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One of the teams that many people thought got over-seeded on Selection Sunday was Memphis basketball. Memphis swept the regular season and tournament titles in the AAC and finished with a 29-5 record, but there were plenty of arguments for Penny Hardaway’s squad to be a seed line or two lower because of some lackluster […]

VCU dominated on their path to the A-10 championship, while BYU was one of the hottest teams in the country down the stretch before losing to Houston in the Big 12 Championship. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a VCU-BYU prediction and pick. VCU is 28-6 this season, with their most […]

As the start of the NCAA Tournament approaches, women’s college basketball fans are hyping themselves up and making their “player to watch” picks. First Take analyst Stephen A. Smith is among those anticipating the high level of talent that will be displayed, and he’s making it known that he’ll be showing love to USC’s JuJu Watkins. […]

March Madness is all about the upsets. Every year, everybody’s brackets get broken after the first round of games because underdog teams beat higher-seeded squads that were expected to win. In this article, we are going to save you the unexpected pain. Here are five teams who could pull off first-round upsets in the 2025 […]

The Iowa basketball coaching search took a dramatic turn on Tuesday. West Virginia head coach Darien DeVries is no longer a candidate, per ESPN. DeVries was linked to the opening as he is an Iowa native. "I think Iowa has been interested in Darian DeVries.. If Darian DeVries does go to Indiana I believe that […]

College basketball analyst and commentator Jay Bilas is speaking out about the ongoing debate over who deserved the last spot in men’s March Madness. North Carolina got in over West Virginia, who is launching an investigation into the selection committee. West Virginia’s governor Patrick Morrisey directed his attorney general to investigate the committee. As of […]

McNeese State comes into the tournament and wins the Southland conference dominantly. Clemson lost in the ACC tournament to Louisville but is one of the most experienced teams. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a McNeese-Clemson prediction and pick. McNeese is 27-6 this season. They went 19-1 in the Southland Conference […]

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith is always known for expressing his opinions. His latest opinion is that West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, should stay out of the NCAA tournament selection process. “Sit yo a** down,” Smith said on the ESPN show First Take Tuesday, and reported by Awful Announcing. West Virginia basketball was the first […]

Recently, UConn women’s basketball officially punched their ticket to March Madness by winning their fifth straight Big East Tournament Title, led by star Paige Bueckers. Bueckers has established herself as one of the brightest stars in college basketball over the past couple of seasons and is hoping to lead UConn back to the national championship […]

The Florida basketball team has been one of the top in the country all season long. As a reward, the Gators earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament field with Houston, Duke and Auburn being the other No. 1 seeds. Florida defeated Tennessee in the SEC tournament title game, and now Todd Golden’s […]

March Madness stars come in all shapes and sizes. Some of the best players in the NCAA Tournament are seasoned veterans who have been making an impact on college basketball for a long time, while other players from small schools aren’t well known until they lead their teams to surprising Cinderella runs. A great run […]

Louisville basketball is getting some great news. The Cardinals are getting solid three-point shooter Reyne Smith back for the NCAA tournament, per CBS Sports. Smith hasn’t played since March 5 due to an injury. Smith averages 13.4 points per game. He’s also hit 106 threes this season, for a Louisville team that is a no. […]

Houston looks to begin their March Madness run as they face SIUE. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an SIUE-Houston prediction and pick. SIUE was 22-11 this year while going 13-7 in conference play. That gave them the two seed in the OVC tournament, and a bye into the semi-finals. They […]

The Indiana basketball team’s exclusion from the NCAA Tournament has allowed it to shift its focus to finding its next head coach. With Mike Woodson’s four-year run now officially in the past, the Hoosiers are reportedly turning their attention to West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries. DeVries, whose Mountaineers were also left out of the […]

The Alabama basketball team is fresh off a Final Four run in 2024. Alabama defeated Charleston, Grand Canyon, North Carolina and Clemson to get to the Final Four before losing to the UConn Huskies, who wound up winning the tournament. This year, Alabama has had a strong year. The Crimson Tide finished 25-8 overall with […]

Montana looks for a first-round upset as they face Wisconsin. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Montana-Wisconsin prediction and pick. Montana comes into the game at 25-9 on the year and was 15-3 in conference play. That gave them the two-seed in the Big Sky tournament. After wins over Northern […]

The No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils are set to embark on their journey in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. It remains to be determined which team Duke basketball will face in the first round of the Big Dance on Friday, and there is also continuing uncertainty with regard to the status of star freshman Cooper […]

The 2025 NCAA Tournament field is officially set after it was revealed on Selection Sunday. The four No. 1 seeds in the Field of 68 are Houston, Duke, Florida and Auburn with Bruce Pearl’s team earning the top overall seed despite not even winning the SEC tournament. This time around, there are many questions as […]

Purdue kicks off their tournament as they face High Point. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a High Point-Purdue prediction and pick. High Point was 29-5 this year, and 14-2 in Big South play. That earned them the top seed in the Big South tournament. They would defeat Gardner-Webb and Radford […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball enters the NCAA Tournament with a point to prove, and sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo says the Fighting Irish’s toughness — and her own — stems from something personal: her New Jersey roots. “I think it could definitely be a ‘Jersey’ thing,” Hidalgo said, as reported by Curt Rallo of the Associated […]

