNIT tournament. The game was hosted in North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center, affectionately known by A&T students and alumni as “Club Corbett”, with 3,224 fans in attendance for the team’s […]

The Washington State Cougars are now in the market for a new head coach. That’s after Kyle Smith decided to take his coaching talents from Washington basketball to the Stanford Cardinal, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. Kyle Smith leaves Washington State basketball after five seasons The news of Smith going to Stanford […]

“Obviously, the mistake was made. It sucks.” Those were the words of UConn Huskies men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley, who in the aftermath of his team’s eighth consecutive NCAA Tournament win by double-digits, took some time to once again discuss with reporters his disappointment with the fact that the Big East, a proud and historically […]

The Texas A&M Aggies nearly had it. They were so close to becoming the first team to knock out a No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, as Texas A&M basketball put the Houston Cougars to the test Sunday night, but things just did not go the Aggies’ way in overtime, resulting in a […]

The No. 1-seed Houston Cougars entered the 2024 NCAA Tournament with many believing the program could go deep in the Big Dance. Houston basketball’s run nearly came to a crushing end Sunday night when they had to sweat it out against the No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies in what ultimately resulted in a 100-95 overtime […]

The opening weekend of March Madness is in the books, and just as we did in the aftermath of the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament, it’s time to take another look at the previous round’s winners and losers. Loser: Madness  More like March Midness, am I right? Sorry for kicking things off with a […]

When companies offering NIL contracts look at collegiate athletes, they usually go for those in the upper echelons of each sport. In other words, if Jack Gohlke’s Thursday performance didn’t happen, he wouldn’t be advertising Buffalo Wild Wings on X (Twitter)…which he just did. Despite the Golden Grizzlies’ March Madness elimination on Saturday, Gohlke inked […]

Dan Hurley and his UConn basketball squad looked just as scary in the second round as the Huskies did in their first-round demolition job of a win over the Stetson Hatters. In the Round of 32, the defending national champions annihilated the Northwestern Wildcats in a 75-58 victory over the No. 9-seeded Big Ten school […]

While Kevin Durant is gearing up for some postseason action with the Phoenix Suns, a new star is emerging from the Texas basketball program. Coach Vic Schaefer has molded and stayed patient when it came to developing Aaliyah Moore. Finally, this season has seen her pop off and blossom into a star who’s likely going […]

The Wisconsin Badgers had an up and down, uneven regular season, but the made an appearance in March Madness this year thanks to a strong Big 10 Tournament run. They knocked off the favorite in Purdue before ultimately falling to Illinois. The Badgers couldn’t keep their momentum going though as they were upset by James […]

Alabama basketball head coach Nate Oats had full trust in the Crimson Tide against the Grand Canyon Lopes. Even during the most intense moments of the contest, Oats knew that his team would come through, and that was reflected by what he told his bench late in the game. “I went to the old bench […]

A lot of great shooters hailed from the Duke basketball program. JJ Redick, Shane Battier, Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, and Brandon Ingram are just a few names that have helped the Blue Devils through their insane knack for knocking shots from far out. Now, a new name enters the pantheon of legends in March Madness. […]

The LSU Tigers are the defending national champions, but the biggest storyline surrounding them as March Madness has gotten underway is a rumored upcoming article from the Washington Post that threatens to expose LSU head coach Kim Mulkey. Hints of the article first surfaced on social media by Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated. Forde reported […]

When Taiyanna Jackson was a junior at Kansas, she became the first Jayhawk to be named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team. One of the nation’s leading shot blockers, Jackson has established herself as one of the best defensive anchors in college basketball as March Madness has tipped-off. She averaged 3.1 blocks per game this […]

With March Madness in full swing, this is typically the time of year when big programs hire new coaches. Plenty of coaches for smaller schools essentially earn a promotion by playing well in the NCAA Tournament. That certainly seems to be the case for Darian DeVries, as he’s now the new head coach of the […]

Purdue basketball head coach Matt Painter didn’t hold back in his defense of Zach Edey amid criticisms that the star big man is just tall and not really skilled. Edey had another dominant performance as he helped the Boilermakers secure a Sweet 16 spot on Sunday against Utah State. The Aggies simply had no answer […]

Marquette is not at all new to the Big Dance. They have legends in Dwyane Wade, Jimmy Butler, Doc Rivers, Jae Crowder, and Wesley Matthews among others who carried the banner of the Golden Eagles in March Madness. This makes the history behind the success of Coach Shaka Smart’s squad all the more satisfying. The […]

The LSU women’s basketball program picked up an 83-56 win over Middle Tennessee on Sunday to advance to the Sweet 16, and it could have been the last game at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center for Angel Reese, but she chose to not focus on that when speaking to the media after the game, keeping […]

The Duke women’s basketball program is slowly proving that they belong in March Madness. Coach Kara Lawson and the Blue Devils had their fair share of ups and downs throughout their season. This is why they landed seventh in the ACC and had to adjust a lot of their schemes heading into the first round. […]

In the fervent whirlwind of March Madness, where heroes are forged on the hardwood and legends etch their names into NCAA lore, Purdue’s towering sentinel, Zach Edey, has ignited a rallying cry from former NBA star and current analyst, Kendrick Perkins, demanding the behemoth’s due respect from the pro ranks. Edey’s tour-de-force in Purdue’s dismantling […]

