NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 23

After a difficult start to SEC play for Texas, falling to Mississippi State and Tennessee, the Longhorns have won two straight. First, Texas upset Alabama on the road, 92-88. On Wednesday night, they faced a previously undefeated Vanderbilt, and the success from the victory over Alabama carried over. “The game against Alabama gave us confidence. […]

Vanderbilt Commodores’ unbeaten start came to an end on Wednesday night, but Mark Byington’s postgame assessment made it clear the Commodores were not spiraling, even after an 80-64 loss to Texas Longhorns. Facing a surging Longhorns team in Austin, No. 10 Vanderbilt ran into a level of shot-making and physicality that proved difficult to overcome, […]

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood did not mince words after watching Tomislav Ivisic deliver one of his most complete performances of the season, pushing back forcefully against what he believes has been a misleading narrative surrounding his star big man. Following Illinois’ 79-68 road win over the Northwestern Wildcats, Underwood addressed recent criticism […]

The Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Ben McCollum didn’t sugarcoat where his program stands after another painful loss, instead offering a blunt reminder about what growth actually looks like at the highest level of college basketball. After the Purdue Boilermakers erased a strong Iowa performance and pulled away late for a 79-72 win at Mackey Arena, […]

Finally, the NCAA got one right. For the last few years, the magic of March Madness has been awkwardly shared with the chaos of the transfer portal. Fans would watch their team prepare for a Sweet 16 matchup only to see a key rotation player enter the portal before the next tip-off. It was messy, […]

March is still two months away, but the madness is already in fever pitch in college basketball. On Wednesday, SMU shocked Virginia Tech, 77-76, after Boopie Miller sank the game-winner from half court. With only 2.6 seconds left and the Hokies leading by two points, the Mustangs inbounded from the other end of the court. […]

Oxford, Miss., is celebrating another win over Georgia. This time Ole Miss basketball pulled the upset against the No. 21 Bulldogs off a tip-in. Patton Pinkins became the Rebel at the right place at the right time. Pinkins, jumping from the SEC logo, pushed the ball in to seal the 97-95 overtime win. The Rebels […]

Purdue basketball owned 73 wins over Iowa before Wednesday, with Matt Painter beating them since 2005. They faced an upset-minded Hawkeyes team aiming to shed the memories of the recent loss to Illinois. Iowa tested the nation’s No. 5 team early and often. Painter’s Boilermakers prevailed in the end 79-72, though, inside Mackey Arena. How […]

The start of the 2025-26 season hasn’t gone according to plan for Kentucky basketball, but there’s still time to turn it around. On Wednesday night, it didn’t look like that was in the cards for Mark Pope and company, as they fell into an 18-point second-half hole against LSU. However, Kentucky battled back to give […]

Florida A&M protected its home court, beating Grambling 91-84 in a high-scoring affair. The game was Patrick Crarey III’s first time returning to Tallahassee since coaching the Rattlers last season. And, per Crarey, he thinks his emotions got the best of him as he prepared his team to win this season-defining game. “The moment I […]

The Texas A&M basketball program underwent a significant makeover, with head coach Bucky McMillan hired to replace Buzz Williams. The Aggies went from a physical, defense-oriented team to a much more offense-oriented team. That comes with a bit of a learning curve. That was most entertaining against Tennessee on Tuesday night, with a clash-of-styles game […]

The Clemson Tigers’ current win streak hit eight games following their 74-50 win against Boston College on Tuesday, and it was Nick Davidson who led the way off the bench with a game-high 25 points. Following the win, Clemson head coach Brad Brownell spoke about the impact Nick Davidson has been having this season, as […]

The Tennessee Volunteers got back in the win column on Tuesday following their 87-82 overtime win against Texas A&M. The Volunteers had dropped their last game against Florida, and have been playing uneven basketball since SEC play began earlier this month. Following the win, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes invoked tennis star Roger Federer when […]

St. John’s has now moved to 5-1 in Big East play. It was a 92-68 victory for St. John’s over Marquette that brought them their fifth win in conference play. It was a tight first half, though, with the Red Storm leading by just six over the Golden Eagles. This led to some questions for […]

On Tuesday, Kansas ended No. 2 Iowa State’s undefeated streak with an 84-63 win. It marked a turning point for the Jayhawks and could foresee what is ahead. After the game, Kansas head coach Bill Self spoke about national championship aspirations, particularly with Darryn Peterson in the mix, per ESPN. “This is more what I […]

Kansas was in danger of dropping to 1-3 in Big 12 play on Tuesday night as they faced undefeated Iowa State. Darryn Peterson had a fantastic game in the 84-63 victory over Iowa State. Peterson had been dealing with cramps all season long and had been a subject of conversation. The topic of his cramps […]

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Ryan Odom delivered an emotional message on Tuesday night following the Cavaliers’ 79-70 road win over No. 20 Louisville Cardinals, as the basketball world mourned the sudden passing of longtime assistant coach Bill Courtney. Odom, visibly shaken and fighting back tears, addressed Courtney’s passing after the game, reflecting on both his […]

Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball will move forward without former NBA G League guard London Johnson this season, as head coach Pat Kelsey confirmed on Tuesday night that the program has reverted to its original redshirt plan. The clarification came after a confusing sequence of events surrounding Johnson’s availability, which surfaced just days earlier when Louisville […]

Alabama Crimson Tide overcame a huge adversity on Tuesday night, responding to mounting injuries and an early deficit to secure a 97-82 road win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While the victory snapped a two-game skid and showcased resilience, head coach Nate Oats acknowledged afterward that the Crimson Tide may be facing continued availability challenges […]

