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Having grown up just outside Philadelphia in the suburbs of Springfield Township, Pa., new St. Joe’s head coach Steve Donahue has long been enamored by Hawk Hill. Between coaching at Division-II Jefferson under the legendary Herb Magee to 20 years in The Palestra over two stints at Penn, he’s held an appreciation for the program […]
From Mid-Major Madness | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Class of 2026 five-star small forward Tyran Stokes, the No. 1 overall recruit in his class, has officially withdrawn from Notre Dame High School, according to Andy Villamarzo of Rivals. Notre Dame athletic director Alec Moses confirmed the move in a statement, saying, “Notre Dame High School acknowledges Tyran Stokes’ decision to withdraw and explore […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Welcome back to Around The Corner – the weekly installment covering the biggest news in Virginia athletics. It’s an all-around winning season in Charlottesville. The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team secured an 87-53 win in the season opener against Rider University on Monday, which also marked head coach Ryan Odom’s inaugural game as a ‘Hoo. […]
From Streaking The Lawn | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The two couldn’t have been much more alike; both K-State and the internet-based video feed of the game (I refuse to mention them by name here) listlessly stumbled through the first half of Tuesday night’s opener in Bramlage against the UNC-Greensboro Spartans before the Cats pulled away for an easy 93-64 win. Frankly, neither the […]
From Bring On The Cats | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Rutgers fans, it’s Men’s Basketball game day! The Scarlet Knights are set to tip off against Rider in their home opener at 6 pm. There are several things we will be looking for throughout the game, such as who plays the most minutes and who is the best shooter on this team. As always, let […]
From On the Banks | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Throughout her life, DaiJa Turner has embodied the mentality of a champion. At around seven years old, Turner and her dad, Cedric Turner Sr., were talking about a women’s basketball game playing on TV. At one point, Turner Sr. mentioned to his daughter that if she got good grades and continued with the sport, she […]
From Inside NU | 3 months ago | 0 reads
It was a bit of a slow start for the first five minutes, but the slow pull away became a steady pile of points by a broad range of Lady Hokies. There were lots of folks in the organization who were new to Cassell Coliseum and the crowd. It’s going to be interesting to see […]
From Gobbler Country | 3 months ago | 1 read
Herald NBA admits refs blew crucial call in Celtics’ loss to Jazz Globe Wizards at Celtics: Can Boston halt losing skid at two? The Celtics’ 3-point attempts aren’t falling. Maybe it’s time to change their approach? CelticsBlog Josh Minott’s special afternoon only furthered his love for Boston Is this the best version of Jaylen Brown? […]
From CelticsBlog | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers cruised to a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, pulling off a big win in the season opener. At the forefront of the blowout was Badgers star John Blackwell, who poured in 31 points on 10/19 from the field, tying his career-high with six threes as he […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 3 months ago | 0 reads
As I have mentioned around these parts before, I was a Fran believer and supporter until the very end (even when it got contentious). To me, he resurrected this program from the greatest depths of hell and brought Iowa Basketball into relevance again. From all of the All-Time great Hawks that he assembled during his […]
From Black Heart Gold Pants | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Who is she? Sophomore, Forward, 6-foot-3 from East Orange, New Jersey 2024-25 Stats 20 games, 0 starts, 7.7 minutes per game, 1.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 32.3% FG, 27.3% 3PT, 50.0% FT 2024-25 Review Joe McKeown typically takes a while to trust his first-year players, and Thomas was no exception. With a veteran front […]
From Inside NU | 3 months ago | 0 reads
For head coach Mark Pope, the true measure of his Kentucky team won’t just be the points they score, but the possessions they stop. “It’s really important. It’s going to determine how good we are this year,” said Pope, emphasizing the role of defense in shaping his team’s potential. The coach recently pointed to a […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 3 months ago | 4 reads
