Latest blog entries about College Basketball
Every year, I’m astonished by how quickly the NFL season goes by. We’ve already reached the end of the 2025 NFL season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be playing in the final game of the year on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens with the division on the line. With that said, get your questions […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
If you watched the non-conference and thought Kentucky looked like three different teams rolled into one… You weren’t wrong. Pope isn’t just tweaking the playbook; he’s re-engineering what Kentucky is. “We’re trying to evolve into the team that can get us to the highest ceiling.” That means spacing. That means communication. That means uncomfortable growth. […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Last season you could write an opus teasing the opening of the SEC Conference play. In the long history of college basketball, and the SEC in particular, no conference had ever been so good. At the top, and the middle, and even the bottom of the league, everyone was quality. Oklahoma finished 6-12 in the […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ (11-5, 3-0 WCC) way to handling the last-place Seattle U Redhawks (4-10, 0-3 WCC) on the road, 85-59, coach Lisa Fortier reached a personal milestone. She recorded her 300th career victory in 379 opportunities with the Zags, the fastest coach to do so in program history. Redshirt freshman forward Lauren Whittaker […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s Game Day! The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats begin Big 12 Conference play with a visit to the Utah Utes. Here’s all the info you need to watch, listen to or follow the game online: Arizona-Utah game time, details: How can I watch Arizona-Utah? Arizona-Utah will be shown on Peacock. James Westling (play-by-play) and Matt Muehlebach […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
After a second-half defensive collapse against the San Diego Toreros in the Jenny Craig Pavilion to end 2025, the No. 7 Gonzaga Bulldogs (15-1, 3-0 WCC) started 2026 lacking spirit and connectiveness with one another against a terrific Seattle U Redhawks team (12-4, 1-2 WCC) led by the bright fifth-year coach Chris Victor. The seventh […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Duke hosted Boston College on Thursday and it was a blowout, with Duke winning 100-49. After a tough start to the season, the Blue Devils have now won five straight, none of them at all close. Duke forced 20 turnovers and Boston College hit just 4-21 of their three point attempts (19%) and 21-59 overall […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
HELLO AND WELCOME TO 2026! It’s the first Saturday of the year, and since we’re past the majority of the college football playoffs/bowl games, there is A TON of college basketball on national television today! I’m counting 37 games in total, split 36 for the men and one for the women. The one women’s game […]
From Anonymous Eagle | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Last time the SMU Mustangs won a bowl game, the year was 2012 and its league was Conference USA. That was 13 years and two conference ago, and much has changed within the program, which is rapidly evolving into one of the powers of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Despite the disappointment of barely missing out […]
From Underdog Dynasty | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
SAN DIEGO–The night overall was a disappointing one for Arizona fans, who saw their team fall behind 24-0 to SMU in the Holiday Bowl. But even before the game was played, those watching at home may have felt added stress thanks to something mentioned on the Fox broadcast during pregame. Sideline reporter Jenny Taft said […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
It was less than two months before that a heavy defeat against the same opposition resulted in the departure of Roy Keane as Sunderland manager. Keane’s departure was a blow to a fanbase who had newfound hope under the Irishman’s tenure, but in truth it appeared to be a tenure by fear and frustration rather […]
From Roker Report | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
FIRST HALF ANALYSIS: If you were looking for explosives, then you were in for a large dud in the first 4 minutes of the game. Both teams were playing “brick city nights”, as both teams were a combined 2-13 in the opening 4 minutes, with the score tied at 3. Pryce Sandfort, who averages 15 […]
From Corn Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
In what can only be described as a historical night in Lincoln, Nebraska basketball defeated #9 Michigan State 58-56 at Pinnacle Bank Arena, improving to 14-0 on the season and 3-0 in Big Ten play. For a fanbase more accustomed to football heartbreak than basketball triumph, this victory represents something potentially transformative for a program […]
From Corn Nation | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
SAN DIEGO—One game doesn’t define a season, and it shouldn’t take away from all the accomplishments leading up to that point. Even ones that start as bad as this one did. Arizona put forth its worst effort of the 2025 campaign, at least in the first half, falling behind 24-0 before coming up short of […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It’s time for conference play for the BYU Basketball team. The Cougars will kick it off on the road Saturday morning at Kansas State. BYU enters Big 12 play with a 12-1 record. The squad last played on Dec. 22 at the Marriott Center against the Eastern Washington Eagles. BYU won by a final score […]
From Vanquish The Foe | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Before the game started, it was announced that Divine Ugochukwu was out with an illness. Kur Teng got the start at shooting guard. Even without missing a starter, we knew this was going to be a tough game. I don’t think anyone imagined it being as ugly as it was. There was a slow start […]
From The Only Colors | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
That Louisville even had a legitimate chance to eek out a sweep of their West Coast trip is a testament to . . . . . . I dunno . . . grit. ???????? Louisville 76, Stanford 80. The Cardinals never held a lead for the last 15:01 of the 1st. But trailed by only […]
From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The transfer portal is now open for college football as Will Stein and his new Kentucky Football staff are trying to piece together and fill holes left on the roster from the coaching change. We have seen plenty of big-name players enter the portal from last season’s UK team, but now we finally get some […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Rutgers men’s basketball started the new year with a loss, as they fell to Ohio State 80-73. Despite the Scarlet Knights having a 15-point lead in the first half, they could not match the physicality and paint presence of their opponent, as the Buckeyes would fight their way back for the win. Ohio State would […]
From On the Banks | about 2 months ago | 1 read
As calendars turned to 2026, Maryland men’s basketball had the opportunity to put out a new product. Its true Big Ten slate began against an Oregon team that entered the new year with the same 7-6 record as Maryland. And while Maryland did largely play the same game, with its hallmark scoring droughts easily apparent, […]
From Testudo Times | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Author’s Note: If you didn’t read my pre-season America East preview piece, it might be wise to. This one would make much more sense with that context in mind. My name is Tanner McGrath. I’m a Vermont native, a Catamount basketball superfan, and the America East beat writer here at Mid-Major Madness. And I’m here […]
From Mid-Major Madness | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Starting your conference slate on the road for back-to-back games is not ideal, but it’s where head coach Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers find themselves. After a gritty win over Syracuse, the Tigers will complete the second leg of their road trip in the cold confines of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, home to the Pitt Panthers. […]
From Shakin The Southland | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
2025-2026 Season Overall Record: 9-4 Big 10 Record: 1-1 Previous 3 Games 12/30: W – 80-60 vs Milwaukee @ Home 12/22: W – 88 – 61 vs Central Michigan @ Home 12/19: L – 66- 76 (OT) vs Villanova @ Neutral Wisconsin Personnel Starters Bench Key Analytics (Per KenPom.com – National Rank in ()) KenPom Ranking – 42 Offense […]
From Hammer and Rails | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Kentucky Wildcats will return to the court Saturday as they open up SEC play in Tuscaloosa against the Alabama Crimson Tide. It has been a long layoff for the Cats, as they last played Bellarmine on December 23rd at Rupp Arena. Luckily, that has been much needed with the injury bug biting in Lexington […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Seattle Seahawks will not have starting left tackle Charles Cross for Saturday’s Week 18 NFC West and No. 1 seed title decider against the San Francisco 49ers, marking his third consecutive missed game due to a hamstring injury. Luckily, whether the Seahawks gets a first-round bye or not, it looks as if his return […]
From Field Gulls | about 2 months ago | 0 reads