College Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas basketball is waiting for more information before determining Jonas Aidoo’s status for the season opener against Lipscomb. Aidoo did not play in either of the Razorbacks’ preseason scrimmages as he recovers from an undisclosed injury. Arkansas assistant coach Chuck Martin said the Hogs are pleased with Aidoo’s progress, but no decision has been made if he will …

Niceville, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets suffered two losses in the Northwest Florida Classic Tournament in Niceville, FL, over the weekend to drop to 0 – 2 in the opening of the 2024 – 2025 basketball season. The Jets fell to Southern Union Community College, 95 – 87 Friday, and then Northwest Florida overpowered the Jets 102 …

Holy Cross basketball head coach Dave Paulsen praised John Tonje’s 23-point night after Wisconsin’s 85-61 win over the Crusaders on Monday night. Tonje’s 23 points were the most by a Badger in their debut since at least 2000, surpassing Josh Gasser’s 21-point debut in 2010. He also chipped in with five rebounds and shot a perfect 8-8 mark from the …

With a roster featuring 11 new players, UCF coach Johnny Dawkins knew chemistry would be crucial to the Knights’ success in Year 2 of the Big 12. That team dynamic would be tested in the season opener against No. 13 Texas A&M, a program coming off back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. To make things even more challenging, UCF was without two …

Former WI Gov. Tommy Thompson on the life of MU President Mike Lovell Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson talks about the life of his friend, Marquette President Mike Lovell Before the Marquette men’s basketball team rolled to a 102-62 victory over Stony Brook in its season opener on Monday, there was a video tribute and a moment of silence for …

Michigan State basketball opened up the regular season with a convincing victory over Monmouth on Monday. The Spartans led the entire way in route to the 81-57 victory over the Hawks. Monmouth cut the Spartans’ lead to six points early into the second half, but from that point Michigan State built a lead that was comfortable until the final whistle. …

Nov 4, 2024; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo protests a call that went Monmouth Hawks way during the first half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images Michigan State basketball opened up the regular season with a convincing victory over Monmouth on Monday. The Spartans led the entire way in …

Nov 4, 2024; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson center Christian Reeves (14) warms up before tipoff at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Monday, November 4, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images The Clemson Tigers’ men’s basketball team won its 2024-25 season opener, 91-64, over Charleston Southern Monday night at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers (1-0), fresh off a …

LAWRENCE — Kansas basketball’s regular season continues Friday with a non-conference game against North Carolina, with tip-off set for 6 p.m. (CT) in Lawrence. The No. 1 Jayhawks (1-0) are coming off of a win at home against Howard. The No. 10 Tar Heels (1-0) are coming off of a win at home against Elon. It’ll be the first time the …

EAST LANSING – Tom Izzo revealed he plans to redshirt Michigan State basketball freshman Jesse McCullouch. With a caveat or two. And plenty of hype and hope for the future. “If somebody got hurt or if I don’t like the way someone’s playing,” Izzo said after Monday’s season-opening 81-57 win over Monmouth. “This kid is redshirting because he’s good enough. …

Nov 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman cheers after the game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Exhibition games shouldn’t be seen as season-defining events. They are, after all, exhibitions. They certainly don’t mean a whole lot in professional sports, other than potentially unearthing some lower-end roster …

Wisconsin sophomore forward Nolan Winter flashed his offensive brilliance in the Badgers’ 85-61 win over Holy Cross on Monday. In just over 20 minutes, the second-year Badger registered a career-high 15 points and snared eight rebounds in the 24-point victory at the Kohl Center. Winter shot a perfect 6-6 from the field, including 2-2 from beyond the arc, and dished …

Oct 3, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; USC head coach Eric Musselman takes a question at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Men’s Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Melissa Tamez-Imagn Images Monday night, the USC men’s basketball team kicked off its 2024-2025 campaign. The Trojans beat UT Chattanooga, 77-51, at the Galen Center. The …

Nov 4, 2024; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson guard Chase Hunter (1) brings the ball up court near Charleston Southern University guard Lamar Oden Jr (1) during the first half at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, S.C Monday, November 4, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images Sixth-year senior Chase Hunter and Illinois State transfer Myles Foster both scored …

NCAA Basketball: Maine at Duke cooper flagg flag DURHAM, N.C. — Cooper Flagg felt nerves and excitement ahead of his highly anticipated regular-season debut for No. 7 Duke in its famed Cameron Indoor Stadium. Coming out of the tunnel to see the opponent wearing the jersey of his home-state program — one with long ties to his family — added …

It was pretty clear when Marquette men’s basketball coach Shaka Smart emptied the bench near the end of the Golden Eagles’ 102-62 victory over Stony Brook on Monday night, but sophomore Al Amadou kept on his warm-ups while the walk-ons checked in. After the game, Smart confirmed that Amadou will redshirt this season. Amadou has been a project after starting to …

Nov 4, 2024; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Brice Williams (3) drives against UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros guard Howie Fleming Jr. (5) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images The Nebraska men’s basketball team opened the season with a showdown against Texas Rio Grande Valley. The Huskers battled the Vaqueros throughout the …

NOTRE DAME MEN’S BASKETBALL Ready or not, another college basketball season is here. No more summer workouts or foreign tours. No more fall practices or exhibition games. It starts for real for Notre Dame men’s basketball Wednesday at home against Stonehill. That begins a run of 31 regular season games stretched over the next five months. Noie: Six Notre Dame …

Nov. 5—Illinois’ performance in its 112-67 victory against Eastern Illinois on Monday at State Farm Center epitomized offensive basketball in the year 2024. The Illini scored 28 points in the paint, 34 points at the free throw line and 48 points from three-point range. That’s 110 of the 112 points scored in blowing out the Panthers. The other two? One …

Nov 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Eric Musselman interacts with fans after the game against the Chattanooga Mocs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images USC opened up its season with a dominant 77-51 victory over Chattanooga on Monday, beginning the Eric Musselman era with a bang. The Trojans looked like a well-oiled …

Illinois basketball looked good Monday night in its 112-67 season opening victory against Eastern Illinois. The Fighting Illini roster also looked a little different. Returning starter Ty Rodgers did not play Monday and has decided to redshirt the 2024-25 season, team spokesman Derrick Burson told the Champaign News-Gazette and coach Brad Underwood confirmed in a postgame news conference. Underwood also …

(Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) It took just one game for several top recruits to make a name for themselves in NCAA men’s basketball. While it is too early to put too much weight into some of these performances, it should also go without saying that playing well in your first regular-season game at the next level is only a …

Nov 4, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama forward Derrion Reid (35) gets a breakaway dunk and his teammate Alabama guard Labaron Philon (0) celebrates during the game with UNC Asheville at Coleman Coliseum. In what was the 2024-25 season opener for the program, the No. 2 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide opened the year in a big way Monday night inside …

JaKobe Coles’ 107th career college basketball game brought his first double-double as he led his Grand Canyon team to victory in his debut with the school. With two starters missing, the TCU transfer’s career highs of 26 points and 13 rebounds were crucial in a season-opening 89-79 win over Cal State Fullerton on Monday night before 7,053 fans at Global …

Wisconsin basketball’s season-opening win over Holy Cross was not as decisive as the 85-61 final score indicates. The Badgers trailed the Crusaders, ESPN BPI’s No. 331 (of 364) team in the sport, 13-3 in the opening minutes of the game, 23-7 midway through the first half and 36-35 at halftime. A second-half surge led by transfer wing John Tonje created …