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Just a few hours after receiving praise from Vice President Kamala Harris for an impressive season, coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina women’s basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, continued their unbeaten streak. On Monday, the Gamecocks triumphed with an impressive 98-36 victory over Kentucky. The 62-point margin win  marked their 50th consecutive victory […]

In the wake of UConn women’s basketball’s 92-49 victory over St. John’s, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma’s commentary on the modern collegiate athletic environment has sparked social media controversy, with some thinking he was taking a dig at Mississippi State women’s basketball point guard Lauren Park-Lane. In a press briefing following UConn’s game against St. John […]

The Savannah State men’s and women’s basketball teams left Fort Valley State with victories over the Wildcats. Let’s recap both matchups as we hit the middle of the season. Lady Tigers vs. Lady Wildcats Amari Heard showcased her exceptional skills on the court, achieving an outstanding performance by scoring a season-high of 23 points. Ta’Quasia […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball team and coach Dawn Staley got to experience a unique honor this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as Vice President Kamala Harris made a special visit with the team on Monday. The meeting took place after Harris was the keynote speaker at the South Carolina NAACP’s King Day at the […]

Standout USC women’s basketball player JuJu Watkins has once again made headlines by securing her ninth Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honor on Jan. 15th. The achievement sets a new record in the conference, highlighting Watkins’ exceptional talent and contribution to her the Trojans. In a historic game against the second-ranked UCLA on Jan. 15, […]

The Michigan basketball program is amid a tough 2023-24 season. The Wolverines sit near the bottom of the Big 10. However, there once was a time when Michigan was unstoppable. The 1991-93 Fab 5 squad was reunited as Juwan Howard coached his team against Ohio State’s basketball squad on Monday. The Michigan basketball Fab 5 […]

As Week 11 of the college basketball season unfolds, the latest AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll presents a familiar narrative – the undervaluing of deserving teams. While  No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 Colorado maintain their stronghold at the top, some of the omission’s from this week’s list are head […]

Monday marks Week 11 of the college basketball season, and it brings the newest edition of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Two weeks of conference play are complete, and we are finally getting a sense of which teams are legitimate contenders and which squads coasted through their easy non-conference slate. UConn is the […]

In a major upset, the Auburn women’s basketball team toppled then-No. 7 ranked LSU, snapping LSU’s impressive 16-game winning streak with a 67-62 victory on Sunday. Auburn’s defense played a pivotal role in securing the win, holding LSU Coach Kim Mulkey and her high-scoring Tigers, known for their nation-leading 93.8 points per game average, to a […]

The UConn men’s basketball program was expected to drop off a little bit after winning the national championship a year ago. Now, the Huskies have claimed the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll after a long list of upsets over the past week. This is the first time the UConn basketball team has […]

In a Pac-12 showdown, freshman sensation JuJu Watkins showcased her basketball prowess, leading the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team to a 73-65 win over the No. 5. UCLA Bruins, who were ranked No. 2 on game day Sunday. Watkins scored a remarkable 32 points, contributing significantly to ending UCLA’s undefeated streak this season. This […]

The UCLA Bruins have been struggling this season. After losing several players from last season’s lineup including Tyger Campbell, Amari Bailey, Jaylen Clark, Jaime Jaquez and David Singleton, the Bruins came into this season with one of the youngest and inexperienced teams in the Pac-12 Conference. Wins have been hard to come by, but the […]

In one of the best rivalries in college basketball, the Indiana Hoosiers and Purdue Boilermakers are set to square off this week. Indiana has won the last two games, but Purdue has won seven of the last ten meetings overall. Purdue comes into the game as the No. 1 ranked team in the country while […]

About three years after winning the national championship, the Baylor Bears basketball team has picked up another win. The program has undergone a resurgence since head coach Scott Drew took over in 2003. They’ve made the NCAA tournament in eight of the past ten seasons which include the 2021 NCAA title, one Elite Eight appearance […]

My goodness gracious what a wild week of college hoops it was! Purdue… upset! Kansas… upset! Houston… upset! Arizona… upset! Kentucky… upset! And all by unranked teams, mind you. I don’t know, the calendar may say it’s smack dab in the middle of January, but it’s feeling more and more like March by the day […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball, and after an 84-57 win over Indiana on Saturday, Clark spoke about the criticism she receives as a star player. That’s not something I worry about,” Caitlin Clark said, via Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register. “I think I […]

Purdue basketball finds themselves back in a familiar place for the 2023-4 season. The Boilermakers are among the hunted, not the hunters, due to their ranking and success. Despite a no. 1 ranking this season, the Boilermakers are still fallible, like everyone else in college basketball. The Boilermakers lost a Jan. 9 game to Nebraska […]

Following the Hawkeyes’ recent victory over Indiana on Saturday, Caitlin Clark, Iowa women’s basketball phenom, has drawn an extraordinary comparison from sports broadcaster Gus Johnson. Johnson, who was on the call for the game for Fox, likened Clark’s on-court prowess to that of basketball legend Michael Jordan, highlighting her remarkable impact on the game – […]

In a game that added to the history books, the unranked Iowa State women’s basketball team upset No. 4 Baylor with a 66-63 win on Saturday. The victory, secured in front of a dedicated crowd of 9,240 fans, marked a significant milestone for the Cyclones, coming just days after their impressive comeback against No. 24 […]

