College Basketball

[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Devin McGlockton completed a three-point play with 0.6 seconds left, after making a block at the other end, to give Vanderbilt a 66-63 victory over South Carolina on Wednesday night. Leading 63-61, Vanderbilt guard AJ Hoggard lost control of the ball in the lane and grabbed the ankle of South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles with …

[ad_1] EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo’s consternation for more than a month over Michigan State basketball’s growing number of turnovers came to a head Sunday against a gritty and veteran Northwestern defense. The mistakes ultimately did not prove costly. But he understands that the No. 12 Spartans face a much more daunting duty to protect the ball this week. Because …

[ad_1] Illinois has added to its family with a 2026 commitment. Omaha (Neb.) Millard South offensive lineman Landen Von Seggern announced his commitment to the Illini on Wednesday. This embedded content is not available in your region. The Nebraska native visited Illinois on Jan. 11 and couldn’t have been more impressed with the visit. “It was great, the thing that …

[ad_1] Iowa State Cyclones’ center Audi Crooks (55) shoots the ball around Texas Tech Lady Raiders forward/center Sarengbe Sanogo (11) during the fourth quarter in the Big-12 women’s basketball showdown at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Ames, Iowa. Mandatory Credit: Nirmalendu Majumdar/Ames Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Iowa State star Audi Crooks doesn’t care about some …

[ad_1] GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Todd Golden didn’t see it coming. He hopes he doesn’t have to witness it again. Tuesday night’s no-show against Missouri came a day after the No. 5 Gators (15-2, 2-2 SEC) rose to their highest ranking since 2017 and a week after a historic drubbing of top-ranked Tennessee. Most troubling to Golden following a 83-82 …

[ad_1] UCF tipped off after dark Tuesday and treated those who stayed up late on the east coast to an important, entertaining victory over Arizona State, headlined by a historic offensive performance. Junior Keyshawn Hall, the Knights’ 6-foot-7, 235-pound “big guard,” scored a career-high 40 points with seven rebounds and six assists as the team held on for a 95-89 …

[ad_1] Oregon’s Nate Bittle celebrates a 3-point shot against Maryland during the first half Jan. 5 at Matthew Knight Arena. The calendar has turned to the new year, the outcomes of every game have gained significance and at noon Saturday the No. 14 Oregon men’s basketball team is hosting 2024 NCAA runner-up No. 15 Purdue and Big Ten Conference player …

[ad_1] Alabama basketball still has a chance at adding a five-star prospect to its 2025 recruiting class. After A.J. Dybantsa announced his commitment to BYU, it was revealed Dybantsa had been signed with the Cougars while the Crimson Tide and other unknowing finalists were still courting the nation’s No. 1 recruit. Now UA coach Nate Oats and recruiting chief Preston …

[ad_1] A new power is emerging in the Big 12. For the past decade, Iowa State has been lurking as a legitimate threat to reach the elite of men’s college basketball. The Cyclones have had their greatest run of success in this era, capturing five of the last 10 Big 12 tournament titles and reaching 10 of the last 12 …

[ad_1] PEORIA — The Bradley Braves are hosting the Indiana State Sycamores in a Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball game tonight at Carver Arena. The Braves are off to one of the best starts in their program history at 14-3 overall, and 5-1 in conference play. They hold down the top spot in the Valley race. Indiana State is 9-8 …

[ad_1] Penny Hardaway’s Memphis basketball team largely controls its own March Madness destiny. The Tigers have, so far, put together a near-sterling NCAA Tournament resumé. But the metrics-driven NET rankings don’t exactly reflect that, at present. On this week’s episode of the Tiger Basketball Podcast, Jason Munz and Jonah Dylan delve into why there isn’t as much alignment as one …

[ad_1] The national player of the year in women’s basketball has been unanimous across the major awards (Naismith, Associated Press, Wooden) for the last three seasons, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see that trend end in 2024-25 without an obvious frontrunner at the midseason mark. UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers is one of three superstar contenders headlining the …

