NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 24

The Illinois basketball program has been one of the best in the country this season and is set to be a team to watch in the NCAA Tournament. They have a lot of talent this season, highlighted by Keaton Wagler, but the defense has been an issue, which is one reason they might fall before […]

There is nothing like a March Madness debate! Former Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl recently said on Barstool that he doesn’t believe that undefeated Miami (OH) University is a legit threat for the Big Dance in a few weeks. Here is what Pearl said. “They’re not built for the grind of a Big Ten […]

As Michigan State basketball head coach Tom Izzo is leading the team to wins, as he has been since 1995, fans could also be thinking about who would be an eventual successor or a big name that could be the future of the program. While Izzo will continue to coach the Michigan State basketball team […]

Arizona basketball has clinched the outright regular-season Big 12 title. While they have a title, Tommy Lloyd still finds himself defending his team. After defeating Iowa State to secure the title, the Arizona head coach once again defended his team, fighting back on the “lazy” narrative in his press conference after the game, according to […]

The Iowa State basketball team got beat soundly by Arizona on Monday night. Arizona defeated the Cyclones, 73-57. Following the game, Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger tipped his cap to the Wildcats. “That is as good of a team as we’ve played against in the time I’ve been the head coach at Iowa State,” […]

Duke extended their winning streak to seven games after destroying NC State, 93-64, at Lenovo Center on Monday. The Blue Devils came out firing on all cylinders from the onset, never allowing the Wolfpack to keep in step. It was pretty much the same story in the second half, as they improved to 28-2, including […]

Duke basketball keeps on humming, and it’s thanks in large part to the continued excellent play of Cameron Boozer, who is widely expected to go in the top three of the 2026 NBA Draft. Boozer, in a 93-64 demolition of NC State, put up 26 points on 8-10 shooting from the field and 9-11 from […]

North Carolina basketball enters Senior Night with both reflection and uncertainty Tuesday night. Head coach Hubert Davis admitted he feels “nervous and scared” about point guard Seth Trimble and the future of college basketball—not because of performance concerns, but because four-year college careers may soon become a rarity in the modern era. As the Tar […]

Duke may have notched a lopsided victory over NC State, 93-64, at Lenovo Center on Monday, but coach Jon Scheyer admitted that it was much tougher than what the final score showed. The No.1 Blue Devils recorded their seventh straight win, leading by as much as 32 points in completely overpowering the unranked Wolfpack. They […]

No. 1 Duke Basketball is in good hands with freshman Cameron Boozer. Although he scratched his arm during the game against N.C. State on Monday, Boozer managed to deliver once again. He scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Duke trounced N.C. State 93-64. In the process, Boozer matched a record set by Zach […]

In a showdown of ACC teams, NC State was thoroughly bested by the Duke Blue Devils, with the Wolfpack losing by 29 in a 93-64 defeat. Addressing the loss, head coach Will Wade let it be known that he wasn’t too surprised to see the Blue Devils come out on top, as the Wolfpack simply […]

The No. 1 ranked Duke Blue Devils basketball team secured another impressive victory on Monday night, with superstar Cameron Boozer delivering an unforgettable postgame moment. The Blue Devils routed the NC State Wolfpack 93–64 in Raleigh, clinching the ACC regular-season title while strengthening Boozer’s case as a top pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. […]

Mike Krzyzewski is not opposed to professionals competing in NCAA basketball, but he believes the system requires structure. The Hall of Fame coach, widely known as Coach K, addressed college basketball eligibility and the influx of international professionals during a recent appearance on The Field of 68 podcast on Monday night. Krzyzewski emphasized that the […]

Even though he is no longer coaching, Mike Krzyzewski is still keeping tabs on college basketball. On Monday, Coach K was asked about his feelings about expanding March Madness, per The Field of 68. Safe to say that Coach K is by no means a fan of that concept. “That’s a big mistake… You don’t mess […]

Kansas basketball enters March facing an unfamiliar sense of uncertainty, and head coach Bill Self is not avoiding this reality. With two regular-season games remaining, the Jayhawks remain difficult to define. Self openly acknowledged the team’s inconsistency—particularly surrounding superstar freshman Darryn Peterson and the upcoming Big 12 Tournament—as a major factor complicating the program’s identity. […]

Every March, the landscape of American sports shifts toward one unifying obsession: Basketball. While much of the national conversation often centers on the men’s tournament, women’s college basketball has carved out a powerful, passionate following of its own. At the heart of this momentum is “Champ Week,” the exhilarating stretch of conference tournaments that determines […]

A week after the WNBA announced the death of two-time league champion and former All-Star Kara Braxton, her alma mater, Georgia, unveiled its tribute to the late Lady Bulldog. The Georgia women’s basketball program posted an image on X, formerly Twitter, displaying a special seat on its bench for Braxton, who died at the age […]

Miami (OH) basketball clearly caught wind of what Bruce Pearl said about the RedHawks. The former Auburn head coach called out the RedHawks Sunday — believing they weren’t deserving of an at-large bid if they didn’t win the MAC. Well, the athletic director went scorched earth on Pearl over his March Madness take. David Sayler […]

The Villanova Wildcats have been handed a major blow ahead of March Madness, with freshman forward Matt Hodge sustaining a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee. The injury occurred during the second half of Saturday night’s 89-57 loss to No. 15 St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden. Now, medical evaluations confirmed that […]

