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When Mike Krzyzewski retired in 2022, Duke fans had no idea what to expect with former player Jon Scheyer taking over as the program’s head basketball coach. Four years later, Scheyer believes he is beginning to come into his own after nearly half a decade of maintaining the elite standard in Durham. Ahead of a […]

The Kansas Jayhawks were one of the hottest teams in the country before losing to Cincinnati on Saturday. Kansas improved from unranked to No. 8 in the country after a rollercoaster of a season. On Saturday, the Bearcats defeated the Jayhawks 84-68 in stunning fashion, as Darryn Peterson and his team failed to play well […]

As Cameron Boozer raises his stock as one of the best players in college basketball and a potential top-three lottery pick in the NBA Draft this summer, Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer joined ESPN’s College Gameday to talk about how it is to coach both him and his brother, Cayden Boozer. Duke Basketball’s HC Jon Scheyer joins the GameDay desk […]

We are right in the heart of college basketball season. Less than a month remains until March Madness, which is arguably the best time of the year for a lot of sports fans. The St. John’s basketball team is playing extremely well in the Big East, and there is a real opportunity for them to […]

With Texas Tech basketball star JT Toppin out for the season, there’s no denying that many people in the sports world are out on the program for this year. Though the Texas Tech basketball team is hit with a reality check after the injury to Toppin, their placement in recent rankings is something to take […]

No. 5 UConn Huskies star Alex Karaban has remained active for the program despite dealing with a nagging leg injury in recent weeks. On Saturday, head coach Dan Hurley provided an update regarding Karaban by using a rather odd analogy. Hurley claimed that the senior forward is moving “better than a cargo ship,” just hours […]

After suffering a brutal loss to rival NC State, North Carolina desperately needed Henri Veesaar to end his injury hiatus against Syracuse. It took until the final seconds, but the Tar Heels’ star center is officially back on the court. Veesaar was listed on the injury report as questionable all week before getting the green […]

Given how dominant each team has been in the 2025-2026 college basketball season, many believe that the Duke-Michigan game on Saturday could foreshadow an eventual Final Four matchup. The Blue Devils are not taking that situation lightly and have ensured every aspect of the game is exactly as it would be in the NCAA Tournament. […]

The Purdue basketball team got a big win on Friday against Indiana. Following the game, a little girl presented Boilermakers star guard Braden Smith with a drawing she made. Smith was excited to receive the gift, and showed it to the news media. Video went viral of the Purdue star showing the drawing to the […]

The 2025-2026 college basketball season has been a roller coaster ride for Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, who quickly gained steam as the No. 1 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft before recurring injury woes squandered his reputation. With one month remaining in the regular season, Peterson has become one of the most scrutinized players in […]

Purdue basketball delivered a resounding statement inside Mackey Arena on Friday night, and head coach Matt Painter made sure to frame it in the proper context. The No. 7 Boilermakers rebounded in emphatic fashion in the Indiana rivalry, rolling to a dominant 93-64 victory just days after their Big Ten championship hopes took a hit. […]

No. 18 Saint Louis defeated VCU 88-75 on Friday night, but the Atlantic 10 showdown ended with benches clearing and multiple ejections with 1.1 seconds remaining in regulation. With the Billikens holding a double-digit lead, junior guard Quentin Jones attempted to run out the clock. VCU guard Nyk Lewis stole the ball and launched a […]

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Grant McCasland didn’t hold back on JT Toppin’s mindset following the star forward’s season-ending ACL injury. Disaster struck No. 13 Texas Tech during its matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils on Feb. 17. Toppin tore his ACL in the second half, ultimately ending his season as the Red […]

The Air Force Falcons have made a final decision regarding the future of basketball head coach Joe Scott. Air Force made the move to fire Scott on Friday, per the athletic department’s press release. This comes after the program indefinitely suspended the head coach last month amid an active investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes. […]

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson provided his stance on the season-ending injuries of collegiate stars JT Toppin and Richie Saunders. Toppin tore his ACL in the Texas Tech Red Raiders’ matchup against the Arizona State Sun Devils. He was performing at a high level as he was on pace for National Player of the […]

St. John’s basketball can essentially clinch its second straight Big East regular season title if it defeats UConn and Villanova next week, but Rick Pitino and company should not look past Saturday’s home game against Creighton.  The Blue Jays just muscled the Huskies in their own house and will be looking to do the same […]

Questions about Darryn Peterson’s desire to play basketball have dominated the news cycle for the Kansas Jayhawks. His lack of availability has become a concern, especially considering he is viewed as one of the top prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. On Friday, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self sent Peterson a strong message to quiet […]

As there have been critics talking about Kansas basketball star Darryn Peterson and his playing time as of late, head coach Bill Self has defended the guard at every opportunity he can get. While the narratives around the Kansas basketball star will continue, Self would give a solution to how the talks around Peterson will […]

It seems like UCLA basketball head coach Mick Cronin is always in the news for the wrong reasons. He’s coaching another disappointing team that is on the wrong end of the NCAA Tournament bubble. Earlier this week, Cronin ejected his own player from a game and then went off on a reporter for asking the […]

Following its brutal loss to NC State, North Carolina is hoping to receive key reinforcements for its next outing against Syracuse. While Caleb Wilson remains out, the Tar Heels are hoping to have center Henri Veesaar back from a lower-body injury. As of Friday afternoon, Veesaar remains questionable to end a two-game injury absence, CBS […]

