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The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe in a game that came down to the wire. The reigning MEAC champions likely weren’t expecting so much adversity in their first game, but they begin their season on a positive note. While the Spartans walked away with the slight victory, the […]

With star power ablaze, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark ignited the court with a remarkable 28-point and 10-assist performance, elevating the Iowa women’s basketball team to a commanding 102-46 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson in the season’s opening game on Nov. 6. Clark, the national player of the year, demonstrated her acclaimed talent by contributing 28 points and […]

In the world of college basketball, upsets can serve as a stark reminder that rankings are mere placeholders and not guarantees of victory. Such was the case when the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, fresh off a national championship and carrying the weight of preseason expectations, succumbed to a surprising 92-78 defeat at the […]

Illinois basketball fans didn’t see Sencire Harris take the court in Illinois’ season-opening win over Eastern Illinois. Harris’ absence wasn’t due to being injured or benched. Instead, Harris will redshirt the 2023-24 season; a move that coach Brad Underwood said was Harris’ decision, according to The Champaign Room. Harris played in all 33 Illinois basketball […]

The Kansas basketball team has rewarded longtime head coach Bill Self with a new contract that will make him the highest-paid coach in the sport, per Jeff Goodman of The Messenger. ‘BREAKING: Kansas’ Bill Self has signed a new amended 5-year rolling contract that makes him the highest-paid college basketball coach in the country, source […]

College basketball is finally back! To celebrate the madness, a premier matchup will be in the works as the Auburn Tigers battle it out on the hardwood with the 20th-ranked Baylor Bears. Join us for our college basketball odds series where our Auburn-Baylor prediction and pick will be revealed. A year ago, the Auburn Tigers […]

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, reigning national champions and preseason favorites, opened their season with a disheartening 92-78 loss to the No. 20 ranked Colorado Buffaloes. The defeat has sparked a multitude of questions about what is most to blame for the Tigers’ underperformance. Here are three […]

In a gracious display of sportsmanship, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, an LSU alum, warmly congratulated the Colorado women’s basketball team after the Buffaloes clinched a surprise win over his alma mater. Despite LSU’s top rank and a star-studded lineup featuring Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, Colorado stole the show on Nov. 6 with a […]

While there are multiple blue blood programs that have legitimate claims to the throne this season in college basketball, there’s one team that stands above the rest: Duke basketball. With a combination of veteran, trustworthy experience and highly-regarded prospects, Duke has the perfect mix to go all the way in the 2023-2024 college basketball season. […]

In a candid reflection on LSU women’s basketball’s surprising 92-78 defeat to Colorado, coach Kim Mulkey disclosed that the outcome of the game itself wasn’t as unexpected as the manner in which her top-ranked Tigers played. The defending national champions, known for their resilience, seemed to falter against the Buffaloes’ strong approach in the season […]

College basketball fans are still waiting for the debut of Bronny James for USC basketball. The Trojans freshman and the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still awaiting clearance to play for USC, but team head coach Andy Enfield is already showering the first-year guard and his family praises. “Bronny is […]

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team has some dudes. USC powered its way to a 82-69 victory over Kansas State Monday night in Las Vegas, even without their star freshman Bronny James on the floor. It was another freshman that impressed, as Isaiah Collier poured in 18 points for the Trojans. Boogie Ellis added 24 […]

Kyle Filipowski and the Duke Blue Devils, as expected, crushed the Dartmouth Big Green in a season-opening game in Durham. The Duke basketball star had so much fun in the contest that he blew a kiss in front of the camera just after a two-handed throwdown. “It was a little blow-a-kiss-to-the-fans for the start of […]

The No. 4 Michigan State basketball program fell to James Madison 79-76 in overtime at home in the season opener, and head coach Tom Izzo had some strong words for the team’s upperclassmen after poor showings from many of them in the loss. “I don’t have a good answer why three juniors and seniors played […]

James Madison University men’s basketball accomplished a feat seldom done in the history of the sport when the squad went into East Lansing Monday night and beat Michigan State. James Madison came away with a 79-76 win over the no. 4 Michigan State Spartans. According to ESPN Stats & Information research, Michigan State is the […]

The LSU women’s basketball program began its title defense in the 2023-2024 season with a shocking 92-78 loss to Colorado in Las Vegas on Monday night, and head coach Kim Mulkey said she was not surprised, but disappointed in the loss. “I’m disappointed by some players that I thought would be tougher, but when you […]

The Kentucky basketball program has gotten the right start to its college basketball campaign. John Calipari’s squad had initial struggles in terms of efficiency but shot themselves all the way to a demolition job of the New Mexico State basketball squad. Rob Dillingham led the scoring charge with Justin Edwards and Dajuan Wagner following suit. […]

After leading by only eight points at halftime, Kentucky basketball took control in the final 20 minutes, rolling New Mexico State 86-46 at Rupp Arena in its 2023-24 opener. After the game, New Mexico State coach Jason Hooten was glowing in his praise of Kentucky, according to Jack Pilgrim of KSR: Said Hooten, “He gets those […]

Michigan State basketball fans blew up on social media after their team’s embarrassing 79-76 overtime loss to James Madison on Monday. Supporters of No. 4 Michigan State basketball couldn’t believe they lost to an unranked opponent on opening night. Michigan State basketball national championship hopes pic.twitter.com/MfU7v6mWHi — antonio (@PistonsAntonio) November 7, 2023 JAMES MADISON (+1150 […]

