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The Clemson Tigers’ current win streak hit eight games following their 74-50 win against Boston College on Tuesday, and it was Nick Davidson who led the way off the bench with a game-high 25 points. Following the win, Clemson head coach Brad Brownell spoke about the impact Nick Davidson has been having this season, as […]

The Tennessee Volunteers got back in the win column on Tuesday following their 87-82 overtime win against Texas A&M. The Volunteers had dropped their last game against Florida, and have been playing uneven basketball since SEC play began earlier this month. Following the win, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes invoked tennis star Roger Federer when […]

St. John’s has now moved to 5-1 in Big East play. It was a 92-68 victory for St. John’s over Marquette that brought them their fifth win in conference play. It was a tight first half, though, with the Red Storm leading by just six over the Golden Eagles. This led to some questions for […]

On Tuesday, Kansas ended No. 2 Iowa State’s undefeated streak with an 84-63 win. It marked a turning point for the Jayhawks and could foresee what is ahead. After the game, Kansas head coach Bill Self spoke about national championship aspirations, particularly with Darryn Peterson in the mix, per ESPN. “This is more what I […]

Kansas was in danger of dropping to 1-3 in Big 12 play on Tuesday night as they faced undefeated Iowa State. Darryn Peterson had a fantastic game in the 84-63 victory over Iowa State. Peterson had been dealing with cramps all season long and had been a subject of conversation. The topic of his cramps […]

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Ryan Odom delivered an emotional message on Tuesday night following the Cavaliers’ 79-70 road win over No. 20 Louisville Cardinals, as the basketball world mourned the sudden passing of longtime assistant coach Bill Courtney. Odom, visibly shaken and fighting back tears, addressed Courtney’s passing after the game, reflecting on both his […]

Louisville Cardinals men’s basketball will move forward without former NBA G League guard London Johnson this season, as head coach Pat Kelsey confirmed on Tuesday night that the program has reverted to its original redshirt plan. The clarification came after a confusing sequence of events surrounding Johnson’s availability, which surfaced just days earlier when Louisville […]

Alabama Crimson Tide overcame a huge adversity on Tuesday night, responding to mounting injuries and an early deficit to secure a 97-82 road win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While the victory snapped a two-game skid and showcased resilience, head coach Nate Oats acknowledged afterward that the Crimson Tide may be facing continued availability challenges […]

Tennessee basketball is in the midst of a transitional period after bidding farewell to Zakai Zeigler, Chaz Lanier, Jordan Gainey and Igor Milicic Jr., among others. The Volunteers were a legitimate national championship contender entering last year’s NCAA Tournament. Now, after falling short of the Final Four yet again, they must figure out how to […]

Seton Hall basketball walked off the floor Tuesday night carrying a feeling heavier than a typical close loss. The Pirates pushed a national powerhouse to the brink, yet the loss to the UConn Huskies lingered as a missed opportunity—one head coach Shaheen Holloway could not ignore within the broader Big East landscape. Seton Hall fell […]

UConn basketball survived a tense road test Tuesday night, and the aftermath revealed just how much the opponent’s performance resonated. The Huskies remained unbeaten in Big East play, but a narrow escape at Seton Hall reshaped the near-upset narrative and prompted notable postgame comments from head coach Dan Hurley. UConn took down the Seton Hall […]

The Iowa State Cyclones basketball team faced a sobering reality Tuesday night as discussion surrounding its loss at Kansas quickly took over the Big 12 landscape. The Cyclones entered Allen Fieldhouse unbeaten at 16-0 and ranked No. 2 in the nation but left Lawrence with their first loss of the season and a blunt postgame […]

Kansas basketball has yet to prove it can stay healthy for an extended stretch, or that it can consistently play well on the road, but it made a thunderous statement in Allen Fieldhouse on Tuesday. The Jayhawks muscled the formerly undefeated Iowa State Cyclones, earning an 84-63 win over the No. 2-ranked squad in the […]

It has been an up-and-down ride of late for the Kansas Jayhawks, and their latest stop gave head coach Bill Self something to feel good about. Kansas basketball scored a huge win Tuesday night, as the Jayhawks convincingly beat the No. 2 Iowa State Cyclones to the tune of an 84-63 score in front of […]

Michigan State Spartans found its rhythm on Tuesday night in the Breslin Center, turning an uneven start into a convincing 81-60 win over Indiana Hoosiers. While sophomore guard Jeremy Fears set the tone with an explosive first half, head coach Tom Izzo made it clear afterward that timely shooting, particularly from Kur Teng played a […]

St. John’s went on a hot start and never relented, as it cruised past Marquette, 92-68, at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Red Storm did not give any chance to the Golden Eagles to mount a comeback in the second half, improving to 12-5, including 5-1 in the Big East. But while they looked […]

As chatter surrounding a Kansas vs. Iowa State blowout spread across Big 12 basketball circles, the Jayhawks delivered a statement performance Tuesday night. Kansas took down a national contender while playing unranked at home and established a new standard at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks dominated No. 2 Iowa State 84–63 in Lawrence, handing the Cyclones […]

Connecticut displayed enough poise in crunch time on Tuesday, holding on to beat Seton Hall, 69-64, at Prudential Center to stay unbeaten in the Big East. Silas Demary Jr. saved the day for third-ranked Huskies after sinking four free throws in the final 30 seconds. They have now won 13 straight games and are 7-0 […]

For the second time since Friday, Williams Arena was the site of unbearable heartbreak. Wisconsin picked up where USC left off and stunned the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their own building on Tuesday. After star forward Cade Tyson knocked down a game-tying 3-pointer with five seconds remaining on the clock, standout sophomore John Blackwell promptly […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley demands a lot from his players, but when their hard work translates to in-game competition, he has no problem making strong claims. The two-time national champion was especially impressed by the intensity the Huskies unleashed in the first half of Tuesday night’s 69-64 road win over Seton Hall. Trailing […]

