College Basketball

[ad_1] Michigan State basketball has been thrusted into the offseason, with the 2024-25 season concluding, the Spartans and Tom Izzo will be look to retool and reload the talent on the roster for 2025-26. While Michigan State is still waiting on several roster decisions to be made, the Spartans are going to have to start dipping their toes into the …

[ad_1] A third former Alabama Crimson Tide basketball player has now officially reentered the NCAA transfer portal after a departure from the program last offseason, as reports emerged Monday morning that Rylan Griffen would be doing so. Griffen, who spent the 2024-25 season at Kansas after transferring from Alabama, joins both Nick Pringle and Davin Cosby as members of the …

[ad_1] The transfer portal has swiped its first Alabama basketball player from the Crimson Tide’s most recent run to the Elite Eight. Per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, freshman Naas Cunningham is parting ways with Alabama after redshirting his rookie season. GROWING PAINS: Alabama basketball big man Aiden Sherrell clears air about ‘wrong’ height on Tide’s roster GONE PORTALING: Tide transfer portal …

[ad_1] Much like the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team has had a general manager since the arrival of head coach Scott Satterfield, the Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball squad is following suit. Coach Wes Miller has added long-time acquaintance Corey Evans to the fold to direct UC’s basketball personnel efforts. The 34-year-old Evans comes from the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder …

[ad_1] Kansas basketball coach Bill Self talks Arkansas loss in March Madness Check out everything Kansas basketball coach Bill Self and his players had to say following a NCAA tournament loss in March Madness against Arkansas. LAWRENCE — Add Rylan Griffen’s name to a growing list of Kansas basketball players who’ve entered the transfer portal, as the program’s offseason continues. …

[ad_1] The data told the story all year on Duke, Houston, Florida and Auburn. In that regard, it shouldn’t be a surprise to see them in the Final Four as only the second all-chalk set of 1-seeds to reach college basketball’s final stage. The Blue Devils, Cougars, Gators and Tigers had held the top four spots in daily rankings from …

[ad_1] Tennessee has one of the nation’s best defenses, a bruising crew who leave opponents black and blue. Houston gave the Vols a lesson in defensive dominance in the Elite Eight. Swarming and switching, the Cougars had the Vols feeling like they were stuck in an escape room with no exit during a 69-50 thumping. “They do what they do,” …

[ad_1] Wisconsin is one of several programs expressing interest in Illinois transfer forward Morez Johnson Jr., according to a report from CBS’ Jon Rothstein. Rothstein listed the Badgers along with Arizona State, Arizona, Kansas State, DePaul, Ohio State, Iowa, USC, Michigan, NC State, UCLA, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Georgetown, Northwestern and Notre Dame. Johnson Jr. entered the portal on March …

[ad_1] Looking for an inspiring underdog or a glass slipper lying around in San Antonio? This year’s version of the Final Four is not for you. Fittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the Sweet 16, the last week will bring …

[ad_1] As the Richard Pitino era is set to officially get underway with a formal introduction Tuesday, former Xavier head coach Sean Miller is assembling his staff at his new position at the University of Texas. According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Miller is bringing former Xavier assistants Adam Cohen, David Miller and Ryan Anderson to his staff at Texas, …

[ad_1] The all-No. 1 seed Final Four − featuring Auburn-Florida (Johni Broome and Walter Clayton Jr.) and Duke-Houston (Cooper Flagg and LJ Cryer) − is extremely rare for March Madness. In fact, it’s happened only one other time in NCAA tournament history. When is the last time the Final Four featured four No. 1 seeds? Memphis basketball fans know the …

[ad_1] The state’s high school basketball tournament came and went here earlier this month and, despite strong supportive efforts locally, it resembled more of a whisper than a roar. A time used to exist when this event took Champaign-Urbana and downstate Illinois by storm. Some of us remember the charm of Huff Gym’s map of Illinois with the 16 lights …

