Mar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) shoots against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Grant Nelson (2) in the second half in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports If the North Carolina Tar Heels want to prove they’ll remain …
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Cincinnati Bearcats basketball coach Wes Miller previews his team for Jon Rothstein of CBS
The NCAA men’s college basketball season is near and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats will be on display in their first exhibition with Ohio State in about three weeks. The CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health featuring the Bearcats and Buckeyes will be the first meeting between the schools since the beginning of the 2019 season. Preseason, CBS basketball insider …
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The NCAA men’s college basketball season is near and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats will be on display in their first exhibition with Ohio State in about three weeks. The CareSource Exhibition Game for Mental Health featuring the Bearcats and Buckeyes will be the first meeting between the schools since the beginning of the 2019 season. Preseason, CBS basketball insider …
Read More »Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg scheduled to have his pacemaker replaced during medical procedure
LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure to have his pacemaker replaced, the athletic department announced. Hoiberg, 51, was born with an abnormal aortic valve and had surgeries in 2005 and 2015. His heart condition was discovered during a life insurance physical and brought an end to his NBA playing career. …
Read More »Legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady suffers stroke, expected to recover
WEST LAFAYETTE − Purdue basketball practice began on Monday with a new crop of Boilermakers running up and down Gene Keady Court. The man whose name is emblazoned on the hardwood inside Mackey Arena was not there. Last week, Keady suffered a minor stroke and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Last week, Coach Keady suffered a small stroke …
Read More »Iconic Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady suffers stroke, ‘expected to make full recovery’
WEST LAFAYETTE − Purdue basketball practice began Monday with a new crop of Boilermakers running up and down Gene Keady Court. The man whose name is emblazoned on the hardwood inside Mackey Arena was not there. Last week, Keady suffered a minor stroke and was taken to the hospital for evaluation. More: Gene Keady’s Purdue never made Final Four. But in many ways, this …
Read More »UConn sets date for men’s and women’s basketball First Night event
College basketball season is right around the corner. UConn announced on Monday that its annual “First Night” event featuring the men’s and women’s basketball teams will be held on Oct. 18 at Gampel Pavilion. More information, including the start time of the event and ticketing details, is expected to be available in the coming weeks. Last fall, the Huskies’ men’s …
Read More »UNC men’s basketball opens up practice for 2024-25 season
Mar 20, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Hubert Davis during practice at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports While the UNC football team might look in disarray, the men’s basketball team is hyped up and ready to start practicing with eyes set on another National Championship for one of the most distinguished programs …
Read More »Five-star shooting guard says UNC is ‘heavily’ involved still
Greenfield Central’s Braylon Mullins during a scrimmage against Lawrence North at the Notre Dame Team Camp at Rolfs Athletics Hall on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in South Bend. The recruitment for five-star shooting guard Braylon Mullins is starting to heat up as the UNC basketball program is still seeking its first commitment in the 2025 class. The Tar Heels are …
Read More »March Madness: Canadians to watch in the NCAA men’s tournament
Arizona’s Bennedict Mathurin is one of several Canadians to watch during March Madness. (Getty) March Madness is here. The seeds are set. Young and hopeful basketball players are preparing for the tournament of their lives. Fans are setting their brackets, hoping to miraculously predict every single outcome of the 67 games to come. A legendary coach is looking for a …
Read More »Can’t Wait For Saturday | Upset win at Nebraska bumps Illinois to No. 19 on my AP ballot
Sep. 22—*** Hot off the presses, here is my Associated Press Top 25 ballot this week. (The full poll will be released Sunday afternoon): 1. Ohio State 1 2. Texas 2 3. Georgia 3 4. Alabama 4 5. Mississippi 5 6. Tennessee 9 7. Miami 8 8. Oregon 6 9. Penn State 11 10. Missouri 7 11. Utah 13 12. …
Read More »Trent Sisley commits to IU basketball. Here’s what ex-Heritage Hills star will bring.
