Latest blog entries about College Basketball
The next time a prominent coach with a long record of success decides to retire, pseudo-sages will lament the impossible task confronting his or her successor. That’s been an article of faith ever since Gene Bartow replaced John Wooden at UCLA for the 1975-76 season. Bartow was essentially driven from the job as a failure […]
Monday morning was a fun one for head coach Shauna Green and the Illini as they were ranked No. 25 in the AP poll. This was the first time the Illini have been ranked all season and the first time that they’ve been ranked since Feb. 17, 2025. This comes after Illinois started their season […]
Unfortunately, no Horizon League basketball will be played until Thursday this week, but there are still plenty of great games on the weekly slate. Both expected and unexpected contenders are continuing to stay near the top of the standings, as both the preseason favorites and defending champions are looking to get there. Below is an […]
Minnie Hunt and Fred Sacco kick off Monday Night Therapy riding a rare wave of “vim and vigor” thanks to Nebraska sports actually giving fans reasons to smile—especially a 16–0 men’s basketball team sitting at #8 in the polls, plus the general buzz of winter workouts and portal season. The big on-show feature is Minnie’s […]
As the newly-minted 16th-ranked team in the country, the Virginia Cavaliers are back on the road looking to make a statement early on in conference play against the Louisville Cardinals. Winners of its last three games, the Cavaliers come in averaging 85 points per game on 48% shooting, with the potential to gain a huge […]
Four games on tap Tuesday and our TV overlords serve up the best one first as Virginia visits Louisville, also BC at Clemson, Miami at Notre Dame, and Florida State at Syracuse. Under Tony Bennett, Virginia basically owned Louisville, and particularly Rick Pitino. One of the funniest things of the Bennett era was that every […]
Kansas Jayhawks News One part of Darryn Peterson’s cramping issues remains a mystery to the staff Does Bill Self see tonight’s Iowa State game as “must win?” How much longer does Self have as a coach? Links! 15,000 nurses are on strike in New York City A Mississippi synagogue has been burned down in what […]
In Monday night’s first Unrivaled game, Phantom trailed Mist at halftime, 36-34. Then, Kelsey Plum happened. KP opened the pivotal period by scoring the Phantom’s first eight points, converting two layups and nailing a 3. She would finish the frame with 14 points, dropping in another triple and going 6-for-8 from the field overall. Paced […]
One of the side notes to the Detroit Tigers prep heavy draft strategy under Scott Harris has been saving money elsewhere in the draft in order to go over slot to various prep pitchers they like each year. They’ve accomplished this by taking less heralded college players that they can get for minimum or close […]
Good morning, BBN! Last night, Mark Pope dropped the note that Jaland Lowe would be having shoulder surgery and would be out for the remainder of the year. What might not be a surprise to many, it’s now a next-man-up situation. For the Cats, the keys turn over to Jasper Johnson. Johnson, a former five-star […]
There are 15 more games in Maryland men’s basketball’s regular season. BartTorvik only favors the Terps in two of them: against Penn State and Rutgers. A season with single-digit wins is becoming increasingly possible, if not likely. Watching that caliber of basketball can be unenjoyable — even more so when it takes place late into […]
Even without taking the field, Ohio State’s season moved in multiple directions this week. While the College Football Playoff delivered blowouts and revelations, the Buckeyes continued reshaping their roster through the transfer portal. Meanwhile, Ohio State basketball lived another week on the razor’s edge, flashing both tournament potential and familiar late-game frustration. Portal season: additions, […]
The Alabama Crimson Tide (17-1) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they hit the road to take on the Auburn Tigers (12-6) on January 15, 2026 at Neville Arena. Auburn vs. Alabama NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Auburn, Alabama Venue: Neville Arena Last Game For Each Team Auburn beat Florida 60-50 in its last game. Harissoum Coulibaly led the way with 14 points and three steals, followed by Kaitlyn Duhon ...
The Missouri Tigers (12-7) take a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-8), losers of five straight. Missouri vs. Arkansas NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Columbia, Missouri Venue: Mizzou Arena Last Game For Each Team Missouri, led by Grace Slaughter with 12 points and nine rebounds, fell short in a 74-63 defeat to Alabama in their most recent game. Abbey Schreacke added 12 poi...
