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The Purdue basketball team squeaked by the USC Trojans in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, 76-71. USC and Purdue were surprisingly tied at 35 at halftime, and the Trojans even had a two-point lead with under six minutes to go. Again, USC tied things up in the final minute before Purdue hit five free […]

As UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley’s behavior has been monitored throughout the year due to his fiery nature and technical fouls, some would argue that those moments happen off a whim. However, as UConn basketball looks to succeed in March, Hurley would say his latest during the 73-56 win against Villanova in the Big […]

The journalism world received some devastating news as sports columnist and author John Feinstein died at the age of 69 on March 13. Former Duke basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski had a great relationship with Feinstein, and he shared an emotional message with ESPN’s Pete Thamel about the late journalist. “John was brilliant. He was […]

Clemson basketball coach Brad Brownell is revealing his thoughts on the ACC tournament. Brownell isn’t quite happy with how the tournament is managed. “It’s hard to wait around until 9:30 to play. Like, it was awful today,” Brownell said Thursday, per basketball reporter Chapel Fowler. Brownell also had thoughts when he was informed that his […]

The Clemson basketball program is preparing for March Madness, however, they were recently dealt an unfortunate update. “Clemson’s Dillon Hunter broke his hand in yesterday’s game and is out for the rest of the season, Brad Brownell told @TheFieldOf68. Dillon Hunter was averaging 5.4 points in 22.5 minutes per game this season,” Jeff Goodman of […]

Ole Miss basketball coach Chris Beard is tipping his cap to the Arkansas basketball team. Ole Miss was able to push past Arkansas in the SEC conference tournament, but Beard believes the Razorbacks are dangerous. “A lot of respect for the opponent. Hall of Fame coach. All 7 of those guys could be draft picks… […]

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kentucky-Alabama prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Kentucky Alabama. The SEC Tournament Friday slate concludes with a night game between Kentucky and Alabama. It’s a game Alabama has to have if it places importance on claiming a No. 1 seed in the […]

Kansas basketball is going through another season it may want to forget. The Jayhawks lost their 12th game of the campaign on Thursday in the Big 12 tournament. That’s the most losses in a single season the program has had under Bill Self, per basketball reporter Jon Rothstein. Kansas is now 21-12 on the year […]

Tennessee looks to advance in the SEC tournament as they face Texas. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Texas-Tennessee prediction and pick. Texas is 19-14 on the year, and was 6-12 in conference play. That earned them the 13 seed in the conference tournament. They would face Vanderbilt in the […]

UCLA looks to advance in their first Big Ten tournament as they face Wisconsin. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Wisconsin-UCLA prediction and pick. Meanwhile, Wisconsin was 23-8 on the year and 13-7 in conference play. That gave them the five seed in the Big Ten Tournament. They would face […]

The top team in the SEC plays as Auburn plays against Ole Miss. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Ole Miss-Auburn prediction and pick. Meanwhile, Ole Miss finished the regular season at 21-10, with a 10-8 conference record. That earned them the eight seed and a first round bye in […]

Otega Oweh continues to punch Norman, Oklahoma square in the face. Two weeks after sinking a game-winning bucket in Lloyd Noble Center, the Sooners transfer-turned-Kentucky star landed another knockout blow on his former team, recording the decisive score in an 85-84 victory. And for his encore, he did it on an even bigger stage. The […]

St. John’s basketball head coach Rick Pitino was full of jokes in the postgame of his team’s win over Butler. The No. 6 Red Storm advanced to the semifinals of the Big East Tournament with their 78-57 victory. To this point, the program is having its best season since the legendary Lou Carnesecca was roaming […]

Missouri basketball head coach Dennis Gates gave a confident take on how many teams from the SEC should make the NCAA Tournament. The Tigers’ leader has sung the praises of the conference before, and he’s doing it again after his team’s 85-73 win over Mississippi State. No. 21 Missouri will now take on No. 4 […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for College Basketball Tournament season as we turn attention towards this Quarterfinal in the SEC Tournament. The No. 21 Missouri Tigers will take on the No. 4 Florida Gators as both teams look to get one step closer to a conference title. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series […]

JT Toppin was dominant in the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ contest against the Baylor Bears on Thursday. He played so well that he channeled Blake Griffin with his performance. In 32 minutes of action, Toppin finished with 26 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, and an assist. He shot 10-of-19 from the field, including 2-of-3 from […]

Houston basketball forward J’Wan Roberts got honest about how serious his ankle injury was after leaving mid-game against Colorado. While the Cougars advanced to the Big 12 Tournament semifinals, but all eyes will be on the health of their All-Big 12 star for the rest of the week. Houston basketball is having another fantastic season […]

It has been a long road back to relevancy for Louisville basketball, but they have now won 27 games in a season for the first time in a decade and are only two victories away from seizing their first ACC Tournament championship. The Cardinals as a whole have achieved a remarkable turnaround under ACC Coach […]

Illinois basketball ended one last Big Ten Tournament run for Payton Sandfort Thursday. The decorated Iowa forward left the game near the one minute mark of the second half, then became filled with emotions. Even the winning head coach Brad Underwood watched the emotional scene unfold. Underwood became the winning coach in the 106-94 victory, […]

Texas basketball head coach Rodney Terry made a definitive statement to the selection committee after his team’s massive win over No. 14 Texas A&M in the SEC Tournament. The Longhorns’ head coach has been on a crusade to get his team into the NCAA Tournament over the past few days. And Texas’ electric 94-89 double […]

