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Dawn Staley on responsibility, respect, and the future of women's basketball
The WNBA has seven days until March 10—the date by which the league said if it hasn't come to a collective bargaining agreement with players, its 30th season may not be able to start as scheduled in May. For months, the league and its…
The 8 teams that could win the men's NCAA basketball title
There are just 12 days until the 68 teams with a chance to win the national championship are officially set for the 2026 men's NCAA tournament. But are there actually 68 teams -- of the 365 across Division I men's college basketball -- that can win…
Pittsburgh fires women's basketball coach Tory Verdi after 3 seasons
March 3 (UPI) -- The University of Pittsburgh fired women's basketball coach Tory Verdi after three seasons, athletic director Allen Greene announced Tuesday. Verdi led the Panthers to a 29-66 record over the last three seasons, including an 8-23…
Pitt fires women's basketball coach Tory Verdi amid court struggles and legal issues
Pittsburgh fired women's basketball coach Tory Verdi on Tuesday, ending a three-year tenure in which the Panthers struggled to find success on the court and Verdi potentially ran into trouble off it. Athletic director Allen Greene announced the…
Iowa basketball's video coordinators master the game within the game
Ben Lober boasts one of the best seats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but his eyes rarely glance at the court. Sitting just to the right of the scorer's table, Lober stares at his Macbook, but he's no disinterested viewer. Rather, he might be the most…
St. Johns vs. Georgetown prediction: College basketball odds, picks Tuesday
Rick Pitino's group has a big game on tap Tuesday in their home finale. St. John's faces off against Georgetown in a Big East battle and the Red Storm are huge 16.5-point favorites at BetMGM Sportsbook. The Hoyas have not had the strongest season…
Nebraska vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball Game
Farmer's prediction: Nebraska prevails on the road. Douglas Farmer • Betting Analyst EXPERT PICK - MONEYLINE Nebraska -105 Photo By - Reuters Connect. Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort takes a shot. As the Big Ten season reaches…
Gonzaga Basketball Players Paid the Latest Petty Price of Conference Realignment
The West Coast Conference on Tuesday announced its all-conference teams and major award winners after the conclusion of its regular season. And one thing was immediately noticeable. Just one Bulldogs player—Graham Ike—made the…
BYU Star AJ Dybantsa's Latest Comment Shocks College Basketball, NBA
One of college basketball 's brightest stars may not be a lock to enter the NBA Draft after all. BYU freshman sensation AJ Dybantsa — widely projected as a potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft — stunned fans and analysts…
Clemson vs. North Carolina prediction: College basketball picks, odds, best bet Tuesday
A pair of ACC teams will get the primetime college basketball spotlight on ESPN when Clemson heads to Chapel Hill to face No. 17 North Carolina. The Tar Heels are riding a three-game win streak into Tuesday's matchup and are looking to keep their…
Women's college basketball bold predictions: UCLA, Vanderbilt on upset alert in conference tournaments
March is officially here, and although it isn't quite yet time for the Big Dance, it is time for postseason college basketball. There really is nothing quite like the excitement of single-elimination playoff games. Most major women's conference…
College basketball stock watch: Texas Tech may not need J.T. Toppin
The final week of the college basketball regular season is here, and with it comes the final stock watch of the campaign. Teams want to be trending up as we approach March Madness, which is less than two weeks away, but one of the most curious…
Big West basketball championships to be held in Henderson through 2030
The Big West will host its men's and women's basketball tournaments at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson through at least 2030. Big West has been hosting its tournament at Lee's Family Forum since 2022, with the extension, announced Tuesday…
Pitt women's basketball coach Tory Verdi fired days after 50-point loss to NC State
After three years of mediocre records, Tory Verdi is out at Pitt. The school announced Verdi's firing Tuesday, just two days after the Panthers sustained a 50-point loss to NC State. In a statement, Pitt athletic director Allen Greene said the team…
Mizzou men's basketball looks sloppy, sluggish in road loss at Oklahoma
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