College Basketball

[ad_1] Was it a foul or not? We take a look at the final play of Michigan State-Wisconsin on Saturday Michigan State basketball’s time in the Big Ten Tournament ended in controversy on Saturday afternoon. The Spartans had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds, but a block (or maybe steal) by Wisconsin star John Tonje sealed …

[ad_1] The Auburn Tigers have not made a run past the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2019. While each iteration of Bruce Pearl’s Tigers have been plagued by a specific set of issues resulting in those early exists, one overarching trope has trumped them all. At the end of the day, guard play is what leads to victories …

[ad_1] ‘His best trait is his versatility’: Jayhawks’ Hunter Dickinson on what makes Cooper Flagg so unique Kansas Jayhawks’ Hunter Dickinson on what makes Duke’s Cooper Flagg such a special player. Sports Seriously There has been no figure more prominent or breathlessly discussed during the 2024-25 men’s college basketball season than Cooper Flagg — and for good reason. The Duke …

[ad_1] Bryant coach Phil Martelli Jr. cuts down the net after Saturday’s win The Bryant Bulldogs beat Maine 77-59 to win the America East championship and clinch a berth to the NCAA Tournament. The Bryant Bulldogs men’s basketball team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament by winning the America East championship.Head coach Phil Martelli Jr. is in his …

[ad_1] Where does JBR Bracketology now have UNC in the NCAA Tournament picture? In most instances, a 22-win team makes the NCAA Tournament, regardless of what conference that team is in. Beating 20 other teams is no easy task. Unless you’re the North Carolina Tar Heels. UNC is 22-13 a day before Selection Sunday, so why isn’t UNC a lock …

[ad_1] WATCH: Bryant basketball celebrates conference championship The Bryant Bulldogs men’s basketball team beat Maine in a dominant 77-59 victory on Saturday to claim the America East title, and an NCAA tourney bid. The Bryant Bulldogs defeated the Maine Black Bears 77-59 to win the America East Conference Championship.The Bulldogs, led by coach Phil Martelli Jr., dominated the Black Bears …

[ad_1] SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Barry Evans scored 19 points, Earl Timberlake added 17 and top-seeded Bryant cruised to the America East championship, defeating No. 3-seed Maine 77-59 on Saturday. The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time, having made their other trip when they won the Northeast Conference in 2022. Bryant led by 11 points at …

[ad_1] SMITHFIELD, R.I. (AP) — Barry Evans scored 19 points, Earl Timberlake added 17 and top-seeded Bryant cruised to the America East championship, defeating No. 3-seed Maine 77-59 on Saturday. The Bulldogs advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the second time, having made their other trip when they won the Northeast Conference in 2022. Bryant led by 11 points at …

[ad_1] NASHVILLE — It all comes down to this for Kentucky basketball. And principally, Mark Pope.  With UK shown the door at the SEC Tournament on Friday night, clobbered by Alabama’s unrelenting offensive onslaught, the only thing left in front of Pope and the Wildcats is the event that captivates the nation each year at this time.  Call it what …

[ad_1] College basketball coaches: Who is overpaid and underpaid? USA Today’s Paul Myerberg breaks down NCAA basketball coaches who deserve more money, and others that may not be up to their salary standards. Sports Pulse UConn men’s basketball’s quest to successfully defend its Big East Tournament championship ended with some fireworks Friday night. In the waning seconds of the Huskies’ …

[ad_1] College basketball coaches: Who is overpaid and underpaid? USA Today’s Paul Myerberg breaks down NCAA basketball coaches who deserve more money, and others that may not be up to their salary standards. Sports Pulse Villanova fired men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, the school announced Saturday. Neptune went 54-47 during his tenure at Villanova, and no NCAA …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and failed to ever make the NCAA Tournament, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the firing was not yet announced. Neptune went 54-47 …

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and failed to ever make the NCAA Tournament, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the firing was not yet announced. Neptune went …

