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Basketball is Back, NBC is Back, Michael Jordan is Back, Josh Giddey is Back, and Other Bulls Bullets

THE FIVE BEST WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL IS BACK! The NBA season officially tipped off on Tuesday night with an epic double-overtime matchup between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder. While I’m not sure anyone would have predicted that exhilarating of an opening game, there is no question that it felt like fans were in store for something big when first flipping the channel to NBC. The league’s return to the network after a two-decade-long hiatus...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Unreasonable Doubt — A WVU Basketball Podcast: WVU scored 95 in a closed-door scrimmage vs Maryland. What did we actually learn from it?

Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @imjoshwhitt to stay updated on future episodes. Powered by RedCircle  Subscribe Now!  Spotify  Apple Podcasts  Amazon Music  RSS If you’re interested in sponsoring Unreasonable Doubt, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We appreciate your support!

From The Smoking Musket | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

POTB 543: A preseason IU basketball discussion with Tony Adragna

Podcast on the Brink is back for a new episode with host Alex Bozich of Inside the Hall. On this episode, Bozich is joined by Tony Adragna of IU Film Room for a preseason IU basketball discussion. Listen to this week’s episode ... The post POTB 543: A preseason IU basketball discussion with Tony Adragna appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

From Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

2025-26 Purdue Basketball: Let’s Have Some Fun

Can a Final Four be medicinal? As many of you know, I was away from Hammer & Rails, the site I started way back in 2009, for the past three years. Casey and I were doing our work over at Rivals.com before they were bought out by On3, ending a tenure that, in retrospect, feels […]

From Hammer and Rails | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Bucks Reacts Survey: Will Giannis average 30 points per game?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Bucks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. My friends, we’ve made it. Another long offseason is over, and while *ahem* certain narratives around […]

From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 1 read

2025-26 Carolina Basketball Sophomore Preview

With Ian Jackson transferring to St. John’s and Drake Powell getting drafted by the Brooklyn Nets, the sophomore class is a little uncharted and a lot unfamiliar. There are two new arrivals, two returnees from last year and one player who sat last year out. It’s not the most exciting group, but you never know […]

From Tar Heel Blog | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Peak Perspective: The Changing Economics of College Sports

The world of money in college sports has changed quite a bit recently. Over the summer a settlement was made which allowed universities to directly pay athletes, so I wanted to go over the details to see what exactly the Mountain West has, how it compares, and what the impact might be this year. First […]

From Mountain West Connection | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Frog Mailbag: TCU vs. Baylor

How can TCU build on its run game against Baylor? Can the Horned Frogs avoid turning the ball over on the road? Is the team still in the hunt for a Big 12 championship game bid? We’ll answer those questions from our Facebook followers as the Horned Frogs (5-2, 2-2 Big 12) gear up for […]

From Frogs O' War | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

2025-26 Marquette Women’s Basketball Season Preview: The Bench

Cara Consuegra has an interesting thing happening with her 2025-26 Marquette women’s basketball team: She brings everyone back from her first season in charge. Not her entire rotation, not everyone except her seniors. Everyone, all 12 women, back for one more go-around. That does present a teeeeeeny little bit of a problem when it comes […]

From Anonymous Eagle | about 2 months ago | 1 read

‘He isn’t going to say anything for no reason’: Curt Cignetti keeps consistent message ahead of UCLA

Every Monday at noon, Curt Cignetti steps behind the microphone, not just to fulfill a media obligation – but to deliver a message his program will hear loud and clear. Sometimes, he further breaks down the film of the prior ... The post ‘He isn’t going to say anything for no reason’: Curt Cignetti keeps consistent message ahead of UCLA appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

From Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Syracuse women’s basketball: Laila Phelia hopes to get her confidence back and bring scoring spark to Orange

Heading into the 2025-26 season, there’s one goal in mind for new Syracuse Orange women’s basketball guard Laila Phelia: getting back her confidence. It’s been a rollercoaster journey for Phelia, who transferred to the program over the offseason. The two-time all-Big Ten selection played just eight games last season with her most recent team, the […]

From Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician | about 2 months ago | 1 read

ACC Power Rankings: Week 8

There are now only three ACC teams without a conference loss: Georgia Tech, Virginia, and SMU. To make matters worse for the Canes, those three teams do not face each other this season, with Miami only playing SMU. Yikes. If they want any chance of making it to Charlotte, Coach Cristobal’s squad better take care […]

From State of The U | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Player Preview: How Ismaila Diagne Changes Everything for Gonzaga

The 2025–26 season has barely begun, but Gonzaga fans have already been given their first real hints of just how valuable Ismaila Diagne will be for the Zags this year. Through the Kraziness in the Kennel scrimmage and the exhibition win over Northwest University, the 7-foot sophomore has moved from theoretical upside to observable influence. […]

From The Slipper Still Fits | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

2025-26 IU basketball player profile: Tucker DeVries

With the start of college basketball season approaching, we’ve transitioned from our look at other Big Ten programs to our player-by-player previews of the 2025-26 IU basketball roster. Today, our player profiles conclude with Tucker DeVries. Previously: Andrej Acimovic, Trent ... The post 2025-26 IU basketball player profile: Tucker DeVries appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

From Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Ryan Day on off week evaluations; basketball gets big BOOM

We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. For your Earholes… Land-Grant Podcast Network rolls out exciting new lineup […]

From Land-Grant Holy Land | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Brad Underwood built another deep — and loaded — Illinois roster

It seems like Brad Underwood’s Illinois teams get deeper every single season. For each of the past several seasons, offseason hoops talks revolve around how much talent and depth Underwood has accumulated. That depth was on display in Illinois’ first public showing on Sunday, a 92-65 win in an exhibition against Illinois State. Despite three […]

From The Champaign Room | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Hangout in the Holy Land: Is Julian Sayin the current Heisman frontrunner?

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss ⁠Ohio State⁠ football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio On episode 32 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are in discussion […]

From Land-Grant Holy Land | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Digital Sports Analytics: How Data Drives Winning Plays

Digital sports analytics in 2025 has transformed competition, using advanced tools to uncover insights that guide strategies and predict outcomes. Platforms like murgi wala game demonstrate how data analytics enhances decision-making in both professional and recreational sports. This article explores key analytics tools, strategies for implementation, and innovations driving sports success, providing insights for coaches, […] The post Digital Sports Analytics: How Data Drives Winning Plays a...

From The Bank | about 2 months ago | 1 read

Duke Tops UCF, 96-71

The middle part of the game was kind of sketchy, but ultimately Duke put the University of Central Florida away, 96-71. The Knights acquitted themselves well but Blue Devils freshman Cameron Boozer was the unquestionable star of the game. Things started off with a nice moment as former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, current coach Jon […]

From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

DBR Bites #116 – EMERGENCY POD: Bryson Howard Is A Blue Devil!

We know you are probably focused on Duke’s first preseason game against Central Florida but the Duke Basketball Roundup could not let a huge recruiting win go by unmentioned. On Tuesday afternoon, Duke landed the first recruit of the class of 2026, 6-5 wing Bryson Howard. The son of former Wake Forest star Josh Howard […]

From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 1 read

New Beginnings: Takeaways from women’s basketball media day

The basketball season has snuck up on us once again, as November is nearly here. New Mizzou women’s basketball coach Kellie Harper and her roster spoke to the media to give us an inside look at the last several months as they continue to prepare for the 2025-26 season. Here are our main takeaways from […]

From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 1 read

2025 Week 8 ACC Football Power Rankings

ACC Team of the Week : Louisville – for a 24-21  win over Miami 17. Boston College (1-5, 0-4) Last Week: 17 Boston College is just a mess right now, and now they have to face a Louisville team coming off a win over Miami. 16. North Carolina (2-4, 0-2) Last Week: 16 North Carolina … Continue reading »

From All Sports Discussion | about 2 months ago | 1 read