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Kansas State basketball is enduring a rough start to 2026 including facing No. 1 Arizona. Yet that 25-point loss was nothing compared to Sunday’s rigid outing versus Iowa State. Still, head coach Jerome Tang showed no concern, nor disappointment. Why? Especially considering how one-sided the 95-61 contest became against the No. 8 Cyclones? Tang shared […]

The LSU women’s basketball team has picked up a lot of big wins under head coach Kim Mulkey. That continued on Sunday, as the Tigers defeated Alabama 103-63. Following the game, Coach Mulkey applauded her star point guard Jada Richard. Richard finished the LSU-Alabama game with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists. “She’s our […]

Alabama head coach Nate Oats still does not want former professional players in college basketball, even after his team’s controversial signing of center Charles Bediako. The move received even more criticism, given Oats’ previous comments about Baylor signing James Nnaji, which he still stands by. When Baylor signed Nnaji, Oats openly opposed the move, citing […]

Florida basketball’s towering center Olivier Rioux does not always see action on the court, but when he does, he finds himself going viral on social media. Such was the case anew for him on Sunday, as he helped put the finishing touches on the No. 16 Florida Gators’ 100-77 victory over the visiting No. 23 […]

The UConn women’s basketball team exacted revenge on Tennessee Sunday. UConn ran away to a 30-point win over the Volunteers, avenging a loss to that school last season. Following the win, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma gave flowers to his stars, Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd. Fudd scored 27 points to pace UConn in […]

Houston head basketball coach Kelvin Sampson believes his team is coming together at the right time following its win over Cincinnati. Specifically, Sampson likes how Cougars forward Joseph ‘JoJo’ Tugler has played recently, believing the junior is finally back in rhythm. Speaking to reporters after the game, Sampson said he believes Tugler’s defensive “timing” is […]

Florida basketball gave Alabama something to think about for the rest of the day after beating them 100-77, and there may have been some extra motivation for the win. Days before the game, head coach Nate Oats spoke on Florida being one of the better rebounding teams in the nation. It didn’t seem like Oats […]

There is no doubt that UConn women’s basketball has been dominant under head coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma has won multiple national championships, and tons of accolades. His Huskies are now continuing to impress, after a victory on Sunday over Tennessee. “UConn has 18 straight wins by 25 points, the longest streak by a Division I […]

Arizona basketball has moved to 22-0 on the season wth an 87-74 victory over Arizona State. Arizona is now off to the best start in program history. One of the big reasons for the success of the Wildcats has been the play of their freshman. Now, head coach Tommy Lloyd is speaking about his freshman […]

The Kentucky basketball team battled hard for a victory over Arkansas on Saturday. Following the game, Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope made a bold statement about his pesky Wildcats. “I think we have a great future this season, and I think we’re going to win a lot of games and have an epic run,” Pope […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs bested the Saint Mary’s Gaels 73-65 on Saturday thanks in large part to the play of senior forward Graham Ike, who posted 30 points, four rebounds, and one assist while shooting 11 of 20 from the field and three of five from range. When all was said and done, Ike spoke about […]

On Saturday, the Arkansas basketball program suffered a tough defeat at home at the hands of the Kentucky Wildcats in upset fashion. This game matched up Razorbacks head coach John Calipari against his former Wildcats team, and Arkansas turned in one of its most disappointing performances of the year, falling by a score of 85-77. […]

Florida is current Facing Alabama in an SEC clash. Part of the game is Charles Bediako playing for Alabama. Bediako was recently ruled eligible to play for Alabama, despite playing in the G League the past two years. As he played in the game, Florida fans made sure Bediako heard it in their game. Florida […]

UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley knows exactly what Greg McDermott is dealing with at Creighton. Coming off a win over his Big East rival, Hurley compared the Bluejays’ loss of Ryan Kalkbrenner to his previous adjustment to playing without Donovan Clingan. After being one of the best defensive teams in the country in 2024-2025, […]

Kentucky is coming off an upset victory over Arkansas and former Wildcat head coach John Calipari. Kentucky got a solid game from Trent Noah, off the bench. Mark Pope said after the game that he could feel the big game for Noah was coming. “There’s sometimes when you walk in for shootaround, and you see […]

Vanderbilt is set to receive a massive upgrade at the right time in the 2025-2026 college basketball season. Head coach Mark Byington confirmed that veteran point guard Frankie Collins has recovered from the knee injury that previously threatened his season and is set to return in the coming weeks. Byington told reporters after Vanderbilt’s win […]

The Texas A&M Aggies earned their 17th win on the season after taking down the Georgia Bulldogs 92-77 on Saturday night. It was an impressive performance from Rashaun Agee, specifically, as he put up ridiculous numbers enroute to a win. Reports indicate that the redshirt senior made history after recording 18 points, 15 rebounds, and […]

Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes has just one complaint following his team’s big win over Auburn on Saturday night. As much as he appreciated the Volunteers’ execution on both ends of the floor, he still cannot understand how they commit as many turnovers as they do. Barnes admitted that Tennessee’s turnover issue keeps him […]

The Texas Tech basketball team suffered an upset defeat at UCF on Saturday. Texas Tech’s loss snapped a five-game winning streak. Following the loss, Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland praised UCF’s effort. “What a great road environment. I was really impressed with the turnout, and just the energy in the building,” McCasland said after […]

BYU basketball was in a much-anticipated matchup with Kansas, as two of the top projected picks in the upcoming draft faced off against each other in AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson. Kansas had control of the game from the beginning, as Peterson got off to a strong start and was scoring at will. As for […]