The first full day of March Madness begins as Creighton faces Louisville. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Creighton-Louisville prediction and pick. Creighton was 24-10 on the year and went 15-5 in conference play, wich earned Creighton the two seed in the Big East Tournament. They would have a bye […]

The First Four concludes as Xavier faces Texas. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Xavier-Texas prediction and pick. Xavier comes into the game sitting at 21-11 and was 13-7 on the year in conference play. That gave them the fourth seed in the Big East Tournament. After a first-round bye, […]

The First Four continues as Mount St Marys faces American. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Mount St Marys-American prediction and pick. Mount St Marys went 22-12 this season and 12-8 in conference play. That got them the six seed in the MAAC tournament, and a bye into the quarterfinals. […]

Head coach Nate Oats provided an injury update on Alabama Crimson Tide star Grant Nelson ahead of their first-round matchup against the Robert Morris Colonials. Oats revealed on his Hey Coach radio show on Monday that Nelson will carry a questionable status going into the NCAA Tournament for the Crimson Tide, per team reporter Nick […]

Iona basketball is losing an All-MAAC star to the transfer portal in the aftermath of Tobin Anderson’s firing. The surprising decision marks a period of uncertainty for one of the most successful mid-majors in the past decade. As the Gaels search for a new leader, they will have to deal with the inevitable departure of […]

March Madness is set to go underway when the NCAA Tournament begins their First Four matchups on March 18. Basketball analyst Jay Bilas gave his thoughts on the tournament, focusing on two games that could have upsets take place. Bilas appeared as a special guest on the latest episode of the Rich Eisen Show on […]

Michigan State basketball returns to two familiar spots: March Madness and earning Final Four thoughts. National champion winning head coach Tom Izzo has the Spartans back as a high seed. Plus is getting the East Lansing campus thinking about its first national title since 2000. The Spartans landed the No. 2 seed in the South […]

Houston basketball enters the NCAA Tournament, coming off another terrific season under head coach Kelvin Sampson. The Cougars have seamlessly transitioned from dominating the American Athletic Conference to running through the Big 12 in consecutive seasons. However, this year’s team completed the double, winning the regular season title and the conference tournament. And with this […]

Former Duke legend Jay Bilas had high remarks on current Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg. Bilas appeared as a special guest on the latest episode of the Rich Eisen Show on Monday. He says while Grant Hill is still the best Duke player in his mind, Flagg is the best Duke freshman. “I think he’s […]

St. John’s University men’s basketball team has finally been waiting a year to revenge itself, which they accomplished on Saturday. Red Storm won their first Big East championship since 2000 when they beat Creighton 82-66. Now, St. John’s has become the second-to-last team revealed in the 68-team NCAA Tournament bracket. Rick Pitino spoke to Pat […]

Norfolk State had a stellar regular season campaign that ended in an epic MEAC Championship moment that truly defines the craziness of March Madness season. Trailing by 10 with two minutes left, the second-ranked South Carolina State tied the game at 65 with 10.6 seconds remaining after a forced turnover and a quick layup from […]

Tennessee basketball is a popular choice for fans filling out March Madness Final Four picks. Many are confident the Volunteers under Rick Barnes are worth penciling in for San Antonio. Barnes has the Vols entering the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed. Tennessee will be a heavy favorite against Wofford to start its tournament […]

UNLV fired head men’s basketball coach Kevin Kruger over the weekend and while the program begins its search for a replacement, one of its best players is headed to the transfer portal. All-Mountain West third-teamer Dedan Thomas Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens, his father confirmed to the Las Vegas Review-Journal […]

March Madness is gearing up to begin tomorrow (March 18) and to get the festivities ready, a resurfaced Blue Blob clip hit the timeline. Blue Blob made an appearance on the Daytime Emmy-winning soap opera Young and the Restless in a funny clip back in 2022 when the Xavier University icon was met by actors […]

Nevada basketball is losing a two-time All-Mountain West selection to the transfer portal. The move comes a few days after head coach Steve Alford blasted the state of college basketball with NIL and the portal. The Wolf Pack just finished a trying season, which ended in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament. Now, the program […]

Following Prarie View A&M’s 69-49 loss to rival Texas Southern in the SWAC tournament, long-time HBCU coach Sandy Pugh is resigning from the program. The news of her departure was shared by the Prairie View A&M Athletics’s social media accounts. “Panther Athletics would like to thank Sandy Pugh for her service as the women’s basketball […]

With 68 teams in the March Madness field, it takes a lot of talent to make it to the Final Four. It might take even more luck, though. Not all paths to the Final Four are made equal in the NCAA Tournament, and that is certainly the case this year. Some teams have a seemingly […]

Stephen A. Smith is no stranger to confrontation, and this time he’s calling out USC women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb. The day after Selection Sunday, Smith was asked about Gottlieb’s response to the Trojans’ placement as the fourth overall No.1 seed on an episode of First Take. The sports commentator did not mince his […]

Heading into the NCAA Tournament, Duke basketball is one of the favorites to win the national championship. Duke has earned that distinction after a stellar regular season that saw it roll through the ACC, beat Auburn in the non-conference, and take home the ACC Tournament Championship with a win over Louisville on Saturday night. There […]