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Georgia basketball coach Tom Crean expects big things from 5-star freshman Anthony Edwards in the 2019-20 season. Edwards was rated as the No. 2 player in the 2019 recruiting class, and it’s clear that the Bulldogs will make him the focal point on offense, but he could also play a huge role on defense. Crean […]

Dylan Cardwell, a four-star prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has narrowed his potential landing spots list to a final four. The four programs in the mix to land his services are the Vanderbilt Commodores, Miami Hurricanes, Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs. Here’s where things get interesting when discussing the talented young […]

Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans facing lofty expectations ahead of any college basketball season isn’t exactly new or stunning. That being said, the legendary coach is not exactly shying away from those who believe the Spartans to be the very best team in the country. “I’m still proud of where we are, happy […]

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast to preview the 2019-20 season for the Gamecocks. Some of the topics Martin discussed included: What Martin has learned about his South Carolina team during the preseason Why he loves playing an up-tempo style on offense] AJ Lawson’s development heading into […]

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson didn’t exactly react to his college basketball squad being the favorites in the AAC as one would expect. After losing multiple players from last season’s time, the Cougars still got the nod as the favorites to win the American, which was announced during AAC Media Day. In turn, Sampson […]

Florida Gators center Kerry Blackshear has been named the SEC basketball preseason player of the year by the media. Blackshear is set for his first season with the Gators after transferring from Virginia Tech, and he should give Mike White’s squad a legitimate shot at a national championship. Georgia’s Anthony Edwards, Kentucky’s Ashton Hagans, Ole […]

The Kentucky Wildcats have been picked as the favorite in the SEC basketball preseason media poll for the 2019-20 college basketball season. John Calipari once again has a loaded roster in Lexington, and that should have Kentucky competing for a national championship this season. Meanwhile, the Florida Gators are picked to finish second, and Mike […]

There is no logical reason for Brent Williams to have a six-year, $23-million contract coaching college basketball. Who the hell is Brent Williams? Great question. Texas A&M’s new coach is better known as Buzz Williams. How he came by his acquired first name is just a part of a story that keeps your eyebrows stuck […]

Josh Hall, a four/five-star hybrid prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has been offered a scholarship by the North Carolina State Wolfpack. This news was relayed to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter by Rivals and Stockrisers reporter Jake Weingarten. There’s a reason we call Hall a hybrid in terms […]

Tennessee associate head coach Michael Schwartz joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast to discuss expectations for the Vols entering the 2019-20 college basketball season. Some of the topics Schwartz discussed included: How Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes and others have impacted his coaching career The Vols’ impressive defensive efforts in recent seasons Why […]

When the Arkansas Razorbacks brought in Eric Musselman as head coach, the expectations were clear. Former head coach Mike Anderson got the Hogs to the NCAA Tournament three times in nine seasons, but Arkansas wants to be there every year in hopes of becoming the national power that the program was during the Nolan Richardson […]

Scottie Barnes, a five-star prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play for the Florida State Seminoles. I am proud to be announcing that next year I will be playing for Coach Hamilton and his staff at Florida State University. To all the coaches, mentors, teachers, and family members that […]

Jonathan Kuminga, a five-star wing out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, will not be reclassifying to another class. Moreover, the young man claims he’s recruitment process is currently wide open. Stockrisers and Rivals reporter Jake Weingarten relayed the news to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter. Programs interested in the young […]

Kennedy Chandler, a five-star prospect out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, has scheduled five official visits. It’s big news, as the youngster is considered one of the very players in his recruitment cycle. The official visits begin at the end of October, but then happen regularly until the youngster is done trotting about […]

It’s a new era for the Alabama basketball as Nate Oats prepares for his first season with the Crimson Tide. Oats went 96-43 in four seasons as Buffalo head coach, which included three NCAA tournament appearances. Alabama fans want Oats to bring that type of postseason consistency with him to Tuscaloosa. The Tide have disappointed […]

Jalen Green, a 5-star combo guard in the 2020 recruiting class, appears to be considering taking an official visit with the Fresno State Bulldogs, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Here’s what Green told Borzello about Fresno State: “They’re officially an option. … It’s the hometown.” The 6-5 combo guard, who attends Prolific Prep in California, […]

Scottie Barnes, a 5-star forward in the 2020 recruiting class, has set his official visit to Kentucky for next weekend, according to Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader. The 6-8 small forward, who attends Montverde Academy in Florida, continues to be a priority target for John Calipari and company as they try to lure another […]

Michigan Wolverines coach Juwan Howard apparently gets a nice little college basketball recruiting benefit thanks to his son, Jett Howard, being all that and a bag of chips. Let’s try to unpack this. Jett Howard, a four-star prospect in the 2022 college basketball recruiting class, is going to be invited to all sort of top-whatever-camps. […]

While a college basketball loving nation still has a full year until it happens, the 2020 Legends Classic lineup at the Barclays Center is now known. Reporter Jon Rothstein swooped in from the heavens with the scoop. Sources: UConn, Notre Dame, USC, and Vanderbilt will headline the 2020 Legends Classic at the Barclays Center. Matchups […]

ESPN college basketball personality Jay Bilas might be one of the smartest minds in all of collegiate sports coverage. It’s why so many outlets run to him for comment whenever something off the hardwood is happening. With SB206 being signed, a name, image and likeness bill that allows players to profit off their NIL, it’s […]