On Saturday, the Auburn basketball program dropped to 14-8 on the 2025-26 season with a tough road loss at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers, by a score of 77-69. The Tigers got a good game out of forward Keyshawn Hall, who scored 21 points in the loss, but overall, Auburn’s offense did not play […]

The BYU basketball team dropped a tough Big 12 conference game to Kansas on Saturday. It was a showcase of two of the league’s top two freshmen. Following the game, BYU head coach Kevin Young addressed his team’s latest loss. “We just try to focus on what’s in front of us. That’s been my message […]

The UCLA basketball team dropped a heartbreaking game at home Saturday to Indiana. Indiana won the game in double overtime, 98-97. Following the game, UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin dropped a powerful line about the contest. “We deserved to lose,” Cronin said, per Field of 68. The long-time head coach then went into further detail. […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels handily defeated the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets 91-75 on Saturday, and one young forward made history in the process. Freshman Caleb Wilson tallied 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the winning effort. It was his 15th 20-point game of the season, the most ever by a freshman in Tar […]

Having faced seven ranked opponents in their first 21 games, few teams are more battle-tested in the 2025-2026 college basketball season than Grant McCasland’s Texas Tech squad. Led by star forward JT Toppin, the Red Raiders have looked elite at times, but they have not been consistent enough to become legitimate March Madness contenders by […]

Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed by police after his team’s loss to Morehouse College in Atlanta on Saturday evening. Tuskegee head coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed by police after the loss at Morehouse. Here’s his statement to @TheFieldOf68: “I am at a loss for words and I am upset about how […]

Whether it realizes or not, the media is ensuring that the 2026 NBA Draft class will face a substantial amount of pressure next season. Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa headline a stellar group of freshmen that is drawing historic praise. While an impressive crop of rookies showcase their skills, some people […]

While Kansas improved to 16-5 in the 2025-2026 college basketball season with a 90-82 win over BYU on Saturday night, it suffered yet another injury scare with star freshman Darryn Peterson. After the freshman played just two minutes in the second half, head coach Bill Self confirmed he had been dealing with pain coming out […]

In four previous seasons under head coach Tommy Lloyd, Arizona has yet to advance past the Sweet Sixteen in the March Madness Tournament. The Wildcats’ recurring disappointments make it easy to write them off as championship contenders, but they are in a different position in 2025-2026, led by senior Jaden Bradley and freshman Brayden Burries. […]

Kansas basketball freshman Darryn Peterson earned a stirring Kobe Bryant comparison before facing BYU. Now he received props from DeMarcus Cousins after leading the Jayhawks past the Cougars. “Boogie” watched the Big 12 showcase battle on Saturday and dropped one big reaction. He became pleased by the freshman he called “polished.” “Darryn Peterson pace of […]

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks earned a big 90-82 win over the No. 13 BYU Cougars on Saturday. It’s the 16th victory for the Jayhawks this season. However, much of the attention is on Darryn Peterson, as he put on an electric performance in the contest. Despite only playing in the first half, Peterson finished […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson captivated the basketball world during the first half of Saturday’s 90-82 win versus AJ Dybantsa and BYU, pummeling the Cougars on both ends of the floor. He displayed his smooth brand of offense and also recorded three steals on defense, further solidifying himself as a top-two pick in the 2026 NBA […]

Arizona basketball outlasted BYU and AJ Dybantsa four days ago to stay at No. 1. Now the Wildcats added a new school accolade by beating rival Arizona State Saturday. Arizona dismantled its in-state rivals 87-74 at Tempe. But the win catapults the ‘Cats into the school record books: Arizona stays PERFECT 🐻⬇️ A 22-0 start […]

The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks are up big with a 53-33 lead over the No. 13 BY Cougars going into halftime on Saturday. It’s been a one-sided contest through the first half, and all eyes are on Darryn Peterson. The star guard turned plenty of heads after throwing down an impressive dunk over several Cougars […]

Does Kansas basketball have its own “Black Mamba?” Darryn Peterson already is earning rave reviews even before facing BYU’s AJ Dybantsa on Saturday. Except the Jayhawks talent earned Kobe Bryant comparisons ahead of the massive Big 12 showdown. ESPN college sports analyst Pete Thamel revealed what he heard from scouts involving the blue chip freshman. […]

CBS Sports college basketball analyst Wally Szczerbiak is a big fan of the 2026 freshman class, specifically Duke star Cameron Boozer and Kansas standout Darryn Peterson. The longtime analyst believes Boozer and Peterson are two of five freshmen he deems the best players in college basketball, along with AJ Dybantsa, Darius Acuff and Kingston Flemings. […]

UCF basketball (17-4) was under the radar entering a home matchup versus Texas Tech (16-5), but everyone should be taking the Knights seriously after their 88-80 victory over No. 11 Texas Tech. Fans stormed the court in Addition Financial Arena, as their team greatly strengthened its NCAA Tournament case on Saturday afternoon. With leading scorer […]

In its 121 seasons of play, Illinois has never claimed a college basketball national title. The accomplishment has also eluded head coach Brad Underwood, who might have his best chance for March Madness success with star guard Keaton Wagler in 2026. Illinois is 18-3 at the end of January, a month in which it went […]

Skyy Clark last played for UCLA in a 74-61 loss to Iowa on January 3, averaging 13.5 points and a whopping 48% conversion from the three-point zone. The senior guard suffered a hamstring injury in the second half of the loss to Iowa, missing seven consecutive games. Now however, he appears primed to return and […]