College Basketball

Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team are under two months away from getting the season started, and Big Blue Nation can’t wait to see what this team has to offer. There has been some frustration about losing Mark Mitchell, and this is understandable. Some fans feel that this team won’t be elite without Mitchell, but that is not the …

Former NBA standout Robert Covington makes major HBCU hoops move appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former NBA standout Robert Covington is making a return to his HBCU in a big way. In a statement released on Tuesday afternoon by Tennessee State Athletics, Covington is joining Nolan Smith’s staff as the chief basketball …

Just like their football program did in 2025, North Carolina basketball is in the midst of a complete overhaul. Can former long-time NBA head coach Michael Malone get the Tar Heels back to being serious NCAA title contenders? UNC Tar Heels Hoops 2026-27 Preview UNC surprisingly fired Hubert Davis this offseason, and more problematic, the Tar Heels didn’t have a …

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have a chance to make massive noise once again in 2026-27. Fred Hoiberg’s team rewrote the Cornhuskers basketball record book last season. It included not only the school’s first NCAA Tournament win but also a squad led by the dynamic duo of Pryce Sandfort and Braden Frager that reached the Sweet 16. Both of those players are back …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs overhauled nearly the entire roster that went 31-4 last year before losing to No. 11 seed Texas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Only four players – senior Braden Huff and sophomores Davis Fogle, Parker Jefferson, and walk-on Alonzo Metz – are back in the mix for 2026-27, while the staff has …

Monday, Virginia men’s basketball officially released its 2026-27 non-conference slate – featuring several high-profile matchups with a few mid-major matchups mixed in. These non-conference games make up a sizable portion of the Cavaliers’ season. They hope to power past this slate and live up to the potential of a top-10 team. Some big matchups were confirmed – including games with …

Mark Pope had a lot of big wins this offseason, and one of these wins was getting Malachi Moreno back out of the NBA Draft. When the seven-footer Moreno declared for the NBA Draft, no Kentucky fan expected him to keep his name in the NBA Draft, but things heated up for the Kentucky native. Moreno jumped into the first …

Kymora Johnson. Kam Robinson. Chance Mallory. Those three players are stars for Virginia women’s basketball, football and men’s basketball, respectively. All three are Commonwealth natives. Another trait Johnson, Robinson and Mallory share is that all three committed to Virginia during periods of great uncertainty. A novice head coach and lack of recent success plagued each program. Advertisement The in-state Cavaliers …

We’re continuing on with the countdown of the top 20 players of all time in UCLA’s storied history, and we have arrived at number 8 on the list! This Bruin may not have the best career numbers in UCLA history, but has one of the strongest peak performances and was a part of one of the most dominant teams in …

Kansas basketball may not have the deepest roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, but what it does have is a plethora of wings. The Jayhawks acquired several hybrid guard/forwards in the offseason and retained sophomore Kohl Rosario to compete for minutes in the backcourt. Barring the addition of another transfer in the next month, KU’s roster is set. However, its …

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats broke through in 2025-26, making it to the Final Four for the first time since 2001, before a brutal second half against eventual champion Michigan ended their season. While the loss of star freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries – as well as Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley – certainly stings, …

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball staff are continuing to evaluate talent for the future, as five-star small forward DJ Okoth is scheduled to visit Kentucky on Oct. 2 for an unofficial visit, according to Dushawn London of 247 Sports. The visit will take place the same weekend as Big Blue Madness. Okoth also told London that he plans to …

Team USA escaped by the skin of their teeth against Italy, but the Americans’ 55-52 win has given way to lengthy debates about seemingly inconsistent officiating. Now, following the game, one clip has placed Caitlin Clark at the center of the debate. A clip from the game posted to X by @BrickCenter_ shows Clark attempting to drive to the basket …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are less than a month away from Kraziness in the Kennel and the official start of the 2026-27 season. And yet – somehow – the roster is far from complete. Eligibility issues for five of the team’s 15 players – Xaivian Lee, Chauncey Wiggins, Javon Bennett, Izan Almansa, and Nathan de Sousa – cloud …

The Jizzle James saga keeps taking sadder and sadder turns after being dismissed by Wes Miller and the Charlotte basketball program in recent weeks. The former Cincinnati point guard has been saying he will get back onto the Bearcats basketball team, with no avenue to do so. The odd behavior has prompted an alleged message from a school representative asking …

The BYU football program kicked off the 2026 season with a dominant win over Utah Tech. BYU will turn the page to week two for what will be one of the most important games of the season: the conference opener against Arizona. BYU needed double overtime to beat the Wildcats in Tucson last season. Arizona has this game circled and …

The Kansas basketball team is banking on a center rotation that is largely unproven. Given the injury circumstances surrounding Christian Reeves this offseason, Paul Mbiya remains an option to start at the five to open the year. The 21-year-old from the Democratic Republic of Congo averaged a modest 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds as a true freshman with the Jayhawks, …

Kansas football opened the 2026 season with a dominant 51-6 victory over Long Island, but the Jayhawks did not escape the season opener without significant concern. Linebacker Bam Crouch suffered a shoulder-area injury during the first half and did not return to the game. Crouch went down during LIU’s second offensive possession after a collision involving an LIU ball carrier …

Northwestern dropped its second straight game to a Big East team Saturday, falling 3-1 to Marquette. Wildcat substitute Italo Addimandi scored the lone goal for NU midway through the second half in a frustrating game characterized by passivity and a lack of creativity from Northwestern. The ‘Cats had nine more shot attempts and six more corners yet fell to the …

Following last season’s first-round defeat to VCU in the NCAA tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels orchestrated multiple groundbreaking moves this offseason. It was apparent that the Tar Heels needed to make drastic changes after five years of mediocrity. With that in mind, here are the five most important individuals for North Carolina heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. …

The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2026 season with an emphatic statement. Kansas overwhelmed LIU 51-6 Friday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, using a dominant defensive performance and an explosive second half to turn the season opener into a rout. Advertisement Kansas Finds Its Rhythm The Jayhawks didn’t immediately explode offensively, scoring just six points during the first quarter. …

The Kansas Jayhawks opened the 2026 season in dominant fashion Friday night, defeating LIU 51-6 behind a strong defensive performance and an offense that eventually found its rhythm. Kansas’ defense immediately set the tone, forcing LIU into a three-and-out on its opening possession. However, the Jayhawks were unable to capitalize on their first offensive opportunity, turning the ball over on …

It’s been quite the offseason for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs, particularly when it comes to building the backcourt. Five months ago, the presumed starting guards for Gonzaga included returning sophomore Mario Saint-Supery and incoming 20-year-old German Jack Kayil – a duo that looked among the best backcourts in the entire country on paper. Advertisement Then Kayil decided to …

For several months, the Kansas basketball program has been looking to add to its roster amid the NCAA’s ongoing eligibility fiasco. While the Tenth Circuit reversed a ruling that would have allowed all Class of 2022 student-athletes to become eligible, certain players are filing lawsuits in states that are looking to grant TROs (temporary restraining orders) against the NCAA. One …

Murray State hits the road Saturday for a matchup against Middle Tennessee at Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, with kickoff set for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The longtime regional rivals will meet for the 73rd time, with Middle Tennessee holding a 39-30-3 advantage in the all-time series. Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano (16) passes the ball during the NCAA college …