On the court, rivalries don’t get bigger than Jim Boeheim’s Syracuse Orange and John Thompson’s Georgetown Hoyas. Off of it, the two Hall of Famers were good friends, with incredible respect for one another. John Thompson, who put Georgetown on the map as the program’s head coach from 1972-1999, passed away in late August. The […]
Read MoreTexas Star Andrew Jones Hits Game-Winner 3 Years After Cancer Diagnosis
One of the greatest comeback stories in college basketball history came full circle today. Almost exactly three years after his cancer diagnosis in 2018, Texas basketball star Andrew Jones hit a game-winning shot to take down West Virginia on Saturday afternoon. Jones’ heroic three pointer gave the No. 4 Longhorns a 72-70 lead over the […]
Read MoreReport: College Basketball Game Postponed Due To DC Curfew
George Washington, an A-10 school in Washington, D.C., was supposed to host UMass in men’s basketball tonight. A large scale riot has broken out at the U.S. Capitol building this afternoon, forcing congress off of the floor. As the situation turns more frightening, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser has called for a 6 p.m. curfew throughout […]
Read MoreDetails Emerge From Steve Sarkisian’s Texas Contract
Texas is turning its football program over to Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian will be the latest coach to try and right the ship in Austin. Since moving on from Mack Brown following the 2013 season, Texas has employed Charlie Strong and Tom Herman as head coach. Strong lasted only three seasons, while Herman […]
Read MoreThe 2021 NCAA Tournament Will Take Place Entirely In Indiana
The 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen. One state will play host to the greatest event in sports. Naturally, the state of Indiana – known to many as the best basketball state in the nation – will host the 2021 NCAA Tournament. “This is a historic moment for NCAA […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball Week 7 AP Poll Top 25 Released
The Week 7 release of the AP top 25 college basketball poll saw some major shifts in the top 10. With some exciting marquee matchups this past week, some mid-ranked teams were giving the opportunity to prove their worth at the top of the list. Top 5 Just as they have all season, the top […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball Head Coach Fired On Sunday Morning
Just barely into the new year, Northern Illinois decided to part ways with basketball head coach Mark Montgomery. The Huskies got off to a 1-7 start in 2021 and 0-3 in their short stint in MAC play. “We thank Coach Montgomery for his commitment to NIU and his efforts to advance NIU men’s basketball over […]
Read MoreJohn Calipari Was Just Tossed From Kentucky’s Game vs. Mississippi State
The nightmarish season for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats continued on Saturday night. Calipari was ejected from Kentucky’s matchup with Mississippi State after arguing what he felt was a carried ball prior to a Bulldogs’ basket. He received one technical foul for his initial outburst, then another after some continued berating of the head […]
Read MoreLSU F Shareef O’Neal Updates Status Of His Foot Injury
LSU forward Shareef O’Neal, son of Tigers and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is currently in his first year at his father’s alma mater. A foot injury has kept him off the court during the first few games of the SEC season. O’Neal has appeared in five games for LSU this season, after transferring in from […]
Read MoreLongtime Former College Basketball Coach Hospitalized After Stroke
Longtime former BYU basketball head coach Dave Rose has reportedly been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. Rose suffered a stroke on Thursday, according to BYU basketball’s Twitter account. Fortunately, he’s been stabilized, but the family is still asking for “faith and prayers” during this time. “The entire BYU Athletics family wishes to offer its collective […]
Read MoreJay Bilas Responds To NCAA’s “Mask Madness” Trademark
Reports emerged today that the NCAA has been working on trademarking the term “Mask Madness” for the 2021 NCAA Tournament, and the backlash has been fierce. The latest big name to weigh in on the “Mask Madness” controversy is ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas. Taking to Twitter on Monday, Bilas ripped the NCAA for […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball Week 6 AP Poll Top 25 Released
At this early stage of the season, one or two losses can mean a huge skid down the AP top 25 college basketball rankings. A couple of former top-5 teams learned that the hard way this past week. The Week 6 national rankings saw some massive plunges for some formerly top-ranked squads. Top 5 From […]