In a display of dominance that reverberated across the collegiate sports landscape, the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team extended their awe-inspiring home winning streak with a staggering victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels. The final score, an eye-popping 88-41, not only solidified the South Carolina women’s basketball’s reputation as an indomitable force on […]

In the electrifying ambiance of March Madness, where heroes are born and legends are forged, Tyler Kolek of Marquette University has etched his name in the annals of NCAA Tournament history. His monumental achievement has become a focal point of basketball discussions, as he becomes the first player since the illustrious Jason Kidd in 1993 […]

The Marquette basketball program picked up an 81-77 win over Colorado on Sunday to advance to the program’s first Sweet 16 since 2013, and head coach Shaka Smart spoke about what it took for his team to do it and how proud he is of his players, especially Tyler Kolek. “Man, so grateful for our guys […]

Sports gambling has become ever popular as it’s advertised daily. With Draft Kings, Fan Duel, and everything else in between, people around the country can place bets. Depending on the state you live in, of course. Especially with March Madness in full swing. However, ESPN’s Rece Davis went viral over some odd comments he made […]

Iowa women’s basketball star player, Caitlin Clark recently voiced her feelings on the growing enthusiasm surrounding women’s college basketball, particularly during the high-stakes March Madness tournament. During a post-game interview Saturday after leading the Iowa Hawkeyes to a decisive 91-65 victory over Holy Cross, Clark shared her insights into the increased attention the women’s game […]

In a display of basketball brilliance, N0. 1-seeded UCLA women’s basketball stars Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne were pivotal in the Bruins’ 84-55 rout of 15th-seeded California Baptist in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round on Saturday. Rice, showing why she’s considered one of the most promising talents in college basketball, led the scoring charge with […]

Illinois basketball ended a nearly 20-year drought on Saturday night by smashing Duquesne and advancing to the Sweet 16. The Fighting Illini hadn’t made the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2005, when they advanced all the way to the title game before losing to North Carolina. Illinois coach Brad Underwood was understandably excited […]

The UConn women’s basketball team notched another victory on the court against Jackson State Saturday, but the win carried a sweeter note as it aligned with the 70th birthday of coach Geno Auriemma. Paige Bueckers, UConn’s star guard, extended a celebratory message after the victory, jokingly wishing the coach “Happy birthday Grandpa,” at the postgame […]

Michigan basketball has found a new head coach, with Dusty May taking over the role for the Wolverines, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. ESPN Sources: Florida Atlantic’s Dusty May has agreed on a deal to become the next coach at the University of Michigan. Andy Miller — May’s representative with Klutch Sports — is […]

Oregon basketball’s season came to an end early Sunday morning with a double-overtime loss to Creighton in the NCAA tournament’s round of 32. Despite holding a four-point lead late in regulation, Oregon failed to pull far enough away from Creighton, which capitalized on a missed N’Faly Dante free throw to force overtime. The teams remained […]

The Iowa women’s basketball team handled business Saturday as they beat Holy Cross in the round of 64, 91-65, led by superstar Caitlin Clark. However, there was some concern in the second half as the Hawkeyes were missing Hannah Stuelke, arguably their second-best player behind Clark, who is also second in scoring and rebounds. Stuelke […]

While one Cinderella run ended late on Saturday night, another will be extended into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament. After having to run the gauntlet in the ACC Tournament just to earn their spot in the field of 68, the NC State Wolfpack survived Jack Gohlke, Trey Townsend and the Oakland Golden Grizzlies […]

Creighton basketball fights on for another day after defeating Oregon basketball in double overtime. In a game that truly put the “madness” in March Madness, Greg McDemott’s squad overcame a late deficit in regulation and came out of the 50-minute battle victorious. Eager to make it back to the Elite Eight after losing by just […]

Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo’s winless streak against North Carolina basketball in March Madness continues, marking the end of a campaign that fell short of the lofty aspirations set at the start. MSU’s season began with promising expectations, ranking No. 4 in the preseason AP Top 25 Poll. However, it ended on a […]

Oakland basketball’s Cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament lasted for only 48 hours, and it was definitely bittersweet for Jack Gohlke. The March Madness hero shared as much following their spirited performance in a 79-73 overtime loss to NC State in the Round of 32. Gohlke, who was sensational in their first-round upset of Kentucky, […]

Sorry Duke Blue Devils fans; the North Carolina Tar Heels are still alive in the 2024 NCAA Tournament after Hubert Davis steered North Carolina basketball to the third round of March Madness by taking down Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans on Sunday during the second round of the Big Dance. But it’s not […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins shared a pretty cool moment with the daughters of late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant following their win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday night. USC women’s basketball connection with the Bryants The Bryants, Vanessa and her daughters Bianka and Capri, were in attendance for Saturday’s showdown to […]

The UConn women’s basketball is moving on to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after taking care of business on Saturday against the Jackson State Lady Tigers. With Paige Bueckers leading the attack, the No. 3 seed  Huskies torched the Lady Tigers, who had no answer for her. Paige Bueckers goes off in […]