It finally happened for Steven Izzo. Michigan State basketball’s senior walk-on and the son of legendary head coach Tom Izzo scored the first points of his career on Sunday, crossing over his defender before hitting a falling, and-1 floater late in his team’s win over Rutgers. Let’s just say his teammates and the Spartans’ home […]

The USC Trojans began this season ranked nationally in the AP men’s basketball poll with man NBA scouts anticipating the debut of probably lottery pick Isaiah Collier. But there was one other player on the USC roster that perhaps drew more attention, one Bronny James. James’ college basketball career was delayed while he recovered from […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark led the No. 3 Hawkeyes to a dominant 84-57 victory over No. 14 Indiana, securing the top spot in the Big Ten Conference. The game, which took place during a winter storm in Iowa, saw more than 13,000 fans gather to witness the matchup, showcasing the support of the […]

The Duke basketball team took on Georgia Tech basketball at home on Saturday, and the Blue Devils got a scare from the Yellow Jackets. Duke opened up a comfortable lead to start the game, but Georgia Tech stormed back and led by double digits in the second half. It looked like the Blue Devils might […]

Savannah State Men’s & Women’s basketball team had no problem defeating Morris College. Both teams won in dominant fashion, kicking off the New Year with momentum. Lady Tigers vs. Morris College The Savannah State women’s basketball team kicked off their 2024 campaign with a resounding victory against the Morris College Hornets, triumphing with a commanding score […]

The judge has yet to make a ruling on Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr.’s request for a temporary restraining order against the school, which would enable him to return to the court, per 247 Sports’ Joey Wagner. The highly-lauded prospect was charged with rape at the end of 2023 and subsequently suspended by the […]

Former Memphis commit Mikey Williams has found a new home. According to the latest updates, he’s joining UCF basketball following the legal issues that haunted him with the Tigers. Williams’ decision was initially reported basketball analyst Jeff Goodman, and the player himself confirmed it on Instagram. Williams shared several photos of him in UCF uniform […]

With league play underway for every conference in college basketball, upsets have been aplenty this week. Eight teams in the AP Top 25 lost as favorites this week, including each of the top three teams in the country. Of those top teams to fall, one was #2 Houston — the last remaining unbeaten team in Division […]

On Saturday, the Fort Valley State Wildcats (3-10) will be hosting the Savannah State Tigers team (6-5) at the HPE Complex in Fort Valley, Georgia. Savannah State is coming off a resounding victory against Morris College in their previous outing, which was a much-needed win after a two-game losing streak. With a (6-5) record this […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team drops to 0-4 in the CAA after another brutal loss, this time at the hands of the William & Mary Tribe. The Pirates have since lost seven games in a row and are 0-2 in their three-game home stand. They haven’t won a game since Dec. 11 when they […]

In a growing rivalry that’s quickly capturing the attention of college basketball fans, Indiana women’s basketball coach Teri Moren and Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder are set for a high-stakes showdown. Speaking after Indiana’s recent victory over Penn State, Moren acknowledged the growing competitive spirit between the two teams, labeling their upcoming game as […]

USC basketball has suffered the loss of freshman star Isaiah Collier, but this could mean faster development for other players on the team. The first name that comes to mind for many is Bronny James. Collier will be out for 4-6 weeks with a hand injury. He is one of the leading scorers on the […]

In the world of Iowa women’s basketball, the synergy between Caitlin Clark and Hannah Stuelke reflects that of the famous NFL duo, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Stuelke, standing tall at 6-foot-2, has become a central figure in Clark’s highlight reels, often receiving Clark’s passes. The partnership was evident in the Dec. 30 game against […]

The Marquette basketball team is coming off an upset loss to Butler on Wednesday at home, 69-62. But, to make matters worse, the Golden Eagles are now going to be without Sean Jones for the remainder of the season after he suffered a torn ACL, per the Marquette basketball X account. ‘Marquette guard Sean Jones […]

The Utah Utes had been on the losing end of seven consecutive meetings with the UCLA Bruins going into Thursday night’s game, and apparently that had been the cause for quite a bit of pent-up frustration. Or at least that’s what the scoreboard showed at the end of the game. Despite only trailing by ten […]

A tough season for USC basketball just got more difficult. Trojans star freshman Isaiah Collier has suffered a hand injury that will cost him to be sidelined for the next four-to-six weeks, the program announced on Thursday. Collier left USC’s disappointing 72-64 loss to Washington State on Wednesday with 12 minutes left after turning the […]

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his Blue Devils have gotten off to a relatively strong start to the 2023-24 season as they hope to reclaim their spot among the powerhouses of the sport. Duke currently sits with a solid record of 12-3 overall and 3-1 in ACC conference play, tied with a logjam […]

On Wednesday, the Michigan basketball program oddly placed star point guard, Dug McDaniel, on a suspension for six road games. However, he is still allowed to play in home games in between. At first, it wasn’t known why the Wolverines decided to give McDaniel this suspension, but head coach Juwan Howard hints at the reason […]

As the Iowa women’s basketball team gears up for a key showdown against the Indiana Hoosiers, guard Caitlin Clark is riding high on a wave of personal and team success. The upcoming game, set to take place on Saturday, pits two formidable teams against each other, both boasting impressive 13-game winning streaks and flawless 5-0 […]

In a game that highlights her as growing legend in women’s basketball, Iowa Hawkeyes’ guard Caitlin Clark achieved her second consecutive triple-double, contributing to the team’s decisive 96-71 victory over Purdue this Wednesday. Clark’s display of skill not only led Iowa to win but also marked a significant personal milestone, being the 15th triple-double of […]