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As Paige Bueckers prepares for her final season with UConn women’s basketball, the basketball world is watching with anticipation. Bueckers’ impact on the court has been undeniable, even through setbacks like injuries. With her return to form last season, expectations this year are sky-high. Here are four bold predictions for her final season with the […]

The North Carolina Tar Heels had a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, losing to Alabama in the Sweet 16 after having national championship aspirations. The Tar Heels have a solid roster for this year, but they have a bright future as well. North Carolina and head coach Hubert Davis landed a big commitment from […]

The Duke Blue Devils have plenty to look forward to this season, with the biggest reason being the debut of highly-touted freshman Cooper Flagg. But looking ahead to the future, the Blue Devils will be in good shape having just secured the commitment of one of the top small forwards in the country, Shelton Henderson, […]

The Kentucky Wildcats have undergone major changes with Mark Pope as new head coach being first and foremost. With the departure of former head coach John Calipari to Arkansas, Pope is tasked with bringing the Wildcats back to national basketball prominence. Pope took a big step towards that goal on Saturday with the commitment of […]

The name Robbie Avila — the breakout, viral college basketball star for Indiana State from the 2023-24 NCAA season — might not ring a bell. He’s better known by his slew of inspired nicknames based on his gawky, bespectacled appearance: Cream Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Nerd,  Larry Blurred and Steph Blurry (to name the most popular ones). […]

Caitlin Clark’s net worth in 2024 is $4 million. Clark is the star player for the Indiana Fever and was the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year. Clark built a case as the greatest women’s collegiate basketball player ever. On Feb. 15, 2024, she broke the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record. On Feb. 28, […]

Arkansas basketball has a new man in charge, and a lot of excitement surrounds this year’s team. John Calipari is the new coach in Fayetteville, after spending nearly two decades at Kentucky. Calipari left Lexington for Arkansas following the 2023-24 season. The Arkansas basketball team has been nearly entirely rebuilt with Calipari in charge. Calipari […]

This past March, the Alabama Crimson Tide made their first Final Four appearance in program history, capping off what was arguably the best basketball season in school history. For many schools, an accomplishment like this one would be enough to remain content heading into the following season. But seven months later, the collective mindset in […]

For Kansas basketball, nothing less than a return to the throne is expected. It’s how it should be, considering the rich history of the program. The Jayhawks last claimed the National Championship in 2022, when they boasted the likes of Ochai Agbaji and Christian Braun. It was Bill Self’s second title as head coach and […]

The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a disappointing 2023-24 season during which they were eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in a blowout by Gonzaga. With several key returners this season, the Jayhawks are hoping to bounce back in 2024-25. And Kansas recently received major news this week with the commitment of […]

The University of Washington announced Friday that former women’s basketball star Kelsey Plum’s No. 10 jersey will be retired during a special ceremony set for next year. Plum, a standout athlete who shattered records during her college career from 2013 to 2017, will be the first women’s basketball player in UW history to receive this […]

Hailey Van Lith’s transfer to TCU, announced in April, raised eyebrows across women’s college basketball. The former LSU and Louisville standout, known for her competitiveness, chose to join a program that just two seasons ago was at the bottom of Big 12 standings with a 1-17 conference record. Now, Van Lith has shared the motivation […]

Jackson State men’s basketball coach Mo Williams has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Williams prepares to tip off the basketball season for the Tigers. “I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball program is drawing attention for the upcoming season, and after their impressive finish last year, it’s easy to see why. The Lady Aggies are ranked preseason No. 17 in the collegeinsider.com poll, marking the highest preseason ranking in program history. A&T is coming off a successful 22-12 season, finishing […]

In an exhibition, The Tornadoes of Talladega College upset the Braves of Alcorn State University with a score of 68-67. Three players combined for 35 points to lead Talladega to a 68-67 upset over Alcorn State in an exhibition match. The Tornadoes jumped out to an early 11-1 lead in the first half before the […]

Kiyan Anthony, the son of Carmelo Anthony and the nation’s 36th-ranked player in the Class of 2025, is nearing a decision on his college commitment. The four-star recruit is deciding between Syracuse basketball, USC basketball, and Auburn basketball. Anthony recently appeared on Angel Reese’s podcast, and the WNBA star predicted where he will take his […]

Penn State basketball and head coach Mike Rhoades secured a historic recruiting victory on Friday. Kayden Mingo, ESPN’s 44th-ranked player in the Class of 2025, announced his commitment to the Nittany Lions on The Breakfast Club. Mingo becomes the program’s highest-ranked recruit during the modern recruiting era. “I chose Penn State because I felt like […]

College basketball season is here, giving fans plenty to look forward to in the coming months. The games begin exactly on November 4, and one of those scheduled to play on opening day is none other than the iconic team from Durham, Duke basketball. The Blue Devils already gave a glimpse of their capabilities via […]

USC women’s basketball standout sophomore guard JuJu Watkins revealed that former Iowa star Caitlin Clark offered her guidance on managing the increasing attention surrounding her burgeoning basketball career. Watkins, who has quickly become a prominent figure in women’s college basketball, expressed appreciation for Clark’s mentorship. “She’s great. It goes to show how good a person […]

