College Basketball

Fans of the Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team will see the program in the national spotlight for almost half of the 2026-27 season. ESPN and the ACC released the games Syracuse and the rest of the conference will play on the various ESPN platforms. In total, 13 of the Orange’s 29 games, or nearly 45%, will be on national TV. …

This article is the sixth in a series previewing each team in the Ohio Valley Conference. The only returner in the OVC that averaged double-digit points last season belongs to the Screaming Eagles, and his name is Kaden Brown. Advertisement “Last year, I felt like one of the biggest things we struggled with was team unity,” head coach Stan Gouard …

Arizona is set to play the first of its three exhibition games on Tuesday, and next week the Big 12 Conference will be holding its annual media days in Kansas City, both signs the 2026-27 season is getting closer. Another indication we’ll soon be getting college hoops is in the form of a ratings database getting updated. Stat guru Ken …

The latest Duke Chronicle player preview is of Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell. Blackwell chose Duke over UCLA, Illinois, and Louisville. At Wisconsin last season, he averaged 19.1 ppg, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. He also shot 85.9 percent from the line, which is a nice added bonus. Advertisement Blackwell joins a talented backcourt with Caleb Foster, Cayden Boozer, and Deron …

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana football’s fourth-quarter comeback at Nebraska on Saturday afternoon served as a pivotal lesson for the Hoosier men’s basketball team. IU football, facing its first loss since 2024, rallied from an 11-point deficit with 12 minutes left in the game to score two touchdowns and win by three points on the road. Coach Curt Cignetti said he told …

Yes, most of the deep cast of Duke basketball newcomers were available to play in the Blue-White scrimmage on Oct. 3 during Countdown to Craziness. That said, no doubt there’s something different about a player getting to see the court and produce for the first time against a visitor in Cameron Indoor Stadium and to do so in front of …

The preseason rankings for the 2026-27 college basketball season are starting to roll out, and the Kansas Jayhawks find themselves in good company in the initial previews. Kansas basketball comes in at No. 8 in Ken Pomeroy’s preseason rankings, which were unveiled on Sunday afternoon. KU is one of four Big 12 teams ranked in the top 10 along with …

Indiana basketball delivered an impressive performance in its exhibition matchup against Butler on Sunday, pulling away for a commanding 96-68 victory behind balanced scoring, efficient shooting and a dominant second-half effort. The Hoosiers outscored the Bulldogs 52-27 after halftime, turning what was a competitive first half into a 28-point blowout. Indiana held a slim 44-41 advantage at the break before …

The 2027 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings released on Sunday, and Memphis debuted at No. 85 in the preseason ratings. The Tigers rank No. 72 in offensive rating and No. 87 in defensive rating, and they are the top ranked team in the American conference. KenPom is an analytics website that uses offensive and defensive efficiency ratings to rank all 365 …

It’s not uncommon these days for five-star prospects to be fond of the Duke basketball program. After all, not only has Jon Scheyer landed multiple No. 1-ranked classes across his five cycles at the helm, but he and his staff have also already produced five NBA lottery picks between a few positions in center Dereck Lively II, center Khaman Maluach, …

Indiana men’s basketball beat Butler 96-68 in exhibition play on Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. There’s obviously only so much you can take away from a game like this, especially with Darian DeVries emphasizing beforehand that the Hoosiers didn’t scout the Bulldogs in an effort to have the team respond to what was in front of them. Advertisement …

INDIANAPOLIS — Vaughn Karvala arrived to Indiana basketball as the highest-rated signee of the 2026 recruiting class, but he did not get to make his preseason debut Sunday night in a 96-68 exhibition win over Butler. That’s a second straight did-not-play for the freshman from Oregon, Wisconsin. Karvala also missed IU’s Cream & Crimson scrimmage on Oct. 4. IU coach …

If you regularly follow BYU basketball, chances are you’ve probably heard some Tyler Betsey buzz by now. The public has yet to see the new-look Cougars on the court this year, but word out of the Marriott Center Annex is that the sharpshooting forward from Syracuse has made quite an impression since landing in Provo. Advertisement Even one of the …

