The long awaited non-conference schedule for UConn men’s basketball has finally been released. The Huskies are set to play three exhibition games and 12 regular season games before Big East play tips off at the end of December. For the first time, UConn will be playing three public exhibition games in the month of October. The Huskies start their season …
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How UNC Basketball Can Flip Narrative in 2026-27
The North Carolina Tar Heels basketball program has been one of the most interesting storylines this offseason, with a completely new roster and Michael Malone taking over as head coach. Despite a relatively strong transfer portal class and a couple of intriguing freshmen entering the fray, North Carolina continues to be overlooked by the media. The hesitancy to back the …
Read More »UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. 10
Continuing with the ranking of the top 20 Bruins of all time, we have finally reached the top 10. Today’s Bruin was part of one of the most dominant runs college basketball has ever seen and received a lot of hardware over the course of his time as a Bruin. Advertisement UCLA Basketball Top 20 Players of All Time: No. …
Read More »Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, be sidelined at least 6 months
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott will miss at least six months because of an injured left knee that requires surgery, coach Rick Barnes said. The 6-foot-8 forward will have surgery Thursday, Barnes said. Advertisement Scott and the rest of the Volunteers had been excited to see him on the court in a few weeks, the coach said. “However, …
Read More »UCLA’s Potential Best Defender Might Need Time To Develop
We’ve discussed the value that UCLA starting center Xavier Booker can bring to the defensive side of the court as a rim protector, but it seems as if the Bruins are still in need of a solid perimeter defender. Among the candidates on the team, there is a player who stands out, although he may not see the court enough …
Read More »MSU basketball announces home exhibition game against blue blood program
Michigan State basketball will be welcoming one of the nation’s top teams to the Breslin Center for a marquee exhibition game next month. Michigan State officially announced on Thursday that they’ll host UConn for an exhibition game in late October. The game will be held on October 20, according to a social media post from Michigan State. Advertisement Details of …
Read More »One Stat Could Decide UCLA’s Frontcourt Minutes Battle
Within UCLA’s new lineup, several transfers will see changes in their responsibilities. Of those players, Trent Perry’s is seemingly the most obvious, as he will step into the role that was held by Donovan Dent last season. But Perry isn’t the only Bruin whose new role could have a major impact on UCLA’s season. In the frontcourt, there are players …
Read More »Why Yann Kamagate Interesting Prospect To Monitor for Duke Basketball
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have made some moves along the 2028 recruiting trail as of late. The Blue Devils recently scheduled an official visit with Colton Hiller, the No. 1 overall player in the 2028 recruiting class, per the 247Sports 2028 Composite Rankings. That visit is scheduled for Oct. 5. Hiller is the only recruit …
Read More »Realistic Expectations for Each UNC Player in Projected Starting Five
With 11 new players entering the fold, the North Carolina Tar Heels will look dramatically different compared to last season. That newness is not exclusive to the roster, as the coaching staff also features several newcomers, including Michael Malone and Chuck Martin. To the Tar Heels’ credit, they have assembled a compelling allotment of talent. The starting lineup is mostly …
Read More »Syracuse women’s basketball: Orange’s ACC schedule for 2026-27 announced
The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team now knows which ACC teams it will face and when next season. The ACC released the entire conference schedule for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday. Syracuse will play 18 games against ACC opponents. It will face each conference program at least once. The Orange will also have a home-and-home against Boston College this year. …
Read More »10 College Basketball Players Poised for Breakout Seasons in 2026, Including 2 Pairs from St. John’s & Kentucky
Every season, a handful of players leap from promising contributors to household names. An expanded role, offseason development, and new opportunities have these 10 players ready to take the next step in 2026-27. Here are the college basketball players you need to keep an eye on heading into the new season this fall. 10. Amare Bynum, Ohio State Mandatory Credit: …
Read More »A Great Hypothetical Matchup: Duke 2001 vs UConn 2024
Over at CBS Sports, they do a feature every summer called Candid Coaches. The idea is they ask questions anonymously and the coaches, secure in their anonymity, speak freely. The most recent question is: what was the best team so far of the 21st century? The top two vote-getters? 2023-24 UConn, with 17%, and 2000-01 Duke with 14% (the defending …
Read More »Who are the members of Boeheim’s Army who didn’t play at Syracuse?
