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In a decisive game on Wednesday night, the fifth-ranked Texas women’s basketball team achieved a significant 104-51 win against UT Rio Grande Valley. The spotlight was on Rori Harmon, who not only scored 12 points but also marked a milestone by becoming the fastest Texas player to accumulate 500 assists. The Longhorns showcased a balanced […]

The UConn men’s basketball team took a tough loss to Seton Hall in the Big East opener, and head coach Dan Hurley took accountability for not having the team prepared for the game. “Nobody played well. I coached bad, I prepared the team bad, our scout prep was bad. And I think literally everybody on […]

Arizona basketball went north to the Phoenix Suns’ home arena, Footprint Center, to defeat Alabama Wednesday night, 87-74. Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats improved to 9-1. The Wildcats fell last Saturday to then-No. 3 Purdue, 92-84, but looked like the dominant team they have been against the Crimson Tide. “There’s no shame in losing to […]

The No. 21 Florida State women’s basketball team made history on Wednesday with a massive 110-45 victory over Alabama State, showcasing their skills in an unforgettable match. The Seminoles, led by the exceptional Ta’Niya Latson with 23 points, witnessed an extraordinary performance from their squad. Six players scored in double figures; the Seminoles scored the […]

The North Carolina basketball community continues to mourn the loss of Tar Heel great Eric Montross, who passed away last Sunday at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. As North Carolina warmed up for its first game since the passing of Montross on Wednesday night, his teammates with the Tar Heels Sports […]

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese took to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday with a message that’s grabbing headlines: “I keep receipts too”. The statement, a clear nod to Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant’s own post-game comment after the Grizzlies’ win against the Pelicans on Tuesday, has caught the attention of basketball fans and […]

Coppin State’s Physical Education Complex was the scene of a significant basketball matchup on Dec. 20. The arena was packed with fans as LSU’s Angel Reese, a local star, geared up for a special, sold-out game against Coppin State, widely regarded as a ‘homecoming’ for her. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore […]

The Duke basketball program picked up a massive win over No. 10 Baylor on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden, and it is one that should have a lasting impact on them through selection Sunday, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Duke basketball’s win over Baylor was huge because the best win that Jon […]

The UConn men’s basketball program opened up Big East play with a 75-60 loss to Seton Hall on Wednesday night, but the bigger concern is that head coach Dan Hurley told reporters after the game that big man Donovan Clingan suffered an ankle sprain, and his status moving forward is up in the air, according […]

Hannah Jump, fifth-year guard for Stanford women’s basketball, etched her name in the record books by becoming the university’s all-time leader in 3-pointers during a game against UC Davis on Wednesday. Jump surpassed the previous record set by her former teammate Kiana Williams, achieving 313 career 3-pointers. The milestone was reached in the first quarter […]

In a remarkable collaboration between LSU women’s basketball and Coppin State, basketball prodigy Angel Reese returns to her roots in Baltimore for a highly-anticipated homecoming game on Wednesday. The journey of Reese, a standout LSU forward, began in Baltimore where she was first spotted by Jerome Shelton, the legendary coach at Saint Frances Academy. As […]

Oregon State and Washington State are forging ahead after the demise of the Pac-12 Conference. On Wednesday, the news broke that the two schools have found a home for most of their non-football sports for the time being, according to Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic: “The WCC is set to add Oregon State and Washington […]

In what can be described as a reunion matchup, the No. 1 South Carolina Gamecocks defeated Bowling Green State by a decisive 31 points, with a final score of 93-62 on Tuesday. The game marked a significant moment for both teams, particularly for Bowling Green State University women’s basketball coach Fred Chmiel, who faced his […]

Tennessee women’s basketball senior forward Rickea Jackson made her return to the court on Tuesday in the Lady Vols’ 85-63 win over Wofford on Tuesday. After an eight-game absence due to a lower right leg injury, Jackson, a first-team all-SEC selection, clocked 11 points, six rebounds and two assists in just 21 minutes. “Rickea was […]

Indiana basketball senior point guard Xavier Johnson has been out since suffering a lower left leg injury on Nov. 26 against Harvard, and head coach Mike Woodson spoke about his status on Monday ahead of the 69-68 win over Morehead State. “He’s still going to be out. I don’t know how long,” Mike Woodson said, […]

The last two games that Indiana basketball has played highlight the college basketball world pretty well. The Hoosiers have played two thrillers in a row, but the difference is that one came against the #2 team in the country, Kansas, and the other came against Morehead State basketball. Indiana lost a close one to the […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team falls further away from .500 after a disappointing 75-65 loss to the Bowling Green Falcons. The Pirates are now tied with Northeastern for the second-worst record in the CAA before conference play begins in 2024. Much like their last game against the #20 James Madison Dukes, Hampton started out […]

The anticipation surrounding Caitlin Clark’s decision between entering the 2024 WNBA Draft or returning to play for Iowa has become a hot topic in the basketball community. With the Indiana Fever securing the first-round pick, the prospect of Clark joining the WNBA is particularly exciting. Clark recently expressed how difficult the decision she faces is […]

The No. 17 UConn Huskies are heading to Canada for a regular-season contest against Toronto Metropolitan University, a non-NCAA team, on Wednesday. The game is part of UConn’s tradition, championed by coach Geno Auriemma, to provide players with at least one homecoming game during their time on the team. Despite not being an NCAA opponent, […]

Indiana Fever’s forward Aliyah Boston, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, has been making waves in the league. Drafted first overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft by Indiana, Boston has lived up to expectations, averaging 14.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in her debut season. With the 2024 WNBA Draft approaching and the Fever […]

