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No. 21 Villanova Wildcats just suffered their first loss of the 2023-24 college basketball season, and it’s a painful one. Following easy back-to-back wins over American University and Le Moyne, the expectation was that Villanova basketball would take care of business Monday night versus Penn Quakers, but the total opposite happened, with the Wildcats absorbing […]

The Michigan basketball team came into Madison Square Garden Monday on a two-game winning streak, going up against the coach that beat them in the 2013 NCAA Basketball Tournament final, Rick Pitino. The 71-year-old Pitino signed a six-year deal to coach the Red Storm back in March of this year, and has since focused on […]

The first couple games of the college basketball season for many high-level teams are often against lower-level, smaller school programs. Things start to heat up quickly, though, and that’ll be evident this week. Duke and Michigan State – two of the most storied teams in college basketball history and two of the best teams this […]

Kahleah Copper, the renowned WNBA star with the Chicago Sky, is returning to her roots. Rutgers University, where Copper’s basketball journey began, is welcoming her back, not as a student-athlete but as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball team. Copper, who made her mark at Rutgers from 2012 to 2016 under coach C. Vivian […]

In a stunning shake-up of college basketball’s elite, the University of Colorado women’s basketball team has surged to No. 5 in the recent AP rankings released on Monday, reaching their highest position since 1995. This milestone achievement comes after a momentous victory over the previously No. 1-ranked LSU on Nov. 6. The Buffaloes’ ascent is […]

The Wildcats are back on top. Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona basketball squad jumped to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 Monday. Arizona defeated then-No. 2 Duke, which is now No. 9, Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. POLL ALERT: Arizona vaults to No. 3 in men's AP Top 25 basketball poll behind […]

With the opening week of the college basketball season officially in the books, it is time to turn the page to an epic Monday evening showdown as the Villanova Wildcats take on the Pennsylvania Quakers. Let’s check out our college basketball odds series where our Villanova-Penn basketball prediction and pick will be revealed. Entering this […]

In a heartwarming ceremony that felt more like a family reunion than a formal event, the South Carolina women’s basketball program celebrated a historic moment: the retirement of Tiffany Mitchell’s No. 25 jersey. The event, held before South Carolina’s game against Maryland on Nov. 12, was particuarly special as Mitchell holds a unique place in […]

In a display of nonchalant brilliance, Caitlin Clark shattered Iowa women’s basketball’s all-time career scoring record, amassing 2,813 career points and eclipsing Megan Gustafson’s record of 2,804 points. Clark’s historic achievement came during the Hawkeyes’ commanding 94-53 triumph over Northern Iowa on Nov. 12, where she also notched her 12th career triple-double. Clark, the reigning […]

The Indiana basketball program is 2-0 on the season, but the two wins came in closer-than-expected fashion against Florida Golf Coast and Army, and head coach Mike Woodson had some comments for freshman Mackenzie Mgbako and others on the roster. “He’s got to play harder and do the things we want downn on both ends […]

The N0. 4 South Carolina women’s basketball team, under the guidance of head coach Dawn Staley, has embarked on a surprising journey of early-season triumphs that once seemed “unimaginable,” echoing the sentiments of Maryland coach Brenda Frese after her team’s staggering 114-76 defeat at the hands of the Gamecocks. “I actually think they’re better than […]

Welcome to Bracketology at ClutchPoints, the one-stop shop for you sickos out there who are consumed by all things March Madness! As we head into the second week of the 2023-24 college basketball season, we’ve already seen a handful of noteworthy results. Arizona went into Cameron Indoor Stadium and got the better of a Duke […]

The college basketball season has arrived, and what better way to kick off the action than a battle between the two best teams in college basketball history? In only their third game of the season, fans will get to watch Kansas take on Kentucky. Kansas is the number one team in the nation right now, […]