[ad_1] BYU Cougars guard Egor Demin (3) talks with forward Kanon Catchings (6) during an NCAA men’s basketball game held at the Marriott Center in Provo on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News AJ Dybantsa, Egor Demin and Kanon Catchings are going places, and when they do, it will be Justin Young’s job to find their replacements. …

[ad_1] AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic hurt his hand in practice this week and is out indefinitely, a big blow to the second-ranked Cyclones as they prepared to play No. 9 Kansas in a high-profile Big 12 showdown Wednesday night. Momcilovic had started all but one game this season for the Cyclones, who were 14-1 and …

[ad_1] Former Wisconsin star point guard Chucky Hepburn’s career year at Louisville continues to reach new heights. The former Badger led the Cardinals to their first road win over Syracuse since Feb. 13, 2017, on Tuesday night. The program had lost three straight in the Orange’s JMA Wireless Dome before the 85-61 triumph, plus six of the last seven to Syracuse …

[ad_1] Iowa State men’s basketball player Milan Momcilovic has suffered a hand injury and will miss Wednesday’s game against Kansas, Iowa State confirmed to the Des Moines Register. He injured his left, non-shooting, hand during practice Tuesday. The sophomore will be out indefinitely, according to Iowa State. This season, he is averaging 10.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game while …

[ad_1] Former Wisconsin transfer guard Connor Essegian has settled into a consistent role in his first season with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The former Badger plays 23.2 minutes per game for his new program, nearing his 27.4 minutes-per-game clip as a freshman with the Badgers in 2022-23. He’s averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in that time on 42.3% …

[ad_1] Two Iowa State basketball players are the latest to grace the cover of one of the sport’s most influential magazines. Curtis Jones and Keshon Gilbert are featured on the latest digital cover of SLAM magazine’s “SLAMU.” Founded in 1994 by Dennis Page, SLAM is a basketball and pop culture publication that has featured and covered stories on more than …

[ad_1] Wisconsin basketball picked up a resume-boosting home victory over Ohio State on Tuesday night. While the 80-78 triumph was a bit too close for comfort due to the Badgers relinquishing a 17-point halftime lead, the result still counts as the team’s second Quad 1 victory of the season. Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin basketball’s narrow win over Ohio State Wisconsin is now …

[ad_1] The Arizona Wildcats melted another 18 points off a big lead Tuesday, but this time it was somewhat different. For one thing, they still hung on for an 81-70 win over Baylor at McKale Center, beating their toughest-yet Big 12 opponent to stay undefeated after five games in their new league. They also continued to showcase their ever-improving, multi-skilled …

[ad_1] NORMAN — Mohamed Wague made his presence felt, especially defensively, in OU’s loss to Georgia. At 6-foot-10, Wague held his own in the paint against the Bulldogs, swatting two shots, and finishing with three steals. His 15 minutes played were his most in over a month when he played 17 in a blowout win over Alcorn State. “You impacted …

[ad_1] CLEMSON — Clemson basketball is off to its best start in ACC play in two seasons. The Tigers (14-4, 6-1) are tied for second in the ACC standings after defeating Georgia Tech 70-59 on the road Tuesday. Their only conference loss came against Louisville on Jan. 7, but they are in position to land one of the four ACC Tournament quarterfinal byes …

[ad_1] The next time Michigan basketball takes the court, it will represent a different type of test. The No. 19 Wolverines travel to Minneapolis for Thursday’s clash at “the barn” against Minnesota the league’s doormat thus far in 2024-25. While conventional wisdom would lead one to believe U-M (13-3, 5-0 Big Ten) should handle this game with little trouble, coach …

[ad_1] Jan. 15—Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 12 points in 16 minutes Tuesday night against Indiana. It was less than he played in Saturday’s loss to USC — Jakucionis’ return the difference — but the sophomore guard has established himself in a significant role off the bench this season and produced at a high level in the more limited opportunity. Still, it’s …

[ad_1] Iowa State’s NCAA record streak of 945 consecutive games with a 3-pointer ended Tuesday night in a 71-58 victory over Texas Tech. The Cyclones had made a 3-pointer in every game dating back to Feb. 19, 1995, at Colorado when the school was still part of the Big Eight. Coach Bill Fennelly took over the next season and his …