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When Caleb Foster had various members of the Duke team on the Brotherhood Podcast before last season started, he asked everyone who had surprised them the most. Just about everyone said Kon Knueppel, and that kind of got your attention. This past fall, before the NBA season started, someone asked Charlotte GM Jeff Peterson if […]
IOWA CITY, Ia. — Almost had it. In the 51st consecutive sellout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Fighting Illini nearly pulled off the program’s most historic upset in recent memory, falling short to the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes 82-78. It was a game of two halves for the orange and blue. Early on, it was all […]
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The Illini men’s basketball team has had many big games this season. Friday is yet another one vs. the league-leading Michigan Wolverines. The Illini literally have two shots at winning the regular-season Big Ten championship: slim and none. Broken down, that means Illinois has to win out, and Michigan will have to drop three straight […]
This was a tough one. Both teams feelt dead even all night long. Michigan State got a late push, Purdue had two chances to tie or win at the end, and didn’t pull it off. Damn good classic Big Ten basketball game. This will go easier if I dive right into the bullet points: Can […]
Of all the games NC State has played this season, this was certainly one of them. A dreadful effort from start to finish, where the defensive intensity lacked in the first half and execution at the offensive end was poor throughout, but the lengthy stretches of inconsistency didn’t matter because Wake Forest is just that […]
South Carolina took control early with a 15-0 run to take a 23-7 lead late in the first quarter. Mizzou fought tooth and nail to make the score look respectable, but the Tigers ended up falling 112-71 in Columbia east after a 4th quarter Gamecock push. Mizzou’s lack of size continues to be an issue […]
We were only a few minutes into this one before it looked like it was going to be a long night as Purdue started the game off on a 9-2 run. They were outhustling Michigan State and were getting easy buckets for Oscar Cluff down low. They took a 13-6 lead heading into the first […]
Kentucky Basketball ended a three-game slide with a win at South Carolina on Tuesday, but it wasn’t exactly a performance that inspired confidence. That said, a SEC road win is a win, and Tuesday’s likely earned the Wildcats a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Now, it’s time to build some momentum. Next up are the […]
Coming into Mackey Arena against a Michigan State team that you’re tied with in the conference standings, and have identical overall records as well, you knew this thing was going to be a dog fight. And no, I’m not referring to Ripper who performed it frisbee dog halftime entertainment. Well, the first half lived up […]
It was Auburn’s senior night, they were doing their Play4Kay game, and Kentucky came in hot to try and spoil the party. It was less than a week ago that Neville Arena played host to a heartbreaking loss for one Kentucky team, as the men fell 75-74. Could the women avoid that fate? The Lady […]
UConn women’s basketball capped off its regular season home slate by pummeling Georgetown Hoyas 84-52 at PeoplesBank Arena on Thursday. With the victory, the Huskies set a new program record with their 19th conference victory of the year. Azzi Fudd led UConn in scoring for the seventh time in the last eight games with 24 […]
This was a 2-point game with about 7 minutes left in the second quarter when Coach Jeff Walz took a timeout after his team did not get back on a fast break. After the timeout his team played with significantly more fire. They turned up the defensive pressure and ended the half with 20 points […]
Azzi Fudd had 24 points while Sarah Strong had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team to a relatively easy 84-52 win over the Georgetown Hoyas at PeoplesBank Arena on Thursday night. Click on picture to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here […]
Last month, in my annual Eight Intriguing Questions post for the Tennis Recruiting Network, I raised the prospect that Reese Brantmeier and the NCAA could settle the lawsuit Brantmeier brought before the November trial date. According to reports today, a settlement has been reached, with the parties agreeing to a 60-day pause of deadlines as they work toward finalizing the terms. Terms of the
Tyran Stokes, the No. 1-ranked player in the Class of 2026, has yet to make a decision on a school. As of November 1st, 2025, the Nike signature athlete is down to three schools: Kansas, Kentucky, and Oregon. With the high school season wrapping up soon, Stokes’ commitment date could be in the near future. […]
The Tampa Bay Rays today announced the first three public community engagement sessions, inviting residents across Hillsborough County to learn more about and share their input on the vision for a new ballpark and mixed-use district. In partnership with Hillsborough College, the Rays will kick off the series on Tuesday, March 3, at the College’s […]
Number 11 ranked TCU Women’s Basketball clinched a share of their second straight Big 12 regular season title with a win on the road on Wednesday over Cincinnati by a score of 83-70. It was not the prettiest win of the season for the Frogs who trailed by six points at halftime, but TCU found […]
21-7 (7-7) AP/Coaches: 24/23 Creme: 6-seed NET:26
Aztecs move back into a tie with Utah State for first place in the Mountain West Conference. Reese Dixon-Waters helps pace Aztecs victory with 20 points. The friendly home confines of Viejas Arena were a welcome site for the Aztecs as they took the court for their gigantic game against Utah State on Wednesday night. […]
We also take a guess at where the NCAA tournament cutline should be. Stats come from https://www.warrennolan.com/ 18. Georgia Tech (11-17, 2-13) NET 171, RPI 228 Last Week : 18 Georgia Tech has locked down the spot of the worst team in the ACC. The season has turned into an absolute trainwreck. They host FSU and … Continue reading »
The Bucks signed Wisconsin Herd shooting guard Cormac Ryan to a two-way contract, the Bucks announced Thursday afternoon. Ryan, who has averaged 20.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game with the Herd, steps into a competitive wing rotation as the Bucks attempt to push for a play-in spot. Ryan fills the Bucks’ third […]
When you look on the sidelines today in Mackey Arena you’ll see two Big Ten legends as Matt Painter and the Boilermakers take on Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans. This is a game with huge implications in the Big Ten standings as the two teams sit tied for 4th place with the winner […]
It appears a bit of momentum carried over from Oregon Men’s Basketball’s improbable rally over USC last weekend. Looking about as in-sync and defensively sound as they have all season, the Ducks not only beat Wisconsin (currently in the NCAA Tournament picture), but beat them rather handily 85-71 in a late-evening matchup in Eugene. With […]
Well, we have nearly reached March Madness. Not just the basketball version—though there will be plenty of that, but the winter sports championships are in full gear with a pair of Big Ten Championships this week kicking off earlier than the weekend, and the first round of the WCHA playoffs beginning as well. Its a […]
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