College Basketball

According to CBS Sports College Basketball expert Jon Rothstein, the Duke Blue Devils and UConn Huskies men’s basketball matchup, slated for this Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 25), is the biggest non-conference matchup on the men’s basketball schedule this season. It will be a rematch of the Elite Eight game from last season that sent UConn to the Final Four. In that …

Alabama basketball faces a major offensive problem with the loss of Labaron Philon Jr. Despite testing the NBA waters his freshman year, Philon Jr. decided to return to Alabama. In his sophomore year, Philon took a massive step in his game, becoming more than just a good defender and decent scorer. Last season, he averaged 22 points and 5 assists …

Preparation for the upcoming 2026-27 college basketball season has begun for the North Carolina Tar Heels and Michael Malone. UNC has officially started practice this week and will also meet the media for the first time. As we prepare for the first year under Michael Malone, fans won’t have to wait long to get a look. Advertisement North Carolina will …

There is something different about Quentin Coleman. Maybe it’s the résumé he built before ever arriving in Champaign. Maybe it’s the confidence that comes with spending his high school career playing a central role on championship teams. Or maybe, it’s simply the fact that, despite being an incoming freshman, Coleman arrives at Illinois with the kind of expectations usually reserved …

Chris Spatola‘s family is speaking out after his death at 47 on Monday, September 21. “There are no adequate words to express the sadness our family feels right now,” Amanda Spatola — who is married to Chris’ brother, J.P. Spatola — wrote in an Instagram Story post on September 23 (via the New York Post), including a snapshot of her, …

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer recently sat down with college basketball insider Joe Tipton to discuss many topics, including the upcoming 2026-27 NCAA season. Scheyer was also asked about what sets Duke apart from other universities when it comes to landing high-level prospects. Scheyer, a former point guard at Duke, had many answers, but one overarching theme was shown in …

Following a pair of tune-up contests against Fordham and Middle Tennessee State to open the 2026-27 campaign, Kansas will head to the United Center in Chicago to compete in the 16th annual Champions Classic. This year, the Jayhawks will face off vs. a Kentucky team that is looking to bounce back in Mark Pope’s third year at the helm. On …

The Duke Blue Devils will have no shortage of marquee games through their non-conference schedule. Duke’s non-conference slate this season is one of the most daunting in the country and could be the toughest under head coach Jon Scheyer so far, which is saying something given the slates the Blue Devils have dealt with in the past. Mar 29, 2026; …

MIAMI, Fla. – Around this time last year, Jai Lucas was hired as the new head coach of the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball program; he assembled a completely new roster with no returning players, and the previous team went 7-24. Despite all the early challenges, expectations were significantly surpassed. Lucas led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 overall record, finished third …

Sheer depth is one of the Duke Blue Devils’ biggest strengths entering the 2026-27 college basketball season. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff built arguably the best roster in college hoops heading into the year, and it’s hard to argue any team is deeper than the Blue Devils. Advertisement Duke can legitimately go 11 or 12 deep this season …

We are counting down the days to the start of the college basketball season. If you’re reading this on the day it was published, we have 47 days to the official start of College Basketball, and 36 days until we can see the team in action against K-State (presuming it’s televised). Advertisement The Full Non-Conference Schedule: October 23rd — at …

When Kansas basketball began its summer workouts, freshman Luke Barnett entered the program with plenty of expectations surrounding his ability to shoot the basketball. A four-star recruit from Laguna Niguel, California, Barnett was already known as one of the better shooters in the 2026 recruiting class. However, his performance during the summer has given Kansas head coach Bill Self even …

Fear not, Razorbacks fans. Arkansas basketball is right around the corner. The calendar hasn’t reached October, but football season in Fayetteville already feels like a massive dud. In roughly six weeks, the Hog faithful will flood to Bud Walton Arena to watch John Calipari’s third season in charge. He has a roster filled with five-star freshmen, a pair of intriguing …

It’s almost unbelievable how good of a spot the Illini basketball program is in right now. Not only are they fresh off a Final Four appearance, but they have also recently hosted a few of the top high school prospects in the country. The incoming freshman class is extremely talented, and the returning players from last season have plenty of …

The Duke Blue Devils have begun practice as the 2026-27 college basketball season approaches and the anticipation is high. For Duke, they will once again be one of the favorites to win it all. But they have earned that. Advertisement Head coach Jon Scheyer has been great since taking over for Coach K, reaching the Elite Eight three times and …

The Iowa State Cyclones have received fantastic news ahead of the 2026-27 season. An Indiana court ruling has revealed that Cyclone guard Tamin Lipsey has been granted a preliminary injunction to be eligible play in the 2026-27 college basketball season. Advertisement Lipsey is a veteran of the Iowa State program, spending his entire life in Ames, IA, as well as …

The Iowa State basketball program just got a massive upgrade with the return of Tamin Lipsey It was believed that Tamin Lipsey had played his final minutes with the Iowa State men’s basketball team during the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Advertisement However, the former Iowa high school standout is set to return to Ames, Iowa, this winter. Lipsey was among almost …

It’s no secret that there are plenty of people in college sports who believe the old-school method of building a roster through recruiting talented high school players should be a thing of the past. Over the past few years, the transfer portal has seemingly become the preferred way to build a roster. Coaches can bring in players who have already …

College basketball analyst and former Duke Blue Devils assistant coach Chris Spatola passed away Tuesday unexpectedly at the age of 47. Spatola had a remarkable career by all accounts, leading the Patriot League in scoring for two of his four seasons with the Army. Over four seasons as a player, Spatola averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.6 …

Reviews of the 2026-27 Kansas basketball team are mixed among the national media. The Jayhawks are bringing top recruit Tyran Stokes and several highly touted transfers on board, but they are losing the likes of Darryn Peterson, Flory Bidunga, and others heading into the new year. Some outlets have KU ranked as high as top 15 in the nation, while …

Illinois may not need Zvonimir Ivišić to become one of its stars this season. They may need something much more difficult to defend. At 7-foot-2, Ivišić can protect the rim, finish around the basket and stretch a defense beyond the paint. He showed flashes of all three during his first season as a junior with the Illini, but his biggest …

The 2026-27 college basketball season is almost here, and we now know the tip-off time for one of Kentucky Basketball’s biggest games of the season. On Wednesday, the school announced that the Champions Classic showdown with the Kansas Jayhawks will begin at approximately 9:30 PM ET. It will be the second game of a doubleheader that starts things off with …

ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola’s sister-in-law, Amanda Spatola, shared a message from their family after the Worldwide Leader confirmed he died unexpectedly at the age of 47 on Monday. “There are no adequate words to express the sadness our family feels right now,” Amanda, who is married to Chris’ brother, J.P. Spatola, wrote in an Instagram Story post, including …

After winning a months-long battle with the NCAA for another year of eligibility, former Gonzaga commit Skylar Wicks will instead begin his professional career overseas. Wicks, who committed to Gonzaga in late June but reopened his recruitment in late August, has reportedly signed a three-year deal with Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Premier League. Advertisement Holon also competes in the …

The Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team and their fans thought that when their run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament came to an end, it was the last time they would see Tamin Lipsey suiting up for the program. A four-star starter who was a local product from Ames High School, he helped reset the standard under head coach T.J. …