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REPORT: Eurostash center James Nnaji to enroll at Baylor University

Ever since the pandemic, the NCAA has been absolutely destroyed by litigation at every turn. Lawsuits have recently allowed Juco players to attain extra eligibility, COVID waivers, and the mass expansion of Name, Image, and Likeness that has turned the institution into a de facto professional minor league. The latest phenomenon includes players who have […]

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction The English Premier League delivers another compelling fixture as Nottingham Forest host The post Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City Prediction appeared first on Soccer Scoop .

Wisconsin Badgers Holiday Haiku

2025 has been a year of happiness, heartbreak, and everything in between for Wisconsin Badgers squads across the athletic spectrum, so I thought that dipping into a 17th-century Japanese form of expression called Haiku might perfectly capture the essence of the moment for the Wisconsin Athletic Department.  Happy Holidays to all of the Badgers out there from Scary Alvarez. […]

Study Hall: Braggin’ Rights Annihilation

I wasn’t watching the game 20 years ago. I don’t remember why, exactly, as I usually found time to make sure I watched the annual Braggin’ Rights game. It was the first season I was coaching with the varsity at Webster Groves, so perhaps we had some game or practice or something going on. It […]

Merrimack vs Mount St. Mary’s Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers (6-5) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Merrimack Warriors (3-7) on December 29, 2025 at Hammel Court. Merrimack vs. Mount St. Mary’s NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: North Andover, Massachusetts Venue: Hammel Court Last Game For Each Team Merrimack took a loss by a final score of 84-65 versus Fairfield last time out. The team was led by Lydia M...

Georgia vs Charleston Southern Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Charleston Southern Buccaneers (2-10) will look to end a six-game road slide when they visit the Georgia Lady Bulldogs (13-0) on December 29, 2025 at Stegeman Coliseum. Georgia vs. Charleston Southern NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Athens, Georgia Venue: Stegeman Coliseum Last Game For Each Team Georgia earned an 82-55 win versus Coppin State in their last game. The team was led by Trinity Turner’s 20 points and f...

Eastern Kentucky vs Hampton Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (8-4) go up against the Hampton Lady Pirates (6-5) on December 29, 2025. The matchup airs on ESPN+. Eastern Kentucky vs. Hampton NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Richmond, Kentucky Venue: Baptist Health Arena Last Game For Each Team Eastern Kentucky enters this contest after an 81-61 victory over Presbyterian. The Colonels’ leading scorer was Kenleigh Woods, who wound up with 16 points. With Aisha ...

Fairleigh Dickinson vs Binghamton Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (8-3) will look to build on a six-game win streak when they host the Binghamton Bearcats (7-4) on December 29, 2025 at Bogota Savings Bank Center. Fairleigh Dickinson vs. Binghamton NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: NEC Front Row Where: Teaneck, New Jersey Venue: Bogota Savings Bank Center Last Game For Each Team In Fairleigh Dickinson’s last game, they defeated Ursinus 85-19. The Knights were led by Kailee Mc...

Army vs Howard Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Army Black Knights (8-2) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Howard Bison (10-5) on December 29, 2025. The Bison have also won three games in a row. Army vs. Howard NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: West Point, New York Venue: Christl Arena Last Game For Each Team Army defeated Cornell 76-52 in its last game. Reese Ericson led the way with 17 points, followed by Camryn Tade with 17 points, six as...

Auburn vs Jackson State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 29

The Jackson State Lady Tigers (2-9) will look to end a four-game road slide when they square off against the Auburn Tigers (10-3) on December 29, 2025 at Neville Arena. Auburn vs. Jackson State NCAA Game Info Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Auburn, Alabama Venue: Neville Arena Last Game For Each Team Auburn enters this matchup following a 62-50 win versus Alcorn State. The Tigers’ leading scorer was Khady Leye, who wound up with 15 po...

