College Basketball

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 …

Tom Izzo is returning to his alma mater for the first time in 30 years as head coach of Michigan State basketball. Izzo will take his Spartans to the Upper Peninsula to face Northern Michigan in a preseason exhibition Oct. 13 in Marquette (1 p.m.), the schools announced Thursday. Izzo is a 1977 graduate of Northern Michigan, and grew up …

Mar 17, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts to play in the first half against the USC Trojans at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports Tom Izzo is heading back to where it all began this fall. Michigan State basketball announced on Thursday that the Spartans will play an exhibition game at …

Michigan State’s Tre Holloman celebrates after sinking free throws against Northwestern during the second half on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Michigan State basketball is heading overseas for a three-game exhibition series in Spain. The Spartans officially released details on their upcoming trip to Spain, beginning on August 13. The Spartans will head to …

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. Four-star guard Jalen Reece is currently ranked as the No. 59 prospect in the Rivals150 and is coming off a grassroots season that is sure to raise his stock in the next …

Aug. 7—Gonzaga’s return matchup against San Diego State is set for Nov. 18. The Zags, who lost to the Aztecs 84-74 last December at the McCarthey Athletic Center, will try to return the favor at Viejas Arena, routinely filled with 12,000 fans and one of the most challenging road environments on the West Coast. CBS Sports Jon Rothstein was first …

NEW ROCHELLE – For the second straight year, the Iona men’s basketball program and coach Tobin Anderson were forced to hit the reset button. Unlike last summer, though, the Gaels are fielding a completely new roster. Last year, they had forward Osborn Shema as the lone holdover from the Rick Pitino era, but this year, there are no returning players …

NCAA Womens Basketball: Final Four National Championship-Iowa vs South Carolina Women’s basketball teams moved a step closer Tuesday to getting financially rewarded for success in the NCAA Tournament. The Division I Board of Directors voted unanimously to introduce a proposal that will give performance units to teams that play in March Madness. Units represent revenue. The proposal goes to the …