Michigan State’s most anticipated season in years got off to a terrible start. The No. 4 Spartans fell to James Madison 79-76 at home on Monday night, marking one of its worst upset losses in years. In fact, Michigan State is the first AP top-5 team to lose its season opener against an unranked opponent […]

The LSU women’s basketball team opened their 2023-24 season against the Colorado Buffaloes. The Tigers had a disappointing debut after falling to Colorado with a score of 92-78. Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith had solid performances, but it was not enough to keep the Tigers off the unfortunate side of history. Tigers lose a […]

The USC Trojans men’s and women’s basketball teams got a huge surprise even before they played their respective season openers in the 2023-24 college basketball campaign, with Vanessa Bryant sending some love to USC basketball in the form of ultra cool — and unreleased — Kobe Bryant kicks. Vanessa Bryant gifted the USC men’s and […]

Angel Reese and No. 1 LSU women’s basketball got off to an inauspicious start in the 2023 NCAA season. No. 20 Colorado women’s basketball’s second-half surge propelled them to a surprising 92-78 win over LSU on Monday. “I wonder how Angel Reese would react if one of the Colorado girls started following her around the […]

Clark Atlanta secured a big out-of-conference win over Mercer University 71-64. Mercer, an accomplished Division I program well known for their epic upset victory over Duke in the 2014 March Madness tournament, enters the 2023-2024 season after struggling last season. The Bears finished 14-19 and 6-12 in the Southern Conference. Clark Atlanta struggled in the […]

Bronny James is not having the ideal start to his men’s basketball career. He went down during the USC basketball program’s practice during the offseason which led to him being sidelined from the squad. Andy Enfield and members of the Trojans organization remain optimistic about his return. But, no one believes in him more than […]

The Cal State Fullerton Titans take on the San Diego State Aztecs. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Cal State Fullerton San Diego State prediction and pick. Find how to watch Cal State Fullerton San Diego State. The San Diego State Aztecs did not have an amazing 2023 college basketball regular season. […]

In a stunning display of skill, USC’s newest star, JuJu Watkins, set the college basketball world on fire with a 32-point explosion in her debut against Ohio State. The No. 21 USC Trojans, fueled by Watkins’ historic performance, clinched an 83-74 victory over the No. 7 ranked Buckeyes on Nov. 6. Los Angeles Lakers’ and […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team, led by coach Dawn Staley, kicked off their season with a significant win in Paris, defeating Notre Dame 100-71. The Gamecocks, now 1-0, are eyeing another Final Four appearance. But it wasn’t just the win that’s got people talking. Staley spoke about player MiLaysia Fulwiley’s standout skills in the […]

The USC Trojans take on the Kansas State Wildcats. Check out our college football odds series for our USC Kansas State prediction and pick. Find how to watch USC Kansas State. On the first day of the new college basketball season, this is the best matchup on the board. USC is nationally ranked, albeit just […]

The Dartmouth Big Green take on the Duke Blue Devils. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Dartmouth Duke prediction and pick. Find how to watch Dartmouth Duke. The Duke Blue Devils entered a new era one season ago. Everyone wondered how well Jon Scheyer could perform as the successor to Mike Krzyzewski […]

In a stunning display of talent, South Carolina women’s basketball guard MiLaysia Fulwiley took to the court in Paris, delivering a performance that will be remembered as a remarkable beginning to her college basketball career. Facing Notre Dame in the season opener on Nov. 6, Fulwiley’s dynamic presence helped steer the No. 6 Gamecocks to […]

In a debut that will be etched in USC women’s basketball lore, guard JuJu Watkins delivered an explosive performance that has the world of college basketball abuzz on social media. Watkins, in her very first collegiate game, powered the No. 21 USC Trojans to an electrifying 83-74 victory over the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes. […]

The Radford Highlanders take on the North Carolina Tar Heels. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Radford North Carolina prediction and pick. Find how to watch Radford North Carolina. What will we see from North Carolina basketball this season? The Tar Heels have had two straight disappointing regular seasons under head coach […]

UCLA basketball is looking to make an NCAA Tournament run a bit deeper than the Sweet 16. With Adem Bona in the lineup, UCLA basketball has the recipe for success. Bona was added to the preseason watch list for the Naismith Trophy Award, via Ben Bolch of The LA Times. He joins 49 other players […]

The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks take on the UConn Huskies. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Northern Arizona UConn prediction and pick. Find how to watch Northern Arizona UConn. The UConn Huskies have authored one of the most remarkable stories in the history of college basketball. Duke under Mike Krzyzewski marked a spectacular […]

As the 2023-24 NCAA women’s basketball season tips off, the excitement is palpable. Every team holds a clean slate, with aspirations of dominance and victory. In this atmosphere of high hopes and anticipation, top-25 rankings position the teams with LSU leading the charge, marking a historic moment for the program. Let’s dive into the current […]

The Samford Bulldogs take on the Purdue Boilermakers. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Samford Purdue prediction and pick. Find how to watch Samford Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers hope to do this season what the Virginia Cavaliers did in the 2018-2019 college basketball season. Virginia lost as a No. 1 seed in […]

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 […]