Trent Sisley committed to IU basketball on Monday. The 6-7 Sisley, who grew up in Southern Indiana and played his first three high school seasons at Heritage Hills, is attending Montverde Academy (Fla.) for his senior year. The four-star prospect is ranked as the No. 78 national prospect in the On3 Service Industry ratings for the 2025 class. What kind …
Read More »Trent Sisley commits to IU basketball. Here’s what ex-Heritage Hills star will bring.
Trent Sisley committed to IU basketball on Monday. The 6-7 Sisley, who grew up in Southern Indiana and played his first three high school seasons at Heritage Hills, is attending Montverde Academy (Fla.) for his senior year. The four-star prospect is ranked as the No. 78 national prospect in the On3 Service Industry ratings for the 2025 class. What kind …
Read More »Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class
It’s Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and we tip things off as always with the Five-Star Countdown. Check back here throughout the day as national basketball analyst Rob Cassidy counts down the 15 five-stars and gives his thoughts on each. 2026 Rankings: Rivals150 2027 Rankings: Top 60 Transfer Portal: Full coverage | Player ranking | Transfer tracker | …
Read More »Did Texas A&M rise in the newest US LBM Coaches Poll?
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 21: Teammates celebrates a touchdown with Jahdae Walker #9 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half against the Bowling Green Falcons at Kyle Field on September 21, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Texas A&M (3-1, 1-0 SEC) defeated Bowling Green 26-20 on Saturday night, disappointing the Aggie fan …
Read More »Oregon Ducks drop a spot in US LBM Coaches poll after bye
One had a bye and the other had an impressive road victory in the SEC. After Tennessee’s 25-15 win at Oklahoma to move to 4-0, the Volunteers took over the No. 6 spot in the US LBM Coaches poll. The Ducks sit at No. 7 after a bye week and now they prepare to get back into action with a …
Read More »College football Week 4 results: Clemson, Michigan and Utah all pick up big wins
Week 4 of the college football season featured the start of conference play for many teams and it didn’t disappoint. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the mix with Miami at the top …
Read More »College football scores, games, updates: Kansas State at BYU and more
Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the …
Read More »College football scores, games, updates: Baylor at Colorado, Kansas State at BYU and more
Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the …
Read More »College football scores, games, updates: Tennessee at Oklahoma, Baylor at Colorado and more
Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the …
Read More »Live coverage: BYU opens Big 12 play at home against No. 13 Kansas State
BYU players huddle together prior to their game against Kansas State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Sept. 21, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey/BYU PHOTO The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Kansas State. Check back for updates throughout the game. How to watch the game BYU’s late night clash with Kansas State will …
Read More »College football scores, games, updates: Tennessee at Oklahoma and more
Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the …
Read More »AP Top 25 Takeaways: USC and Michigan play instant Big Ten classic, realizing dream of realignment
Games like USC-Michigan will help college football fans adapt to the demise of the Pac-12. The 11th-ranked Trojans and 18th-ranked Wolverines played a regular-season game for the first time in 66 years and it was an instant Big Ten classic. With no functional passing game, Michigan mashed and dashed to a 27-24 come-from-behind victory at the Big House against its …
Read More »College football scores, games, updates: Tennessee at Oklahoma, Miami at USF and more
Week 4 of the college football season features the start of conference play for many teams and it shouldn’t disappoint based off the slate of games. Clemson got things started off with a thorough domination of conference rival NC State, going off for 45 points in the first half for an easy win that shows it’s right there in the …
Read More »So far, Butler basketball 2025 class among best in nation with yet another 4-star commit.
Butler basketball’s already loaded 2025 recruited class received another infusion of talent as four-star forward Jackson Keith committed to the Bulldogs on Saturday. The 6-6 Keith chose Butler over offers from Illinois, Mississippi State and NC State among other schools. Keith is a Durham, N.C. native and was an AAU teammate of Butler freshman forward Colt Langdon, who reclassified from …
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