College Basketball

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 …

Villanova looks to bounce back Saturday when the Wildcats visit Bucknell at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, with kickoff set for 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup is an early Patriot League contest in Villanova’s first season as an associate member of the conference. Sep 13, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Villanova Wildcats running back Isaiah Ragland (20) …

As the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, guard Keaton Wagler joins the LA Clippers after a historic freshman campaign at the University of Illinois. Wagler was a consensus second-team All-American, averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 39.7% from 3-point range. He set numerous freshman program records, including points (663), scoring average, field goals (202) …

After a lot of dealing, Mark Pope found the crown jewel of his 2026 transfer portal additions in former Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic. However, the season has not even started yet, and the Wildcats have received some concerning news regarding their star transfer, as Kentucky sports insider Matt Jones has reported that Momcilovic justinjured his index finger during practice. …

I’m not sure how well people remember the vibes in late December, but they were decidedly awful. The Tigers were a mess. They started December (predictably) undefeated at 8-0, but went just 2-3 in December. Their wins were over 318th Alabama State and 240th ranked Bethune Cookman. And losses were to a pretty awful Notre Dame team, and two blowout …

The Minnesota Golden Gophers had plenty of growing pains during their first season under head coach Niko Medved. While they didn’t sniff the postseason in 2025-26, the Gophers had plenty of steps in the right direction. Minnesota Golden Gophers Basketball 2026-27 Season Preview That should give Medved some confidence coming into the 2026-27 season. Getting Jalen Crocker-Johnson to hang around …

No one can accuse Virginia’s men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom of dodging anyone this season. He’ll test his veteran squad with nonconference games against Arkansas, Maryland, Kentucky, UConn, Marquette and Xavier in addition to the gauntlet of ACC opponents. Those voluntary out-of-league matchups should prepare the Cavaliers well for the NCAA tournament, where they haven’t advanced past the second round …

College sports as we know them have changed dramatically over the last few years. Players can now earn money from their name, image, and likeness, move between programs through the transfer portal and, in some cases, even turn to the courts when NCAA eligibility rules stand in their way. While some programs have benefited massively from these changes, UConn head …

Kentucky basketball is jumping in early on an in-state prospect who is only a sophomore. Mark Pope and the Wildcats’ coaching staff have set up an unofficial visit with 2029 center Mason Grivna for Saturday, Sept. 12, according to Travis Branham of 247Sports. The weekend should be a fun one in Lexington, as Kentucky will host Alabama in football, and …

Rutgers basketball has landed its first commit of the 2027 class: shooting guard RJ Moore, who has committed to play for the Scarlet Knights, according to 247Sports, which ranks him as a 4 Star recruit, along with Rivals. Moore, who hails from Huntersville, South Carolina, and plays his high school ball at Ambassador Christian School, stands at 6-foot-6 and weighs 190 pounds. …

Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have had very interesting news day when it comes to injuries. This morning, there were some concerns about Milan Momcilovic. Matt Jones reported that he had broken his index finger, and BBN freaked out, but Jones proceeded to update the fan base, letting everyone know it was just a jammed finger and there aren’t …

BLOOMINGTON — Eight athletes, including IU football players Kellan Wyatt and Stephen Daley, were granted a temporary restraining order in an Indiana circuit court Friday, restoring for the moment their eligibility to play college sports. Filed and granted in Monroe County Circuit Court, the TRO asserts that the plaintiffs “have shown by verified pleading and supporting evidence that immediate and …

Kansas opens the 2026 season in the friendly confines at the base of Mt. Oread to take on the Sharks of Long Island. This is the first-ever meeting between Kansas and Long Island. The Numbers Long Island: 0-1, 0-0 NEC Advertisement Kansas: 0-0, 0-0 B12 Line: KU -41.5 (Yup you read that right) How to Watch Friday, Sep 4, 7:00 …

Arkansas basketball’s John Calipari is getting prepared for his 35th season as a head coach. That type of longevity commands respect in college hoops’ circles, with some even believing the Hall of Famer is the most powerful person in the sport. Advertisement According to a recent poll of roughly 100 coaches conducted by CBS Sports, 5% believe Calipari is the …

Mick Cronin has a very distinct style in college basketball. Slower, controlled, disciplined, defense-minded players usually fuel Cronin’s rosters, and while this style of play may work for many teams, there’s an argument to be made that this line of thinking may not be the best thing for UCLA moving forward. Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins head …

Current Duke basketball players enjoyed a unique experience earlier this week, as the NBA 2K truck came to campus. While there, NBA 2K took scanned Duke players for a new college basketball feature within their video game (NBA 2K27). Duke University was one of 16 schools to appear in NBA 2K26. Unfortunately for college basketball fans, the scan will not …

During the Mark Pope era, the Wildcats have been riddled with injuries. In year one, Jaxon Robinson and Kerr Kriisa had season-ending injuries, and players like Lamont Butler and Andrew Carr were in and out of the lineup. Last season, Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe had season-ending injuries, and Kam Williams missed almost all of SEC play with a broken …

CBS Sports released its latest Candid Coaches poll this week, asking nearly 100 Division I head coaches to name the best college basketball team of the 21st century. The 2023-24 UConn Huskies (boooooooo) took the top spot with 17% of the vote, while the 2017-18 Villanova Wildcats finished fourth with 12%. Advertisement For Nova Nation, it’s another reminder of just …

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have one of the most talented – and unpredictable – rosters in all of college basketball, with two months until the season officially gets underway. The foundation of returners Braden Huff and Davis Fogle, as well as transfer center Massamba Diop and wing Isiah Harwell, gives the Zags a high floor thanks to the …

Virginia Tech hoops head coach Mike Young will have at least one more season to try to right the ship. Young was entering the final year of his contract this season, but he signed a one-year extension at the end of July. Young was one of several Hokies head coaches extended along with women’s basketball head coach Megan Duffy, swim …