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College basketball coverage tends to fall on the side of fluff. Most of it for decent reason too, as few adults enjoy screaming about unpaid laborers being imperfect while attempting a continuity ball screen. Through decades and decades of Dick Vitale and others creating godlike personas out of mundane human coaches with as many flaws […]

There are so many games, so many players on 353 Division I teams that have so many stories that even the most dedicated college basketball fans have to suspend all other activities to keep up during the season. And a player who basically misses two seasons winds up on the missing persons list. A few […]

It’s been a fun start to the college basketball season, and several SEC basketball teams are already flexing their muscles early on. Kentucky is the new No. 1 team in the country after a great first week, while Florida proved that it still has a lot of work to do after an ugly loss to […]

The college basketball season continues to get stranger. Minutes after the NCAA ruled James Wiseman ineligible for the 2019-20 college basketball season, the Memphis Tigers big man has gotten second-life by way of a temporary restraining order against… the governing body of college sports? So, again, here we are, with a lot to unpack. Before […]

The college basketball season just got a lot stranger, as Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman has been ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Expected to be a top NBA Draft pick in 2020, this is a big blow to Penny Hardaway and company. There’s a lot to unpack here, so buckle up, friends: The NCAA […]

For those who didn’t love Thursday’s schedule in college basketball, you should feel a little better knowing that Friday’s matchups are much better. There are several potential Final Four-caliber teams in action, and that should make for some entertaining games featuring some entertaining players. Let’s look ahead to the most noteworthy storylines. Heavyweight Showdown, Pt. […]

In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I share thoughts on Wednesday’s action in SEC basketball before looking ahead to Friday’s slate. Topics include: Justin Minaya’s double-double in South Carolina’s win over North Alabama Missouri’s dominant performance Buzz Williams’ first victory at Texas A&M Vanderbilt snapping its 20-game losing streak in Jerry Stackhouse’s first […]

Your Veteran Scribe admits to becoming an amateur referee analyst and a professional referee critic. That’s largely because over the last few years, YVS has spent more time at Sony Stadium than in the game venues. The television eye and the curse of replay have made even casual fans “experts” officiating. In my time at […]

It has already been a fun start to the 2019-20 college basketball season, and there are a lot of things that already stand out about the new campaign. We’ve seen incredible freshman performances, incredible team performances, and incredible referee performances. Yes, I know some of you won’t agree with the latter of the group, but […]

In this episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I recap all the action from Tuesday’s games in SEC basketball. Topics include: Tyrese Maxey starring in Kentucky’s win over Michigan State Alabama’s upset loss to Penn and why people shouldn’t overreact Auburn freshman Issac Okoro having the ‘it’ factor Arkansas’s 48-point victory against Rice Much more […]

The SEC basketball predictions for the new season got off to a decent start, and there are four intriguing matchups on Wednesday’s schedule. Preseason favorites Kentucky and Florida both had impressive performances in their first game of the season, while Penn scored a surprising upset win at Alabama. Four other SEC teams will try to […]

Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright isn’t known as a man who allows freshmen to get run early, but on Tuesday night, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl was doing just that. In a massive blowout victory against Army, the freshman scored 19 points after getting the start. Following the game, Wright claimed he wasn’t exactly shocked by the […]

When Kerry Blackshear decided to leave Virginia Tech to join the Florida Gators, Mike White already knew he had one of the best college basketball players in the country. Following an opening night victory on Tuesday, in which the youngster scored 20 points and grabbed 10 beastly rebounds, there was little reason for the head […]

With the collective gone to the NBA, a college basketball loving nation knew it would be up to Tre Jones to lead the Duke Blue Devils with such a young roster surrounding him. In Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, while the offense wasn’t pretty, the sophomore guard did just that, scoring 15 points and […]

Kentucky Wildcats freshman Tyrese Maxey didn’t even start for John Calipari on Tuesday evening, but after having a stellar game in the World’s Most Famous Arena, he left as a talent worth watching for the remainder of the 2019-20 college basketball season. In Kentucky’s win over the No. 1 ranked Michigan State Spartans, Maxey finished […]

With its incoming recruiting class and the addition of treasured graduate transfer in Kerry Blackshear Jr., the Florida Gators are expected by many media members to make the Final Four and truly compete for a title this season. We detailed earlier this offseason how the conference favorite in Kentucky might not win the SEC and […]

College basketball season is here, and that means the return of the always entertaining SEC basketball predictions. I started doing these several seasons ago on my previous site (Southeast Hoops) and people loved it, so they are back for another season. There are lots of intriguing matchups for opening night of the new season, and […]

With the 2019-20 college basketball season about to hit us in the face as if we owe it money, it’s time for the 2019-20 college basketball season preview spectacular. You see, it’s a podcast… and it is spectacular. We are now avaiable anywhere else quality podcasts can be found. Anyway, who do you guys have […]

Adrian Griffin, a five-star prospect out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play for the Duke Blue Devils. This is, obviously, a great get for Coach K and company. Stepinac junior Adrian Griffin Jr. has verbally committed to Duke. #duke @StepinacSports @step_basketball — Josh Thomson (@JoshThomson22) November 4, 2019 Not only […]

