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UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma praised Vanderbilt women’s basketball coach Shea Ralph this week, comparing her to Indiana football head coach Curt Cignetti, as the Commodores remain one of the nation’s two undefeated teams alongside the Huskies. “I enjoy watching them play,” Auriemma said of Ralph and No. 4 Vanderbilt, as reported by Meghan […]

Florida basketball is on a solid run right now. They have won five straight games, including big wins over Tennessee, Georgia, and Vanderbilt. Florida is coming off another win, taking down LSU 79-61. In the game, Rueben Chinyelu was dominant, hauling in 21 rebounds and making some Florida history in the process. With Chinyelu having […]

It was a disappointing start to the season for NC State basketball. They started the season just 5-3, but have since won eight of their last 11 games, including four of six in conference play. Now, they can add an upset of the 18th-ranked team in the nation to their resume, as NC State upset […]

The UCLA Bruins delivered their most important win of the season Tuesday night, knocking off No. 4 Purdue 69-67 at Pauley Pavilion, but the aftermath quickly shifted from celebration to criticism. Bruins head coach Mick Cronin used the moment to unload his frustration with the Big Ten, arguing UCLA was placed at a competitive disadvantage […]

The UCLA Bruins delivered their biggest moment of the season on Tuesday night, and it came exactly when the Bruins needed it most. In a packed Pauley Pavilion, Tyler Bilodeau emerged as a hero as he buried a clutch three-pointer with just eight seconds remaining to lift UCLA to a solid 69-67 upset of No. […]

St. John’s basketball delivered one of its most memorable moments of the season Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm rallied for a 65–60 comeback victory over the Seton Hall Pirates, securing career win No. 899 for head coach Rick Pitino. St. John’s erased a 15-point second-half deficit and closed the game with […]

The Clemson Tigers’ bid to stay perfect in ACC play came to a painful halt Tuesday night, and head coach Brad Brownell did not sugarcoat what went wrong after the Tigers fell 80-76 in overtime to NC State at Littlejohn Coliseum. Following the loss, Brownell was quick to credit the Wolfpack while also turning a […]

Arkansas basketball delivered a revealing performance Tuesday night, as a postgame explanation from head coach John Calipari shed light on how the Razorbacks unlocked their freshman star. The No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks rolled to a 93–68 victory over the No. 15 Vanderbilt Commodores at Bud Walton Arena on Tuesday night, sparked by a strong response […]

Tuesday night, the Iowa State Cyclones basketball team reaffirmed their identity with a dominant performance at Hilton Coliseum, securing a significant victory vs. the UCF Knights. Joshua Jefferson led the way as the Cyclones rolled past the Knights, 87-57, behind a historic all-around effort. The senior forward finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and a […]

The Michigan Wolverines head coach Dusty May didn’t hesitate to highlight Yaxel Lendeborg’s impact after Michigan football’s convincing 86-72 win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Tuesday night at Crisler Center, especially given the context surrounding the graduate forward’s recent health battles. Speaking postgame, May emphasized that Michigan’s approach with Lendeborg is rooted in trust, both […]

The No. 15 Vanderbilt Commodores are floundering. After starting the season with 16 consecutive wins, including a 3-0 start in SEC play, the Commodores are now on a three-game losing skid following a 93-68 beatdown at the hands of John Calipari’s No. 20 Arkansas Razorbacks on Tuesday night at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. Vanderbilt […]

Miami (Ohio) men’s basketball has officially entered uncharted territory, and the numbers back it up. With a dramatic 107-101 overtime win over Kent State Golden Flashes on Tuesday night, the RedHawks not only stayed unbeaten, but they also etched their name into Mid-American Conference history. “The RedHawks now have the best start to a season […]

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is an absolute legend. One cannot discuss the growth of college basketball in the past few decades without mentioning Izzo. He has built one of the most enduring programs in the NCAA, producing current NBA stars Draymond Green, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Miles Bridges, among others. Izzo has stuck to […]

The NCAA has formally responded to the lawsuit filed by former Alabama basketball center Charles Bediako, and the statement casts serious doubt on any path back to college basketball for the Crimson Tide alum. On Tuesday, the NCAA acknowledged the legal action in a public response addressing Bediako’s eligibility challenge. In the statement, the organization […]

The men’s college basketball power rankings saw some major movement since last week, as multiple of the best teams in the nation lost two straight games. There are also some teams on impressive winning streaks. Conference play is thinning the fat and painting a clearer picture of which teams truly belong in the top 25 […]

The Illinois basketball team’s upcoming Big Ten schedule just got exponentially more difficult. The Illini will proceed down the stretch of the regular season without point guard Kylan Boswell, who will be sidelined with a significant hand injury suffered in practice. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood confirmed that Boswell will be out for “at least […]

The Kansas Jayhawks will face off against Colorado on Tuesday, but they will be without head coach Bill Self after he was hospitalized on Monday and did not travel with the team. Self released a statement on Tuesday morning via the university reassuring fans that he was doing better, as per Jon Rothstein of CBS […]

It’s been a disappointing and inconsistent 2025-26 season for the Kentucky Wildcats so far. Among the reasons for Kentucky’s inability to string together consistency is the injury woes from sophomore center Jayden Quaintance. He has been limited this season, and Kentucky head coach Mark Pope acknowledged that Quaintance will miss his fourth straight game on […]

Olivia Miles shouldered the responsibility after No. 9 TCU’s narrow loss to No. 12 Ohio State, calling the defeat a learning opportunity despite the disappointment of a 71-69 setback on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Coretta Scott King Classic. Miles said there was some consolation in the loss. “Losses always hurt but there’s […]