JaDun Michael, a four-star prospect out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, has been offered a scholarship by the Louisville Cardinals. A few different people appear to have gotten in on the scoop. For the sake of citing someone for it, we shall go with 247Sports (paywall). It’s not exactly shocking to see Chris […]

Syracuse Orange freshman Joseph Girard left high school as New York’s all-time leading scorer. It’s resulted in some relatively large college basketball expectations being hurled on the young man’s shoulders. With the Orange losing 55 percent of last season’s offense, coupled with the young man joining four other freshman on Syracuse, there’s good reason to […]

Tennessee Volunteers talent Lamonte Turner was lost a bit in the team’s hype last season, playing in the shadows of two NBA-level players. Heading into the 2019-20 college basketball season, though, this is clearly his team. He’s ready for the chance to show why. “This is something you work for all your life,” the 6-foot-2 […]

Syracuse Orange coach Jim Boeheim has seen it all as his time as a college basketball coach. Heading into the 2019-20 season with a lot of freshmen on his roster won’t actually shake the legend. After the team’s summer trip to Italy, the veteran head coach explained the entire process of getting so many youngsters […]

Bryce McGowens, a four-star prospect out of the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, will be checked on by the Xavier Musketeers. The Big East Conference program is sending an assistant to see him on Saturday. This information was relayed to the masses on the mean streets of Twitter by Stockrisers and Rivals grassroots guru Jake […]

The Syracuse Orange lost 55 percent of its offense after last season ended. In turn, it’s not then shocking to hear Jim Boeheim talking about the flexibility his rotation might have when the 2019-20 college basketball campaign begins. With five freshmen on the roster, some of whom are expected to see a good chunk of […]

Adama Sanogo, a 4-star center in the 2021 college basketball recruiting class, has received an offer from Travis Steele and the Xavier Musketeers, according to Andrew Slater of The Athletic. The 6-9 center, who is originally from Mali and now attends St. Patrick School in New York Jersey, continues to rack up offers from top […]

Utah State basketball coach Craig Smith joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast to preview the 2019-20 season for the Aggies. Some of the topics Smith discussed included: Leading the Aggies to 28 wins in his first season on the job How he developed his up-tempo offensive system The importance of Sam Merrill to […]

Deivon Smith, a 4-star guard in the 2020 recruiting class, has committed to Ben Howland and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The 5-11 point guard, who attends Grayson High School in Georgia, took his official visit to Starkville back in September and was impressed enough to make Mississippi State his choice. Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia […]

The UCLA Bruins are entering a new era ahead of the 2019-20 college basketball season. Prince Ali, a talented senior guard, wants to help get it off to a good start. While shouldering far too much blame for last year’s woes, Ali discussed his place as the Mick Cronin era begins. “Last year didn’t really […]

Patrick Ewing and the Georgetown Hoyas are hoping to stir some echoes in the Big East Conference during the 2019-20 college basketball season. At the league’s media day on Thursday, plenty of coaches had much to say about just about everything. Ed Cooley talked about NIL rights, Kevin Willard spoke about Seton Hall’s expectations, so […]

Marquette Golden Eagles standout Markus Howard is one of the best and most electrifying college basketball players in the country. In turn, he’s expected to be up for numerous individual awards for the upcoming 2019-20 campaign. If he ask the nifty guard, though, as he was at Big East Conference media day, he much rather […]

After last season, many people assumed Seton Hall Pirates talent Myles Powell would leave the school to go to the NBA or some other professional ranks. Instead, he’s returned and is helping the program enter the 2019-20 college basketball season with a high set of expectations attached to it. At Big East Conference media day, […]

The Seton Hall Pirates are set for another visit with 2020 5-star forward Earl Timberlake on Thursday, according to Jake Weingarten of Stockrisers. The 6-5 small forward, who attends Dematha Catholic in Maryland, continues to be a huge priority for Kevin Willard and his staff after taking his official visit to Seton Hall in late […]

Davonte Davis, a 4-star guard in the 2020 recruiting class, has picked up an offer from Eric Musselman and the Arkansas Razorbacks. The 6-4 point guard, who attends Jacksonville High School in Arkansas, is a top priority for the new staff as they try to land one of the state’s top players after he recently […]

Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari is set to visit with 2021 5-star forward AJ Griffin on Thursday, according to Pat Lawless of Prep Circuit. The 6-7 small forward, who attends Archbishop Stepinac in New York, continues to attract a lot of attention as one of the top players in the class. Duke, Villanova, Illinois, Michigan, […]

Ty Berry, a four-star prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play for the Northwestern Wildcats. How do we know this? Well, tickle me glad you asked. He took to the mean streets of Twitter to make the announcement himself by way of a nifty tweet. https://twitter.com/Ty_Berry23/status/1182084390010183687 Here’s where things […]

Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self isn’t happy with the narrative going around that the college basketball coach is trolling the NCAA. Following the governing the governing body of college sports sending the school and coach a formal notice of allegations, the official Kansas Jayhawks Twitter account tweeted the following: Big Late Night in the Phog […]

DJ Gordon, a four-star prospect out of the 2020 college basketball recruiting class, has committed to play for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Prior to the commitment, the youngest had a final list of six schools left in the mix for his services. For the sake of context, those programs were the Pittsburgh Panthers, VCU […]