Bryce Thompson, a five-star prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has narrowed his potential landing spots list to just four schools. Let’s get down to brass tax. Five-star combo guard Bryce Thompson is down to his final four schools in his recruitment according to a tweet he posted. The four schools include […]

Aminu Mohammed, a 5-star forward in the 2021 recruiting class, is set for an unofficial visit with the Kansas State Wildcats, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-4 small forward, who attends Greenwood Laboratory School in Missouri, continues to garner a lot of attention from top programs around the country due to his tremendous […]

The NCAA has denied a waiver request for Tennessee forward Uros Plavsic, which will force him to sit out the 2019-20 season for the Volunteers. The 7-0 freshman, who redshirted last season at Arizona State, was expected to play a key role in the frontcourt for Rick Barnes and company this season. Tennessee athletic director […]

In 37 seasons, Bob Huggins has won 860 games. He will be a hall of famer. That makes last season much more of an aberration. West Virginia was a dumpster fire train wreck, finishing 15-21. The Mountaineers started last season missing the best guard in school history (Jevon Carter), had two starters dismissed and another […]

The college basketball season is finally here. We can do away with preseason projections, worthless power rankings and spending time on social media arguing about dinosaurs. Assuming people argue about dinosaurs. Deadspin is dead. At the time of this writing, its name lives on, but it’s essentially gone the way of the aforementioned dinosaurs. Following […]

It’s worth noting and illustrative that five years ago Chris Beard had finished a two-year gig as coach at Division II Angelo State. He goes into his fourth season at Texas Tech secure as one of the top coaches in the country and paid like it – a new six-year contract extension worth more than […]

Maryland basketball coach Mark Turgeon joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast to preview the 2019-20 season for the Terrapins. Some of the topics Turgeon discussed included: The depth and experience on Maryland’s team this season How Anthony Cowan and Jalen  Smith continue to improve their game Expectations for the Terrapins’ perimeter play How […]

Members of the media in the Atlantic Coast Conference voted for the Duke Blue Devils as the favorite to win the league this season. It’s the fourth straight season they have been picked to win the regular season crown and it could be the fourth consecutive season they disappoint the media. Here are three reasons […]

Texas brings in more revenue than any Division I athletic department. The expectation for the coaches it employs is winning Big 12 titles (minimum) with a national championship the biggest goal. The men’s college basketball team won the NIT last season but being the best of the rest hardly matters in March Madness storylines. What […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide and Oregon Ducks continue to pursue 2020 5-star guard Nimari Burnett, as coaches from both programs are set to check in on the elite prospect this weekend, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-3 combo guard, who attends Prolific Prep in California, is certainly a top priority for both Alabama […]

Ziaire Williams, a 5-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, is set for an official visit with the Arizona Wildcats this weekend, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-7 small forward, who attends Sierra Canyon in California, continues to attract a lot of attention as one of the most dynamic talents in the class. […]

The bad news for TCU is that five plays left via transfer, there are nine new faces on the roster and only five players return from last season’s NIT semifinalist. The good news is that one of those departures wasn’t coach Jamie Dixon. A native of Southern California, Dixon was a top target in UCLA’s […]

The Kentucky Wildcats are making a strong push for 2021 5-star forward Jonathan Kuminga, as head coach John Calipari is once again visiting with the elite prospect, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-8 small forward, who attends St. Patrick in New Jersey, has been offered by a ton of programs around the country […]

Frank Ansalem, a 4-star center in the 2021 recruiting class, is reportedly taking his official visit with the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-10 center, who currently attends Prolific Prep in California, has racked up numerous offers on the recruiting trail as he continues to showcase his skills as […]

The Louisville Cardinals continue to try to land 2021 4-star guard Zion Harmon, as head coach Chris Mack reportedly checked in on the talented recruit on Wednesday, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 5-10 point guard, who attends Marshall County High School in Kentucky, took his official visit to Louisville back in late September. […]

With one team (Kansas, naturally) favored to finish on top of the Big 12 standings, the other nine teams figure to scramble to finish in the top half and hopefully earn an NCAA Tournament bid. There are several teams that could surprise, and Oklahoma State is on the dark horse list. The Cowboys are coming […]

The Streak died at age 14, a victim of fate and karma, not tragedy. Last season, for the first time since 2004, Kansas didn’t finish on top of the Big 12 standings. Injuries, attrition and a dysfunctional roster led to the Jayhawks finishing behind co-champions Kansas State and Texas Tech and a second-round NCAA Tournament […]

The Arkansas Razorbacks continue to make a push for 2021 5-star guard Kennedy Chandler as an assistant will visit with the top talent on Tuesday, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-1 point guard, who attends Briarcrest Christian in Tennessee, has racked up a lot of attention on the recruiting trail given his incredible […]

Brandon Huntley-Hatfield, a 5-star forward in the 2022 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-8 power forward, who attends IMG Academy in Florida, has been a key target for Kentucky after visits from Calipari and assistant coach Joel Justus. Ole […]

If nothing else, the past two college basketball seasons should quiet the barking Kansas State fans who have been naysayers since the day Bruce Weber was named the coaching replacement for the popular Frank Martin. Weber started out in Manhattan with a shared Big 12 title (mostly with Martin’s players) that was tainted by a […]