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Men's college basketball weekend guide: Michigan-Illinois, Virginia-Duke, bubble games
And so begins college basketball's long, dramatic denouement. We're about to turn the calendar to March, which brings conference titles and tournament talk. First, we glide into a full weekend of critical games. Last weekend stood out for its…
Ranking 25 men's college basketball breakout stars in 2025-26
The 2025-26 men's college basketball season has been defined by the stars who have turned it into one of the most exciting for the sport in recent memory. The freshman class has an abundance of talent, and there are transfers who have transformed…
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With a loaded basketball slate tonight between the NBA and college basketball, the Underdog promo code NEWSWEEK delivers one of the best welcome offers out there. Make a $5 entry for games like Rockets vs. Magic and Michigan State vs. Purdue to get…
Fantasy basketball picks, DFS and betting tips for Thursday's NBA games
ESPN's fantasy basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you set your lineups for that night's games. Here you'll read our best advice for the night, including a selection of players you can stream as well as game-by-game…
Latest 2025-26 Men's College Basketball National Player of the Year Rankings
For all intents and purposes, the race for this year's men's college basketball Wooden Award is over. Of the sports books that haven't already stopped taking bets on who will be named the 2026 NPOY, the best line you can get on Duke's Cameron…
Magic Johnson Shares Strong Take on MSU Basketball
Michigan State Spartans men's basketball is coming off one of its biggest wins of the season, a 76-74 road victory over No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers men's basketball. With the win, head coach Tom Izzo and the Spartans earned their first victory at…
No. 9 Iowa women's basketball survives thriller against Illinois, 82-78
The Iowa women's basketball team's final regular-season game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena came down to the wire as Iowa defeated Illinois, 82-78, in a Thursday night nailbiter. The momentum swung back and forth from start to finish, but the Hawkeyes had…
Dayton vs. George Washington odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for February 27 from proven model
The Dayton Flyers look to stay hot when they take on the George Washington Revolutionaries in Atlantic 10 action on Friday. Dayton is coming off a 77-62 win over Saint Louis on Tuesday, while George Washington downed La Salle 104-77 that same…
Michigan State vs. Purdue odds, prediction: College basketball picks, best bets for Thursday
Thursday's primetime college hoops game pits No. 8 Purdue against No. 13 Michigan State. The Boilermakers play host and are 6.5-point favorites on DraftKings against the Spartans in the Big Ten matchup as Purdue is rated No. 3 in the conference…
Women's Basketball Falls to No. 10/11 Louisville Thursday Night
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech women's basketball came up short in Thursday's showdown with No. 10/11 Louisville inside McCamish Pavilion, 69-50. Talayah Walker led the team with 20 points and six boards on top of two steals while Brianna…
Syracuse men's basketball: predictions vs Wake Forest
Will a week off help the Orange? The Syracuse Orange (15-13, 6-9) are back in action tomorrow for a meeting with the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (14-14, 5-10). It's been a disappointing season for both squads but Steve Forbes has been given a…
Under Armour Drops CIAA Capsule Inspired by Baltimore Basketball
For 30 years, Under Armour has been one of the leading brands in the sports apparel industry. With its headquarters in Baltimore, the brand is the official 'hometown partner' of the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) and recently…
The NBA doesn't just want to build a European basketball league - it wants to revolutionize the international pro game
Non-binding bids for permanent teams in the NBA Europe league are due next month. The NBA has spoken with Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, among other media companies, to potentially broadcast NBA Europe games globally. The NBA is targeting London…
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women's Basketball Eyes Late-Season Breakthrough at Nebraska
The regular season curtain is set to draw to a close for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. It is because they head into the heart of the Midwest for a high-stakes road test. On Saturday at 2:00 PM, Rutgers will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's…
Michigan Basketball Must Improve in This Area to Beat Illinois
On Friday night, the Michigan Wolverines will square off against a third top-10 opponent in a 10-day span when Dusty May's team takes on Illinois on the road for an 8 p.m. EST tip-off. Michigan, sitting at No. 3 in the latest AP Top 25, has already…
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