College Basketball

Selection Sunday is only two Sundays away and there are some interesting national storylines developing. Here are a few to keep track of: Danny Hurley has been complaining about UConn’s defense. He was probably pretty happy Wednesday night, as St. John’s missed its LAST 24 SHOTS against UConn. Holy Guacamole, that’s absolutely brutal. It could be a terrible game by …

Wisconsin basketball suffered arguably its worst loss of the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night, falling to the 10-17 Oregon Ducks 85-71. Wisconsin entered the game as a prohibitive betting favorite and sat nearly 70 ranking spots ahead of Oregon in both KenPom and ESPN’s Basketball Power Index. It was then outplayed on both ends of the court; Oregon shot 52% …

Iowa needed this game badly, and they got what they needed in impressive fashion. There was a lot to like from the Hawkeyes’ 74-57 win over Ohio State on Wednesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After a slow start, where they fell behind 14-2, Iowa dominated the rest of the way en route to a massive victory. They combined tremendous defense …

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Coleman Coliseum by a final score of 100-75. Alabama had one of their best shooting performances of the season on Wednesday evening, as the Tide recorded an impressive 22 three pointers on a red hot 44% from behind the arc. Star freshman forward Amari Allen was nothing short of elite …

The Terps handled business at the Xfinity Center on Wednesday night like most would have expected them to, taking down Northwestern, 79-57. Here are three takeaways from the game. Maryland’s perfect February rolls on The Terps entered February with a losing record in conference play, but since then, they have rattled off six straight victories. Maryland has essentially vaulted itself …

The original lighting and sound system in Tennessee State’s historic Gentry Center was recently replaced. Let that sink in. Gentry Center opened in 1980, and arena lighting and sound systems have come a long way since then. Advertisement Many other utilities and amenities have improved over the past 46 years, and TSU’s historic basketball and indoor track facility is catching …

Arkansas basketball HC John Calipari demands more Darius Acuff Jr. respect in POY conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Arkansas basketball continues to surge in the SEC, and John Calipari’s recent National Player of the Year remarks have intensified the spotlight on Darius Acuff Jr. After defeating Texas A&M 99–84 at Bud …

Villanova’s backcourt has been inconsistent over the course of the season — and this includes Devin Askew off the bench. The sixth-year transfer has struggled to find his shot in recent weeks, but when the team needed it the most, Askew stepped up. Advertisement Leading 59-57 in the second half, Askew knocked down a three before taking advantage of a …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Billy Richmond III scored 23 points and No. 20 Arkansas took advantage of Texas A&M’s miscues to beat the Aggies 99-84 on Wednesday night. Richmond, who shot 8 of 13 from the floor and has scored 20 points or more in the last four games, had 15 points in the first half as the Razorbacks (21-7, …

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The previous time UConn played in front of its home fans, coach Dan Hurley was pulling starters in the opening minutes as a result of defensive breakdowns in a surprising loss to Creighton. There were no such issues during Wednesday night’s clash of Big East heavyweights. The sixth-ranked Huskies forced No. 15 St. John’s to miss …

Starting on March 6, Tubi will be streaming its new sports documentary, “Gonzaga: The Slipper Still Fits.” This is part of Tubi’s exclusive partnership with Teton Ridge Entertainment. The 74-minute film will be an exciting insight into Gonzaga Bulldogs’ historic basketball program under coach Mark Few that includes interviews with former players like Drew Timme, Nigel Williams-Goss, Domantas Sabonis, Andrew …

No. 6 UConn men’s basketball delivered a monster performance against No. 15 St John’s on Wednesday night at PeoplesBank Arena. They improved to 26-3 and 16-2 in the Big East, retaking first-place from St. John’s after losing to the Johnnies at MSG earlier this month. ​Tarris Reed Jr. was too much for St. John’s, dominating early and often. He dropped …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devin McGlockton had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double this season as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off Georgia 88-80 on Wednesday night. Tyler Tanner also scored 17 for the Commodores (22-6, 9-6 Southeastern Conference), who led by 20 in the first half before Georgia stormed back to tie the game midway through the …

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Braden Frager scored 21 points off the bench to lead four Nebraska players in double figures and the 12th-ranked Cornhuskers beat Maryland 74-61 on Wednesday night. The Huskers (24-4) improved to 13-4 in Big Ten play, matching their program record for conference wins and moving them into a tie for second place with Illinois. Advertisement Pryce …

We’re less than a month away from the start of NCAA Tournament and March Madness, but there’s likely going to be some changes to your viewing experience. According to college sports reporter Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal, BodyArmor is slated to become the new official sports drink of the NCAA starting during March Madness. Per the report, BodyArmor’s …

Winners of four of their last five and three straight at home, the TCU Horned Frogs returned to Fort Worth seeking another boost to their postseason résumé, and delivered. TCU defeated Arizona State 90–78 in a foul-ridden contest that saw 52 whistles and a second-half delay lasting more than 10 minutes. Even amid the chaos, the Horned Frogs controlled the …

The Nebraska men’s basketball team (23-4, 12-4) hosts the Maryland Terrapins (11-16, 4-12) on Wednesday evening. The Huskers are ranked No. 10 in the latest edition of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Nebraska’s offense is averaging 78.6 points per game while shooting .471 from the field and .358 from the 3-point line. The Husker defense surrenders an average of 65.6 points per game, and allows opponents …

Whiplash! The best of times and the worst of times for BYU all happened within four days at the Marriott Center. Saturday night’s inspiring 79-69 upset of No. 6 Iowa State preceded Monday night’s mind-boggling 97-84 loss to UCF. Advertisement A capacity crowd sat stunned as they watched the Knights hit one wide-open 3-point shot after another, including 11 in …

With the regular season coming to an end, clarity in the Big Ten is finally coming to the surface. The Hoosiers and the USC Trojans are far from contenders, while the UCLA Bruins look like a team that is moving up the ladder in the Big Ten. Washington got a big win. If the Huskies could have gotten more consistency …

As the Syracuse Orange limp towards the ACC Tournament, the hopes of getting back to the NCAA Tournament are down to winning the ACC’s auto-bid. Year 3 of the Adrian Autry is coming to a disappointing end and a look at the numbers shows that this year’s team has improved in some areas, while stepping back in others. Here’s a …

The NCAA Tournament bubble chatter surrounding Auburn basketball faded slightly following the Tigers’ win over Kentucky last Saturday. However, it returned just as quickly as it left. Auburn basketball fell on the road to Oklahoma on Tuesday, 91-79, to drop to 15-13 overall and 6-9 in SEC play. Although the game was a Quad 1 opportunity for Auburn, the loss …

Cameron Boozer is getting overlooked — but he shouldn’t be originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. All season, the freshman talk has centered on Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Advertisement Peterson’s big shots at Kansas. Even how much time Peterson has missed. Dybantsa scoring 30 a night against ranked …

Indiana is a football school. It’s not even a question. On the same day IU football sold out season tickets in just hours, the men’s basketball team — once the school’s golden goose — lost to Northwestern for the sixth straight time, while Assembly Hall’s balcony seating remained empty. Advertisement Over the past 20 years, Indiana fans have banked far …

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here. The Wisconsin Badgers are working the late shift when they visit the Oregon Ducks in an 11 p.m. ET tipoff tonight. Advertisement The Badgers are battling for a Top 4 spot in the Big Ten ahead of the postseason while the Ducks are …

Get ready for a late night, Badger fans! The Wisconsin Badgers travel out to the West Coast to take on the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena on February 25th. Tip-off is at 10:00 PM on the Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are 4.5-point favorites. Advertisement The Badgers earned a major victory last Sunday, defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 84-71. …