[ad_1] The Florida Gators men’s basketball team is heading to the Final Four, and now they are ranked No. 2 in The Athletic’s latest Final Four power rankings. After a jaw-dropping 84-79 comeback win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Elite Eight, it’s no surprise the Gators are being taken seriously as a national title contender. The Gators …

[ad_1] The Big Ten national championship drought extends to 25 years at the NCAA Tournament After a red hot start to the NCAA Tournament, there was optimism among Big Ten folks that this could finally be the year that the conference ended its basketball national championship drought. As it turns out, however, that optimism was premature. With Michigan State’s loss …

[ad_1] Michigan State basketball saw their 2024-25 season come to an end on Sunday, falling in the Elite 8 to Auburn. While fans would like to sulk in the loss, and digest the ending of the season, the way college athletics does not allow that to happen. With the season over, it is immediately time to turn to offseason roster …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball’s success during the 2024-25 season can be partially attributed to the emergence of transfer wing John Tonje. The former Missouri and Colorado State wing joined the Badgers with little expectations — he played just eight games with Missouri in 2023-24, averaging 9.8 minutes and 2.6 points. While he excelled at Colorado State the year prior (31.3 minutes, …

[ad_1] Two-Minute Drill: Gators in Sweet 16; NFL’s league meetings set to begin The Florida Gators will play Maryland in the Sweet 16 Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; The NFL’s league meetings will be taking place Sunday through Wednesday. UCF’s men’s basketball team heads to Las Vegas to compete in the inaugural College Basketball Crown.The tournament offers a significant NIL payday, …

[ad_1] MSU basketball: Video analysis of MSU’s Elite Eight loss to Auburn Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down MSU’s loss to Auburn. Michigan State’s basketball season ended with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight.Freshman guard Jase Richardson is considering entering the NBA draft.Sophomore forward Xavier …

[ad_1] Arkansas basketball’s first season under the stewardship of John Calipari is over, and now it’s time to watch one of the best recruiters in college basketball history attack the offseason. A March turnaround for the Razorbacks culminated with an 85-83 overtime loss to Texas Tech in the Sweet 16 and a 22-14 season. Only two players who logged meaningful …

[ad_1] The legendary head coach complimented Auburn’s strong effort in Sunday’s Elite Eight loss. Auburn basketball earned a berth in the Final Four for the second time in program history on Sunday by defeating Michigan State, 70-64, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Several factors led to Auburn’s win, including a 13-0 run in the middle frame of the …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball prepares for March Madness first round game The Badgers had a 35-minute workout Wednesday in Denver in advance of their NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Montana Thursday. It’s been 10 years since the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team made an unforgettable run to the national championship game, complete with a legendary win over undefeated Kentucky and a …

[ad_1] Former Kennesaw State guard Adrian Wooley averaged 19.6 points per game during his stellar freshman campaign. One of the top transfer portal prospects in college basketball narrowed his list of schools down to four on Saturday. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Kennesaw State transfer guard Adrian Wooley has cut his list down to Alabama, Auburn, …

[ad_1] PC coach Kim English speaks after Friars fall to Butler The Providence Friars’ stay in New York City was a quick one, losing to Butler, 75-69, in their opener on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Christ Essandoko, a former Providence College men’s basketball center, has committed to South Carolina.Several other college basketball players from Rhode Island, including David Fuchs …

[ad_1] Duke, Florida, Auburn, Houston punch their ticket to the Final Four The madness continues as Mackenzie Salmon previews the Men’s Final Four matchups, which will feature all No. 1 seeds for the first time since 2008. Sports Seriously The men’s Final Four has been determined and so has the semifinals of the NIT, but the newest college basketball postseason …

[ad_1] MSU basketball: Video analysis of MSU’s Elite Eight loss to Auburn Lansing State Journal columnist Graham Couch, Detroit Free Press beat writer Chris Solari and columnist Shawn Windsor break down MSU’s loss to Auburn. Michigan State’s basketball season ended with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight.Freshman guard Jase Richardson is considering entering the NBA draft.Sophomore forward Xavier …