NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 253

The Butler Bulldogs didn’t wait until March to score a massive upset, beating the eighth-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 73-61, on Sunday in a regular-season rematch between two Big East teams. Chuck Harris led a balanced effort by the Bulldogs with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting while adding five rebounds, and three assists. Jair Bolden, meanwhile, finished […]

The No. 2 Baylor Bears suffered their first loss of the season against the 17th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, falling 71-58 on the road. In response to his team’s first defeat of the college basketball season, Scott Drew said that COVID-19 protocols led to Baylor’s demise on Saturday. “We were the No. 1-shooting team in the […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels were blown out by the Marquette Golden Eagles on Wednesday, leading to a memorable postgame spat by Roy Williams. Following his team’s lopsided loss, Williams name-dropped the Los Angeles Lakers while answering a question about the game: Roy Williams with an absolute classic tonight: pic.twitter.com/sxwy1sgH8M — Mark Armstrong (@MarkPArmstrong) February […]

Michigan and Ohio State took part in a showdown of two of the top teams in college basketball on Sunday and they didn’t disappoint. With Michigan emerging victorious over Ohio State, fans were treated to a rare clash of possible No. 1 seeds ahead of the March tournament. 8 different Michigan players scored — 5 in […]

The Duke Blue Devils aren’t having the season they envisioned having. One of their marquee players is choosing to sit out the rest of the season. According to Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, projected NBA lottery pick, Jalen Johnson, is opting out the rest of his freshman season at Duke. Source: There have been off-court issues between […]

The Michigan Wolverines have been one of the best teams in college basketball this season, but they’ve had a lengthy layoff recently. Despite not playing in a game for 23 days due to COVID-19, Michigan was able to complete a massive comeback to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday. After a 23 day layoff, Michigan […]

Mostly disgraced college basketball legend Rick Pitino is currently coaching the Iona Gaels. Apparently, when he’s not busy with that, FedEx being in competent is at the top of his list of things to do. Like so many college basketball programs this season, Iona has faced numerous postponed games in Pitino’s return to the sport, […]

Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma State star point guard and top prospect for the 2021 NBA Draft, just showed the basketball world exactly what he’s made of on Sunday. The 19-year-old just led the Cowboys to a huge win over Arkansas behind a game-winning jumper that exhibited the youngster’s clutch gene. Here’s a look at Cunningham’s tremendous […]

The basketball world has lost an all-time great in the coaching ranks. Longtime Temple University men’s head coach John Chaney died Friday at the age of 89. Just got confirmation from someone close to John Chaney. The Temple legend of legends has passed away. RIP to a unique man and Hall of Fame coach. — Mike […]

Former NBA All-Star and current TNT commentator Chris Webber is reportedly working on his own “Fab Five” documentary, to be told from his perspective. Rick Porter of the Hollywood Reporter reported the limited scripted series is based on his upcoming autobiography entitled By God’s Grace. It will mark the first time Webber has really spoken publicly on his playing […]

There will be a bit of a different wrinkle when the Boston University Terriers men’s basketball team hosts the Holy Cross Crusaders on Tuesday night in an NCAA matchup. Jeff Borzello of ESPN reported players from both teams will wear masks even while on the court, the first game in which players from both teams […]

Florida Gators standout Keyontae Johnson was reportedly diagnosed with acute myocarditis that can be potentially linked to his earlier contraction of the COVID-19 virus, via USA Today. The condition triggered Johnson to abruptly collapse on the floor during the first quarter of their tilt against the Florida State Seminoles back on Dec. 12. After being […]

Florida Gators swingman Keyontae Johnson recently took strides in the right direction regarding his recovery as he is now set to be released from the hospital, per the team’s Twitter page. pic.twitter.com/COYSuIujkp — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 22, 2020 Johnson previously collapsed just four minutes into the opening frame of their tilt against […]

Though Gonzaga may be a mid major, theres no denying that they are led by a top tier talent in Jalen Suggs. Handily beating No.3 Iowa Saturday afternoon, the top ranked Bulldogs were paced by the guard, who contributed 27 points on 8 of 17 shooting. Despite being known for his shotmaking ability off the […]

The Florida men’s basketball program and sporting world at large received some good news on Tuesday afternoon. Gators forward Keyontae Johnson is in stable condition after being placed in a medically induced coma on Monday. The team issued a statement on behalf of Johnson’s parents, Nika and Marrecus, in which it states Johnson is breathing on […]

The University of Florida men’s basketball team experienced a scary scene when Gators junior Keyontae Johnson collapsed during the team’s 83-71 loss against Florida State over the weekend. Johnson was transported to the hospital, where he was deemed to be in critical but stable condition. According to his grandfather, Larry DeJarnett, Johnson is now in […]

College basketball is back, and it has not disappointed early on! Cade Cunningham and Oklahoma State faced off against Wichita State on Saturday, with the two teams playing back and forth that created a suspenseful and exciting end to the game. Tied at 64 with time running out, Cunningham came clutch and knocked down a game […]

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl lead his team in prayer for Florida’s Keyontae Johnson, following his collapse in a game against Florida State. In a video released by the universities’ Twitter account, an emotional Pearl can be seen imploring his players to pray for the ill forward. 🙏 for Keyontae pic.twitter.com/2q4IcN5rDw — Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) […]

The Florida Gators took part in their college basketball rivalry against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, but the Gators would suffer an injury scare. After collapsing early in the first half, Keyontae Johnson is in critical but stable condition, per ESPN’s Myron Medcalf. Keyontae Johnson remains in critical but stable condition and will stay at […]

