NCAA Basketball Articles - Page 27

As the calendar approaches the holiday break, the women’s college basketball season reaches its first true inflection point. Non-conference play is largely complete, early tournaments have revealed strengths and weaknesses, and teams are beginning to prepare for the grind of conference schedules that will ultimately define seeding, resumes, and championship aspirations. The national picture is […]

The hot streak Hannah Hidalgo has been on to start the 2025-26 NCAA season continued against Bellarmine on Sunday as she added another career milestone to her resume. Hidalgo put up 30 points, 13 steals, and 10 assists during Notre Dame’s 110-38 blowout, notching her second-ever triple-double in the process. Hidalgo’s first career triple-double came […]

The football season is officially over, and as we move into the beginning of basketball season, I have a confession to make: I barely realized the Chris Paul HBCU Classic was happening this past weekend. When the classic first announced its move to Atlanta, I thought it was a brilliant strategic play. I even wrote […]

No. 1 UConn women’s basketball got its fourth victory over a ranked opponent this season on Saturday as the team cruised to a 90-64 blowout over No. 11 Iowa. The Huskies dominated the Women’s Champions Classic right out of the gate and never looked back, largely thanks to two standout performances from Azzi Fudd and […]

Texas Tech and Duke met for a massive contest at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. The Blue Devils controlled the game for almost the entire way; however, they slipped up late and allowed the Red Raiders to storm back for the back-from-behind win, 82-81. The atmosphere felt like a March Madness game as Christian […]

The Iowa State women’s basketball team may have needed every minute of Sunday’s game against Kansas to win, but that just resulted in a high-energy and very entertaining conclusion. The nation’s 10th-ranked team came close to going to overtime and potentially losing its undefeated streak when Kenzie Hare hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer […]

The Purdue Boilermakers’ current win streak hit three games this weekend following the team’s 88-60 win against the Auburn Tigers at the Indy Classic. One of the key factors in Purdue’s win was the team’s defense against Auburn star guard Tahaad Pettiford. Following the game, Purdue head coach Matt Painter spoke about how the team’s […]

The Arizona State Sun Devils came into their matchup against the Oregon State Beavers on Sunday looking to avoid a losing streak after their loss to UCLA this past week. They were unable to do as they fell to the Beavers, 78-75. The win shot Oregon State up over .500 at 7-6, and the loss […]

The Arizona Wildcats continued their strong start to start the 2025-26 season, improving to 11-0 following their 68-45 win against San Diego State on Saturday. Arizona is currently ranked the No. 1 team in the country, and following the win, head coach Tommy Lloyd explained why big man Tobe Awaka reminds him of Sacramento Kings […]

Georgetown basketball head coach Ed Cooley received a punishment for his actions Saturday. He’ll be sitting out one game after tossing a water bottle into the stands. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello helped reveal Cooley’s suspension Sunday. He also included who’ll step in. “Georgetown has suspended head coach Ed Cooley for its next game […]

Houston basketball is trying to rebound from a gut-wrenching loss in the national championship game last season and get head coach Kelvin Sampson that elusive ring. Sampson’s Houston teams have become known over the years for their defensive prowess and physicality, but the Cougars have a bit of a different feel in 2025-26. Houston has […]

The BYU basketball team has a unique player on their roster this season. Former NBA G League player Abdullah Ahmed is on the Cougars team, and looking to see the floor. Ahmed is set to make his BYU basketball debut quite soon. “BYU’s Abdullah Ahmed, a former G League center, will make his debut with […]

Auburn is in its first season under Steven Pearl. There was an expected dip for Auburn under the younger Pearl, but not to the level of blowouts. Auburn is coming off a blowout loss to Purdue, falling 88-60, and after the game, Pearl spoke about his team’s performance in the contest. “I’m proud of my […]

The Houston basketball team put together an impressive performance Saturday to defeat Arkansas. Despite the result, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson thinks the Razorbacks have what it takes to win the always-tough SEC. “They’re going to get better and better. I think Arkansas has as good a chance as anybody to win the SEC this […]

After reaching the Final Four in 2024-25, the start of this season has been a rough one for Auburn basketball. The Tigers are navigating the recent retirement of longtime head coach Bruce Pearl while grinding through a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule. On Saturday, Auburn faced even more adversity. During a blowout 88-60 loss to […]

St.  John’s just fell to Kentucky on Saturday by a 78-66 score. Rick Pitino spoke on the performance of his team, but also defended Kentucky in the process. In the post-game conference, Pitino defended Kentucky head coach Mark Pope against the recent narrative from the media. “You all need to learn a little bit of […]

The Arkansas basketball team lost another tough non conference game on Saturday to Houston. Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari was brutally honest after the game, talking about his club’s performance. “This is the only one that I never felt we had a chance…,” Calipari said postgame, per Pig Trail Nation. “This one kind of got […]

North Carolina basketball faced off against Ohio State on Saturday. There was a rumor that Seth Trimble could return for North Carolina in the game, and he did just that, making a massive impact. After the 71-70 over Ohio State, North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis spoke of the effects of the return of Seth […]

The St. John’s basketball team dropped a key non conference game on Saturday to the Kentucky Wildcats. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino was frustrated with his team’s play, but also with his coaching staff. Pitino’s club struggled to move the ball up the floor. The legendary coach pointed the finger at himself and his […]

