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espn.com - Jeff Borzello - Predicting men's college basketball conference winners -- and their biggest threats
Predicting men's college basketball conference winners -- and their biggest threats
ESPN

The turning of the calendar used to mark the demarcation between nonconference and conference play. With the expansion of conference size and a corresponding increase in the number of conference games, that has changed in some leagues -- most…

mercurynews.com - Nathan Canilao - Prep spotlight: What's ahead for battle-tested Salesian basketball team?
Prep spotlight: What's ahead for battle-tested Salesian basketball team?
The Mercury News

Salesian coach Bill Mellis watches his players against Albany High during a basketball game at Salesian College Prep in Richmond, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) SALESIAN: NO DROP OFF FOR PRIDE IN LEAGUE PLAY…

si.com - Kyle Clements - Oregon State Women's Basketball Wins Sixth Game In A Row
Oregon State Women's Basketball Wins Sixth Game In A Row
Sports Illustrated

The Oregon State Women's basketball team won their sixth game in a row by defeating the Washington State Cougars 78-64. Coach Scott Rueck's side has been playing lights-out and are undefeated in conference play at 4-0. With the win, Oregon State…

si.com - Jack Ankony - How To Watch Indiana vs No. 10 Nebraska Basketball
How To Watch Indiana vs No. 10 Nebraska Basketball
Sports Illustrated

Indiana's 12-3 overall record and 3-1 start to Big Ten play looks good at face value on coach Darian DeVries' first-year resume. But it also lacks an important data point –– Quad 1 wins. The Hoosiers missed out on their first two…

salisburypost.com - Post Sports - High school girls basketball: Thompson making a difference - Salisbury Post
High school girls basketball: Thompson making a difference - Salisbury Post
Home - Salisbury Post

MOUNT ULLA — Senior guard Tiara Thompson became the 18th to score 1,000 points for West Rowan's girls program in the recent Sam Moir Chritmas Classic, but her journey has been different than that of the 17 who preceded her. There was a…

si.com - Kevin Hicks - Arizona State Basketball Approaches Crucial Stretch of Season
Arizona State Basketball Approaches Crucial Stretch of Season
Sports Illustrated

TEMPE -- Bobby Hurley's Arizona State Sun Devils are officially in a tailspin. The Sun Devils are now riding a four-game losing streak that began with a 90-77 loss to UCLA on December 17 and spiraled into another trio of defeats, including an ugly…

cbssports.com - Erica Ayala - Does the 2025-26 UConn women's basketball team have what it takes to go undefeated?
Does the 2025-26 UConn women's basketball team have what it takes to go undefeated?
CBS Sports

In the history of the women's NCAA basketball tournament, there have been 10 undefeated champions. Six of those perfect seasons belong to the University of Connecticut under Geno Auriemma. Last month, CBS Sports asked Auriemma what characteristics…

nunesmagician.com - Kevin Wall - Syracuse men's basketball: predictions vs Pittsburgh
Syracuse men's basketball: predictions vs Pittsburgh
Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician

Two coaches on the hot seat meet The Syracuse Orange (10-5, 1-1) head back on the road to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers (7-8, 0-2) in the first of two meetings between the two squads. The game tips at 2:00 on ACC Network with Anish Shroff and…

si.com - Geoff Exstrom - How to Watch No. 10 Nebraska Basketball at Indiana with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel
How to Watch No. 10 Nebraska Basketball at Indiana with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel
Sports Illustrated

In what was poised as a big trap game for the No. 10 Nebraska men's basketball team against Ohio State, the Huskers and head coach Fred Hoiberg continued to find ways to win, holding off the Buckeyes 72-69 to keep their perfect season intact for…

globalnews.ca - Payton Zillich - Day one of Saskatoon's BRIT youth basketball tournament tips off
Day one of Saskatoon's BRIT youth basketball tournament tips off
Global News

The 56th Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) began Thursday with students and basketball fans filling the Kelly Bowers Gymnasium to the brim to support the teams. The legendary tournament began in 1968 and features some of the best high…

nypost.com - Alex Mitchell - Mepham girl's basketball keeping 'high standards' as it tries to extend long playoff streak
Mepham girl's basketball keeping 'high standards' as it tries to extend long playoff streak
New York Post

The Mepham Pirates have been shipshape for nearly two decades. Girls head basketball coach Jim Mulvey and generations of his skilled swashbucklers have made the playoffs 17 straight seasons in Nassau County — and his team looks to keep the…

si.com - Joey Dwyer - Reflections From Vanderbilt Basketball's Win Over Alabama: A Trend, Devin McGlockton, Confidence
Reflections From Vanderbilt Basketball's Win Over Alabama: A Trend, Devin McGlockton, Confidence
Sports Illustrated

NASHVILLE—Here's a stat that demonstrates the longevity of this Vanderbilt basketball team; Vanderbilt scored just four fastbreak points in its Wednesday-night win over Alabama. The number wasn't what Vanderbilt wanted to lean into in a game…

si.com - Gray Deyo - Peyton Watson, Jusuf Nurkic, and 3 Other Trending Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds
Peyton Watson, Jusuf Nurkic, and 3 Other Trending Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Adds
Sports Illustrated

With the constant activity that fantasy basketball brings, injuries and setting new lineups every night, the movement on the waiver wire never ends. Over the past seven days, here are five NBA players who were added the most in fantasy basketball.

lakeshowlife.com - Colin Keane - Max Kellerman's latest insane Luka Doncic take defies basketball logic
Max Kellerman's latest insane Luka Doncic take defies basketball logic
FanSided

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is never going to be a plus defender. And while his effort defensively has dipped to an unacceptable level recently, it certainly doesn't excuse a new Luka take from Max Kellerman. Speaking with Rich Paul…

si.com - Henry Sklar - Alabama Women's Basketball Notches Top-10 Win Against Kentucky: Roll Call
Alabama Women's Basketball Notches Top-10 Win Against Kentucky: Roll Call
Sports Illustrated

Jessica Timmons scored 24 points, Diana Collins added 16, and Alabama rallied to beat No. 6 Kentucky 64-51 on Thursday night at Coleman Coliseum. The Crimson Tide (16-1, 2-1 SEC) earned the highest-ranked regular-season win of Kristy Curry's tenure…

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