College Basketball

[ad_1] Ian Eagle and Clark Kellogg remember broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel CBS’ Ian Eagle and Clark Kellogg discuss their memories of legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel who recently passed away. Sports Seriously Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope is a man of his word, even if it comes at a cost. The Wildcats’ first-year coach made waves when he promised to …

[ad_1] NBA draft prospects to watch in the March Madness tournament USAT’s Mackenzie Salmon gives you four players to keep your eye on in March Madness that will most likely be heading to the NBA next year. Sports Pulse For anyone who has watched college basketball for any amount of time, the scene is a familiar one. In the waning …

[ad_1] March Madness is finally here, which means college basketball fans will get a chance to watch some of the most thrilling hoops for the next few weeks. For the first day of the tournament, we will provide all of the latest updates with the best coverage of what is happening to the teams both on an off the court. …

[ad_1] Clemson basketball starts another NCAA Tournament run with Thursday’s first-round game against upset-minded McNeese in Providence, Rhode Island. The Tigers (27-6) return two major contributors from last year’s March Madness run to the Elite Eight in Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin. Both will need to be at their best for a similar run this month. McNeese (27-6) won the …

[ad_1] March Madness is now officially set to begin, as the first round of the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament gets underway Thursday afternoon, and will last through late Friday night. A two-day span in which 32 games will be played in all, the first round of the NCAA Tournament is historically one of the more anticipated times of year on …

[ad_1] ESPN college basketball expert Dick Vitale is a fan favorite due to his remarkable enthusiasm and joy for the game. Vitale has made his March Madness predictions and has the Duke Blue Devils defeating the Florida Gators in the national championship game. Vitale predicted every NCAA Tournament game including the No. 9-seed Georgia Bulldogs versus the No. 8-seed Gonzaga …

[ad_1] The Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the Georgia Bulldogs this afternoon during the First Round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, here’s how to tune in. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) It will be a battle of the Bulldogs today in Wichita when Gonzaga faces Georgia in the First Round of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament. Today’s game marks the first time …

[ad_1] As always, when the NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins, NBA scouts will have an extra close eye on some March Madness games more than others. For this exercise, we looked at teams meeting in the first round that have potential pros suiting up for both teams. So while Duke may have the most pros (e.g. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, …

[ad_1] John Calipari vs. Bill Self leads first day of March Madness action USA TODAY Sports’ Jordan Mendoza helps you get set for the first day of March Madness with three games you cant miss. Sports Seriously The Xavier Musketeers technically didn’t have a home court advantage in Wednesday’s First Four men’s NCAA Tournament game, but try telling that to …

[ad_1] The transfer portal is one of the most impactful ways to shape a roster in college basketball and some players used the opportunity especially wisely. While we know that roster continuity matters when it comes to constructing a championship contender, it is hard to imagine a team winning a title without at least a little help from a transfer. …

[ad_1] Here’s everything you need to know for the UNC-Ole Miss Round of 64 NCAA Tournament matchup Friday. The North Carolina Tar Heels, doubted for their NCAA Tournament inclusion due to a lack of quality victories, passed their first test with flying colors on Tuesday, March 18. UNC faced San Diego State, the best defensive team in Division I, in …

[ad_1] Providence first round NCAA teams practice at the Amp NCAA teams practice at the AMP for first round games in Providence, RI The Providence Journal is covering all the March Madness action, from team profiles to where to eat and party.Fans can enjoy block parties, live music, and food in celebration of March Madness.The Providence Journal is hosting a …

[ad_1] Auburn basketball opens its run in the NCAA Tournament Thursday with Alabama State. Will they cruise to victory? The regular season and SEC Tournament are now in the rear-view mirror for the Auburn Tigers. The new season begins on Thursday with the first round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament when Auburn plays the Alabama State Hornets in Lexington, Kentucky …

[ad_1] Michigan State top basketball players Jase Richardson, Jaden Akins Get to know the Michigan State’s key players and their stat averages for the 2024-2025 season. Jaxon Kohler has started the past 30 games for Michigan State basketball after missing much of the 2023-24 season with foot woes.Kohler, who averages eight points and a team-leading 7.6 rebounds per game, is …

[ad_1] CLEVELAND — It’s almost game time inside Rocket Arena. March Madness for eight teams opens here when they play first-round NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games on Friday. Today, each of the eight teams takes the floor at Rocket Arena for an open practice and also will meet with media. We’ll have full coverage of what the coaches and top players …

[ad_1] Johni Broome and the Auburn Tigers will play Alabama State in the first round of March Madness, here;s how to watch their game this week. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) The Alabama State Hornets picked up their first-ever win in an NCAA men’s basketball tournament when, after trailing St. Francis for much of Tuesday night’s game, guard Amarr Knox scored the …

[ad_1] Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. speaks as Bulldogs prepare for NCAAs The No. 15 Bryant Bulldogs will face No. 2 Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday night in Cleveland. Timberlake and several teammates transferred from larger programs to Bryant, seeking a second chance and achieving collective success.Bryant boasts a strong track record, setting a …

[ad_1] March Madness 2025: The Dos and Don’ts for filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket March Madness is finally here and Mackenzie Salmon has tips to help you fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket. Sports Pulse You have until 12:15 p.m. Thursday to fill out your bracket before NCAA tournament games begin.Consider the First Four winners as you fill our …

[ad_1] The No. 1 seeded Tigers face in-state foe Alabama State on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the matchup. The No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers face the No. 16 seed Alabama State Hornets on Thursday in the NCAA Tournament first round at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Auburn earned the No. 1 …

[ad_1] Ja’Vier Francis and the Houston Cougars will face the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars during the First Round of March Madness this week, here’s how to tune in. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) It’s Cougars vs. Cougars during the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament this week: the No. 1 Houston Cougars will play the No. 16 seeded Southern Illinois …

[ad_1] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wisconsin basketball prepares for March Madness first round game The Badgers had a 35-minute workout Wednesday in Denver in advance of their NCAA Tournament first-round game vs. Montana Thursday. The Wisconsin Badgers will reach the Sweet 16 in March Madness. That was the most popular answer when we asked readers how far the third-seeded Badgers will …

[ad_1] Gordon Hayward discusses Rick Pitino’s greateness and his impact on St. John’s Mackenzie Salmon caught up with former NBA All-Star and Butler Bulldog Gordon Hayward and spoke about Rick Pitino’s impact on St. John’s this season. Sports Seriously In the span of one week last February, Rick Pitino called his debut season at St. John’s “the most unenjoyable experience” …

[ad_1] Pat Kelsey met Jeff Capel at midcourt after Louisville basketball’s 79-68 win over Pittsburgh on March 1, in front of a stripe-out crowd at the KFC Yum! Center. After the Panthers coach complimented the Cardinals coach on the raucous atmosphere, Kelsey ran into the student section to thank fans for, yet again, helping push his team across the finish …

[ad_1] WICHITA, Kan. — Every March, Trent Pierce would make his own bracket.  He didn’t have the technology, so he didn’t fill one out on an app, like we all likely have this week. The Missouri basketball forward was so excited for this time of year, he’d whip up a DIY poster and stick it above his bed. When the March …

[ad_1] SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (22-11, 15-7 OVC) vs. Houston Cougars (30-4, 22-1 Big 12) Wichita, Kansas; Thursday, 2 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -28.5; over/under is 126.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston plays SIU-Edwardsville in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Houston Cougars have gone 22-1 against Big 12 opponents, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Houston …