With March already here, college basketball fan bases are bracing for what could be one of the wildest March Madness tournaments in recent memory. No school knows more about the correlation between “look good, play good” than the Oregon Ducks and program legend Sabrina Ionescu will have a direct part in making sure the Ducks’ […]

With the Florida basketball team routing the Arkansas Razorbacks by 34 points, 111-77the program has seen a significant boost in the AP College Basketball rankings. As the Florida basketball team’s thrashing of Arkansas sent a statement to the country, the rankings reflect that with the reigning champions climbing up the poll. After the Gators were […]

Former NBA player John Wall is still very much connected to the game in every which way imaginable. That is especially the case when keeping track of his alma mater, Kentucky. On Monday, Wall provided a candid assessment of the state of affairs regarding Kentucky’s chances of winning a national title, per Yahoo Sports Daily. […]

March is here! Less than a week remains in college basketball’s regular season, and only a few at-large spots in the NCAA Tournament are up for grabs. Of course, that number will naturally shrink in the coming weeks as bid stealers emerge, starting with some mid-major conference tournaments getting underway this week that will change […]

No. 1 UConn Huskies women’s basketball completed an undefeated regular season Sunday night with an 85-49 victory over St. John’s Red Storm women’s basketball at Madison Square Garden, pushing their record to 31-0 overall and 20-0 in Big East play. The win extended UConn’s streak to 47 consecutive games, tied for the fifth-longest run in […]

Gilbert Arenas was among the people who were shocked after USC announced on Sunday that Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer part of the program. USC did not provide an official reason for his departure, although there have been rumors that it is due to off-court issues. Baker-Mazara, the team’s leading scorer, suffered a hard fall […]

Matt Painter made some comments about Bruce Thornton following the No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers’ matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday night. Painter has been with the Boilermakers program since 2005, elevating them to serious national contention as a perennial NCAA Tournament team. They recently had their best run under him, getting to the […]

Darian DeVries explained what went wrong for the Indiana Hoosiers in their 77-64 loss to the No. 13 Michigan State Spartans on Sunday evening. DeVries is going through his first season as the Hoosiers’ head coach, having previous head coaching stints at Drake and West Virginia. He enjoyed getting the former to the NCAA Tournament […]

Former Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl remains outspoken in the retirement life. But he ruffled some feathers among an undefeated team’s fan base Sunday: 29-0 Miami of Ohio. The debate rages on regarding where the RedHawks will land in March Madness. But Pearl bluntly said Miami (OH) isn’t worthy of an at-large bid if […]

Audi Crooks torched the nets with another 40-point performance, making history that sees her join Brittney Griner following the Iowa State Cyclones’ win over the Kansas State Wildcats on Sunday night. Crooks is going through the third season of her collegiate career, all with the Cyclones. She continues to make significant strides, emphasizing her undeniable […]

USC basketball finds itself imploding at the wrong time ahead of March Madness. Once 18-6, the Trojans have lost five straight. And now have lost Chad Baker-Mazara following his sudden departure on Sunday. Barring a sudden surge, the Trojans are no longer a lock to make the NCAA Tournament. They’ll need lots of external factors […]

The No. 13 Michigan State Spartans steamrolled the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday at the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Michigan State basketball sent a huge message early to the Hoosiers in that contest, as the Spartans took an eight-point lead into halftime. That kind of start was a pleasant development for Michigan State […]

St. Mary’s basketball enters strange territory next season with its Gonzaga rivalry. Saturday’s Gaels upset becomes the final time both teams will be conference rivals. Which also marks the end of Randy Bennett and Mark Few preparing their teams against one another. Turns out one final message got shared before Gonzaga moves to the Pac-12. […]

USC basketball has lost Chad Baker-Mazara twice in a span of 24 hours. First to an injury against Nebraska Saturday, but then exiting the team Sunday. Jeff Borzello of ESPN revealed the stunning news involving the guard. BREAKING: Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer a member of the USC men’s basketball program, the school announced Sunday. […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes further boosted the resume they are going to present on Selection Sunday. On Sunday, Ohio State basketball scored a major win by taking down the No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers to the tune of an 82-74 score at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The huge victory also prompted Ohio State […]

The Ohio State basketball team is among a bunch of other teams fighting to stay on the right side of the NCAA tournament bubble this year. Ohio State got a massive win on Sunday, defeating Purdue 82-74. The win improves the Buckeyes to 18-11 this season. “The win the bubble Buckeyes desperately needed,” college basketball […]

Purdue basketball watched Braden Smith notch a milestone two days before facing Ohio State. But the Boilermakers witnessed Matt Painter explode in frustration after falling to the Buckeyes. Smith may have led with 20 points and seven assists, but OSU escaped 82-74 on Sunday. The veteran head coach didn’t mince words about the Boilermakers postgame. […]

After a 2024-25 season where the SEC was one of the most dominant single college basketball conferences ever, the 2025-26 version of the best league in the country has been a bit inconsistent. Sure, Florida has evolved into a machine just a year removed from winning a national title, but the rest of the league […]

The Clemson Tigers made progress towards their hopes for seeding in the ACC Tournament following their 80-75 win against Louisville on Saturday. With the win, the Tigers improved to 21-8 on the season, and 11-5 in the ACC standings with two regular season games remaining. After the win, Clemson head coach Brad Brownell spoke about […]

The Iowa State Cyclones’ hopes of moving up in the Big 12 standings took a hit on Saturday following their 82-73 loss to Texas Tech. But one of the major issues that Iowa State head coach TJ Otzelberger addressed after the game was the way that the Red Raiders defended freshman guard Killyan Toure, as […]