Sure, Caleb Foster has the most Duke basketball experience among the 2026-27 Blue Devils, having played in 98 games across his first three seasons in Durham under now-fifth-year head coach Jon Scheyer. But don’t discount the leadership value of another senior in former three-year Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, who arrived on campus this summer with 105 collegiate outings under his …

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana men’s basketball easily put away Butler 96-68 in their first exhibition of the preseason Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Markus Burton, Samet Yigitoglu, and Darren Harris led the Hoosiers with 13 points each. Aiden Sherrell was the Hoosiers’ top rebounder with nine. Advertisement Here are three things that stood out. Markus Burton makes early impression Burton, who …

Preseason expectations for Maryland men’s basketball have varied significantly in the weeks leading up to head coach Buzz Williams’ second season at the helm. But in Sunday’s neutral-site exhibition game against Georgia Tech, the Terps positively answered many lingering questions. Maryland swarmed the Yellow Jackets from tipoff to the buzzer, displaying upgraded play in key areas in an 85-70 victory. …

Michigan basketball began its exhibition schedule with an encouraging performance, defeating Eastern Michigan 87-62 behind a balanced offensive attack, efficient three-point shooting and a strong second-half effort. The Wolverines took control early and never surrendered the lead, building a 39-28 advantage by halftime before extending the margin in the second half. Michigan shot 50% from the field and knocked down …

Christian Laettner was a standout collegiate player at Duke University, known for his solid and clutch plays as well as his leadership, all of which contributed to the team’s success. The 6’11” big man from Buffalo, New York, played four years with the Blue Devils and practically won everything. He helped Duke win back-to-back NCAA titles in his final two …

You may have already seen our rundown on what’s in the preseason projections for Marquette men’s basketball over at KenPom.com. If you have, thank you, if you haven’t, scoot yourself over there for that right quick. When I saw CBS college basketball insider Matt Norlander post on Bluesky that the KenPom projections are up, as I went to open up …

It’s that time of year, just right around the corner of the start of the men’s college basketball season. Outta nowhere, as usual, with no fanfare, Ken Pomeroy has hit the PUBLISH button on the preseason rankings for the 2026-27 season over at KenPom.com! Let’s just get right into what you want to know: Where does Marquette stack up in …

The Michigan Wolverines returned to the court for the first time since winning the national championship last season, taking down the Eastern Michigan Eagles, 87-62, in the preseason opener at the Crisler Center on Sunday. Not only was the exhibition game an opportunity to work out some of the kinks and get ready for the regular season, but it was …

The Indiana Hoosiers made a slow start against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. Curt Cignetti’s team trailed 10-3 at the end of the first quarter. Nebraska wide receiver Nyziah Hunter rushed for a 10-yard score with about a minute left in the quarter, putting his team on top. Many have downplayed Indiana’s unbeaten 5-0 start, saying the Hoosiers have faced …

Last month, Clemson men’s basketball released its 2026-27 ACC schedule, but there was one notable team absent from it: North Carolina. The majority of Tiger fans vented their annoyance with the decision, as this is the first time in 75 years that the two ACC teams won’t be able to play, the last time coming during the 1950-51 season. Advertisement …

Rutgers men’s basketball had one of its two scrimmages before the 2026-2027 season on Sunday, Oct. 11, against Villanova. Although showing significant improvement compared to where they were last season, the Scarlet Knights came up just short, 77-75, against the Wildcats. This was interim head coach Brandin Knight’s first experience coaching the Scarlet Knights in a game-like simulation, and it …

PISCATAWAY – After an offseason of change for Rutgers basketball, both for the roster and the coaching staff, the Scarlet Knights had their first chance to test themselves against a real opponent. And with just less than a month until the season begins, they have plenty to work on. Advertisement Rutgers lost 77-75 to Villanova in a scrimmage at Jersey …