College Basketball

Auburn men’s basketball didn’t waste much time getting an addition on the first day of the NCAA’s men’s basketball early signing period. Kaden Magwood, a four-star shooting guard from Louisville, Kentucky, announced Tuesday he’d be continuing his basketball career on the Plains, choosing to commit to Bruce Pearl and the Tigers over North Carolina State and Southeastern Conference foe Ole …

Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl didn’t have much to add in his weekly press conference about the status of forwards Jahki Howard and Ja’Heim Hudson following their involvement in a mid-flight altercation on the way to the Tigers’ game against then-No. 4 Houston on Friday. “It was obviously an unfortunate situation,” Pearl said when asked about the pair’s availability …

Nov. 12—TODAY Men’s College Basketball Danville Area Community College at Moraine Valley Community College WEDNESDAY Men’s College Basketball Oakland at Illinois, 8 p.m. ON THE AIR TODAY Men’s College Basketball Kansas vs. Michigan State, ESPN, 5:30 p.m. Illinois-Chicago at Northwestern, Big Ten Network, 6 p.m. South Dakota State at Iowa, Big Ten Network, 8 p.m. Women’s College Basketball DePaul at …

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Nate Calmese scored 18 points as Washington State beat Idaho 90-67 on Monday night. Calmese added three steals for the Cougars (3-0). LeJuan Watts added 16 points while going 7 of 11 from the field while they also had 14 rebounds. Dane Erikstrup had 14 points and went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for …

St. John’s hasn’t played with a national ranking in in nearly six years. It’s been even longer for Hall of Famer Rick Pitino to coach a team highlighted in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. That changes with the 22nd-ranked Red Storm returning to the poll, marking the first time Pitino is leading a ranked team since his time …

Drexel Dragons (2-0) at Temple Owls (2-0) Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -6.5; over/under is 141 BOTTOM LINE: Drexel visits Temple after Kobe Magee scored 28 points in Drexel’s 73-56 victory against the Colgate Raiders. Temple went 16-20 overall last season while going 5-9 at home. The Owls gave up 72.9 points per game while committing …

In three games for Maryland men’s basketball, Derik Queen hasn’t disappointed. But there’s still room for the Baltimore resident to grow. That became evident after halftime of the Terps’ 84-53 rout of Florida A&M Monday night at Xfinity Center in College Park. When the second half opened, Queen was not on the court but on the bench and did not …

FAYETTEVILLE — According to Arkansas basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne, point guard Boogie Fland made a ‘big statement’ Saturday against Baylor. The No. 21 Razorbacks lost to the Bears 72-67, but Fland had another terrific outing. The freshman from New York scored 17 points with seven assists, five rebounds and zero turnovers. According to HogStats.com, Fland is the first …

The Duke Blue Devils, led by rookie guard Cooper Flagg, hope to continue their winning streak when the team plays the Kentucky Wildcats tonight in Atlanta. (Zachary Taft-Imagn Images) We’re only two games into Cooper Flagg’s rookie season as a Duke University Blue Devil, but so far it’s going pretty well; the No. 5 ranked team is currently 2-0 and …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball’s regular season continues Tuesday with a non-conference matchup in Atlanta against Michigan State. The No. 1 Jayhawks (2-0) have won back-to-back games against Howard and UNC. The Spartans (2-0) have won back-to-back games against Monmouth and Niagara. It’s a game that is a part of the Champions Classic. Here’s how fans can follow along, watch and stream …

Monmouth’s 29 point neutral court loss to Temple Friday night was disappointing, with the Hawks unable to throw a scare into the Owls in the Trenton showcase, after losing at Michigan State to open the season. But Temple plays in the AAC, a top-10 league, and Jamal Mashburn Jr. has the look of a future NBA player. Now comes the …

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo has been among the most successful college basketball coaches for the last three decades. Izzo is entering his 30th season as the Spartans’ coach and has guided the team to a 2-0 start to the 2024 college basketball season. Izzo and the Spartans face their biggest test thus far when they face No. 1 …