Last season, the Alabama Crimson Tide had a strong NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four where they ultimately fell to the eventual champion UConn Huskies. With the 2024-25 season approaching, they’re hoping for continued success. But Alabama is dealing with a few injury issues ahead of the season opener. Alabama head coach Nate Oats […]

For 40 years, the Maui Invitational has been one of college basketball’s marquee early-season tournaments, often hosting some of the best programs in the nation who are looking to take in some island-living relaxation while also establishing themselves as one of the top programs in the country in the opening month of the season. For […]

In just six days, the UConn Huskies will officially begin their quest to become the first team to win at least three National Championships in a row since John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins won their seventh straight title in 1973. For the Huskies, it would be a remarkable seventh title since 1999, and the one that would […]

This is a big season for the Indiana basketball team as head coach Mike Woodson needs to prove that he can lead this proud program to success. The Hoosiers have a talented squad, but Woodson hasn’t been able to fully put it all together since he came to Bloomington. This is a crucial season, and […]

The two-time defending national champions are reloading. The UConn Huskies’ men’s basketball team snagged another commitment on Tuesday night when Australian-born Jacob Furphy announced he will take his talents to Storrs in the 2025-26 season. Furphy is a 6’6 wing who participated in the NBA Global Academy and was part of the Australia Youth National […]

The Virginia basketball program is dealing with the aftermath of longtime head coach Tony Bennett’s decision to retire. A little over a week after the news of Bennett’s departure broke, Virginia lost the commitment of senior forward and transferee Jalen Warley. Moreover, Warley is being joined by a second player: Class of 2025 guard Chance […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins is one of the biggest names in women’s basketball right now. She had a phenomenal freshman season last year, and she led the Trojans on a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Typically, fans in attendance are starstruck to see her when they come and watch USC play. However, […]

The Virginia basketball team recently lost head coach Tony Bennett to retirement, and the announcement came as a big surprise as the season is about to start. The Cavaliers now have a frantic head coaching search beginning, and they just lost their first player to the transfer portal. When a head coach leaves, the portal […]

Diamond Johnson made waves by landing on the 2025 Preseason Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watchlist, announced Monday by the Naismith Starting Five. This marks the fourth preseason honor for Johnson this season, following recognition as MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, All-MEAC First Team, and inclusion on the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major […]

The official start of the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season is only a little over a week away, and now that enough time has passed since the AP Top 25 preseason poll was released that any reaction couldn’t possibly be misconstrued as an overreaction, it’s time to break down five of the biggest surprises from the […]

With high expectations for the Kentucky basketball team, they started off with a bang as they bulldozed past Kentucky Wesleyan in an exhibition game, 123-52, Wednesday at Rupp Arena. As Mark Pope takes over for John Calipari, his era starts on a very high note, though he interestingly received an apology from Kentucky Wesleyan head […]

WNBA prospect Hailey Van Lith lit up social media after making a courtside appearance at Thursday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs. Fans couldn’t contain their excitement when they spotted the Van Lith seated alongside her brother, as confirmed by NBA legend Reggie Miller, per TheSpun. The online buzz took off, […]

South Florida men’s basketball head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away on Thursday due to an “undisclosed” and aggressive” illness, according to the Tampa Bay Times’ Joey Knight. He was just 43 years of age. The university and athletic department issued a statement and sent their condolences following the tragic news. “In a very short time, […]

Kentucky basketball head coach Mark Pope made his coaching debut on Wednesday night as the Wildcats hosted Kentucky Wesleyan for an exhibition matchup. Pope played college basketball at Kentucky back in the day, and he was hired to be the head coach of the team after John Calipari left last offseason. Like always, expectations are […]

Relax, Georgetown basketball fans. Ed Cooley is not going anywhere. Cooley put the rumor about him potentially being a candidate to replace former Virginia head coach Tony Bennett, who shockingly announced his retirement last week, to rest in an interview with Fox Sports on Monday. FOX SPORTS EXCLUSIVE: @GeorgetownHoops head coach Ed Cooley is not […]

New Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope coached his first game Wednesday night as the Wildcats took on Kentucky Wesleyan in an exhibition matchup. Kentucky easily took care of business as they cruised to a 123-52 win. The competition wasn’t very difficult, but the Wildcats played how you would expect them to. One player that Mark […]

Former Virginia basketball head coach Tony Bennett shocked the college basketball world when he suddenly announced his retirement last Friday. Who is the best person to lead Virginia following Bennett’s 15-year tenure with the Cavaliers? While Ron Sanchez, Bennett’s former associate head coach, was named the interim head coach, Virginia is expected to consider a […]

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley may not have mentioned the Big Ten by name during Big East Media Day on Wednesday, but if you read between the lines it’s clear that the back-to-back National Championship winning head coach was taking a not-so-subtle shot at the conference that has been called by many as the […]

College sports fans have been locked into college football during the past couple months, but the college basketball season is right around the corner. A lot of teams are having scrimmages and exhibition games this week, and the regular season will be here in less than two weeks. One fan base that is always excited […]

The next domino in conference realignment appears close to falling. This time, one of the most successful mid-major basketball programs over the last few seasons may be making a significant jump. The talks regarding Grand Canyon University joining the Mountain West Conference as a non-football member are “heating up” according to College Football insider Brett […]