After a horrendous start in the first two games of conference play, the Kentucky Wildcats bounced back in an emphatic way as they cruised past the Mississippi State Bulldogs 92-68 this past Saturday night for their first SEC win. The Wildcats got off to another disappointing start as they were down 12 and once again got booed […]
Illinois fans, when the bracket is released on March 15, I want you to remember this Iowa game from Sunday afternoon. Specifically, remember the moment with six minutes left when Carver-Hawkeye Arena was ready to blow the roof off, but Iowa missed a breakaway dunk and then a follow up three to cut the lead […]
When Patrick Ewing was coming up in the early 1990’s, no one fully understood how good he was. There was no YouTube, no social media, no clips, no hype tapes. People knew he was going to be good, but no one understood just how good. When Ewing got to Georgetown, they figured it out in […]
AAC action on Tuesday will see the the North Texas Mean Green (9-7) host the Memphis Tigers (7-10) at UNT Coliseum, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. In its most recent game, North Texas topped Tulane on Saturday, 59-53. Its leading scorer was Chania Price with 15 points. In its previous game, Memphis lost to South Florida on Saturday, 90-81. Daejah Richmond scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in six assists and seven boards). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original ...
The Georgetown Hoyas (9-7, 1-4 Big East) hope to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Creighton Bluejays (10-7, 4-2 Big East) on January 13, 2026 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The matchup airs on Peacock. In its previous game, Creighton fell to St. John’s on Saturday, 90-73. Isaac Traudt scored a team-high 14 points (and chipped in one assist and one rebounds). Georgetown lost its previous game to Seton Hall, 76-67, on Saturday. Malik Mack was its leading scorer with 14 points. ...
The Oklahoma State Cowboys (13-3, 1-2 Big 12) will host the Baylor Bears (10-5, 0-3 Big 12) after winning 11 home games in a row. Baylor lost its most recent game to Houston, 77-55, on Saturday. Cameron Carr was its high scorer with 18 points. In its previous game, Oklahoma State lost to Iowa State on Saturday, 83-71. Its leading scorer was Parsa Fallah with 21 points. When is Baylor vs. Oklahoma State and when does it start? This contest between the Bears and Cowboys will go down on Tue...
The Dayton Flyers (12-4, 3-0 A-10) hope to extend a three-game win streak when they visit the Duquesne Dukes (9-7, 1-2 A-10) on January 13, 2026 at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. On Tuesday, in its last game, Dayton topped George Washington 79-72. With 20 points, Javon Bennett was its high scorer. Duquesne lost its most recent game to Saint Joseph’s (PA), 97-90 in OT, on Wednesday. Tarence Guinyard was its top scorer with 20 points. When is Dayton vs. Duquesne and when does it start? This game ...
The Western Illinois Leathernecks (4-13, 0-6 OVC) hope to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-10, 3-3 OVC) on January 13, 2026. Eastern Illinois won its most recent game against Tennessee State, 74-70, on Saturday. Zion Fruster was its top scorer with 19 points. Western Illinois dropped its most recent game to Tennessee Tech, 59-54, on Saturday. Isaiah Griffin starred with 16 points, plus one rebound and two assists. When is Eastern Illinoi...
The Iowa State Cyclones (16-0, 3-0 Big 12) aim to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Kansas Jayhawks (11-5, 1-2 Big 12) on January 13, 2026. Iowa State won its most recent game versus Oklahoma State, 83-71, on Saturday. Joshua Jefferson was its high scorer with 19 points. In its previous game, Kansas lost to West Virginia on Saturday, 86-75. Darryn Peterson scored a team-high 23 points (and contributed two assists and six boards). When is Iowa State vs. Kansas an...
The Michigan State Spartans (14-2, 4-1 Big Ten) will host the Indiana Hoosiers (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) after winning five straight home games. Michigan State won its most recent game against Northwestern, 76-66, on Thursday. Carson Cooper was its leading scorer with 18 points. Indiana dropped its most recent game to Nebraska, 83-77, on Saturday. Lamar Wilkerson was its leading scorer with 32 points. When is Michigan State vs. Indiana and when does it start? This game between the Spartans and...
The George Mason Patriots (16-1, 4-0 A-10) will attempt to extend a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Loyola Chicago Ramblers (5-12, 1-3 A-10) on January 13, 2026 at Joseph J. Gentile Arena. On Saturday, in its most recent game, George Mason defeated VCU 86-80. With 16 points, Riley Allenspach was its top scorer. In its previous game, Loyola Chicago lost to George Washington on Saturday, 101-66. Its leading scorer was Joshua Ola-Joseph with 20 points. When is George Mason vs. L...