Indiana basketball is now on pins and needles following its loss to Oregon Thursday. The Hoosiers’ 72-59 loss in the Big Ten Tournament now strengthens the March Madness chances for Texas and North Carolina, per Joe Lunardi. But damages IU’s hopes to make the tournament. The renown ESPN bracketologist gave Indiana this new title: First […]

North Carolina basketball should not make any plans for The Big Dance quite yet, but their invitation might be as good as sent if they can conquer Duke in an ACC Tournament semifinal matchup on Friday night. Following a desperately-needed and gritty 68-59 win versus Wake Forest on Thursday, the team is setting its sights […]

As the Indiana basketball team lost to the Oregon Ducks in the Big 10 tournament, star Oumar Ballo would speak after the game about the program’s fanbase. With a lot at stake for the Indiana basketball team this tournament season, there is no doubt that emotions are high for any fan, but some have taken […]

Arkansas basketball and head coach John Calipari now face uncertainty. Ole Miss buried the Razorbacks’ Southeastern Conference Tournament title hopes through Sean Pedulla Thursday. And Pedulla’s last-second three-pointer with 1.3 seconds left may have eliminated Calipari’s Arkansas team from March Madness consideration. “Coach Cal” is a NCAA Tournament regular as head coach. He’s guided multiple […]

Despite suffering a devastating 72-59 loss to Oregon in the Big 10 tournament, Indiana head basketball coach Mike Woodson does not believe March Madness is out of the conversation. The loss dropped the Hoosiers to 19-13, but Woodson and his team still believe they have done enough to earn an at-large bid. With the loss, […]

Ole Miss basketball shook up the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday. Sean Pedulla nailed a long-range three with 1.3 seconds left, knocking off Arkansas 83-80 and prompting multiple online reactions. The Rebels entered as a slight favorite over the Razorbacks. Still, Ole Miss faced a national champion winning head coach in John Calipari. Plus an Arkansas […]

TCU guard Hailey Van Lith has been named a semifinalist for the Naismith Trophy Women’s College Player of the Year award, according to the award’s official X account. The trophy is given annually to the nation’s most outstanding basketball player and has been recognizing collegiate women since 1983. Van Lith led the Horned Frogs, which […]

The road to the Big Ten Tournament Championship is well underway as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this next Quarterfinal matchup. The No. 23 Oregon Ducks will take on the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans in a close rematch from Indy. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Oregon-Michigan State prediction and pick. […]

Despite entering the Big 10 men’s basketball tournament as the No. 8 seed, Oregon continues to be one of the hottest teams in the conference. A dominant 72-59 win over Indiana extended the Ducks’ win streak to eight, giving head coach Dana Altman the ultimate confidence in his team peaking at the right time. After […]

The Duke basketball team played its first game in the ACC Tournament on Thursday against Georgia Tech, and it was a roller coaster ride for the Blue Devils. The Yellow Jackets were in complete control for much of the first half as they led by as many as 14 points, but Duke was able to […]

Duke basketball fans held their breath for a long time after they saw Cooper Flagg hit the floor with an ankle injury. Flagg suffered the injury late in the first half after he rolled his ankle going up for a defensive rebound. He grabbed his ankle afterward and looked like he was in pain for […]

USC guard Juju Watkins is no stranger to receiving recognition for her talent. The superstar sophomore has already started to rack up accolades for this season, including one that was a unanimous decision, and she’s on the shortlist for many others. Watkins was outshone only by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese for the Player of […]

The Duke basketball team is beginning its postseason journey on Thursday as they are taking on Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament. The Blue Devils won the ACC regular title, and star freshman Cooper Flagg is a big reason why. Flagg is one of the best college basketball players that the game has ever seen, […]

When Andrej Stojakovic joined Cal basketball instead of Kentucky, many were shocked. The son of legendary sharpshooter, Peja, was destined to make a name for himself. After spending his first season at Stanford, the Pac-12 disbanded. Still, he managed to stay where his former school was, in the ACC. However, he joined Cal basketball and […]

On Thursday, Duke basketball was dealt a tough injury blow when star forward Cooper Flagg went down with an apparent ankle injury during the team’s ACC Tournament matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Things already hadn’t been going well for the Blue Devils, who found themselves unexpectedly trailing as the game neared halftime, but […]

When Paolo Banchero committed to Duke basketball, he had a slew of other options. Plenty of schools would’ve let him be the focal point. However, former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski put the final stamp on where Banchero would go. As a five-star recruit, the best schools in the nation were actively recruiting him. […]

With Rutgers’ loss to USC in the first round of the 2025 Big 10 tournament, the collegiate careers of Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have presumably come to a close. As two of the top prospects of the 2025 NBA Draft, Harper and Bailey have yet to make an official announcement but are expected to […]

The Duke basketball team opened up their ACC Tournament run against Georgia Tech on Thursday, and the first half of the game has not gone to plan for the Blue Devils. Georgia Tech led by as many as 14 points in the first half, and the injury bug has hit Duke. Star freshman Cooper Flagg […]

Hello friends, and welcome to a “Live from Miami International Airport” edition of Bracketology here at ClutchPoints! The bachelor party festivities of my best friend Collin are just about officially underway, but that isn’t going to stop me from delivering Bracketology updates throughout the weekend as the 2025 NCAA Tournament approaches. Ohio State’s loss to […]