Fred King provided an explanation for why he joined the Murray State Racers for the 2025-26 college basketball season. King is going through his senior campaign with the Racers. He spent the first three years of his collegiate career with the Creighton Blue Jays. The center played in 103 games, starting four times, while averaging […]

Kansas basketball faced an unexpected development Monday. Jayhawks head coach Bill Self was hospitalized earlier in the day, forcing the program to adjust its plans ahead of a road matchup vs. Colorado. The news immediately raised questions about roster stability and preparation as Kansas moves forward without its longtime leader on the sideline. Self will […]

Dawn Staley and her South Carolina Lady Gamecocks made a trip up to Maryland to play Coppin State. Although the game was uncompetitive, South Carolina cruised to an easy victory. But the game meant more than just a box score. “I remember when I was at Temple, we couldn’t get very many high-level Division I […]

UConn women’s basketball recorded a historic game Monday night, overpowering Notre Dame 85-47 as the Huskies remain undefeated. The game marked the largest margin of victory for either team in the series between the two programs, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The blowout win highlighted UConn’s continued dominance this season, as the No. 1 […]

Sarah Strong made program history when she scored her 1,000th point in the No. 1 UConn Huskies’ matchup against the No. 23 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night. Strong is going through the second season of her collegiate career with the Huskies. She has shined as the leading star for the program, helping them […]

Ohio State women’s basketball showed its ability to handle pressure and respond late in a tightly contested matchup Monday, a trait head coach Kevin McGuff said defines the Buckeyes after their comeback win over TCU. “We have a style that can come from behind,” McGuff said, as reported by Brianna Mac Kay of The Columbus […]

The heart of January is where women’s college basketball reveals its truth. By this stage of the season, teams can no longer rely on reputation, early momentum, or theoretical upside. Conference play strips away insulation quickly, familiar opponents expose habits, travel tests focus, and physical games challenge both depth and resolve. January basketball is rarely […]

The Miami (OH) RedHawks are among only three teams still undefeated this season, alongside Arizona and Nebraska. While Arizona and Nebraska have had strong programs and have been ranked in the top 25 of the AP men’s basketball poll, Miami (OH) found themselves ranked for the first time in over two decades, as per Mike […]

Former Duke basketball star Kyle Singler has drawn a lot of attention of late, but not for a great reason. In an Instagram video post, the 37-year-old Singler went on a wild rant about people in his life he accused of taking advantage of him. “I don’t feel safe,” Singler said in the video (h/t […]

Tennessee basketball had a big lead against Kentucky going into halftime and had the lead for most of the game in general, but in the end, they were not able to get the win. As much as Kentucky has been resilient over the past few games, Tennessee has not been a team that gives up […]

UConn basketball got a scare on Saturday when visiting Georgetown. It was a 64-62 victory for the heavily favored Huskies. After the game, head coach Dan Hurley was not pleased, taking issue with the chair and then sending a stern warning to fans as well. “Listen, there’s games like this. I think, you know, we […]

According to Fred Hoiberg, the second coming of Dennis Rodman is on his Nebraska basketball team. It is not Rienk Mast or Berke Buyuktuncel, but rather his son, Huskers point guard Sam Hoiberg. Hoiberg does not actually see his son like Rodman, but he admires the way he attacks the glass as a six-foot guard […]

Michigan State took an 80-63 victory over Washington on the road on Saturday. Coen Carr has been the subject of praise from Tom Izzo earlier in the season. Regardless, in the game with Washington, Carr once again struggled on offense. After the contest, Izzo made a stand for his player. “I feel for Coen because […]

The Texas Tech basketball team is one of many powerful programs in the Big 12 conference. While Texas Tech has taken some hits this season, the Red Raiders got a big boost on Saturday. Texas Tech knocked off BYU in a key league game, by a 84-71 score. Following the game, Texas Tech coach Grant […]

Illinois head basketball coach Brad Underwood knows what he has with backup center Zvonimir Ivisic. The head coach acknowledged his 7-foot-2 “luxury” of a center after the latter’s big game in the Illini’s win over Minnesota to improve to 15-3. Illinois collected its seventh consecutive win on Saturday, which it arguably might not have secured […]

The Villanova basketball team is under new management this season. First-year head coach Kevin Willard is working with a new club this season, and going through some growing pains. The Villanova coach expects his group to mature together though like great wine, with time. “If you wait three years and you let it age and […]

TCU women’s basketball secured a 78-62 win over Arizona on Saturday, but coach Mark Campbell made clear afterward that turnovers remain a concern despite the result. The No. 10 Horned Frogs finished with 17 turnovers in the win, continuing a recent trend. TCU is averaging 14.6 turnovers per game, third best in the Big 12, […]

Alabama recently broke a two-game losing skid with a win over Mississippi State, but nearly were upset again by Oklahoma on Saturday. The Crimson Tide took an 83-81 comeback victory, leading to Nate Oats talking about the need for self-reflection. Meanwhile, star sophomore guard Labaron Philon spoke about the halftime speech Oats gave that inspired […]

The Arkansas basketball team lost a tough game to Georgia on Saturday. The Razorbacks struggled on defense and allowed 90 points in the contest. Arkansas head coach John Calipari took the blame for his team’s frustrating performance. “On us, on me. Obviously if they’re not responding then I’m not communicating as well as I need […]

Nebraska is coming off a 77-58 victory over Northwestern, moving to 18-0 on the season. The Cornhuskers already are off to their best start in conference play in 60 years, and now have hit a conference milestone with their 18th straight win to open the season. Nebraska is the first team in the Big Ten […]