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After seven long months of waiting, the college basketball season is finally here. Monday, November 6 marks the start of the campaign as 362 schools will battle it out to earn one of 68 spots in the promised land — the NCAA Tournament. While March might be five months away, it is never too early […]

LSU women’s basketball phenom Angel Reese is set to dominate headlines once more as the NCAA 2023-24 season beckons. The Baltimore native, whose on-court prowess and off-court charisma have catapulted her into the spotlight, has set the stage for a sensational senior year that could further engrave her name in the annals of college basketball […]

Welcome one and all to the 2023-24 college basketball season. Stars and storylines abound on the men’s and women’s side of the sport this year in one of the most highly anticipated seasons in recent memory. On the men’s side, two teams with a lot of excitement open up their season against each other tonight […]

College basketball coaches play a huge role in terms of the success of a university’s basketball program. Given that the NCAA is one of the most competitive basketball leagues in the nation, bigger institutions are willing to pay more money to more seasoned coaches with a winning history. For this piece, let’s take a closer […]

As the basketball season approaches, the spotlight shines on a key player in women’s college basketball: Caitlin Clark. After an outstanding previous season that propelled the Iowa Hawkeyes to the brink of NCAA triumph, Clark is not merely returning; she aims to elevate her game to unprecedented heights. Here are our bold predictions for Caitlin […]

One of the most anticipated events early in the 2023-24 college basketball season is the debut of Bronny James for the USC Trojans. The eldest son of future Basketball Hall of Famer and current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is about to embark on his journey in college as part of USC basketball. The […]

Welcome to Bracketology at ClutchPoints, the one-stop shop for you sickos out there who are consumed by all things March Madness. It may only be November 6, but the 2023-24 college basketball season starts today, so that means the 132-day march to Selection Sunday is officially underway as the UConn Huskies look to defend their […]

The Texas Longhorns are looking towards another strong year as the 2023-24 NCAA regular season is set to tip-off this coming week. The Longhorns are coming off an impressive run to the Elite Eight last year. Texas is hoping to get key forward Dylan Disu back in the lineup from injury as soon as possible, […]

The rich are getting even richer. Duke University basketball is once again nabbing a five-star basketball commit. Five-star big man Patrick Ngongba has committed to Duke, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. The verbal commitment from Ngongba further solidifies the Blue Devils’ No. 1 recruiting class. Ngongba is ranked as the 19th best player in the 2024 […]

Duke basketball had a disappointing finish to their 2022-2023 season when they were eliminated in the Round of 32 during the NCAA Tournament. Despite going into the tournament as the fifth seed in the East and the ACC Champions, they fell to Tennessee. The Blue Devils have higher hopes going into this season as they […]

The 2023-24 NCAA season tips-off next week with several programs ready to highlight their top recruits. One of those programs is UCLA who is set to feature potential NBA lottery pick, freshman center Aday Mara. Mara had not yet been cleared by the NCAA and did not play in the Bruins’ exhibition game against Cal […]

Last season, the Duke basketball team was good, as they always are, but they didn’t quite meet expectations. The Blue Devils finished the regular season last year with a 23-8 (14-6 ACC) record and they won the ACC Tournament. Duke came into the NCAA Tournament hot, and they were a #4 seed. A lot of […]

Legendary Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight passed away a couple days ago at age 83, just a week before the start of the Hoosiers’ 2023-2024 basketball season. Knight had dealt with health issues in recent years, including dementia, Alzheimer’s and a battle with pneumonia. To honor one of the greatest coaches in college basketball history, […]

For many high school athletes, the leap to college sports is a pivotal transition filled with anticipation and new challenges. For Aaliyah Gayles, the transition to the University of Southern California in the fall of 2022 was marked not just by a step up in competition but also a miraculous recovery that defies the odds. […]

After a year sidelined with a devastating knee injury, Ice Brady is on the verge of making her long-awaited debut for the UConn women’s basketball team. The freshman standout was two weeks shy of her first collegiate game when a practice mishap resulted in a dislocated patella, a blow that not only ended her season […]

The University of South Carolina women’s basketball team is taking on a challenge against Notre Dame in a unique setting: Paris. For the first time, a regular-season NCAA women’s basketball game will be played on French soil, and for South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, this event is a mix of business, pioneering […]

The Kansas State basketball team is riding high after a fascinating March Madness run. However, things took an ugly turn with Nae’Qwan Tomlin being arrested for disorderly conduct, and in turn, the Wildcats suspended him indefinitely. With the college basketball season approaching, Kansas State basketball head coach Jerome Tang opened up on what it means […]

The North Carolina basketball program is at a loss on Thursday, as legendary player Walter Davis reportedly passed away. He will always be remembered for his playing days at UNC and the NBA. Walter Davis was 69 years old at the time of his death, according to basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. He was visiting with […]

In the aftermath of a senseless act of violence that shook the Las Vegas community, standout high school basketball star Aaliyah Gayles faced the most challenging opponent of her life — not on the court, but in her fight to recover from the 18 gunshot wounds sustained in her arms and legs during a shooting […]

Former Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was one of the most controversial and captivating figures in sports history, to fans nationwide and to Purdue basketball fans. Some hated him, some loved him, many respected him and some feared him. According to Purdue basketball coach Matt Painter, Knight’s impact on the game was something to behold. […]