After a one-year hiatus, UConn and South Carolina will renew their rivalry on “neutral” courts over the next two seasons. The two schools will play in the 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on Nov. 24, 2026 then head to Charlotte, North Carolina in Nov. 2027 for the Ally Tip-Off. […]
From The UConn Blog | 3 months ago | 1 read
Basketball season is officially underway after game one was completed last night. Prior to that though I asked the staff a series of questions and wanted their answers. These were questions about which of the events expected for Purdue basketball would actually happen. I wanted everyone on the record before the season got too deep. […]
From Hammer and Rails | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This week’s question is a piggy back off of Jaiman’s piece from yesterday. He is of […]
From Bucs Dugout | 3 months ago | 2 reads
In a shocking turn of events, Rhode Island athletic director Thorr Bjorn, who had recently signed a five-year extension in June, has reportedly been hired to join the UMass athletic department as a “senior deputy athletic director” and “chief of business administration.” ESPN’s Pete Thamel was first to report, with UMass confirming the hire on […]
From Hustle Belt | 3 months ago | 0 reads
The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a 96-64 victory over the Campbell Fighting Camels on Monday, improving to 1-0 with a blowout win. It was a game that was much closer than the final score indicated for the first 30 minutes, but the Badgers capped things off on a 29-2 run to win in […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Indiana men’s basketball is set to open the 2025-26 season on Wednesday night against Alabama A&M at Assembly Hall. The game will be the official debut of the Hoosiers’ new look roster and marks the true beginning of the Darian DeVries era in Bloomington. Here’s three things to know ahead of the matchup. Nick Dorn’s […]
From The Crimson Quarry | 3 months ago | 0 reads
No. 19 Vanderbilt, debuting in Paris against a feisty Cal team, escaped France with a 74-65 win. While they may not have moved the needle as a cohesive unit, they reminded the nation why they’re worthy of a top 25 ranking: Mikayla Blakes. A third-team AP All-American last season, Blakes may be the most interesting […]
From Swish Appeal | 3 months ago | 1 read
In a game against Binghamton where the Syracuse Orange’s highest scorer last year was out for the game within minutes, someone else had to step up. There were plenty of new faces that shined in Syracuse’s 85-47 season-opening win over the Bearcats, but it was one of just two returning players from 2024-25 who stepped […]
From Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician | 3 months ago | 1 read
THE VITALS: Marquette Golden Eagles (1-0) vs. Southern University (0-1) THE DATE: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 THE TIME: 7pm Central THE LOCATION: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin THE TELEVISION: Nope. We went over this last time. THE STREAMING: ESPN+ with Josh Maurer & Brian Butch on the call THE RADIO: 94.5 FM/ESPN Milwaukee, available online via The Varsity […]
From Anonymous Eagle | 3 months ago | 1 read
Every year we say this, but this season is truly flying by. The Dawgs only have four regular season games remaining. Going 3-1 *should* be enough to get in the playoffs. As the leaves turn and the temps drop, let’s take a look at who is making headlines around the SEC. Change at Auburn Auburn […]
From Dawg Sports | 3 months ago | 1 read
Matt and Austin recap Iowa State’s 4th straight loss in a terrible day of football against Arizona State. What’s wrong with the team? Why is Rocco Becht all of a sudden not playing well? What would we change? On a positive note, basketball season is officially here and we’re excited about Killyan Toure. Plus Milan […]
From Wide Right & Natty Lite | 3 months ago | 0 reads
Hey TOC Nation, we got two more survey questions for you this week. First up, let’s look back at the first start for Alessio Milivojevic at quarterback. He finished the 23-20 OT loss throwing 20/28 for 311 yards and one touchdown. We ask you grade this based on it being his first game, not on […]
From The Only Colors | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Unlike a portion of the Syracuse fanbase, the Orange’s performance last week against North Carolina didn’t scare away one recruit. Safety Tedarius Hughes flipped his commitment from Florida State to Syracuse yesterday. Hughes is a teammate of Orange commit Calvin Russell at Miami Northwestern and he’s rated four-stars by On3 and ESPN and 3 stars […]
From Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician | 3 months ago | 2 reads