College Basketball

The last time Xavier played a meaningful game inside Cintas Center, the Musketeers lost leading scorer Tre Carroll to a hip injury just four minutes into Senior Night on March 3. Xavier went on to lose to Seton Hall as the Musketeers limped their way to the end of its second losing season in three years. But hope springs eternal …

The St. John’s Red Storm are a team that a lot of people are keeping an eye on entering the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season. There is a lot of talent on this roster, and if they are able to have everyone eligible, their depth is going to be a strength. St. John’s has the kind of talent to win …

It is going to be a fun basketball season to see which program, the men’s or women’s Illinois basketball team, has a better year. The Illini women start their 2026-27 season with Detroit Mercy on November 4. We are poised for a big season, as we start ranked No. 23 in the AP Top 25. Advertisement Shauna Green continues to …

The 2026-27 college basketball season is nearly here, and Virginia Tech has plenty to prove. After finishing last season with a 19-13 (8-10 ACC) record, the Hokies enter another campaign under head coach Mike Young, looking to take the next step toward returning to national relevance. Advertisement Virginia Tech hasn’t reached the NCAA Tournament since its improbable run to the …

The North Carolina Tar Heels are finally back on the basketball court as the Michael Malone era is officially here. After three preseason exhibition games, the Tar Heels will open up their campaign by hosting Western Carolina on Monday night in the Dean Dome. The Tar Heels are hoping that this new era goes better than how the last era …

For his first question of media day, Coach Ryan Odom was asked about his squad’s rotation and how deep of a lineup he thinks he might run once the season kicks off in a matter of days. “It’s still a work in progress, quite honestly,” Odom said. “I like our bench. I like the options that we have there. But …

The West Virginia Mountaineers will open the lid on the 2026-27 season on Monday night against Niagara inside Hope Coliseum. How many games will WVU win in year two under Ross Hodge? Here is what our staff is thinking. Advertisement Schuyler Callihan: 21-11 (9-9) I think we’ll see the Mountaineers drop a couple of games out in Las Vegas in …

Stefan Vaaks coming off the bench for Illinois basketball through three exhibition games this season, in one word: baffling. Vaaks, even by the sky-high standard of this squad, is really good. It was unexpected to not find him in the starting lineup for the Illini’s first two exhibitions, but his absence from it Wednesday vs. UIC was downright shocking. All …

Illinois basketball freshman Ethan Brown scored 15 points (against Cincinnati) in his first live action as an Illinois player. He was second on the team with 12 points on Wednesday vs. UIC. As a senior in high school, Brown averaged 24.0 points. Over the course of his career at Rolla High School in Missouri, he scored a program-record 2,523 points. …

Crossover season has officially arrived in college athletics, offering Nebraska fans a chance to trade their football heartbreak for renewed optimism as attention shifts to the hardwood. Despite the disappointing Sweet 16 finish to a historic 2025-2026 campaign last spring, head coach Fred Hoiberg and the Nebraska men’s basketball team enter the new season with a spotlight. By returning two …

Illinois basketball will officially open its 2026-27 campaign on Monday night against Fairleigh Dickinson (7 p.m. CT, Big Ten) without its preseason All-American David Mirkovic. Mirkovic, who has been recovering from foot surgery back in early August, appeared poised to miss the game regardless. But after Sunday’s news, we’re learning that it just his foot that will be holding him …

Indiana basketball enters Darian DeVries’ second season with a revamped roster, considerably more size and hopes of returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2023. The Hoosiers went 3-0 in exhibition play, but the real tests begin Monday against Eastern Illinois. With 32 regular-season games on the schedule, how many will Indiana win? Here’s a game-by-game prediction …

The Houston Cougars basketball program went through a rebuild over the offseason after four starters moved on, but coach Kelvin Sampson and his staff have put together quite the formidable team for the 2026-27 season. The transfer portal was a key part of building this Houston group that has the look of a traditional, old-school Sampson team focused on physicality …