Tennessee basketball is in the midst of a transitional period after bidding farewell to Zakai Zeigler, Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey and Igor Milicic Jr., among others. The Volunteers were a legitimate national championship contender entering last year’s NCAA Tournament. Now, after falling short of the Final Four yet again, they must figure out how to […]

Seton Hall basketball walked off the floor Tuesday night carrying a feeling heavier than a typical close loss. The Pirates pushed a national powerhouse to the brink, yet the loss to the UConn Huskies lingered as a missed opportunity—one head coach Shaheen Holloway could not ignore within the broader Big East landscape. Seton Hall fell […]

UConn basketball survived a tense road test Tuesday night, and the aftermath revealed just how much the opponent’s performance resonated. The Huskies remained unbeaten in Big East play, but a narrow escape at Seton Hall reshaped the near-upset narrative and prompted notable postgame comments from head coach Dan Hurley. UConn took down the Seton Hall […]

The Iowa State Cyclones basketball team faced a sobering reality Tuesday night as discussion surrounding its loss at Kansas quickly took over the Big 12 landscape. The Cyclones entered Allen Fieldhouse unbeaten at 16-0 and ranked No. 2 in the nation but left Lawrence with their first loss of the season and a blunt postgame […]

Kansas basketball has yet to prove it can stay healthy for an extended stretch, or that it can consistently play well on the road, but it made a thunderous statement in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Jayhawks muscled the formerly undefeated Iowa State Cyclones, earning an 84-63 win over the No. 2-ranked squad in the […]

It has been an up-and-down ride of late for the Kansas Jayhawks, and their latest stop gave head coach Bill Self something to feel good about. Kansas basketball scored a huge win Tuesday night, as the Jayhawks convincingly beat the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones to the tune of an 84-63 score in front of […]

Michigan State Spartans found its rhythm on Tuesday night in the Breslin Center, turning an uneven start into a convincing 81-60 win over Indiana Hoosiers. While sophomore guard Jeremy Fears set the tone with an explosive first half, head coach Tom Izzo made it clear afterward that timely shooting, particularly from Kur Teng played a […]

St. John’s went on a hot start and never relented, as it cruised past Marquette, 92-68, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Red Storm did not give any chance to the Golden Eagles to mount a comeback in the second half, improving to 12-5, including 5-1 in the Big East. But while they looked […]

As chatter surrounding a Kansas vs. Iowa State blowout spread across Big 12 basketball circles, the Jayhawks delivered a statement performance Tuesday night. Kansas took down a national contender while playing unranked at home and established a new standard at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks dominated No. 2 Iowa State 84–63 in Lawrence, handing the Cyclones […]

Connecticut displayed enough poise in crunch time on Tuesday, holding on to beat Seton Hall, 69-64, at Prudential Center to stay unbeaten in the Big East. Silas Demary Jr. saved the day for third-ranked Huskies after sinking four free throws in the final 30 seconds. They have now won 13 straight games and are 7-0 […]

For the second time since Friday, Williams Arena was the site of unbearable heartbreak. Wisconsin picked up where USC left off and stunned the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their own building on Tuesday. After star forward Cade Tyson knocked down a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds remaining on the clock, standout sophomore John Blackwell promptly […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley demands a lot from his players, but when their hard work translates to in-game competition, he has no problem making strong claims. The two-time national champion was especially impressed by the intensity the Huskies unleashed in the first half of Tuesday night’s 69-64 road win over Seton Hall. Trailing […]

An HBCU basketball player was tragically killed in a shooting on a Nashville, Tennessee Highway. According to a report by WBBJ, Fisk University student-athlete Andre Bell was traveling with two friends in a white Nissan Sentra. A dark Sedan pulled beside them in the left lane, and gunfire started. Bell was struck in the head […]

The last ClutchPoints’ men’s college basketball power rankings were released before Christmas on Dec. 23. A lot has happened since then, but fans’ biggest takeaway over the holidays was that there are a lot of really good teams this year. Five squads remain undefeated, and all of the top 12 or so teams in the […]

It’s not often that an early-season in-conference matchup draws the intrigue of the Florida A&M and Grambling State game. But the nature of what occurred last offseason certainly added a spotlight to the matchup. This Monday, Patrick Crarey III returned to Florida A&M—the team he led last season on a one-year contract before departing in […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer didn’t hold back in voicing his frustration with the SEC scheduling format following the Longhorns’ 70-65 loss to LSU Tigers women’s basketball on Jan. 11, calling the setup unfair after Texas faced consecutive road games against conference heavyweights. “They obviously have a vendetta against Texas because not only have […]

The first two weeks of conference play in college basketball have felt a bit like a changing of the guard, at least for this season, in some ways. Already, both North Carolina and Kansas have stumbled, and the Jayhawks are dealing with a number of issues heading into a Big 12 slate that is only […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores improved to 16-0 on the season after their 84-73 win against LSU on Saturday, and that was after they knocked off Alabama, 96-90 earlier in the week. Following the pair of SEC wins, Vanderbilt moved into the top-10 in the AP men’s basketball poll on Monday as they continued their strong start […]

Rutgers Scarlet Knights survived a thrilling 77-75 overtime victory against Northwestern on Sunday at Jersey Mike’s Arena, thanks to a game-sealing block from junior wing Darren Buchanan. After playing 41 minutes, the 6-foot-7 Buchanan rose from the free-throw line in the final second of overtime to swat Northwestern’s Jake West at the rim, clinching the […]

Penny Hardaway didn’t hold back on the performance of his Memphis Tigers squad after losing 89-78 to the FAU Owls on Sunday afternoon. Hardaway is going through his eighth season as the Tigers’ head coach. Having reached three NCAA Tournaments, he is experiencing his toughest year yet with the program amid a 7-8 start to […]