Male Practice Swimmers Help Rutgers Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Reach New Heights

This season, Rutgers Women’s Swimming and Diving added two male practice swimmers to its staff to help the swimmers prepare to compete against swimmers with physical advantages. This strategy is often used by college Women’s Basketball teams, most notably South Carolina, to simulate competing against bigger, faster, and stronger competition. According to Kevin Perrington-Turner of […]

Impact of key injuries on Northwestern men’s and women’s basketball

The 2025-26 season opened with both urgency and optimism for both of Northwestern’s basketball teams. For the men’s team, Chris Collins put together a completely retooled lineup following the departure of Brooks Barnhizer, welcoming eight new arrivals and bringing back seven returners. On the women’s side, the team is embracing a farewell tour for the […]

Nebraska MBB: My Thoughts on the Season so far

At the beginning of the season, I laid out a preview of my thoughts for the year. You can find them here. Now that we are almost entirely out of non-conference play, I figured I would revisit some of the things that have happened so far. It didn’t take long for the Huskers to begin […]

Checking in with UNC Basketball’s 2025 transfers

I know there are different perspectives on how much we should care about players who have left the program, so maybe this article doesn’t interest everybody. Me personally? I think that one of the best ways to fight against college sports feeling so mercenary is to really believe that every stop on someone’s journey is […]

Why Zach Kinziger broke his redshirt, cracked the rotation

In a bit of a surprise, Wisconsin Badgers freshman guard Zach Kinziger made his season debut on Monday, playing 13 minutes and scoring six points after sitting out the team’s first 10 games. Kinziger, a four-star recruit in the Class of 2025 from De Pere, Wisconsin, was a coveted prospect coming out of high school. […]

The Mid-Morning Dump:

Iowa State News ISU Wrestling continues to get better and better. After her 41-point game, Crooks earns another Player of the Week award. Hansen joins Rocco and others who have now hit the portal. Around the Country Soooo the Mavs may have gotten ‘the guy”. UCF has gone under-the-radar with their 11-1 start this season. […]

The complaints about Vandy’s nonconference schedule are stupid

A recurring theme on Twitter lately has been fans of other SEC schools discounting Vanderbilt basketball — currently undefeated and ranked 11th in the AP Poll, 8th in KenPom, and 6th in the NCAA’s NET rankings, higher than any other SEC team in all three — because of its nonconference schedule. This is one of […]

Tyler Kolek Has Arrived

It’s been an up-and-down journey for Tyler Kolek since the Knicks drafted him 34th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. Despite flashes during his rookie season, the 2023 Big East Player of the Year was largely stuck riding the pine with Tom Thibodeau at the helm. He appeared in 41 games, but only played a […]

Cooper Flagg Update: The Rookie Is Soaring

Cooper Flagg turned 19 last weekend and the former Duke Blue Devil is well on his way to greatness in the NBA.  After a bit of a slow start as he played out of position at point guard, Flagg is back at forward and absolutely destroying the league. He’s averaging 18.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 […]

UNC at #2 in our ACC Basketball Power Rankings

It’s Christmas week in the college basketball season, which is usually a fairly quiet period. Most ACC teams are only playing once this week, as they mostly relax ahead of the beginning of conference play. With this being a fairly natural opening in the season, let’s use it to do our weekly check in. With […]

Stocking stuffers for Rockies players

It’s Christmas Eve, and the Colorado Rockies have been hard at work trying to better themselves for the 2026 season. The front office has been mixed up, and the big league coaching staff has taken shape. The players are all nestled in their beds and dreaming of home runs and slick plays with their stockings […]

Wednesday Headlines: Christmas gifts for Kentucky Basketball

Good morning, BBN, and Merry Christmas Eve! The Cats are coming off an interesting victory over Bellarmine yesterday. I say it’s interesting because, offensively, it was one of their better games. Kam Williams had his breakout game, shooting 8-10 from beyond the arc. Jasper Johnson played point guard and finished with 11 points and seven […]

Hangout in the Holy Land: Previewing the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss ⁠Ohio State⁠ football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: ⁠RSS⁠ | ⁠Apple⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠ | ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ | ⁠iHeart Radio On episode 49 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back to […]