College Basketball

Aug. 14—The Braggin’ Rights balance of power in men’s basketball has shifted violently in the last three years. Illinois still holds the all-time series lead with 34 wins to Missouri’s 20. The Illini are also the more accomplished basketball program, historically, with more than three times as many consensus First Team All-Americans and five Final Four appearances to the Tigers’ …

Three noteworthy home games, a road trip against a state rival and three matchups on neutral floors highlight the nonconference schedule released by the University of Rhode Island men on Monday. Charleston, Yale and Providence will all visit the Ryan Center during the opening two months of the 2024-25 season. The Rams will make the short trip to the East …

Furman basketball legend Frank Selvy, a former NBA star who once scored 100 points in a single college game, died Tuesday morning in his Simpsonville home at the age of 91. Sevly, nicknamed “The Corbin Comet” for his hometown in Kentucky, led the NCAA in scoring twice, including 41.7 points per game as a senior in 1954. He scored a …

Before setting off to enjoy an afternoon of waterslides and jet skis, Pat Kelsey urged against overreacting to his Louisville men’s basketball team’s dominant exhibition tour of the Bahamas. That’s easier said than done, considering how impressive the Cardinals looked during their two convincing wins (against inferior competition) in the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League and how low the bar …

In three months, Duke basketball will be in Atlanta to play Kentucky as part of the Champions Classic in one of the highlights of the early-season college basketball schedule. The Blue Devils will have a mostly different look entering the 2024-25 season, replacing nine players with 10 newcomers, including four transfer portal additions and six freshmen. Tyrese Proctor and Caleb …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball officially announced the addition of Northern Illinois transfer David Coit on Monday. Coit, who’ll make the jump from the Mid-American Conference to the Big 12 Conference, will be a senior guard for the Jayhawks this season. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, he’s a multiple time All-MAC honoree. Considering Kansas’ depth was affected by the injury to …

. As North Carolina continues to move forward with top targets on their big board for the 2025 class, one prospect that is emerging as a big target is five-star power forward Nate Ament. The top 10 recruit has a visit scheduled to North Carolina for the fall, giving the Tar Heels a chance to impress him. And after a …

BYU guard Richie Saunders celebrates after a game against Kansas, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. BYU won 76-68. | Charlie Riedel BYU’s first nonconference schedule of the Kevin Young era is officially complete. The Cougars announced the slate of games in a Monday press release. Here’s what it will look like: Nov. 5 — Central Arkansas | Marriott …

David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team are officially a Top 15 team in the country. On Monday, the 2024 preseason AP poll was released, with Clemson landing in the Top 15, ranking No. 15 in the country. A solid landing spot for the Tigers who are one of the better teams in the country, with …

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – The 2024 Under Armour Elite 24 hosted its tune-up scrimmage on Friday night and drew top high school talent from around the country and beyond to the Brooklyn Nets’ practice family in the Big Apple. Rivals national analyst Rob Cassidy was on hand for the event and shares some his takeaways from the scrimmage below. Rivals Roundtable: …

Aug. 11—University of Dayton Athletic Director Neil Sullivan doesn’t rank the non-conference men’s basketball schedules he helps build every season for the Dayton Flyers, but he did describe the latest creation as a “monster schedule.” The Flyer Faithful would rank it high, if not first overall, on the list of non-conference schedules in recent years. “The best non-conference schedule Dayton …

Memphis basketball has scored an official visit from four-star guard Kaden Magwood. The 6-foot-2 Class of 2025 recruit told The Commercial Appeal that he is scheduled to be on campus starting Sept. 3. “I went to the (Penny Hardaway Basketball Camp) last summer,” said Magwood, who spent the past two seasons at Oak Hill (Virginia) but will suit up for …

© Matt Stone/The Louisville Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. With the July grind of the summer circuit season in the rearview, the Under Armour Elite 24 almost seems like a fun …

. Among the recruits that are on North Carolina’s 2025 recruiting board is five-star power forward Nate Ament. He’s a Top 10 player in the class and has interest from a lot of top programs so far. Ament has a total of 29 offers in his recruitment and this fall, he’s eyeing some visits to programs. While Ament hasn’t set …

Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; Serbia celebrates after defeating Germany in the men’s basketball bronze medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports The bronze medal men’s basketball game was contested on Saturday at the Paris Olympics. Serbia defeated Germany, 93-83. Former Vol Uros Plavsic played for Serbia during the …

George Mason University’s men’s basketball team faced an unexpected setback as their planned summer tour of the Bahamas was abruptly canceled. The team was slated to compete abroad, but “unforeseen circumstances” forced the event’s organizers to call off the trip. It’s unclear how much George Mason paid The VII Group – or if they will receive a refund. FAIRFAX, VA …

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. There are fewer than 90 days until the college basketball season tips off, and this week’s roundtable provides a peek ahead at what the year may hold. Today, Rivals analysts Rob Cassidy …

Former Wisconsin high school basketball star Kon Knueppel is considered Duke men’s basketball’s biggest surprise of the offseason, according college basketball analyst Jeff Goodman. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin, native is entering his first season with the Blue Devils after committing to the program over other top suitors: Wisconsin, Alabama, Virginia, Notre Dame, Marquette and USC. Knueppel took home Wisconsin Mr. Basketball …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball added to its 2024-25 roster Friday, according to multiple reports. The Jayhawks earned a commitment from Northern Illinois transfer David Coit. Coit, who most recently played as a junior guard in the Mid-American Conference, will join a Big 12 Conference team with national championship aspirations. He is the latest to become a part of a team that’s …

Wisconsin basketball officially announced its 2024-25 nonconference contest against Butler on Thursday. The game will take place on Dec. 14 at a neutral site — Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, home of the Indiana Pacers. Related: Big Ten basketball teams ranked by returning production entering 2024-25 season This matchup, which was initially reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein back in May, …

There are fewer than 90 days until the college basketball season tips off, and this week’s roundtable provides a peek ahead at what the year may hold. Today, Rivals analysts Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan discuss three topics related to the upcoming season from programs primed to help themselves on the recruiting trail to which game they have circled in …

In three months, North Carolina basketball will be at Allen Fieldhouse to play Kansas in one of the premier early-season matchups of the college basketball season. Entering the early stretch of August, it appears the Tar Heels are set with their 2024-25 roster, which includes returning starters Elliot Cadeau and RJ Davis. Vanderbilt transfer Ven-Allen Lubin, Belmont transfer Cade Tyson …

Nov 10, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV (4) celebrates a basket during the second half of the NCAA basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Ohio State lost 73-66. This past season proved that even if the Texas A&M men’s basketball team is inconsistent during conference play, as long as …

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) works around Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Cam Christie (24) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports The Big Ten will be wide open in 2024, and Michigan State basketball should be in the mix to win the league. College Basketball Report …

Tom Izzo is bringing Michigan State basketball to his alma mater for the first time in his 30 years as head coach. Izzo’s Spartans will head to the Upper Peninsula on Oct. 13 to face Northern Michigan in Marquette in a Sunday preseason exhibition at 1 p.m., the schools announced Thursday. Izzo is a 1977 graduate of Northern Michigan, and …