Kansas basketball is 9-3 on the season, even while dealing with injuries to top player Darryn Peterson.  They are preparing to play against Davidson on Monday, but will be without one of their assistant coaches. According to a statement provided by Bill Self, via Andy Katz of Turner Sports, Kansas has suspended assistant coach Joe […]

The St. John’s basketball team dropped a disappointing loss in a recent game against Kentucky. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino just wasn’t pleased with the effort he saw from his club. The legendary head coach feels his squad is just barely above lackluster at this point in the campaign. “We are a decent basketball […]

As the Texas Tech basketball team came back to stun the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday, 82-81, the Red Raiders gave the No. 3-ranked team its first loss of the season. With Duke’s collapse to the Texas Tech basketball team, head coach Grant McCasland would speak about the unsung hero of the game. Talking about […]

As the No. 3 Duke basketball team was stunned in their first loss to the No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday, 82-81, there is no doubt that the Blue Devils will have to reassess and get back on track. With the Duke basketball team led by head coach Jon Scheyer, he would speak […]

On Saturday night at a sold-out Madison Square Garden, No. 19 Texas Tech Red Raiders rallied to beat No. 3 Duke 82-81, achieving the program’s first win over the Blue Devils after dropping the first two matchups. Behind 17 early in the second half, the Red Raiders came back from behind thanks to Christian Anderson, […]

It was business as usual for the UConn women’s basketball team, as the Huskies dominated the Iowa Hawkeyes 90–64 at Barclays Center to improve to 12–0 on the season. The game unfolded in two clear phases, each owned by one of UConn’s stars. Sophomore forward Sarah Strong carried the Huskies early, responsible for 20 of […]

North Carolina Tar Heels’ narrow 71-70 win over Ohio State Buckeyes in Atlanta was far from comfortable, but it was revealing, especially when it came to freshman standout Caleb Wilson. The Tar Heels appeared in control midway through the second half before allowing the Buckeyes to claw back, forcing UNC to rely on execution, composure, […]

Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal has only one year remaining on his contract. Since he has yet to sign a contract extension with the team, trade rumors have swirled around Skubal throughout the offseason. Despite the plethora of rumors, Skubal is still enjoying his offseason after winning his second consecutive American League Cy Young […]

There is a way to win, and then there is a way to win. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope expects specific standards from his players. On Saturday, it was evident that Pope felt his players didn’t live up to those standards, even though they defeated No. 22 St. John’s 78-66, per CBS Sports. With three […]

As BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa continues to showcase the skillset that has him one of the top players to be selected in the next NBA Draft, his talent appears to be acknowledged by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. With the BYU basketball star continuing to dominate, Dybantsa speaks about the relationship he has […]

BYU basketball’s national profile continues to rise, and AJ Dybantsa is at the center of that momentum. The BYU Cougars’ win on Friday night delivered one of the loudest highlights of the season, fueled by elite athleticism, tempo, and star power inside the Marriott Center. Dybantsa, the 6-foot-9 Cougars freshman phenom forward, authored the defining […]

It has been quite a year for Ailjah Arenas of USC. First, he survived a near-fatal car accident in May. Then, Arenas underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that sidelined him for this season.  However, on Friday, Arenas was cleared to practice for USC, per Andy Katz of the NCAA.  First day back at […]

The UConn women’s basketball team has been solidly holding on to the top-ranked spot in the nation so far in the 2025-26 NCAA season. The Huskies have looked unshakable, even when taking on other top 25 programs. They easily handled No. 6 Michigan and recently blew out No. 16 USC on the road. Now, UConn […]

New Dallas Wings head coach José Fernández has his work cut out for him this offseason. Not only is he tasked with continuing the Wings’ rebuild into the 2026 WNBA season, but he also has to manage the on-court career growth of superstar Paige Bueckers. Fernández has been preparing on all fronts, which includes building […]

Miami basketball has been playing well this season, and it has taken a collective group effort to get where they are now. As much as what they do on the court is important, how they support each other off the court is important as well. That’s going to come in play more than ever now, […]

Head coach Dusty May had a perfect reaction to the reunion of his former Michigan Wolverines stars Danny Wolf and Vlad Goldin. Wolf and Goldin commanded themselves as the Wolverines’ attack during May’s first year with the program. They shined as star players by leading Michigan to the Big Ten championship title and a run […]

In college basketball, it isn’t often that programs have the opportunity to make a definitive statement early in the season. Typically, smaller Division I programs face off against Power 4 institutions in “money games,” where the larger schools often win in resounding fashion due to superior athleticism and roster depth. Conversely, many mid-majors use matchups […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores basketball team moved to 11-0 on the season after a narrow, hard-fought 77–70 overtime victory against the cross-state Memphis Tigers on Wednesday night at FedExForum. The win preserved Vanderbilt’s undefeated start and highlighted the team’s composure in a hostile road environment, as the Commodores overcame offensive struggles to prevail in a game […]

Despite being in recovery from an ACL tear suffered in March, USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins still earned an invite to USA Basketball’s senior training camp over the past weekend. And even though she couldn’t take the court with the potential 2026 FIBA World Cup Team USA members, she revealed that she has begun […]

The No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs (11-1) made it look easy Wednesday night, cruising to a 98-70 win over the Campbell Fighting Camels (2-10) at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane. While the Kennel lacked its usual student-driven energy due to winter break, the night was electrified by a historic showing from redshirt junior Braden Huff. […]