Latest blog entries about College Basketball
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
Date: Friday, January 2nd, 2026Tipoff: 8:02 p.m. (central)Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena (Lincoln, Neb.) TV/Online: Friday’s game will be available online on Peacock with Noah Reed and Nick Bahe on the call. To watch or to sign up, visit peacocktv.com. For YouTube TV subscribers, the game is also available on the NBC Sports Network. Radio: Friday’s game will be […]
From Corn Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Villanova Wildcats 11-2 (2-0) at Butler Bulldogs 10-4 (1-2) Where: Hinkle Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN) When: Saturday, Jan. 3 at 12:00 PM Betting Line: Villanova +1.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: TNT, truTV How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 25, Butler 45 (Quad 1) KenPom: Villanova 28, Butler 47 Torvik: Villanova […]
From VU Hoops | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
It’s only conference play from here on out as Maryland takes on Oregon Friday night. Without Pharrel Payne once again, the Terps will look for substantial production from their guard group. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful.
From Testudo Times | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Time to hit the road. Duke travels to Tally this weekend to take on the Florida St. Seminoles, hoping to get back to being the team they were just a few weeks ago. Duke has had some trouble with Florida State in the past so the Duke Basketball Roundup is here with all the details […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez has been full of praise for Barcelona star Raphinha ahead of Saturday’s Catalan derby. Raphinha has been bizarrely snubbed for several high-profile individual awards recently, but the Espanyol boss has no doubts at all about the Brazilian’s quality. “He’s not talked about enough, but for me he’s crucial. Other players get […]
From Barca Blaugranes | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Here we go! Big Ten conference play is in full effect, and we are getting 2026 started with a top 25 matchup as our #9 Spartans visit the undefeated #13 Nebraska Cornhuskers. Time to see if MSU can pick its level of play back up to what it was when we were taking down ranked […]
From The Only Colors | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Your Oregon Ducks head east to take on the Maryland Terrapins in a late afternoon matchup! When: Friday, January 2nd @ 4:30 PM PST Where: XFINITY Center, College Park, MD Watch: Peacock ‘Sco Ducks!
From Addicted To Quack | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
No. 8 TCU extended its winning streak to 14 games with a victory on the road over the BYU Cougars on New Year’s Eve by a score of 72-48. TCU continues to dominate on the defensive end of the floor, holding their 13th opponent this season to under 60 points. This was only BYU’s second […]
From Frogs O' War | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It feels like it’s been a long time since Kentucky Basketball last played on December 23rd in a win over Bellarmine. The Wildcats are on a four-game winning streak, with two of those wins coming against Indiana and St. John’s. Mark Pope’s team is playing a lot better of late, especially on offense. With Jaland […]
From A Sea Of Blue | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
It’s January in Mississippi meaning most years Ole Miss fans turn the page from football to basketball and catch up on what its teams have been doing in the non-conference. Well, its a bit different this year with the phenomenal run Ole Miss football is on and still in the hunt for a national title. […]
From Red Cup Rebellion | about 2 months ago | 1 read