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Santa Clara at Gonzaga Open Thread

Thursday, Jan. 8, at 8:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2 Arden Cravalho is a Gonzaga University graduate from the Bay Area… Follow him on X @a_cravalho

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From The Slipper Still Fits | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Wisconsin Badgers vs. UCLA Bruins Game Thread: Got to win this one

The Wisconsin Badgers are facing off against the UCLA Bruins on Tuesday as they continue their January Big Ten slate. Tip-off is slated for 8:00 p.m. at the Kohl Center. The Badgers are coming off an 89-73 loss to the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers to kick off the new year in a game that wasn’t […]

From Bucky's 5th Quarter | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Purdue Basketball: Washington Huskies Stats Preview

2025-2026 Season Record: 9-5 Previous 3 Games 1/4: L – 80-90 vs Indiana @ Away 12/29: W- 74 – 65 vs Utah @ Home 12/22: W – 86 – 56 vs San Diego @ Home Washington Personnel Starters Bench In-Season Injuries Preseason Injuries C: Mady Traore – # 3 JuCo Transfer / Former Maryland Starter F: Jacob Ognacevic – […]

From Hammer and Rails | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

January 6, 2025 ACC Basketball Power Rankings

We’ll add RPI Rankings when we have more data points. We also take a guess at where the NCAA tournament cutline should be. Stats come from https://www.warrennolan.com/ 18. Boston College (7-7, 0-1) NET 187, RPI 255 Last Week: 18 Boston College is bad really bad. I don’t see a win with NC State, Louisville, or Clemson. … Continue reading »

From All Sports Discussion | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Iowa Hoops head to Minnesota: How to Watch, and Fan Discussion

The Iowa Hawkeyes (12-2, 2-1) head to Dinkytown to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-5, 2-1) where Niko Medved and company are undefeated (8-0) on the season. The Goofers have a few … spotty losses (San Francisco, Stanford, Santa Clara) but took down Indiana at The Barn. Got to this guy late so we’ll […]

From Black Heart Gold Pants | about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Mo Dioubate gives his take on UK Basketball starting lineup changes

The Kentucky Wildcats are struggling on the court, and the beatdown from Alabama on Saturday did them no favors with the fanbase. The biggest question circulating around the BBN over the last few days has centered on rotations and starting lineups, as the Cats have trailed by 20+ points in four of their seven power-conference […]

From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read

What to watch for when Arizona men’s basketball hosts Kansas State in Big 12 home opener

The streak of 20-point wins came to an end Saturday at Utah, where Arizona only won its Big 12 Conference opener by 19 points. Who knows if that contributed to several AP Top 25 voters dropping the Wildcats from 1st to 2nd on their ballots, narrowing the gap between them and Michigan to one point. […]

From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Marquette Men’s Basketball Big East Preview Primer: vs Xavier

Marquette Golden Eagles (5-10, 0-4 Big East) vs Xavier Musketeers (9-6, 1-3 Big East) Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026Time: 6pm CentralLocation: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Marquette Stats Leaders Points: Chase Ross, 16.3 ppgRebounds: Ben Gold, 6.8 rpgAssists: Sean Jones, 3.9 apg Marquette Injury Note: Sean Jones missed Sunday’s game at Connecticut with a foot issue. […]

From Anonymous Eagle | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Open Thread: Louisville vs. Duke

Pretty big one here, guys. It would be cool to win it. Go Cards.

From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Syracuse men’s basketball: game thread vs Georgia Tech

The Syracuse Orange (9-5, 0-1) play their first road game of the season tonight when they head to Atlanta to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (10-5, 1-1). Game tips at 7:00 on ACC Network and Georgia Tech is without their starting center Mo Sylla tonight Before the game, catch up on some recent posts: […]

From Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

YAY HOOPS(?): Penn State vs. Michigan Open Thread

The Nittany Lions continue their three-game stretch of ranked opponents tonight against second-ranked Michigan. Penn State returns to the BJC to host the Wolverines, and the matchup will be televised on FS1 at 7:00 PM. If you haven’t done so already, check out our preview. As always, the usual open thread rules apply: Don’t link to […]

From Black Shoe Diaries | about 2 months ago | 1 read

GAME THREAD: Georgetown Hoyas Visit DePaul Blue Demons

Game 15: Georgetown Hoyas (9-5, 1-2) at DePaul Blue Demons (9-6, 1-3) When: Tuesday, January 6 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Ill. TV: truTV, HBO Max (Spero Dedes, Chris Spatola, Andy Katz) Radio: Team 980 AM, Sirius XM Ch. 391 (Rich Chvotkin) Series: Georgetown leads 36-17 all-time. DePaul won the last meeting […]

From Casual Hoya | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Kentucky Basketball vs. Missouri viewing info, what to watch for, odds, and predictions

Frustration is high in the Bluegrass after Kentucky Basketball was whipped by Alabama in an 89-74 loss on Saturday, trailing by more than 20 points against a ranked team for the fourth time this season. The Wildcats will return to Rupp for a two-game home stand this week, starting with the Missouri Tigers on Wednesday […]