Read MoreThe NCAA Is Getting Crushed For ‘Mask Madness’ Idea
The NCAA is often criticized for being somewhat tone-deaf on major issues. An example of this surfaced on Monday morning. According to reports, the NCAA has filed a trademark for “Mask Madness.” Josh Gerben, a trademark law expert, shared the news on Twitter. He says that the “Mask Madness” trademark application indicates two things: The […]
Read MoreGonzaga Absolutely Waxed ACC Power Virginia Today
Gonzaga Bulldogs fans have to hope that we find a way to finish the college basketball season this year. The Zags look like an absolute juggernaut of a team this year. Gonzaga is now 7-0, including wins over Kansas, Auburn, West Virginia, Iowa, and now Virginia, five of whom were ranked in the top 16 […]
Read MoreCoach Cal Addresses Kentucky’s Dramatic Loss To Louisville
Things just continue to crumble for John Calipari and his young Kentucky team. With a 1-5 record coming into today, coach Cal’s Wildcats were in the midst of the program’s worst start since 1927. If you’re a Kentucky fan thinking things couldn’t get any worse — they just did. The Wildcats fell to the arch-rival […]
Read MoreCollege Hoops World Reacts To Kentucky’s 6th Straight Loss
This nightmare season continues for the Kentucky Wildcats, as they just lost their sixth game in a row. We’re not kidding, John Calipari’s Kentucky basketball squad hasn’t won a game since its Nov. 29 matchup with Morehead State. Kentucky has lost to elite programs like Kansas and North Carolina, but it has also come up […]
Read MoreDuke Fans Are Not Happy With ESPN’s Richard Jefferson Today
Even though Duke isn’t playing on Christmas Day, the fan base in Durham hears anything and everything said about their favorite team. That apparently includes Richard Jefferson’s comments during this afternoon’s Heat-Pelicans game. Jefferson is on the call for the Heat-Pelicans matchup alongside Ryan Ruocco. While there’s no doubt that he’s been entertaining, the former […]
Read MoreCoach Cal Appoints 3 Kentucky Players To Deal With Attitude Issues
The Kentucky Wildcats are off to one of their worst starts ever at 1-5 and Coach Cal is struggling to get what he needs out of his players. In an effort to create a quick turnaround on his team before the 2020-21 SEC basketball schedule starts, Calipari is taking a different approach with his team. […]
Read MoreLook: Rutgers Player Rips Officiating After Loss To Ohio State
Ohio State handed Rutgers its first loss this season, but it didn’t come without any controversy. The officials made such an egregious mistake during the game that Scarlet Knights center Myles Johnson eviscerated the refs on Twitter. Johnson fouled out with over eight minutes remaining in the second half. It was a controversial foul called […]
Read MoreFlorida Basketball Star Keyontae Johnson Reportedly Diagnosed With Heart Inflammation
Just over a week ago, the college basketball world was in shock after Florida basketball player Keyontae Johnson collapsed on the court during a game against Florida State. Medical personnel transported Johnson to the hospital. Doctors initially said he was in critical, but stable condition. Johnson’s grandfather, Larry DeJarnett, told USA Sports that doctors placed […]
Read MoreBig Ten Coach Goes Off On How League Is Being Officiated
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is sick and tired of the flopping and subsequent officiating going on within Big Ten hoops thus far this season. The Fighting Illini came into the 2020 season as one of the favorites to win the conference, but they haven’t exactly shot out of the gate. Illinois fell to 5-3 […]
Read MorePhotos: Buzz Williams Got Incredibly Sweaty During Today’s Game
With the college basketball season firmly under way and rounding into conference play, meaningful games have already been played. On Monday afternoon, Texas A&M found itself in a close battle against Wofford, despite entering the contest as a clear favorite. Even Aggies head coach Buzz Williams looked a bit flustered. The 48-year-old leader, now in […]
Read MoreCollege Basketball Week 5 AP Poll Top 25 Released
Buckle up everyone. With the start of the new week comes a new set of college basketball AP top 25 rankings. An exciting Week 4 chock full of marquee matchups led to some interesting shake ups in the top 10. For the first time since the preseason list, we finally have some movement in the […]
Read More5 Schools Are Getting Mentioned For Bronny James Jr.
The hype continues to grow for Bronny James Jr. Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is a sophomore in high school at Sierra Canyon in California. The five-star recruit is one of the top prospects in his class. He’s already getting mentioned as a possible NBA player, with his dad […]
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