An HBCU basketball player was tragically killed in a shooting on a Nashville, Tennessee Highway. According to a report by WBBJ, Fisk University student-athlete Andre Bell was traveling with two friends in a white Nissan Sentra. A dark Sedan pulled beside them in the left lane, and gunfire started. Bell was struck in the head […]

The last ClutchPoints’ men’s college basketball power rankings were released before Christmas on Dec. 23. A lot has happened since then, but fans’ biggest takeaway over the holidays was that there are a lot of really good teams this year. Five squads remain undefeated, and all of the top 12 or so teams in the […]

It’s not often that an early-season in-conference matchup draws the intrigue of the Florida A&M and Grambling State game. But the nature of what occurred last offseason certainly added a spotlight to the matchup. This Monday, Patrick Crarey III returned to Florida A&M—the team he led last season on a one-year contract before departing in […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer didn’t hold back in voicing his frustration with the SEC scheduling format following the Longhorns’ 70-65 loss to LSU Tigers women’s basketball on Jan. 11, calling the setup unfair after Texas faced consecutive road games against conference heavyweights. “They obviously have a vendetta against Texas because not only have […]

The first two weeks of conference play in college basketball have felt a bit like a changing of the guard, at least for this season, in some ways. Already, both North Carolina and Kansas have stumbled, and the Jayhawks are dealing with a number of issues heading into a Big 12 slate that is only […]

The Vanderbilt Commodores improved to 16-0 on the season after their 84-73 win against LSU on Saturday, and that was after they knocked off Alabama, 96-90 earlier in the week. Following the pair of SEC wins, Vanderbilt moved into the top-10 in the AP men’s basketball poll on Monday as they continued their strong start […]

Rutgers Scarlet Knights survived a thrilling 77-75 overtime victory against Northwestern on Sunday at Jersey Mike’s Arena, thanks to a game-sealing block from junior wing Darren Buchanan. After playing 41 minutes, the 6-foot-7 Buchanan rose from the free-throw line in the final second of overtime to swat Northwestern’s Jake West at the rim, clinching the […]

Penny Hardaway didn’t hold back on the performance of his Memphis Tigers squad after losing 89-78 to the FAU Owls on Sunday afternoon. Hardaway is going through his eighth season as the Tigers’ head coach. Having reached three NCAA Tournaments, he is experiencing his toughest year yet with the program amid a 7-8 start to […]

As Iowa basketball head coach Ben McCollum hits his players with a harsh reality on occasion, it’s only if it’s needed and for good reason, which has come under a microscope after the 75-69 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini. During his post-game press conference, McCollum would shout out to the Iowa basketball fans, but […]

Since their loss to Nebraska back on Dec. 13, the Illinois Fighting Illini have rattled off five straight wins, with the latest being a 75-69 victory over Iowa. Following Illinois’ win against Iowa, Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell spoke about the tough practices that head coach Brad Underwood put the team through after that Nebraska […]

Creighton is coming off an embarrassing performance, falling to St. John’s 90-73. As Lefteris Liotopoulos dominated the game for the Red Storm, Creighton could not find answers. After the game, St. John’s coach Rick Pitino praised Creighton’s coach Greg McDermott, calling McDermott one of his favorites. McDermott had the perfect response, knowing exactly why he […]

The Houston Cougars grabbed a big win against a Big 12 Conference foe on Saturday with their 77-55 win against Baylor. With the win, Houston improved to 15-1 on the season overall, and a perfect 3-0 in conference play. And following the win, Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson spoke about the team’s defense being key, […]

Arizona just moved to 16-0 on the season with an 86-73 victory over TCU. Arizona has proven to be one of the toughest teams to beat in the nation and has dominated its opponents. TCU attempted a more physical style of play in the game against Arizona in an attempt to slow them down, and […]

As head coach Sean Miller has ripped into the Texas basketball team for previous disappointing outings, the unranked program turned it around and upset No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, 92-88. While Miller has held the Texas basketball team accountable even in wins, he would speak about what led to the huge win against […]

Tennessee just took its fifth loss of the season. It was a 91-67 beatdown at the hands of unranked Florida. Florida did not look like an unranked team on Saturday, and Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes spoke about AP poll voters about that fact after the game. “It has baffled me all year where I […]

BYU just notched its 15th win of the season, defeating rival Utah 89-84. BYU is now 15-1 on the year, and one of the top teams in the nation. Still, it was a nail-biter with Utah, but Richie Saunders was dominant, scoring 24 points with 14 rebounds in the victory. After the game, his coach, […]

The Auburn basketball team boat raced Arkansas on Saturday, winning by a 95-73 score. Auburn basketball coach Steven Pearl sent a clear message to his team following the blowout win. “After Tuesday night, lesser teams would’ve continued to harp on that (and) let that affect their performance (and) get too low. We’ve got to do […]

There will no doubt be criticism for Baylor basketball head coach Scott Drew after the latest outing, where the program lost 77-55 to the No. 7 Houston Cougars. After the Baylor basketball team’s worrisome loss, the head coach spoke after the game to talk about what concerned him most. It was a dominanting out by […]

LSU women’s basketball senior guard Flau’jae Johnson has embraced the weight of leadership as the Tigers navigate the remaining months of SEC play, acknowledging that her role extends well beyond scoring as the only remaining player from the program’s 2022–23 national championship team. “Leadership is all intentional,” Johnson said, as reported by Meghan L. Hall […]