From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 3 reads

George Washington vs. Rhode Island Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The George Washington Revolutionaries (9-7) aim to build on a seven-game home winning streak when they host the Rhode Island Rams (12-2) on January 7, 2026. George Washington lost its previous game to La Salle, 66-52, on Saturday. Colleen Phiri was its high scorer with nine points. In its previous game, Rhode Island topped Loyola Chicago on Saturday, 70-58. Ines Debroise scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in four assists and two boards). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

How to Watch Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Kent State Golden Flashes (5-9) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the Central Michigan Chippewas (8-5) on January 7, 2026 at McGuirk Arena. In its previous game, Central Michigan beat Bowling Green on Saturday, 68-56. Madi Morson scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in three assists and two rebounds). Kent State lost its most recent game to UMass, 75-70, on Saturday. Mya Babbitt was its leading scorer with 20 points. Catch tons of live women’s college b...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

NCAAB Odds for Michigan vs Penn State, Texas Tech vs Houston, and More

A huge night in the college basketball world tips off tonight with two top-25 matchups, and the #2 team in the country taking a tough road test. In the early slate the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines will visit the Penn State Nittany Lions, and the #6 Duke Blue Devils will take on the #20 Louisville Cardinals. In the late slate of games, the main event is a rivalry showdown between the #14 Texas Tech Red Raiders and #7 Houston Cougars at the Fertitta Center. Let’s take a look ...

From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Kansas City Current sign forward Amelia White from Penn State through 2027

Forward Amelia White has signed a two-year contract through 2027 with the Kansas City Current, the club announced on Tuesday. “We are thrilled to welcome Amelia to the Kansas City Current,” said general manager Ryan Dell. “Her professionalism, competitive drive and dedication to getting better each day make her a perfect fit for our culture. Amelia is riding a wave of momentum […]

From All For XI | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Injury report reveals Celtics could face very shorthanded Nuggets team

BOSTON — The Celtics (23-12) will look to make it five straight wins when they face the Denver Nuggets (24-12) on Wednesday night at 7pm at TD Garden. Boston enters the matchup relatively healthy; they’ll only be without Jayson Tatum, who continues to recover from a ruptured Achilles tendon, and Josh Minott, who is out […]

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From CelticsBlog | about 2 months ago | 1 read

What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Maryland

Indiana is back on the road for a matchup with Maryland on Wednesday night at the Xfinity Center. The Hoosiers, winners of three straight, are in search of their first road win this season. The Terrapins are 7-7 and 0-3 ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball travels to Maryland 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 | 1 read

Men’s Basketball: How can Northwestern fix its late game problems

Since the beginning of the season, the close-game struggles have been a glaring concern for Northwestern. Against Virginia in November, the Wildcats led by seven with 14 minutes remaining. The Cavaliers erased the deficit and retook the lead within five minutes. Though the Wildcats rallied to create another four-point cushion with six minutes left, they […]

From Inside NU | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Northwestern women’s basketball showed progress but still couldn’t meet the moment against No. 14 Iowa

There were times during Northwestern women’s basketball’s narrow 67-58 loss to No. 14 Iowa where it felt like the Wildcats were on the cusp of their biggest moment in three years. Northwestern was a 27.5-point underdog on Monday night. It was coming off an 87-54 beatdown in Eugene, against an Oregon team that started 0-2 […]

From Inside NU | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Former Illinois tight end Cole Rusk commits to Arizona

Arizona has picked up its first offensive recruit from the NCAA transfer portal, one who could step right in and start. The Wildcats have earned a commitment from ex-Illinois tight end Cole Rusk, who comes to the UA with one season of eligibility remaining. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound Rusk had 19 catches for 217 yards and […]

From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 0 reads

3 Players to Watch: Illinois Women’s Basketball

For the past three seasons, Illinois women’s basketball featured a group of role players known throughout the Big Ten. Forward Kendall Bostic played a traditional big role inside and averaged a double-double. Guards Makira Cook, Adalia McKenzie, and especially Genesis Bryant patrolled the perimeter, found open teammates, and created big offensive moments. After the 2024-25 […]

From Land-Grant Holy Land | about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Louisville vs. Duke preview

Louisville Cardinals (11-3, 1-1) vs. Duke Blue Devils (13-1, 2-0) Game Time: 7 p.m. Location: KFC Yum Center: Louisville, Ky. Television: ESPN Announcers: Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analysis) and Kris Budden (sideline) Favorite: Louisville by 1.5 Series: Duke leads, 17-9 Last Meeting: Duke won 73-63 on March 15, 2025 in the ACC Tournament championship game in Charlotte Series History: Projected Starting […]

From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Standout Bowling Green linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron commits to Colorado

Colorado landed a big-time commitment on Tuesday morning, as Bowling Green State standout linebacker Gideon ESPN Lampron put pen to paper, signing on to become a Buff. (Yes, you read that correctly. His middle name really is ESPN. That should tell you everything you need to know about this addition.) Lampron comes to Boulder with […]

From The Ralphie Report | about 2 months ago | 1 read