College Basketball

Sean Farnham was on the mic, the Kennel Club was rocking, and Zombie Nation blared through the speakers at Gonzaga’s annual Kraziness in the Kennel event on Saturday afternoon, all the normal makings of the first open practice of the season – with one major difference. That came in the form of a white Pac-12 logo emblazoned in the key …

Duke Basketball made its public debut in Saturday’s Countdown to Craziness, as Team White won, 29-24, on a game-winning three by Deron Rippey (see link below for that play). The second play of the game was very encouraging, as Dame Sarr drove to the basket and hit a layup. As you may recall, he struggled with that last season. Advertisement …

The #24 Kentucky Wildcats are gearing up to head down to Columbia to take on a South Carolina team that has struggled to start the season, with a 2-2 record that includes a blowout road loss to Alabama. Now, the Gamecocks have Kentucky coming in and are eager to turn their season around against the Wildcats. For Kentucky, they’re looking …

When I saw “Superman” last summer in theaters, the biggest thing I took away from the experience was that “The Odyssey” trailer looked unreal. A year later, Christopher Nolan’s passion project turned out to be the best movie I’ve seen all decade. After walking out of the McCarthy Athletic Center from Kraziness in the Kennel this afternoon, I feel like …

Illinois basketball is so close to being back in Champaign, and after making it to the Final Four last season, the expectations are higher than ever. With a lot of retention from last year’s roster and an elite incoming freshman class, the Illini are strong contenders to win it all, and Andrej Stojakovic believes that the freshmen class will play …

Kentucky has been hosting a number of top recruits lately, with a few more on the docket over the next week. One of those was a top 20 recruit in the 2027 class, Paul Osaruyi, who made the trip to Lexington last weekend. It was the first of a handful of official visits for the top recruit. This weekend, the …

It has been nearly two full months since sophomore Illinois forward David Mirkovic underwent surgery for a foot injury. Some initial reports foresaw an optimistic timeline that would have Mirkovic, a 2026-27 All-American candidate, returning to action around this time. Although that hasn’t been the reality, Mirkovic does appear to be trending in the right direction. Illini coach Brad Underwood …

The women’s Illinois basketball program will need to solve their point guard puzzle in 2029, as it will need to find a replacement for Destiny Jackson. Jackson will exhaust four of her five years of eligibility by 2029. She will have a chance to play a fifth season under the NCAA’s five-in-five rule, but it will depend entirely on her …

One of the perks of recruiting Jacob Walker in the transfer portal was that Oklahoma State didn’t have to sell him on playing in Gallagher-Iba Arena. He already had the experience. Walker played for Sam Houston as a freshman last season and he and teammate Kashie Natt – who is also at OSU – paid the Cowboys a visit on …

Xavier head coach Richard Pitino dropped a hilarious comment to analyst Matt Norlander’s recent article questioning the Big East Conference’s priorities. Norlander promoted his article with a tweet stating that the Big East cannot keep relying on the accolades of UConn coach Dan Hurley and St. John’s coach Rick Pitino. Advertisement He also highlighted how the conference will likely spend …

Mark Pope has been keen to expand his Kentucky team, but his latest backroom addition hasn’t gone down well with Wildcats fans. Former Wildcat John Pelphrey has joined the Kentucky staff as Director of Player Development. Pelphrey most recently coached at Tennessee Tech, posting a 79-138 record between 2019 and 2026. He will begin his new job in Lexington next …

We are now under two weeks away from Tennessee’s opening exhibition game for its 2026-27 basketball season. Five days later, the Vols will travel to Durham to take on Duke in a highly anticipated exhibition game. After making it to the Elite Eight once again, many fans are excited at the prospect of another potential deep playoff run. The excitement …

Player movement has dominated the landscape of college sports in recent years, making the transfer portal the main avenue for building a championship-level roster. That was apparent this offseason, as multiple college basketball programs invested more than $20 million in NIL across their rosters. The North Carolina Tar Heels spent around $20 million to construct their 2026 team. On Friday, …

The Bruins are set up to be in one of, if not the hardest, conferences in college basketball this season. UCLA will play many of the top teams in the country, and as Mick Cronin heads into his eighth season as head coach, this could be one of the toughest schedules he faces. Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA …

Let’s put Wednesday night’s five set loss to DePaul in context. DePaul was eventually going to snap what was Marquette’s 30 match winning streak against the Blue Demons. It was a matter of time because sometimes the nature of volleyball is Physics Is Weird. Eventually, a Marquette team that has no business near the AVCA top 25 rankings was going …

This offseason has focused on building a competitive roster after the hiring of Michael Malone as the North Carolina Tar Heels’ head coach. Due to the circumstances, the Tar Heels’ roster construction is complex and unique, with 11 newcomers in the rotation. The front office and coaching staff signed multiple intriguing players, including Buffalo transfer Angelo Brizzi, who is playing …

The Illinois basketball program is trying to land a centerpiece for the class of 2027. It has been a good beginning to the 2027 class, as the Illini have two commitments, both of whom are four-star recruits. Brad Underwood wants a five-star, though. Darius Wabbington is the big-time player in the crosshairs. Advertisement On Thursday, Sam Kayser of League Ready …

Much of the offseason discussion around the Duke Blue Devils has centered on the team’s elite depth. Duke is probably the deepest team in the country heading into this season, and it might not even be close. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff could legitimately play anywhere from 10 to 12 guys. Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke …

Michigan State basketball opened its 2026-27 preseason on Friday night with an exhibition against Incarnate Word as part of the Izzone campout and midnight madness activities. The Spartans dominated, earning a 89-59 win over the Cardinals. The game showcased Jesse McCulloch’s 20-point effort, while Jordan Scott finished with 16 points and Jeremy Fears had a double-double with 10 points and …

Kansas basketball is giving a small group of fans an opportunity to get an early look at both the men’s and women’s teams as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. The Kansas men’s and women’s basketball programs have continued preparing for their upcoming seasons, with both teams entering the fall with plenty of attention surrounding their new-look rosters. The opportunity …

If there’s one word to describe the Duke Blue Devils heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season, it’s “depth.” Duke is probably deeper than any other team in the sport heading into the year, and it’s not just a group of pure talent; this roster makes sense, at least on paper. Advertisement Returning four of the top six scorers from …

FAYETTEVILLE – There wasn’t much to glean from Friday’s Primetime at the Palace event at Bud Walton Arena on Friday evening – aside from the fact that excitement around Arkansas basketball is at a fever pitch. That was evident by the long line that formed outside Bud Walton Arena before doors even opened at 7 p.m. Before the event started …

Good morning, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 4:15 PM EST in Columbia at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks have had the Cats’ number over the last four years, with the last two games getting out of hand, and everyone remembers Shane Beamer’s subliminal shot at Mark Stoops when he mentioned “sunglasses” and dancing” after beating …

Where to watch Duke basketball Countdown to Craziness: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for 2026 event originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. College basketball is almost back, which means the Duke Blue Devils are getting ready for another dominant season. Get into the spirit with the program’s Countdown …

Fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his cohorts have gained momentum on the 2027 recruiting trail, as they gave Wisconsin Lutheran School five-star forward Kager Knueppel company in their haul with the pledge from heralded Australian guard Luke Paul this week. Plus, the Blue Devils are currently hosting one of the premier 2027 American talents in Hillgrove High …