The Duke basketball brotherhood is in good hands in Jon Scheyer’s second year. Kyle Filipowski and Jared McCain are going to lead the squad to an insane run mixed with a lot of national title expectations come March Madness. It was once thought that Mike Krzyzewski was the only prime reason that players would want […]

Indiana basketball has a rich tradition of playing winning college basketball. One of the drivers for the success of the program was Bob Knight. Knight helped the Hoosiers to multiple national titles, Big 10 Conference Championships, and a plethora of other accomplishments. Now, the basketball world reflects on and cherishes his influence after Knight Legacy […]

Legendary Indiana basketball head coach Bob Knight passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday. The NBA, NCAAB, and sports world paid tribute to the one of the greatest head coaches in college basketball history. Legendary Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight has passed away at the age of 83. Rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/89tkmfoU4c […]

Tennessee State University has recently announced the launch of a new strategic plan for its athletics program, known as “Tigers Forward.” The plan, as outlined in a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse, aims to redefine TSU Athletics within the realm of college sports by setting ambitious goals and implementing intentional strategies. Aligned with the institution’s […]

The LSU men’s basketball team got some unfortunate news with Jalen Cook’s transfer waiver. In a similar situation to North Carolina football star Tez Walker, Cook has had his two-time transfer waiver denied by the NCAA, per Jeff Goodman. ‘LSU’s Jalen Cook gets initial transfer waiver request denied by the NCAA. He’ll appeal. Began his […]

It’s not every day that a college athlete captivates the nation, but Caitlin Clark, the star point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes, has managed to do just that. Amidst the overwhelming attention and a flurry of events, Clark remains grounded, sharing an honest outlook on her rise to fame. “This has been my dream,” Clark […]

Caitlin Clark emerged as a star during the 2022-23 season. She’s one of the best women’s college basketball players in the nation. However, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by LSU in the championship a season ago. Clark recently fired a warning to the nation ahead of the 2023-24 season amid Iowa’s goal of winning it […]

Basketball season is right around the corner and the MEAC recently unveiled its preseason awards during MEAC Basketball Media Day in October. Howard University and Norfolk State University were well represented in the honors. Howard University players Shy Odom and Destiny Howell were named the male and female preseason players of the year respectively. Both […]

Purdue basketball is making a comeback not just to haunt the Big 10 conference but all of college basketball. The return of Zach Edey for one last year prompts huge expectations. They could be able to use him more efficiently with a stronger squad that could hopefully shoot better than they did against the FDU […]

It has been a great week for New England basketball, as the Boston Celtics are 3-0 and Maine native Cooper Flagg committed to the Duke Blue Devils on Monday. Flagg, who’s the No. 1 high school boys basketball player in the country, ended up picking Duke over UConn, the reigning NCAA champions. Although many New […]

Tennessee women’s basketball will pay tribute next season to two of its former players, Nikki McCray-Penson and the late Tasha Butts, who both died this year after battles with breast cancer. The Lady Vols basketball team shared photos on Twitter Oct. 30 of their warm-up shirts, with two patches featuring Butts’ and McCray-Penson’s initials. For […]

LSU women’s basketball powerhouse Angel Reese, recently shed light on the unique sibling rivalry she shares with her younger brother, Julian Reese, a junior basketball player at Maryland. Despite being ranked the No. 2 player in her 2020 girls’ class, Angel watched as her brother, ranked No. 51 in the boys’ 2021 class, and his […]

West Virginia basketball has taken yet another big blow in the offseason, with the program announcing that transfer portal acquisition and former Arizona Wildcats star Kerr Kriisa will be suspended for nine regular games in the 2023-24 college basketball campaign due to “impermissible benefits” he received during his time in Tucson. “In late August 2023, […]

When Angel Reese decided to publicly decline the White House’s invitation for her and her LSU women’s basketball teammates, she probably didn’t expect it would turn into a learning experience. But with a little guidance from her coach, Kim Mulkey, that’s exactly what happened. Let’s set the stage: The White House extended its traditional victory […]

After jumping around from the MEAC and Big South, North Carolina A&T’s men’s basketball team kicked off the beginning of its CAA membership with media day. Head coach Monte Ross revealed his expectations for the team in the new conference. The Aggies are basically completely revamping the men’s basketball program. They are starting the season […]

North Carolina Central revealed their men’s basketball schedule this morning, but included a unique twist. Head coach LeVelle Moton and his players posed for a photo inspired by the movie “Juice.” Moton posted the graphic on ‘X’ on Monday morning, garnering over 60,000 views. JUICE……🔥How Far will you go to get it? This time it’s […]

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball head coach Tarrell Robinson arguably gave the best interview at media day. The conversation was full of in-depth analysis and a peek at the team’s psyche going into the season. He also made sure to stand up for his team after hearing they finished low in the coaches poll. The […]

Along with the rest of the CAA, Hampton University’s men’s and women’s basketball coaches joined the live-streamed media day festivities. Fans could tune into the Field of 68’s YouTube channel to listen to their favorite team’s head coach preview the arrival of the new season. The men’s head coach, Edward Joyner Jr., gave his interview […]

Hopes are high for the USC basketball team heading into the 2023-2024 season. With a star-studded recruiting class led by LeBron James’s son Bronny and other high caliber prospects, the question is whether or not Bronny James will reach the bar set by his legendary father. Recently, Bronny James made an appearance at a USC […]