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Rick Pitino is now the head coach for St. John’s basketball, but he had quite the journey to get there. Pitino’s coaching career began all the way back in 1974. He has coached college and he has coached NBA, and perhaps the most intriguing part of his career came when he started coaching Louisville… after […]

In a landmark move, the Ohio State women’s basketball team has secured a season-long NIL sponsorship with Elk + Elk, an Ohio personal injury law firm. This partnership is the first of its kind in the history of Ohio State athletics. The partnership aims to highlight the importance of each team member’s contribution to the […]

The USC basketball team is coming into this season with a lot of hype, and they lived up to it in their season opener on Monday. The Trojans got their 2023-24 campaign started against Kansas State in Las Vegas, and USC made an early season statement. The Wildcats made it all the way to the […]

The New Mexico Lobos take on the Saint Mary’s Gaels. Check out our college basketball odds series for our New Mexico Saint Mary’s prediction and pick. Find how to watch New Mexico Saint Mary’s. The New Mexico Lobos were the last unbeaten team in major college basketball last season. The Lobos were spotless in early […]

The USC basketball team is coming into this season with a lot of hype, and in their season opener on Monday night, the Trojans looked legit. USC got things going against Kansas State in Las Vegas, and the Wildcats are coming off of a trip to the Elite 8. This game was expected to be […]

The Bakersfield Roadrunners take on the USC Trojans. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Bakersfield USC prediction and pick. Find how to watch Bakersfield USC. The USC Trojans haven’t done well in football this year, but they might have something special on their hands in men’s basketball. USC delivered a solid performance […]

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley cemented his status as one of the best in college basketball with a national championship win last season, but recently revealed that there are still some mental health hurdles for him be opening up about having a panic attack at the New York Stock Exchange this summer. “I’m having […]

The New Mexico State basketball program has been in hot water since an investigation began at the end of last season. It resulted in the season being canceled in February and led to the head coach being fired amid sexual assault and hazing allegations. The program also dealt with an investigation that stemmed from a […]

The college basketball season got under way on Monday, and that’s when the Florida basketball team started their 2023-24 campaign. The Gators were at home against Loyola Maryland, and they easily cruised to a 93-73 win to begin the season 1-0. Florida is unranked to start the season, and they are expected to be a […]

In the highly anticipated return to the hardwood, Paige Bueckers stepped back into the spotlight with a performance that was, by her own standards, less than stellar. After a grueling 584-day hiatus, the 2021 national player of the year graced the court, contributing to the UConn women’s basketball team’s 102-58 victory over Dayton. However, the […]

Duke basketball is one of the best college basketball programs of all time, and they are looking poised for another successful season. The Blue Devils have always been good, but for the first time in a long time, there was the smallest amount of uncertainty for the program when coach Mike Krzyzewski decided that he […]

It’s an electric early-season college basketball matchup as #12 Arizona travels across the country to Durham, North Carolina, to take on #2 Duke. Cameron Indoor Stadium will play host to this matchup, with two men’s teams looking to stake their claim to title contender status early on in this 2023-24 season. Both Duke and Arizona […]

Freshman Anjanae Richardson called game as she hit a game-winning three-pointer to give Norfolk State a resounding 51-49 upset win over Drexel University. The newly arrived Spartan player delivered an exceptional performance, contributing 14 points and sinking 3 three-pointers after coming off the bench. Spartan Crystal White kicked off the game sinking a three-pointer on […]

Southern University men’s basketball team pulled a stunning 85-71 upset over UNLV to start the season. UNLV finished the season 19-13 last year (7-11 in Mountain West) and narrowly defeated Southern 66-56 last year. The Jaguars competed with Runnin’ Rebels last year and found a game plan that worked to dominate them this year. Southern […]

Coach Anthony Grant got off to the right start to start the Dayton basketball squad’s season. They got the 16-point win over SIU Edwardsville and hope to replicate the same performance against the Northwestern basketball team in the coming week. But, it did not come without a cost. Malachi Smith went down after just seven […]

The NIL legislation has completely reshaped the landscape of the Charlie Baker-led NCAA. It saw the rise of stars like Caleb Williams, Zach Edey, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese while getting them paid. But, not a lot of states have the same laws because of how hearings have gone on Capitol Hill. The main issue […]

As the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season approaches, UConn’s Paige Bueckers is charting a new course in her athletic journey. Following a debilitating ACL tear, the former Naismith Player of the Year is not just back in the game; she has transformed her off-court routine to prevent future injuries and enhance her performance. Bueckers’ new […]

In a dramatic start to their season, the No. 20 ranked Colorado women’s basketball team, under the leadership of coach JR Payne, earned a massive victory over the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers with a score of 92-78. Deion Sanders, Colorado’s head football coach and a prominent figure in the sports community, was quick to […]

As UConn women’s basketball’s Paige Bueckers laces up for the upcoming NCAA season, the buzz in Storrs is undeniable. The star guard has overcome a tumultuous period marked by injuries, but now she’s back with a vengeance and some bold predictions for the 2023-24 season. A championship in sight At the forefront of Bueckers’ goals […]

Bowie State is set to kick off the season with the HBCU Tip-Off  Classic, happening from November 10-11, 2023 in  A.C. Jordan Arena. The HBCU recently debuted the newly renovated A.C. Jordan Arena courtesy of Kevin Durant and the Durant Family Foundation in late September. The Bulldogs struggled last season, finishing 7-22 on the year […]