Porter Moser and the Sooners secured a 73-56 victory over Northwestern State on Monday night, improving their record to 2-0 this season. The win didn’t come easy, though, as Oklahoma found themselves trailing 34-28 at halftime, struggling against Northwestern State’s effective zone defense. The absence of their two top shooters, Brycen Goodine (ankle) and Jadon Jones (back), compounded the Sooners’ …

Nov 11, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) drives the ball against McNeese State Cowboys guard Alyn Breed (7) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images Monday night in Tuscaloosa brought about arguably the toughest matchup so far this season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, as the program hosted the …

Duke basketball will play fellow blue-blood Kentucky in a highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday in the State Farm Champions Classic. The No. 5 Blue Devils (2-0) and No. 23 Wildcats (2-0) battle in what could be a preview of a potential March Madness matchup. Duke is 9-5 all-time vs. Kentucky, including winning its last two matchups and a 79-71 win …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball will go up against Michigan State on Tuesday in Atlanta, with the Champions Classic tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. (CT). It’s been some time since these two teams last faced off. That was back during the 2021-22 season, also as a part of the Champions Classic. The Jayhawks beat the Spartans in that matchup, and KU head …

The college basketball season gets well and truly underway Tuesday night in Atlanta with the 2024 edition of the Champions Classic. This year’s rendition of the Champions Classic will consist of matchups between No. 1 Kansas vs. Michigan State and No. 5 Duke vs. No. 23 Kentucky. The one-night double-header event features three of the top four all-time winningest college …

In its first home game of the season Monday, Ohio State closed down Youngstown State like a 1980s rust belt steel mill. All in the name of progress. That’s what this 2024-25 season is about, right? Moving forward. Under Chris Holtmann, the program had reached a standstill. Assistant Jake Diebler stepped in as interim coach when OSU fired Holtmann in …

Tom Izzo is a pillar of not only Michigan State’s basketball program, but the sport of college basketball as a whole. Since taking over for Jud Heathcote ahead of the 1995-96 season, Izzo has helped the Spartans become a model of consistency in a sport where even some of its historic powers are prone to jarring dips in fortune. Michigan …

Nov 9, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Auburn basketball ended its bizarre week on a high note. Following an impressive 94-43 win over Vermont to kick off the 2024-25 campaign last Wednesday, Auburn (2-0) traveled …

EAST LANSING — Tom Izzo always wants Michigan State basketball to test itself with the best competition on the biggest of stages. It doesn’t get much more difficult than facing No. 1 Kansas, and few events rival the Champions Classic night the two programs have been a part of since 2011. And Izzo relishes every opportunity he gets not only …

AMES − Iowa State men’s basketball picked up another lopsided win Monday. After thrashing Mississippi Valley State in last week’s season-opener, the No. 7 Cyclones overcame a slow start, before routing preseason Summit League favorite Kansas City, 82-56. Curtis Jones led the way with a game-high 20 points. Milan Momcilovic had 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting. Dishon Jackson had 13 …

Michigan State’s Frankie Fidler, right, moves the ball against Niagara during the first half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan State basketball will get its first real test of the year on Tuesday night in a big-time national spotlight matchup against No. 1 Kansas. The Spartans and Jayhawks will tangle in the annual …

After rattling off three straight wins to start to 2024-25 season, the Wisconsin Badgers did not appear in the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll. The Badgers failed to garner any consideration in the first in-season update after first landing in the ‘receiving votes’ section of the preseason edition. Wisconsin has started the season 3-0 with triumphs over Holy …

Oregon huddles up as the Oregon Ducks host the Montana Grizzlies at Matthew Knight Arena Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 in Eugene, Ore. The Oregon men’s basketball team continues with its early stretch of home nonconference games Tuesday against Portland. The Ducks (2-0) are coming off back-to-back impressive wins heading into their 8 p.m. matchup against the Pilots (1-1) at Matthew …