FORT WORTH – TCU basketball is back, and Jamie Dixon isn’t exactly easing into his 11th season leading the Horned Frogs. With an NCAA Tournament appearance fresh in the rearview mirror, a talented returning core and 10 newcomers, expectations are climbing in Fort Worth. Advertisement MORE: TCU Scores in Final Minute, Avoids Halloween Scare From Kansas 22-16 The Horned Frogs …

Notre Dame just gave college basketball fans an early reminder that this team isn’t going to go down without a fight. The Fighting Irish opened their 2026-27 season in spectacular fashion Sunday, rallying from a second-half deficit to defeat Villanova 74-72 at the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome. Advertisement And it took a clutch finish to get it done. Notre …

College basketball is back. The 2026-27 men’s basketball season tipped off Sunday, Nov. 1 with Notre Dame coming from behind to defeat Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome thanks to a 3-pointer from Logan Duncomb with just over a minute to go. The Fighting Irish capitalized on the Wildcats’ 20 turnovers, turning those into 20 points. Advertisement The …

After a 3-0 exhibition/scrimmage slate, BYU has one of the best season openers on the college basketball calendar when they take on Ohio State Monday night at 7pm MT in Salt Lake City. The game is on FS1. We’ll get a matchup of two potential top 10 picks in next year’s draft when 5-star BYU freshman goes up against fellow …

Wisconsin basketball is ready to start having its games actually count. After a lengthy preseason and three exhibition games, Wisconsin is ready to start building its profile when it opens the 2026-27 season against the Denver Pioneers at the Kohl Center on Monday night. The first home game of the season has been kind to the Badgers. Wisconsin has won …

Much of the offseason discussion surrounding Purdue centered around the guards. Heading into the 2026-27 season, that’s where the Boilermakers have the most depth and experience. It makes sense that they have received the most attention. With the start of the new season knocking on the door, let’s sideline the guard discussion momentarily. Does Purdue’s ceiling this year depend on …

Every coach wants a roster problem like this one the Kentucky women’s basketball team has. Kenny Brooks has three 6-foot-5 players and one frontcourt to put them in. No. 14 Kentucky opens its 2026-27 season Monday at 6:30 p.m. ET in Historic Memorial Coliseum against Morehead State. On paper it is the softest landing spot a ranked team could ask …

Where: Allen Fieldhouse Betting Line: -22.5 Kansas Kansas basketball is preparing to take the floor as it welcomes Fordham to Allen Fieldhouse for a matchup that gives the Jayhawks another opportunity to build momentum early in the 2026-27 season. With expectations high in Lawrence, Kansas will look to take care of business at home and continue developing its chemistry before …

Congratulations, fans, you have officially made it to the start of a new college basketball season. Purdue tips off its season on Monday night in Las Vegas, battling No. 15 Gonzaga in the Hall of Fame Series to begin the new year. Both Purdue and Gonzaga are undergoing some major changes from last year’s team. The Boilermakers returned 10 of …

ROME — A leaping steal. Another jump to save it. And much, much more from Hannah Hidalgo. The Notre Dame senior showed why she’s a preseason All-American in the opening game of the women’s college basketball season on Sunday in Rome. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Hidalgo had 32 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and three steals as the No. 13 Fighting …

The leaves are turning colors and starting to fall. You know what that means: College basketball is nearly here. And the women’s season is filled with storylines. JuJu Watkins, the presumed No. 1 pick in the 2027 WNBA Draft, returns after a yearlong layoff, putting USC back into the spotlight. Advertisement Her return makes the conversation for National Player of …

The start of a new college basketball season is finally upon us. On Monday night, Purdue will play No. 15 Gonzaga in the Hall of Fame Series to begin the 2026-27 campaign in Las Vegas. It’s a challenging opening test for Matt Painter’s squad. Historically, Purdue and Gonzaga have not met often, playing just five times. However, these two teams …