College Basketball

Both Kentucky and Louisville fans were up in arms last season when the two faced off in an early-season clash, something that has been rare to see over the years. Usually, the game is played in mid-December, but the rivalry got things rolling early this past season, just a few games into the schedule. For Kentucky, it went terribly, falling …

Today is the day that Big Blue Nation and the rest of the schools involved in the Milan Momcilovic sweepstakes find out if the sharpshooter will be pulling his name out of the NBA Draft or not. This decision could come at any point today, but it will have a massive effect on the upside of this Kentucky basketball team. …

The first deadline of NBA Draft season has arrived. College players who is testing the waters of the 2026 NBA Draft will have until 11:59 pm to withdraw as in line with rules from the NCAA. All players who declared for the draft as early entrants will finalize thier decision on Wednesday. Advertisement This does not apply to Villanova’s biggest …

The Big 12 is widely viewed as one of the best college basketball conferences in the country, and its coaches have plenty to say regarding the sport’s changing landscape. At the Big 12’s annual spring meetings in Frisco, Texas, head coaches Tommy Lloyd of Arizona and Ross Hodge of West Virginia answered questions from reporters about NCAA Tournament expansion, eligibility …

The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball program will renew an in-state rivalry next season that had been dormant since 2012. The ’Hoos will take on the Old Dominion Monarchs on Tuesday, November 17th, as part of their 2026-27 nonconference schedule, college basketball analyst Rocco Miller reported on Wednesday morning. The Cavaliers are 9-5 all-time against the Monarchs, but the two Commonwealth …

Spartan Nation across the country has been waiting on the edge of its seat for major decisions from two potential key contributors for the 2026 season. Jeremy Fears Jr. has dominated the headlines over the past few weeks. Fans needed to know where Fears would be playing next season. Would it be back in the green and white with Michigan …

While the basketball world awaits the NBA Draft decision of Jeremy Fears Jr., another domino fell for Michigan State basketball on Wednesday, as incoming transfer center Anton Bonke has officially withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft process. This was a lower-profile decision than Fears’, obviously, but still an important one for the Spartans. While it was unlikely that Bonke …

Former Iowa State Cyclones star Milan Momcilovic is the player everyone is keeping an eye on during deadline day for prospects to make their final decision about the 2026 NBA Draft. Will the sharpshooting forward keep his name in the player pool or withdraw to maintain his eligibility to play college basketball? Indications are leaning toward the latter, with NBA …

Today hoped to be the day we finally heard the news that Milan Momcilovic was withdrawing from the NBA Draft and possibly even committing to the Kentucky Wildcats. Well, not everyone is convinced that the Iowa State transfer and elite 3-point shooter will ultimately pull out of the draft. Advertisement Ahead of the 11:59 PM ET deadline to withdraw, NBA.com’s …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – This upcoming season’s matchup between the Louisville and Kentucky men’s basketball program is reportedly getting moved back to a much more traditional spot on the calendar. Theannual Battle of the Bluegrass between the Cardinals and Wildcats, will take place at Rupp Arena on Saturday, December 12, according to the Lexington-Herald Leader’s Ben Roberts. The tip-off time and …

This should make Big Blue Nation happy. The annual Kentucky Basketball vs. Louisville Cardinals game will be on Saturday, December 12. After being played on Veterans’ Day last year, the Bluegrass Rivalry is back in December, where it honestly belongs to stay. We don’t know the network and time of the game, but we do know it is on the …

There were many reasons to blame for the Tar Heels’ “failure” of a season last year. Being sent home in the first round of the NCAA Tournament as a blue-blood school is far beyond expectations, and many factors contributed to the early exit. The Tar Heels weren’t exactly consistent last season, and for many stretches they struggled to get things …

FRISCO, Texas — As the NCAA prepares for an expanded March Madness next year, Big 12 basketball coaches and executives aren’t concerned about any pushback from fans about the much-debated decision. “To give a few more teams an opportunity is a good thing,” Arizona’s men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd said Wednesday at the Big 12’s spring meetings when asked about …

Wednesday is a big day for the basketball world. Players who entered the NBA draft have to decide by 11:59 P.M. whether to stay in the draft and give up their college eligibility, or return to school for another season and try to boost their draft stock. The Kentucky Wildcats are watching closely. One of the biggest decisions, especially where …

At 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, May 27, the deadline will officially pass for college basketball players to withdraw from the NBA Draft and retain their college eligibility. Any player who keeps their name in the draft pool will officially begin the next chapter of their basketball career at the professional level. There are still several notable players who have …

The Battle of the Bluegrass is returning to December, but not in its typical spot between Christmas and New Years. Louisville and Kentucky will square off inside Rupp Arena on Saturday, Dec. 12. The time of the game and the television coverage details will be announced at a later date. Advertisement This will be the second earliest date for the …

Over the last few weeks, there has been some speculation that former Iowa State Cyclone star Milan Momcilovic may return to college, and potentially find himself in a great situation that can not only build his draft stock, but get him paid as well. Most people are expecting Momcilovic to head to the Kentucky Wildcats, a school that has been …

Another game on Indiana men’s basketball’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule, the Hoosiers’ second season under head coach Darian DeVries, is now official. Indiana is set to take on Syracuse on Monday, November 9, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with the tip time and broadcast information set to be announced at a later date, per an official release. It’ll be the first …

Illinois basketball is building a powerhouse program in Champaign, with a young and dynamic roster that can rival some of the best teams in the country. Last season, Shauna Green took the youngest team in the Big Ten farther than anyone would have expected, ending with a tough Illini loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the …

As the commodification of college sports continues, the baseball selection committee became the latest to grapple with the question: Where does strength of schedule fit into the field, and how do we reward teams scheduling difficult games? The answer after the NCAA Baseball Tournament bracket reveal on May 25? Frankly, unclear. While the Sun Belt got recognition as the extremely …

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff will enter the 2026-27 college basketball season with the most championship-ready team they have had since Scheyer took over in Durham. This incoming group boasts a perfect blend of young talent, continuity, and veteran leadership to pave the way for a deep NCAA Tournament run. In today’s age of college basketball, …

Mick Cronin is in a pivotal year with UCLA, having signed a contract extension back in May of last year, but having a disappointing season. After entering last year as a preseason top-15 team, UCLA finished unranked and was a 7-seed in the NCAA Tournament. They did win their first round game against UCF, but would lose by 16 to …

With the announcement on May 20 that Kansas and Villanova will begin a home-and-home this year in Lawrence, KS, the Wildcats are now up to a guaranteed eight out of conference games. Those games include: Nov. 1 vs Notre Dame – Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome, Italy. 9:30 a.m. ET on FOX Advertisement Nov 27 at Kansas – True road …

While the two programs haven’t met on the court since 2007, the North Carolina Tar Heels and Arizona Wildcats’ basketball programs are striving to develop a bit of a rivalry off the court. First, it was the Tommy Lloyd situation with North Carolina reportedly pursuing him before he opted to stay in Tuscon with the Wildcats. Now, a recent quote …

Gonzaga once again enters 2026-27 as a legitimate national title contender on paper, with a frontcourt that may be the most physically imposing Few has assembled in years. Massamba Diop, a 7’1 projected 2027 lottery pick, slots in alongside a returning senior Braden Huff, with Izan Almansa providing professional-level depth behind them. The backcourt, however, is perilously thin and alarmingly …