The college basketball season is here, so we decided to look at the highest-paid head coaches in the sport. These men are amongst the elite in the sport, and they are paid handsomely because of their positive impact on their teams. Some of these coaches have been around for what seems like forever, while others […]

At UConn, anticipation is growing as college women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers, former national player of the year, gears up for a return that promises to eclipse her previous brilliance on the basketball court. The determination is not lost on UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. “Paige is a better basketball player now than she was […]

Facing an unprecedented rise in technical fouls, women’s college basketball is doubling down on sportsmanship for the 2023-24 season. The NCAA has seen technical fouls spike by 33%, from 606 to 830 in just one year. Head coaches saw a 77% increase in technicals, while fouls attributed to bench personnel skyrocketed by 193%, as reported […]

An anonymous donor has gifted Tuskegee University with new uniforms for all the institution’s athletic teams, per a statement by the HBCU. Golden Tigers athletic director Reginald Ruffin spoke about the kind gesture, saying, “We are honored and grateful for this gift to continue to support and give our student-athletes and coaches the best possible […]

UConn’s star guard Paige Bueckers is back on the hardwood after a grueling recovery from an ACL tear, and she’s got her eyes on the prize. “There’ll be no greater feeling than going through all that I’ve gone through,” Bueckers said, as reported by Alex Philippou of ESPN. “And winning that national championship is the […]

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA expedited a review of its women’s basketball tournament officiating following the highly criticized LSU-Iowa title game last season. LSU’s championship victory was overshadowed by what many have cited as refereeing errors that have since been confirmed by an independent review shared with The Associated Press, as reported by ESPN. […]

In a heartfelt gesture of remembrance and respect, UConn women’s basketball standout guard Paige Bueckers honored the late Gianna “Gigi” Bryant in a unique way during a recent practice session. As she gears up for an eagerly anticipated return to the court, Bueckers wore a shirt bearing a quote attributed to Gigi, “WHEN YOU THINK […]

Indiana basketball had a solid season in 2023 that saw them go to the NCAA Tournament as a #4 seed, but they did fall in the second round to #5 seed Miami Florida. This year, the Hoosiers are looking for another successful campaign, but they lost a lot of talent from last year’s squad. This […]

Bridgette Gordon made her coaching debut for the Florida A&M Rattlers against her alma mater Tennessee. Gordon was a legend for the Volunteers. Gordon was a key piece to Tennessee’s first NCAA Women’s Championship run in the 1987 season and a second championship in the 1989 season. She ranks in several historical categories for the […]

It feels like yesterday that UConn was cutting down the nets after the winning the national championship, but the new college basketball season is now here. Kansas basketball is a team that was hoping to cut down the nets last year as they entered the tournament as a #1 seed, but they fell victim to […]

After losing in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball was looking to come back with a vengeance. However, Bruce Pearl and company were stopped in their tracks as Auburn basketball fell to Baylor in their first game of the season. With Baylor being ranked No. 20 in the country, Auburn basketball […]

Virginia Union & Winston-Salem State will be facing off during NBA All-Star weekend at the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic per a statement released by the NBA obtained by HBCU Pulse. The NBA HBCU Classic was started in 2022 to support HBCU basketball teams. The previous editions of the games featured a matchup between Howard & […]

Baylor knew they would be in a battle when they opened their season with a matchup against Auburn. But with a major boost from freshman Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor basketball was able to get the job done. The Bears squeaked out an 88-82 victory over Auburn. In the victory, Walter scored 28 points and went a […]

In a homecoming of sorts for head coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU fought valiantly against the eleventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. However, their upset bid was unsuccessful as they were beaten 93-64. Despite the loss, FAMU looked amazing on both ends of the court. They showed poise against a championship-caliber SEC team and showed defensive prowess that will […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Van Wagner, a leading collegiate athletics marketing agency, have agreed to a new long-term term agreement, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Van Wagner is a prominent sports and media advertising company recognized for its involvement in Major League Baseball, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, […]

The Baylor basketball program opened their season against the Auburn Tigers in a nail-biting matchup. The 20th-ranked Bears beat the Tigers 88-82 off the leadership of freshman Ja’Kobe Walter. Walter had an incredible college basketball debut. Of course, social media is excited about his showing. X reacts to Ja’Kobe Walter’s dominant night in Baylor basketball […]

St. John’s basketball center Joel Soriano had an impressive second half in their 90-74 win over Stony Brook on Tuesday. Soriano gave credit to head coach Rick Pitino for motivating him at halftime, per FOX Sports’ John Fanta. Joel Soriano on scoring 16 points in the second half: “Coach Pitino said some things to me. […]

The Vanderbilt basketball program hasn’t been a national player in quite some time. The addition of North Carolina Tar Heels, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons legend Jerry Stackhouse in April of 2019 hasn’t changed the program’s standing just yet. According to the rumor mill, Stackhouse’s former NBA team the Detroit Pistons had interest in hiring […]

Giants are often slain during the madness of March. But, this was not the case for a James Madison basketball squad led by Terrence Edwards that had a lot to prove. Tom Izzo and the Michigan State basketball program were not just favored in this matchup but they were also one of the picks to […]