Syracuse alumni team Boeheim’s Army will begin its quest for its second TBT championship on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (TV: FS1) when they face the Seton Hall alumni team, Hall In, in a best-of-three series. On Monday, I went through the top collegiate highlights of the six members of Boeheim’s Army who played at Syracuse. But there are four …
Read More »Why Gonzaga can – and can’t – win a national championship in 2026-27
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are two months away from the end of what has been the strangest offseason in program history, and there are still so many questions to answer. Will international commits Izan Almansa and Nathan de Sousa be eligible? Will the NCAA keep all three class of 202 senior transfers – Xaivian Lee, Chauncey Wiggins, and …
Read More »A 2027 top 10 prospect has set an official visit to Kentucky
It’s official visit season for recruits around the country. Kentucky already has a few coming up over the next few months and another has been added. Big Blue Madness is just around the corner on Oct. 5 and usually includes a list of recruits visiting. One has now been added. 2027 top 10 prospect Nasir Anderson has scheduled his official …
Read More »Arizona basketball projected starting lineup and roster outlook for 2026-27
The 2026-27 college basketball season officially tips off in two months, with Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats taking on Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins on Monday, Nov. 2, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Lloyd is entering his sixth season at the helm in Tucson, coming off his first Big 12 Conference championship and first Final Four run, …
Read More »Ranking Every Opponent UNC Will Face in 2026-27 Season
Looking ahead at the Tar Heels’ schedule for the 2026-27 season, there are plenty of talented teams that will test the Heels before March. The ACC looks a lot stronger this season, and North Carolina has buffed up their non-conference schedule to feature many tough opponents that could give the Tar Heels some early trouble to start the season. Jan …
Read More »Want to Play in the NBA? Playing for Baylor Basketball can Help
It’s quite an accomplishment for a collegiate team to be able to send a player from their school and have that player end up playing in the NBA. It’s an even larger achievement to have two players playing in the NBA from the same school. More impressive yet are the schools that have three, four, or even five players simultaneously …
Read More »Way-too-early Big East Power Rankings: The biggest challengers to UConn and St. John’s
College football has just started back up but we aren’t too far away from the start of the college basketball season. Opening night is set for Nov. 3 and there should be a lot of intrigue as teams vie to take down Michigan and claim a national championship. We are still a ways away from a new Top 25, but …
Read More »National Analyst Questions Calipari’s Use Of Freshman, Ranks Hogs As A Top 10 Team
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas has plenty of youth and inexperience on its roster, and that’s just the way John Calipari likes it. The Hall of Fame coach has made a Hall of Fame career by consistently snagging the best high school recruits in the country and throwing them straight into the fire. Advertisement There are eight freshman on Arkansas’ roster for …
Read More »Kentucky’s 2012 National Title team and 2015’s 38-1 team are being disrespected
The John Calipari era in Lexington came to an interesting end with the Hall of Fame coach leaving for Arkansas, but early in his tenure in Lexington, Calipari did some incredible things. Two of the best teams in Kentucky basketball history are Kentucky’s 2012 team that won it all with Anthionfy Davis and the 2015 team that went 38-1. The …
Read More »Iowa State Basketball Shockingly Drops Out of Way-Too-Early Top 25
The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team experienced a good amount of turnover on the roster this offseason. Seniors Tamin Lipsey, Joshua Jefferson, Nate Heise and Eric Mulder all exhausted their eligibility. Milan Momcilovic, Dominick Nelson and Cade Kelderman all hit the transfer portal for new opportunities. Advertisement That is a lot of talent and depth that has to be …
Read More »Gonzaga adds Incarnate Word to 2026-27 non-conference schedule
Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are not only putting the finishing touches on the roster but on the non-conference schedule as well. Rocco Miller of Bracketeer.org reports the Zags will host Incarnate Word out of the Southland Conference on either Nov. 10 or Nov. 11, becoming the fifth true home game for the Bulldogs this upcoming season and the …
Read More »Preseason rankings set high expectations for Duke basketball
Despite losing key contributors to the 2026 NBA Draft, Duke still has one of the strongest rosters in college basketball ahead of the 2026-27 season. Their new additions headlined by Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell and top prospects Cameron Williams and Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje give the Blue Devils the most depth and length they’ve had in years. Ahead of their season opener …
Read More »AZ Digest. ASU men’s basketball names new sports performance coach
Summer is slowing down in Arizona, and there’s plenty of activity, including college sports and a new season for the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Rising FC and Arizona Rattlers. Here are updates on news and events happening around Arizona. ASU men’s basketball names associate head coach for sports performance Arizona State men’s basketball named Tyler McCulloch its new associate head coach …
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