In a year marked by impressive performances in women’s college basketball, two stars have risen above the rest: Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark and LSU women’s basketball forward Angel Reese. Their exceptional contributions on and off the court have earned them the title of The Sporting News Athletes of the Year for 2023. The […]

Duke basketball fans still have to wait a little longer for blue chip recruit Cooper Flagg to join the team. But the wait may very well be worth it. Flagg is causing jaws to drop with his highlight reel as he plays his final year of prep school basketball. Cooper Flagg putting in work on […]

The Hampton Pirates gave a slight scare to the #20 James Madison Dukes in the first half, but they couldn’t close the deal. They wanted to continue their positive momentum following a 100-53 thrashing of Mary Baldwin. Initially, it looked like Hampton could pull off a historic upset. The Pirates wanted to make history as […]

Qua King shines with a remarkable 25-point performance as the Savannah State Tigers dominate the Kentucky State University Thorobreds, securing a 75-65 victory. This win not only boosts their record to 3-3 but also marks a triumphant rebound from their recent setback. Ajay Plain and Michael Swift played a major factor as both players were […]

The UCLA basketball program dropped to 5-4 on the season with a 67-60 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, and UCLA head coach Mick Cronin explained what the team has to improve on to get better as the season goes on. “We can’t impose our will,” Mick Cronin said, via UCLA men’s basketball on Twitter. […]

The North Dakota Dakota State basketball team put on an unbelievable performance against Oak Hill Christian College. The Bison’s lopsided victory ended with an insurmountable score of 108-14. Now, the blowout is gaining traction on social media after highlights from the game are going viral. Highlights from North Dakota State basketball’s bout with Oak Hill […]

Is Khaman Maluach the next Thon Maker, or the next Joel Embiid? Either way, Duke basketball fans may want to begin familiarizing themselves with the name right now, because the 7-foot-2 South Sudanese center may soon be calling Cameron Indoor Stadium home. And even sooner now that the five-star, 17-year-old recruit has reclassified, and is […]

Monday marks Week 7 of the college basketball season, and it brings the newest edition of the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll. Purdue is the new #1 team after knocking off the previously top-ranked Arizona Wildcats 92-84 in a thrilling contest in Indianapolis. Other big movers include Baylor, which dropped from sixth to tenth […]

USC’s basketball season has not gone according to plan so far. That is especially the case since Bronny James made his collegiate debut for the Trojans. USC was 5-3 while their young star was recovering from cardiac arrest. As a top basketball recruit and the son of one of the greatest players ever, James was […]

LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey was ejected for the first time in her three-season tenure with the team. The incident occurred during a Sunday game against Northwestern State, when LSU forward Aneesah Morrow was called for a charging foul. Mulkey’s vehement disagreement with the call led to her receiving two technical fouls from referee […]

Morning folks, and welcome to the Week 7 edition of Bracketology at ClutchPoints! We entered last week knowing that the week ahead was going to be the biggest of the college basketball season so far, and how about the action we saw? Purdue vs. Arizona, North Carolina vs. Kentucky, and Kansas vs. Indiana all delivered […]

North Carolina basketball legend Eric Montross passed away on Sunday after months of battle against cancer. The Tar Heels’ official website shared the sad news Monday morning. Montross was 52. “The family of Eric Montross (Laura, Sarah, Andrew and Megan) is announcing that he passed away on Sunday, December 17, surrounded by loved ones at […]

The NBA reflects elite talent from all walks of life, especially in recent years. The league drafts players from college, the G-League, overseas, and has a significant population of undrafted players. Unfortunately in recent years, the population of players from HBCUs has dropped significantly. Robert Covington, who attended  Tennessee State University, is the only HBCU […]

The Hampton Lady Pirates fall short again in a 46-40 loss to the George Washington Revolutionaries. The Lady Pirates are still searching for their first win of the season after dropping their first eight games. In fairness, they’ve played six of those games on the road, and they may secure some more wins as conference […]

In a homecoming for Caitlin Clark at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, the star guard led the Iowa women’s basketball team to a commanding 104-75 victory over Cleveland State. Clark’s 38 game points propelled her to the No. 9 spot on the all-time scoring list. The Hawkeyes’ victory was amplified by the support of […]

Kansas basketball player Hunter Dickinson is looking at the bright side after he received a cold reception from Indiana basketball fans during a game. Dickinson is making a joke after the Hoosiers’ fans jeered at him during Kansas’ 75-71 win Saturday over Indiana. “They gave us a great shot,” Dickinson said, per ESPN.  “I could […]

It took all 40 minutes and a hard-fought comeback, but the Kansas basketball team was able to walk into Assembly Hall a one-loss team and depart the same, securing a 75-71 win over the Indiana Hoosiers despite trailing by 13 points with 15 minutes to go in the 2nd half. For the first 35 minutes […]

Indiana basketball head coach Mike Woodson gave insight into the Hoosiers loss against the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks at home. Woodson and his squad held a double-digit lead as home underdogs, pushing it to a comfortable 13-point margin, but that wasn’t enough to close out Kansas in the end. The Jayhawks wound up defeating Indiana […]

Houston basketball got a tough blow to the gut Saturday when the team announced star guard Terrance Arceneaux suffered a torn Achilles in a game against Texas A&M. Arceneaux is likely out for the year, per ESPN. Houston coach Kelvin Sampson didn’t mince words when describing his sadness over the injury. “When the game was […]