Gregg Marshall resigned his position as head basketball coach at Wichita State on Tuesday morning following allegations of physical and verbal abuse. The parting was inevitable, according to a report from Stadium’s Jeff Goodman, but Marshall is still walking away with a $7.75 million settlement. Amazing that Gregg Marshall was given $7.75 million by Wichita […]

Isaac Okoro is expected to be a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, but some experts believe he is going to be selected too high. On the daily Locked On Auburn Podcast, Zac Blackerby interviewed Locked On Fantasy Basketball host Josh Lloyd about the former Auburn standout. Lloyd’s analysis of Okoro’s offensive game does […]

I, for one, am eternally here for any and all Rasheed Wallace stories. The latest on-brand ‘Sheed anecdote comes to us courtesy of his former Detroit Pistons head coach Larry Brown. Speaking with Shammond Williams on “The Carolina Conversation” podcast, Brown, who coached the Pistons to the 2003-04 NBA championship revealed how Wallace was able […]

A new development has emerged in what has been one of the most scandalous incidents in college basketball over the past few months. It is now being reported that Wichita State will be firing longtime head coach Gregg Marshall following a months-long investigation pertaining to the coach’s abusive behavior. This report comes via Matt Norlander […]

The college basketball world took a hit on Monday, with Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo announcing a positive COVID-19 test. The legendary Big Ten coach released a statement on the matter: “This morning I tested positive for COVID-19,” stated Izzo. “Although I have some minor symptoms, I remain in good health … Technology will […]

The 2020-21 college basketball season is right around the corner, and the Associated Press released the first Top 25 poll of the year on Monday. Gonzaga headlines the preseason poll at No. 1, with Baylor, Villanova, Virginia and Iowa rounding out the rest of the top five. 🚨 FIRST AP POLL 🚨 1. Gonzaga2. Baylor3. […]

According to an official statement released by the school on Wednesday, Penn State Nittany Lions head basketball coach Pat Chambers has formally resigned from his role at the program. Such a move comes after an investigation prompted by Penn State into several allegations of inappropriate conduct against Chambers. The latest allegations surrounding Chambers stem from […]

Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall is making negative headlines following the revelation of his violent ways. According to a tell-all report, Marshall once punched one of his own players during practice, and former Shocker and now a current member of the Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet, forced Marshall to apologize. Jeff Goodman of Stadium […]

The NCAA has reportedly chosen its date for the start of the 2020-21 college basketball season. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reported the season will begin on Nov. 25. Sources: The 20-21 college basketball season will officially begin on November 25th. https://t.co/CFPd32fePB — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) September 16, 2020 Rothstein also reported the decision was […]

Former Georgetown head coach John Thompson has passed away at the age of 78. The cause of death is currently unknown, but it is Thompson’s own family that has confirmed this terrible development. ABC 7 in Washington was one of the first outlets to break the news: BREAKING: Former Georgetown coach John Thompson has died, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is the latest personality to heap praise on legendary NCAA coach Lute Olson, who passed away on Thursday. Kerr, who himself played under Olson with the Arizona Wildcats, reflected on his time under the tutelage of the Hall of Fame coach via Twitter: It’s hard to put into […]

The basketball world lost a legend in the sport on Thursday. Former Arizona Wildcats head coach Lute Olson died after recently being placed in hospice care. This report comes via basketball analyst and reporter Jeff Goodman: Former Arizona coach and Hall of Famer Lute Olson passed way earlier tonight, his wife Kelly told me. Olson […]

The question of whether to compensate college athletes is a lightning rod for controversy in the business of sports. But the NCAA appears to be taking steps towards allowing athletes to be paid for endorsements. Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press reported student-athletes would be cleared to pursue sponsorships from companies and “third parties:” […]

The NBA G League has already reached out to a bevy of prospects of the 2021 class, hoping to convince them to opt to play professionally instead of joining the college ranks in the NCAA, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Aaron Torres of FOX Sports Radio concurred with the report, noting the G […]

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the popular infectious disease expert who has been the face of the United States’ fight against the novel coronavirus, admitted the only way the NBA and other professional sports are played at all this summer is to do so without fans and by keeping players isolated in hotels. “There’s a way of […]

Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari revealed the NBA has said that the NBA Draft Combine and NBA Draft will probably be moved back in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. The coach is hoping the date by which college players have to make a decision about whether or not they will […]

Of course Bill Self would be chill with an asterisk riddled national championship banner hanging from Allen Fieldhouse. After all, the world is going to hell in a handbag. It only makes sense. “This would be the one year I would be in favor of it [the championship being awarded via the AP Poll] without […]

The NCAA canceled March Madness altogether after Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus last week. NCAA vice president for of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says Gobert’s positive coronavirus test was a “seminal moment” for the NCAA to cancel March Madness: “When Rudy Gobert was infected on Wednesday night, I think […]

Oregon Ducks star Sabrina Ionescu has rubbed elbows with some of the NBA’s greatest players, including the late Kobe Bryant and Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. As a future No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft and a four-year star, Ionescu has Curry on speed dial in order to ask for any […]

Oregon Ducks star Sabrina Ionescu won’t be drawing comparisons to Kobe Bryant anytime soon. Her game is smooth, fluid, and stylistically different than the ruthless scoring clinics the late Los Angeles Lakers star used to administer on a nightly basis. Yet Bryant has stayed “close” to Ionescu, even well after his death on Jan. 26 […]