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Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games
We're only 10 days into the 2026-27 college basketball season, but there have already been seven matchups between ranked teams. That has led to plenty of movement for our first edition of Power Rankings. The biggest risers since our preseason…
Why Alabama Basketball Scheduled Seton Hall
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Nate Oats is very intentional in building the non-conference schedule for Alabama basketball. Typically the scheduling philosophy has involved adding a school or coaching staff that Oats has some sort of personal connection…
Duke's shooting and every other top-10 college basketball team's biggest weakness
This season of college basketball once again features some elite teams at the top of the country. Whether it be Florida returning basically everyone from last year's team, Duke putting together an elite talent of roster, or UCLA surprising a lot of…
Top 25 Men's College Basketball Transfers Making an Immediate Impact
It has become almost impossible to build a competent men's college basketball roster without at least dipping a toe into the transfer portal. By my count (per Verbal Commits), there were 1,708 transfers from one D-I school to another this past…
UCLA men's basketball puts on a historically smothering display
Five days after easily notching triple digits in a blowout victory, the UCLA men's basketball team showed what its defense could do. Smothering Arkansas-Pine Bluff with full-court pressure and halfcourt traps Wednesday night, the Bruins made so…
Nebraska Women's Basketball Signs Three Top Regional Recruits
Amy Williams is hitting her stride with high school recruiting. This isn't to say that her first several classes weren't good, but these last few have been easily among her best. That includes three signees for the 2027 class on Wednesday. Below is…
St. John's Basketball Officially Signs Star Recruit Malachi Jordan
Over the last few years, the St. John's Red Storm have relied heavily on the transfer portal to fill out the team's roster. With the landscape of collegiate sports changing constantly, head coach Rick Pitino knew that there were going to have to be…
How to Watch North Alabama at No. 17 Miami Basketball
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Another in the books fo r No. 17 Miami (2-1) after defeating North Florida 89-51 by dominating in the paint and building the score from the inside out. Not only have the Hurricanes rebounded from the No. 1 Florida loss…
USC Basketball's Big Three Continues to Surge Ahead of South Carolina
The No. 3 USC Trojans women's basketball program is ranked third in the nation for a reason, and Tuesday night's 105-44 victory over the College of Charleston was another example of why the Women of Troy are poised to make a run at a national…
Basketball-Euroleague to vote on six new franchise licences before end of 2026
BARCELONA, Nov 12 (Reuters) – The Euroleague is moving toward a new era with a vote on approving six new permanent franchise licences due before the end of 2026, several people familiar with the matter said. A transition to a…
UNC Basketball vs. Georgia: How To Watch, Listen, Preview
Tuesday night was an encouraging outing for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, 76-63. At times, it felt like the typical performance for this particular group, as the Tar Heels led 31-29 at halftime, in part due to a…
Friskies Signs Kentucky's Wildcat to Its Certified Frisky Mascot Roster for College Basketball Season
As part of the partnership, Friskies will serve as the Official Cat Food and Cat Treats of Kentucky Athletics, with the Friskies logo featured on the mascot's jersey throughout the basketball season. The Wildcat joins Friskies' existing roster of…
Kansas City vs. George Mason prediction, odds: 2026 college basketball picks on Thursday, Nov. 12 by top model
The George Mason Patriots look to stay perfect on the season when they take on the Kansas City Roos in the 2026 Showdown in St. Pete on Thursday. Kansas City is coming off an 87-65 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, while George Mason downed Coppin…
Michigan Basketball Signs 4-Star Lucai Anderson: What He Adds to Wolverines
Michigan got the win on Wednesday night against Marquette to improve to 2-1, and on Thursday, the Wolverines got more good news. Lucai Anderson, a 6'5' guard from Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy, made it official when he put pen to paper to sign with…
Signing Day Makes Elite Iowa State Basketball Class of 2027 Official
The Iowa State Cyclones have turned into one of the most consistent men's basketball programs in the country under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. That sustained success, which has led to five consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, has been the…
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