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The Duke basketball program is looking to bounce back after a 72-68 ACC loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Blue Devils moved to 5-3. Despite Kyle Filipowski’s strong play, Head Coach Jon Scheyer communicated the need for his team to improve. Rivals should be on alert for Duke basketball ball movement plans  Jon […]

The Southern Jaguars pulled off a miracle upset against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the #21 team in the entire country. The Jaguars visited Mississippi State while on a five-game skid, and many expected the losing streak to continue. The Bulldogs were expected to win by at least 25 points, according to odds set by ESPN […]

It is a big week for the University of Texas athletics. The biggest news is obviously that it was announced that Texas’ football team will be playing in the College Football Playoff for the first time. However, it is also a big week for the basketball program. Number 12 Texas will be playing Marquette, the […]

The UConn men’s basketball program is set to face off against North Carolina in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden, and it looks like Dan Hurley will get projected lottery pick Stephon Castle back in some capacity, according to Adam Zagoria. “As long as he comes out of today into tomorrow […]

The Arizona basketball program fell to Princeton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament back in March. But, it seems that loss is far behind them, and Tommy Lloyd’s team has gotten off to a strong start and is now No. 1 in the latest top 25 poll, per the Associated Press. It marks […]

The highly anticipated NCAA debut of Bronny James for the USC Trojans is getting near, and according to Seth Davis of The Messenger Sports, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can see action as soon as Sunday’s game between USC basketball and the Long Beach State Beach. “James still needs to be […]

Texas women’s basketball star junior Rori Harmon stepped up huge for the Longhorns on Sunday against No. 11 UConn Huskies and earned further respect of head coach Geno Auriemma. “I think she’s the best player we’ve played against so far this year, by far. Defensively, I thought she was really instrumental in keeping Paige from […]

North Carolina has the third-most national championships in college basketball history with six. UConn has the most national championships in the 21st century (four). Both programs are prestigious and incredibly important for the sport. They will face each other in early regular season action on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic. In this article, we […]

The Hampton Pirates easily dispatch of the Virginia University of Lynchburg Dragons with a dominant 121-66 victory. Having won just one of their last five games, the Pirates were eager to notch another tally in the ‘W’ column. This is their second time scoring over 100 points this season – they previously put up 109 […]

We aren’t that far away from Bronny James’s debut with USC and recent videos of him warming up will hype up Trojan fans. James was recently cleared to return to basketball activities after suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th. Bronny James is back on the floor with USC; dunking and shooting pregame. He’s on track […]

UNC Wilmington upset the No. 12-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 80-73 in Rupp Arena on Saturday, a stunning loss for a Kentucky basketball team that had routed No. 8 Miami with a 22-point blowout earlier in the week. That win was the Wildcats’ second-largest win over an AP top-10 team since John Calipari took over in 2009. The […]

The Norfolk State Spartans earned a statement victory with a 63-60 win over the VCU Rams. The Spartans win back-to-back games against Virginia teams having beaten William & Mary 96-62 on Tuesday. Norfolk State improves to 6-3, the best record in the MEAC, although conference games have yet to commence. In the Spartans’ previous game […]

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on a cross-conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons. The Hawkeyes entered the game as the fourth-ranked team in the country, and they proved their dominance with a 99-65 win. Actor Jason Sudeikis was in attendance and fired the crowd with his iconic Ted Lasso dance. The Hawkeyes get […]

Duke basketball got some bad news on Saturday when star guard Tyrese Proctor suffered a scary leg injury in a game against Georgia Tech. Duke’s Proctor didn’t return to the game following the first half injury, per Jon Rothstein. Proctor is an Australian point guard who has started every game this year for Duke. He […]

Indiana basketball posted a strong win over Big Ten rival Maryland on Friday, winning 65-53 in a game they never trailed. Indiana coach Mike Woodson doesn’t want the victory to get to his players’ heads, however. Woodson is sending a strong message to his team, as his program continues Big Ten play. “It’s going to […]

Replacing a legendary college coach is a double-edged sword. It is an amazing advantage to inherit a proud tradition and ready-made culture, but pushing through all the outside noise and high expectations can be a taxing job in and of itself. Jon Scheyer was prepared to be endlessly compared to Mike Krzyzewski upon being named […]

UCLA basketball appeared to have a bit of a Maui Invitational hangover on Thursday night, after nearly imploding versus UC Riverside at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins ultimately avoided the upset, thanks to some fortuitous circumstances. After blowing a double-digit lead in the second half, UCLA found itself in need of a bucket late. Enter Dylan […]

A new women’s college hoops star is emerging in USC basketball’s Juju Watkins. The college freshman is just six games into her college career and catching the attention of the basketball world. The latest person to shout out Watkins is Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James reposted a post on Instagram praising Watkins and […]

Angel Reese of LSU women’s basketball delivered a fiery message to her haters on Instagram after making a remarkable comeback to the court following a four-game hiatus on Thursday. The standout forward made her sentiments clear through an Instagram post on Friday with the caption, “just make sure that apology is as loud as the […]

In a closely contested ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge, the South Carolina women’s basketball team was victorious over North Carolina with a score of 65-58 on Thursday night. However, a notable aspect of this win was the limited playing time of star freshman MiLaysia Fulwiley, South Carolina’s second-leading scorer. Fulwiley, who usually averages 23.5 minutes per […]