[ad_1] Kyle Neptune didn’t make the NCAA tournament once after he took over for Jay Wright. (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) The Kyle Neptune era at Villanova is over. The Wildcats have fired their head coach, the school announced on Saturday. The move comes after they fell to UConn in the Big East tournament quarterfinals on Thursday, which all but ensured that …

[ad_1] SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Down 22 points with less than 10 minutes left, the Dakota Wesleyan University men’s basketball team was in the toughest hole of the season. And the 14th-seeded Tigers almost dug themselves all the way out of it for an NAIA tournament first-round upset, but No. 3-seed The Master’s University hung on in the final seconds …

[ad_1] ESPN forecasts the result of Saturday’s game between the Tigers and Vols. The Auburn Tigers will continue their quest to add an SEC Tournament Championship to their list of accomplishments for the 2025 season. On Saturday they will play the Tennessee Volunteers in a rematch of one of the best games of the season. In that matchup in late …

[ad_1] It’ll be Duke basketball vs. Louisville in the championship game of the 2025 ACC Tournament.  The top-seeded Blue Devils (30-3) and second-seeded Cardinals (27-6) play Saturday (8:30 p.m., ESPN) for the right to raise the trophy and cut down the nets inside Spectrum Center.  Duke is trying to win its 23rd ACC Tournament, including its sixth in Charlotte and …

[ad_1] Howard Bison (21-10, 14-2 MEAC) vs. Norfolk State Spartans (29-4, 16-0 MEAC) Norfolk, Virginia; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Norfolk State plays Howard in the MEAC Championship. The Spartans are 16-0 against MEAC opponents and 13-4 in non-conference play. Norfolk State is 25-2 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.2 turnovers per game. The Bison’s record …

[ad_1] Louisville basketball: Pat Kelsey discusses ‘magical’ senior day game Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey discusses the special day honoring the senior class at the KFC Yum! Center after beating the Stanford Cardinal. The consensus No. 1 team in the country, Duke, stands between Louisville basketball and its first ACC Tournament championship.The Cardinals and the Blue Devils, who are led …

[ad_1] The Alabama Crimson Tide were back in action Friday night for the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Nashville, Tennessee, facing off against the Kentucky Wildcats for what was the third time this season. With the Crimson Tide winning both previous meetings, Friday night would however be no different, as Alabama controlled the game from the very start, and eventually cruised …

[ad_1] WATCH: Seton Hall fans boo St. John’s guard Kadary Richmond during introductions WATCH: Seton Hall fans boo St. John’s guard Kadary Richmond during introductions NEW YORK – In the summer of 2023, Jaden Bediako arrived at Seton Hall doubting himself and suspicious of New Yorkers. Kadary Richmond changed his mind on both counts. “Kadary can read people, like a …

[ad_1] Hear what UNC head coach Hubert Davis and star guard RJ Davis said after Friday’s ACC Tournament Semifinals loss to Dule. The first UNC-Duke basketball matchup this year was a blowout. Saturday, March 8 in Chapel Hill wasn’t much better. It appeared the ACC Tournament Semifinal matchup on Friday, March 14 was heading towards a blowout, but North Carolina …

[ad_1] Campbell Camels (19-11, 13-6 CAA) vs. Charleston (SC) Cougars (23-6, 15-4 CAA) Washington; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Charleston (SC) and Campbell meet in the CAA Tournament. The Cougars have gone 15-4 against CAA opponents, with an 8-2 record in non-conference play. Charleston (SC) has a 2-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Camels …

[ad_1] Tennessee Volunteers (26-6, 13-6 SEC) vs. Auburn Tigers (28-4, 16-3 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -4.5; over/under is 140 BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 Auburn takes on No. 8 Tennessee in the SEC Tournament. The Tigers are 16-3 against SEC opponents and 12-1 in non-conference play. Auburn has a 26-4 record against opponents above …

[ad_1] Michigan Wolverines (22-9, 15-6 Big Ten) vs. Maryland Terrapins (24-7, 15-6 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -4; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Maryland and No. 22 Michigan play in the Big Ten Tournament. The Terrapins have gone 15-6 against Big Ten teams, with a 9-1 record in non-conference play. Maryland is …