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The No. 16 Oklahoma Sooners ended a three-game SEC losing streak in spectacular fashion, defeating the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks 94-82 in overtime on Thursday night at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. The win was just the third time in program history that Oklahoma has beaten an AP top-two opponent, joining wins over No. […]

Thursday night was one for the history books as Hannah Hidalgo helped the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take down the Miami Hurricanes 74-66, joining the ranks of the program’s all-time stars. Hidalgo, a junior, not only became the fastest player in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history to reach 2,000 career points but also surpassed Skylar […]

Bill Self provided a crucial update on star guard Darryn Peterson as the No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks progress through the early portion of conference play. Peterson is going through the first season of his collegiate career, having high expectations as one of the best freshmen in the sport. He also has excellent projections as a […]

Hannah Hidalgo made incredible history with her performance in the Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s matchup against the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday night. Hidalgo is going through the third season of her collegiate career. She shines as one of the best players in the sport, dominating opponents with her scoring prowess. Her elite scoring talents allowed […]

Charles Bediako is back to playing college basketball as he reunites with Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide. However, his chance to make his return to the hardwood is up in the air for the team’s upcoming matchup. Bediako has garnered national attention after returning to the Crimson Tide. He signed deals in the […]

Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl had a lot to say about Alabama adding Charles Bediako to its roster in the middle of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Bediako has garnered national attention after returning to the Crimson Tide. He signed deals in the NBA but got a temporary restraining order from a Tuscaloosa judge […]

The wait finally ended Wednesday night at Galen Center as Alijah Arenas stepped on the floor for his first game with USC Trojans, nine months after a frightening car crash altered his freshman timeline, per SI. The debut came with emotion, flashes, and clear rust as USC dropped a 74–68 decision to the Northwestern Wildcats. […]

Jackson State is set to host the latest edition of SportscCenter On Campus this Black History Month. The university announced that the legendary sports news show will host a live remote broadcast in the Lee E. Williams Athletics building on February 2nd at 1 PM EST. Amina Smith will host the live edition as well as […]

The 2025-26 Arizona basketball season has gotten off to an incredible start. The Wildcats are 19-0 and have looked dominant this season, earning their No. 1 ranking. They are coming off a big 26-point win over Cincinnati, 77-51 at home. However, one big issue Arizona is dealing with is that one of its best shooters, […]

Illinois moved to 16-3 on the season with a 89-70 victory over Maryland on Wednesday night. Earlier this season, head coach Brad Underwood called this Illinois team a coach’s dream. Now, Underwood is gushing about one of his players, Andrej Stojakovic. “Yeah, I think the one thing you have to understand when you win is […]

Things look bleak for Illinois basketball as Kylan Boswell will be out for a month with a hand injury. A reality that head coach Brad Underwood is having a hard time processing, per Glenn Kinley of WCIA 3. During a post-game press conference on Wednesday, Underwood equated seeing Boswell go down with an injury to […]

The Arizona State Sun Devils stumbled as they fell 75-63 to the West Virginia Mountaineers in a stunning showing at Desert Financial Center. After the game, Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley stated that they all failed, him included, as they could not do much in the loss to the Mountaineers. ASU head coach Bobby […]

Gonzaga is having another stellar season, and they just took an 84-60 victory over Pepperdine on Wednesday night. Gonzaga has been dealing with a ton of injuries this year, and after the game, Mark Few gave some updates on his injured players. “Graham’s kind of day to day, it’s when he feels like he can […]

It’s been a great season for Nebraska basketball, as they have been rolling along this season, especially after the win vs. Minnesota. But there could be some obstacles ahead for the Cornhuskers, as a Braden Frager ankle injury could sideline the key player for a while, according to Hail Varsity. “NEWS: Braden Frager will miss […]

Iowa State star Audi Crooks has been having a record-setting 2025-26 NCAA season, and she’s landing herself in elite company as a result. While helping the Cyclones end their five-game losing streak with a decisive 93-68 revenge win over Cincinnati, Crooks became the first Division I player since Caitlin Clark to put up double-digit points […]

North Carolina basketball has the talent that they need to be successful, but in conference play, they’ve been up and down. They’re 3-3 in ACC play, and a lot of the criticism has gone to head coach Hubert Davis on how they’ve been performing. Caleb Wilson has seen that criticism since their struggles, and after […]

Arizona basketball may be playing some of the best hoops in the country this season, as they are currently 19-0 and making it look effortless. They have the players on the team who are making an impact, but credit also has to go to head coach Tommy Lloyd for having them ready every night. After […]

It was a difficult start to the season for Creighton basketball. They opened up 5-5, leading to Creighton head coach Greg McDermott issuing a reality check to his team. They have started turning things around in conference play, and just took a win over Xavier, 94-93, with a game-winner you need to see to believe. […]

Alabama basketball is set to play Tennessee soon, and they’ll be getting some help in the interior for the game. Head coach Nate Oats will play Charles Bediako after receiving a temporary restraining order from a judge to be eligible, according to Jeff Goodman of On3. Bediako just played in the G League over the […]

The Kentucky Wildcats’ gritty 85-80 victory over the Texas Longhorns on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena came with a huge cost, as the Mark Pope’s Kentucky basketball lost its guard Kam Williams, who suffered a broken foot that will sideline him for the foreseeable future. Head coach Pope confirmed the diagnosis shortly after the game, […]

The Texas Longhorns walked out of Rupp Arena with another narrow loss on Wednesday night, falling 85-80 to Kentucky in a game that once again highlighted a recurring issue under first-year head coach Sean Miller. While the Longhorns showed competitiveness throughout the contest, Miller made it clear afterward that one fundamental flaw continues to undermine […]

The 2025 Purdue basketball season has been a great one, but they have two losses where they did not play up to their potential. The Boilermakers are 17-2 and lost on a last-second shot to UCLA, 69-67. The Bruins shut out Purdue to close out the game and scored the final eight points of the […]

It’s been a crazy past couple of months regarding eligibility in college basketball. This week, the drama took a new twist with a county judge granting temporary eligibility for former Alabama Crimson Tide forward Charles Bediako, who had been playing in the G League this season. Not surprisingly, the NCAA released a statement in complete […]

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 […]