College Basketball

John Calipari talked last week after his Arkansas basketball team beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Calipari talked a lot about installing offenses and giving his team different ways to attack and approach the game. Calipari noted that if Arkansas can get into an unstructured, free-flowing game marked by chaos and disruption, he had the athletes who could get out in transition and …

The Associated Press national player of the week in men’s college basketball for Week 1 of the season: Jayden Reid, Memphis After transferring from Northwestern, the 5-foot-10 guard began his Memphis career by pouring in 26 points — including a crucial 3-pointer with 38 seconds left and two clinching free throws — to lead the Tigers to an 80-76 upset …

College basketball season is now fully underway. Both North Carolina Tar Heels teams made their debuts with two games last week, and we’re starting to see some marquee early-season non-conference matchups go down. Therefore, it’s about time for us starting to track what’s going on around the country in basketball. While UNC football has a winning record and seems to …

The first week of the 2026-27 college basketball season is officially in the books. The opening week delivered some outstanding first impressions. It’s far too early to draw major conclusions, as most teams have only played two games. But the first few days gave an early look at which programs might be better than expected. Advertisement These three teams stand …

Auburn men’s basketball defeated Appalachian State on Monday in Neville Arena for its second win of the season. All 10 players who saw action for Auburn on Monday scored at least two points, led by Tahaad Pettiford’s 26. However, since so many players got involved, Pettiford was the only player to reach double figures. Kolby King and Adam Olsen came …

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 9: Bryce Lindsay #2 of the Indiana Hoosiers and Ryan Moesch #0 of the Syracuse Orange reach for a loose ball during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 9: Bryce Lindsay #2 of the Indiana Hoosiers dribbles against Ryan Moesch …

Ole Miss basketball will host Southeastern Louisiana in its third game of a homestand to open the season after blowing out its first two opponents. The Rebels (2-0) scored more than 90 points in both of its first two wins, and if it tops 90 again, it would be the first stretch of its kind since the 1955-1956 season opening …

Duke has to feel like it’s done an excellent job throughout the first few games of the college basketball season, but it’s going to get its biggest test yet as it takes on Michigan State on Tuesday night. Michigan State comes in at No. 5 in the country, and with this one being at the United Center in Chicago, there’s …

If you thought that UNC playing Wyoming as a non-conference opponent seems random, you’re not wrong. The Heels have only played the Cowboys once in program history. Wyoming lost to Carolina in an NIT matchup in 2003 in Chapel Hill, 90-74. The game is a bit of a footnote in UNC basketball history; this victory was former Tar Heels head …

The Florida Gators are on their quest to get back to the top of the College Basketball world. They have wasted zero time getting this season started on a very high note. Unlike many teams in this era of basketball, the Gators didn’t start things with a couple of warm-up games. Instead, they opened the campaign with a matchup against …

Indiana and Syracuse are brand names in men’s college basketball — and a rematch of the 1987 national championship game. Both teams entered Monday’s game in Indianapolis unbeaten, marking the first Power conference game for each school in the early portion of the 2026-27 season. Advertisement And it was in a nearly empty Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Week 1’s biggest winners, losers: …

The Women’s Other Top 25 saw little change at the top as the top four teams remained the same after one week of action. Fairfield is unanimous for a second straight poll. The Stags picked up a pair of wins in the America East-Metro Basketball Challenge. They knocked off Binghamton 90-63 and Vermont 74-50. Advertisement Carly Thibault-Dudonis’ bunch is 65th …

In Monday’s ACC Action, Miami grounded the North Florida Ospreys, 89-51, Indiana nipped Syracuse, 83-80, Notre Dame sliced up Eastern Illinois, 94-70, Clemson managed North Dakota, 92-77, and Stanford cooked Rice, 91-73. Miami didn’t shoot well, but they owned the paint, so it didn’t matter as much. The ‘Canes outscored the Ospreys 64-26 there, and hammered North Florida on the …

After playing the best game of their young, 2026-27 basketball season on Friday night, the North Carolina Tar Heels stay home on Tuesday night for their third-consecutive home game. At 7 p.m., UNC will tip off against the Wyoming Cowboys. North Carolina (2-0) played Wyoming (2-0) once previously, winning a 2003 NIT matchup in Chapel Hill, but that was during …

Champions Classic history: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State bring legendary records to Chicago originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Champions Classic returns Tuesday with another doubleheader featuring four of college basketball’s most recognizable programs. Advertisement Michigan State faces Duke in the opening game at Chicago’s United Center, …

Darren Harris stepped to the foul line with 1:14 left, the score tied at 74 and three free throws waiting for him. He made all three, and Indiana led the rest of the way. Harris and Markus Burton scored 20 points apiece as the Hoosiers beat Syracuse 83–80 on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, improving to 3–0 and ending a …

It’s often said that the men’s college basketball season doesn’t truly begin until the Champions Classic, the annual showcase that brings four of the sport’s blue-blood programs together under one roof. While the season has already featured several marquee matchups in its opening week, for many fans, the sport’s unofficial tipoff arrives Tuesday night, when the Champions Classic takes center …

Nebraska women’s basketball entered the Associated Press Top 25 on Monday. The Huskers were ranked No. 25 and replaced North Carolina State in the final spot of the poll. Nebraska is 2-0 this season, with victories over San Jose State and Western Illinois. Through two games, Naismith Trophy Preseason Player of the Year candidate Britt Prince is averaging 21.0 points, …

The 12 best players that will define the 2026-27 college basketball season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The college basketball offseason was effectively a nightmare, with eligibility battles continuing right up to tip-off, but there is no doubt the talent level across the country is enormously high. Advertisement …

EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo knows what a win over Michigan means to Michigan State’s football program. He also knows what a Champions Classic victory does for the Spartans’ basketball team and fans. Be it Duke or Kentucky or Kansas, that win just feels different. Advertisement “I’ve said all along that there’s memory-making moments in my job. And one of …

FAYETTEVILLE – Little Rock native Whitley Rogers had her first big-time moment as a Razorback on Monday. With Arkansas leading Kansas City 82-77 with less than two minutes to play, Rogers got an open look at a three on the right wing and buried it, sinking what was essentially the kill shot in the Razorbacks’ 89-81 win over the Roos. …

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – After a disappointing night on Friday, Purdue got into the win column for the first time this season. The Boilermakers defeated Illinois State 76-59, improving to 1-2 on the season following losses to No. 15 Gonzaga and Valparaiso. Daniel Jacobsen was a monster in the post again, scoring 20 points and collecting seven rebounds. Antione West …

On a most unusual night for the University of Washington basketball team, the Huskies were permitted to shoot 3-pointers whenever and however much they wanted and their aim was good enough to hand Mississippi Valley State a 77-64 defeat at Alaska Airlines Arena. Danny Sprinkle let his guys launch 50 shots from behind the line, which was a school record …

Where to watch Kansas vs. Kentucky basketball today: Channel, time, schedule, live stream for Champions Classic originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. With four elite teams, this year’s Champions Classic will be a doozy. No. 15 Kansas and No. 24 Kentucky will go head-to-head Tuesday as part of the …

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Nate Oats doesn’t think completing a two-on-one fast break should be particularly difficult when Jaxon Richardson is running alongside the ball. In fact, Alabama’s head coach thinks he could handle it himself. Advertisement “Even I could convert a two-on-one break if Jaxon was the guy running with me,” Oats said. “Just kind of throw it up anywhere …