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A basketball coach went viral for yelling at her player. There's more to the story
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic 's desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak's newsletter here. On Sunday night, Oluchi Okananwa's phone blew up with text messages. Her friends and family had just watched her fifth-seeded…
Molly Miller, 'pretty privilege' and women's basketball's beauty trap
In March 2025, the Arizona State women's basketball team were looking for a coach who could end a drought that had seen them go without a NCAA Tournament appearance – or even a winning season – since 2019-20. The choice was Molly…
Frank Martin and Ryan Bamford optimistic about UMass basketball's future despite struggles
AMHERST — UMass men's basketball head coach Frank Martin and Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford met with the news media for an end-of-season press conference in the Mullins Center on Monday afternoon. The pair each gave opening statements…
Ranking the 68 Most Talented College Basketball Teams of All Time
College basketball history is full of great teams. This is not about those teams. This is about the ones that make you squint at the roster years later and wonder how it all fit in one locker room—the teams where future pros were stacked…
2026 March Madness bracket: Sweet 16 picks, NCAA Tournament predictions by elite college basketball expert
The 2026 Sweet 16 bracket is now set, and there's a decent amount of chalk with seven out of eight top-two seeds advancing. No. 1 Florida, which fell to Iowa in the second round, is the one exception. No. 3 seeds, however, did not fare as well with…
Syracuse hires former star guard Gerry McNamara to take over as men's basketball coach
Syracuse turned to its past by hiring former star guard Gerry McNamara on Tuesday in a bid to guide a fading men's basketball program back to prominence. The 42-year-old McNamara, nicknamed “G-Mac,” is returning to where he and…
The Herald's 2025-26 Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Reed Nagel
Few high school players can maintain a high level of efficiency when their usage rises to team-high levels. Taking the “right” shot and getting teammates involved consistently when a player has a sizable scoring burden can feel…
Jay Williams names his top 5 college basketball brands
JAY WILLIAMS believes the Tar Heels are struggling for “relevancy” as he picked his top five college basketball brands. The ESPN analyst was asked which team concerned him the most at present after appearing on First Take. Your info…
Reflecting on Last Year of ASU Basketball Under Molly Miller
TEMPE -- Year one of the Molly Miller era for the Arizona State women's basketball program officially concluded last week with a heart-wrenching 57-55 defeat at the hands of the Virginia Cavaliers. Despite the loss, there is a steadfast belief that…
Stanford Basketball Flips Four-Star Commitment From Oregon State
It's unexpected that players will commit to a school as late as March of their senior year of high school, but it's certainly possible. That's what happened this week, as Stanford basketball has now added another commit to their already elite…
Man wanted for Dumfries basketball court shooting arrested after manhunt
DUMFRIES, Va. — Two weeks after an argument on a basketball court in Dumfries took a violent turn and left an 18-year-old dead, police have arrested a man wanted for his murder. Prince William County Police said J'Shaun Zomari Williams was…
Mizzou Women's Basketball Season Ends With WBIT Loss to BYU
Missouri concludes its first season with Kellie Harper at the helm, boasting a.500 record for the first time since 2023-2023. A first-round victory in the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament on Thursday marked the Tigers' final win of the…
Kansas Basketball: Why Darryn Peterson Deserves to be Remembered Fondly by Jayhawk Fans
Kansas basketball freshman Darryn Peterson likely played his last game in a KU uniform this weekend after the Jayhawks exited the NCAA Tournament following a heartbreaking loss to St. John's in the second round. He was the game's leading scorer…
Nebraska Men's Basketball Prepares for Sweet 16 Matchup with Iowa
Fred Hoiberg and Nebraska men's basketball are not complacent with what they've achieved. Even after the most meaningful two-game stretch in Husker basketball history, the Big Red are focused on putting it behind them and preparing for what's next.
Alabama Women's Basketball Eliminated By Louisville in Round of 32: Roll Call
For the third straight season, Alabama women's basketball falls one game short of the Sweet 16. The Crimson Tide was eliminated by Louisville 69-68 in the Round of 32 to end what, at one point, looked to be an extremely promising season. Alabama…
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