As No. 21 head coach Kim Caldwell leads the Tennessee women’s basketball team, the program has implemented a new system to gain extra possessions against opponents, create more turnovers with a full-court press, and other areas. However, the Tennessee women’s basketball team has seen its fair share of routs, displayed once again in an 82-74 […]

Kansas star Darryn Peterson’s recurring availability issue remains his biggest red flag, but not to former Indiana and Marquette basketball coach Tom Crean. Crean knows the issues are concerning, but he does not believe that Peterson’s mentality should be questioned. The 59-year-old recalled his time coaching Anthony Edwards at Georgia, remembering the pressure that the […]

Despite suffering a loss to Alabama, Arkansas point guard Darius Acuff Jr. turned a lot of people onto his game with a career-high 49-point outing on Wednesday night. For Kendrick Perkins, who was already on the Acuff train, all it did was reassure him that the freshman is the best prospect in the 2026 NBA […]

March Madness is just what the name entails: chaos in the third month of the year. Whether it’s a comeback victory, a crazy buzzer-beater shot, or a major upset, college basketball always steps up in the month of March and gives fans a show. Austin Peay was early to the party this year, and their […]

LSU women’s basketball looked like they were in trouble going into the fourth quarter of its game against Ole Miss. Throughout the night, they couldn’t get many stops, and the offense wasn’t flowing as it usually does. Luckily, at some point in the fourth, they remembered who they were and started to chip away. In […]

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Selection Committee will not penalize Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball for playing center Charles Bediako during his brief period of court-approved eligibility, according to committee chair Keith Gill. Bediako appeared in five games after filing a lawsuit against the NCAA on Jan. 20 and receiving a temporary restraining order (TRO) the […]

Nearly two decades have passed since his playing career, but Memphis coach Penny Hardaway still finds losing difficult to bear. The Tigers were trampled by South Florida, 87-66, at Yuengling Center on Thursday, as Hardaway continues to search for answers in what has been a challenging campaign. Memphis absorbed its third straight loss, falling to […]

Kansas basketball features the potential top pick of June’s NBA Draft. Yet Darryn Peterson is facing criticism over his desire to play by basketball analysts following the Jayhawks. Even Elmarko Jackson and head coach Bill Self have spoken up. Self needed to address a cramping issue involving his prized freshman Thursday. Peterson suddenly is hit […]

Kentucky basketball has looked shaky for much of the 2025-26 season, and it all came to a head for the Wildcats on Tuesday night in an 86-78 home loss to Georgia. Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament hopes aren’t in danger just yet, but Mark Pope’s seat is getting hot as this Wildcats season continues to spiral toward […]

As the NCAA regular season barrels toward its final stretch, the shape of women’s college basketball is becoming clearer — but it’s not settled. This week reshuffled momentum in subtle but meaningful ways, and this power ranking reflects who is playing the best basketball at the right time and positioning themselves well for postseason play […]

Illinois basketball represents one of four top 10 teams from the Big Ten. Fans and analysts are already high on the Illini and No. 1 Michigan Wolverines. The offensive firepower both teams possess have created visions of a Michigan-Illinois conference title game. But there’s a fatal flaw the No. 10 ranked Illini and head coach […]

The Big Ten continues to dominate the collegiate sports landscape right now. After winning three straight National Championships in football, the conference has multiple threats to win the NCAA Tournament this March. Michigan is the No. 1 team in the country, while No. 7 Purdue, No. 9 Nebraska, No. 10 Illinois, and No. 15 Michigan […]

There is no doubt that Darryn Peterson is one of the top talents in college basketball right now. However, his desire to play the game is being questioned due to some of his latest antics. On Thursday, a college basketball analyst came to Peterson’s defense. During a segment on CBS Sports, analyst Adam Finkelstein believes […]

The St. John’s basketball team was in a close game against Marquette on Wednesday. St. John’s held off the Golden Eagles from completing the comeback and won the game 76-70. The Red Storm is 21-5 and has continued its march to stay in the Big East title contention with UConn, especially by winning on the […]

Mississippi State basketball delivered one of its biggest wins of the season Wednesday night, outlasting Auburn 91-85 in a pivotal SEC showdown. The Humphrey Coliseum clash featured a historic shooting display and a late comeback that energized the home crowd in Starkville. Josh Hubbard delivered a career performance for Mississippi State. The junior guard scored […]

UConn basketball has been one of the best programs over the past few years, and there’s no doubt that credit should be given to the players and coaches. The home crowd also plays a big part in the games, and over the years, UConn has been one of the places to be when it comes […]

The LSU women’s basketball team suffered a heartbreaking 79-72 loss to South Carolina on Saturday, but to Tigers star Flau’jae Johnson’s mother, the story isn’t that simple. Kia Brooks took to Instagram Live to set the record straight on what she took away from the Valentine’s Day matchup. “We have never beat South Carolina, cool,” […]

With Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic both returning from injury absences in the last week, Brad Underwood finally has a fully healthy team. Illinois’ guard depth was on full display in its dominant 101-65 win over USC. Stojakovic was a game-time decision against USC after missing Illinois’ previous two outings due to an ankle sprain. […]

Arizona entered its Wednesday night matchup with BYU in a worse position than many realized, with star guard Brayden Burries playing compromised. Burries did not look like himself in the game, which prompted many questions that head coach Tommy Lloyd answered by revealing that his freshman had played through an illness. Lloyd was proud of […]