In a significant move for college women’s basketball, Haley Cavinder, previously of Miami Hurricanes, has announced her transfer to Texas Christian University. This announcement comes as a surprise following her earlier declaration of retiring from basketball. Cavinder, who alongside her twin sister Hanna, propelled Miami to the Elite Eight in last year’s NCAA Tournament, has […]

The Indiana Hoosiers are undefeated through two games in the 2023-24 college basketball season, but head coach Mike Woodson is far from satisfied with the performance of his team. After Indiana basketball squeaked past the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles on Nov. 7, 69-63, the Hoosiers got another scare on Sunday, as they scored a 72-64 […]

In a monumental game, the NC State women’s basketball team etched their name in history with a stunning 92-81 victory over UConn, breaking a 25-year winless streak against the storied program. Saniya Rivers, a sophomore transfer from South Carolina, led the charge with an emotional and dominant performance, amassing a career-high 33 points and 10 […]

In an unexpected turn of events, North Carolina State’s Saniya Rivers led her team to a stunning victory over the No. 2 Huskies, leaving UConn Hall of Famer Geno Auriemma commending her as “the most dominant player on the floor today.” Rivers, in an impressive display of skill, notched a career-high 33 points along with […]

Bill Self and John Calipari helm two of the most storied men’s college basketball institutions, Kansas and Kentucky. In fact, the two programs are at the top of the wins rankings all-time for men’s basketball programs. Kentucky recently overtook Kansas after the Jayhawks had to vacate 15 wins. But the two titans will do battle […]

Bradley University’s women’s basketball program faces a challenging season as head coach Kate Popovec-Goss has been suspended for the remainder of the non-conference season, the school announced on Friday. The suspension, which is 10 games, begins with the scheduled game against Central Michigan on Sunday. This decision comes in the wake of Bradley’s season opener […]

The University of Michigan’s men’s basketball team is landing one of the best recruits the school has seen in recent years. ESPN Top 100 player Khani Rooths verbally committed to the Wolverines and Coach Juwan Howard on Sunday, per ESPN. Rooths chose Michigan basketball over Georgia and Florida State. Rooths is the no. 23 player […]

In a moment that transcended the sport, Aaliyah Gayles, a redshirt freshman for the USC women’s basketball team, made an inspirational return to the court on Friday night, 574 days after surviving a horrific shooting incident where she sustained 18 gunshot wounds in her arms and legs. The No. 21 USC Trojans were leading Florida […]

The college basketball season is now underway as the new year got tipped off on Monday. Once again, Kansas basketball is expected to be one of the top teams in the nation, and all eyes will be on the Jayhawks throughout the entire season. Kansas got their season started on Monday night at home against […]

The USC Trojans landed a major recruiting win last year when JuJu Watkins, the consensus No. 1 player in the class of 2023 chose to stay home and suit up for the Trojans. So far, Watkins has been off to a strong start to her college career. This weekend, USC landed a few more top […]

In an impressive display of dominance, Benedict College secured its second consecutive SIAC Championship with a resounding 47-10 victory. The Tigers remain undefeated for the second year in a row as they now set their sights on the Division II playoffs, entering as the number one seed in NCAA Super Region II. The game kicked […]

The UCLA Bruins began the 2023-24 season ranked among the top five teams in the country. With a loaded roster that features potential first round WNBA draft pick Charisma Osborne and former five-star recruit Lauren Betts, the Bruins have a team capable of making a deep NCAA Tournament run. UCLA got another key addition this […]

The college basketball season got underway earlier this week and the Duke basketball team has already received a lot of attention. The Blue Devils are always one of the top teams in college basketball, and they are once again as they coming into this season with a lot of hype. When the preseason AP Poll […]

Caleb Love had the chance to silence Duke fans once again on Friday night, but this time, he wasn’t in a UNC jersey. Love, who transferred to Arizona basketball this offseason, played a key part in the Wildcats’ huge 78-73 win over the Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium and made sure to troll the […]

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 — […]