UConn’s women’s basketball team, led by coach Geno Auriemma, is facing a tumultuous season marked by a string of injuries. Auriemma expressed the team’s plight to ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou, saying, “I don’t think anybody deserves to be in this situation as many times as we’ve been in.” The team’s depth has been severely tested. […]

Alabama basketball has been one of the more consistent teams this season. Unfortunately, though, the Crimson Tide will be without star forward Nick Pringle for the time being. He’s not dealing with an injury, instead, he’s been suspended from the team. Head coach, Nate Oats claimed that Pringle is going to be suspended indefinitely, according […]

This college basketball season is one of the most highly-anticipated years in recent memory for USC basketball fans. The Trojans signed one of the best recruiting classes in the country last year that included the #1 player in the country, Isaiah Collier, and the son of LeBron James, five-star Bronny James. This team is loaded […]

In a night marked by achievement and celebration, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey reached a monumental milestone with her 700th career win, as LSU dominated No. 9 Virginia Tech 82-64. Mulkey achieved this record in just 813 games, the fastest coach to reach this milestone in college basketball history for both men’s and women’s […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese couldn’t hide her elation as she made her much-anticipated return to the court after a four-game absence on Thursday. “How happy are y’all to see me?” Reese said to reporters with a beaming smile following LSU’s 82-64 win over No. 9 Virginia Tech. The game was Reese’s first appearance […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese recently shed light on her short hiatus from the team and the unexpected mentor who helped her navigate through it. Reese, who was back on the court Thursday for the first time since Nov. 14 in the Tigers’ triumph over No. 9 Virginia Tech, credited her time away for […]

A man has to know his priorities. LeBron James is a father first and foremost, and as such, he is intent on being there for his son, Bronny James. After suffering cardiac arrest on July 24th and ultimately undergoing successful surgery to repair what was considered to be a congenital heart defect, the USC basketball […]

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors take on the Utah Utes. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Hawaii Utah prediction and pick. Find how to watch Hawaii Utah. The Utah Utes are improving under coach Craig Smith. They beat Wake Forest. They gave Houston a battle. They just won at Saint Mary’s against the […]

The Creighton Bluejays take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Creighton Oklahoma State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Creighton Oklahoma State. The Creighton Bluejays know that defending national champion Connecticut and top-10 team Marquette (the 2023 Big East regular season champion) will both be very […]

Nearly six months, Memphis basketball signee/high school basketball star Mikey Williams made headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Williams, a four-star prospect according to both Rivals and 247 Sports, was arrested on April 13, 2023 on five charges of assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was related to an incident outside of Williams’ […]

In a press conference on Wednesday, LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey expressed her displeasure with the media’s handling of the absence of star player Angel Reese. Reese, who had been missing from the lineup for four consecutive games, is set to return for Thursday’s home game against No. 9 Virginia Tech. During the nearly […]

The Liberty Flames take on the FAU Owls. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Liberty FAU prediction and pick. Find how to watch Liberty FAU. The Florida Atlantic Owls got punched in the mouth early this season. They suffered an absolutely shocking upset loss to Bryant which came from nowhere. A bad […]

UCLA basketball coaching legend John Wooden is set to have his own commemorative stamp released by USPS early in 2024, according to UCLA’s official social media account. 🏀 ✉️ Get ready for a slam dunk in your mailbox! 📬 We're thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the @USPS John Wooden commemorative stamp. https://t.co/hQwDQFEMEw — […]

In the world of college basketball, transformation and grit often mark the journey of young athletes, and Rori Harmon of the Texas Longhorns is no exception. Harmon, a 5-foot, 6-inch point guard, entered the University of Texas in 2021 with high expectations and a nickname that highlighted her youth and size: “Fetus.” Despite her petite […]

The Norfolk State Spartans easily dispatch of the William & Mary Tribe in a 96-62 rout. The Spartans return to their winning ways after an 80-67 defeat to the Wichita State Shockers. With the victory, Norfolk State moves to 5-3 on the year. Within the first couple minutes of the game, the Spartans jumped out […]

Star USC basketball freshman and son of NBA legend LeBron James, Bronny James, is officially cleared to return to practice with his team four months after suffering cardiac arrest on the court. “Just In: After recovering from a cardiac arrest in late July, USC freshman Bronny James has been cleared to make a full return […]

The Duke basketball program suffered its second loss on the season on Wednesday night on the road against Arkansas by the score of 80-75 in the ACC/SEC Challenge, and Duke head coach Jon Scheyer said it was a unique road environment to play in, even if the players were experienced. “I don’t care if you’re […]

Ed Cooley and the Georgetown Hoyas nearly suffered an inexcusable loss against the Merrimack Warriors on Wednesday night at home. The Hoyas escaped with a two-point win, but the game was full of controversial calls down the stretch. The Merrimack basketball team is relatively unknown but won the Northeast Conference last year. However they were […]

Iowa’s standout guard Caitlin Clark is redefining success in women’s basketball with a simple yet powerful mantra: live in the now. This philosophy has not only elevated her game but also brought a fresh perspective to collegiate sports. As the reigning Associated Press national player of the year and a top contender for the national […]