Northwestern men’s basketball opens the 2026‑27 season with a southern exhibition against Illinois State at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Ill., kicking off at 4:00 p.m. CT. Coach Chris Collins debuts on the court named for his Hall‑of‑Fame father, Doug Collins. The game streams only via WGN Radio 720, while Inside NU will live‑tweet play‑by‑play on X @InsideNU. Northwestern lists Jayden Hodge (knee) as out; Illinois State has no injuries, though Malik Messina‑Moore’s eligibility remains "fluid." Fans can follow real‑time stats without missing a beat.
Syracuse rallies from a first‑half deficit to beat Siena 81-76 in McNamara’s return to MVP Arena. Gavin Doty, a former Siena player, tops the box score with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Mark Morano adds 18 on efficient 4‑of‑7 shooting. The Orange overcome a 39-38 halftime lag, sparking a second‑half surge that builds a 13‑point lead before Siena chips it down to one late. Key moments include Dual’s steal‑and‑slam, Morano’s three‑point barrage, and a clutch foul on Doty in the final minute. The win marks Syracuse’s first victory of the 2026‑27 season.
Five underrated college basketball rivalries worth following, including Belmont-Lipscomb, Montana-Montana State, UTEP-New Mexico State, Richmond-VCU and South Dakota-South Dakota State.
Purdue’s men’s basketball squad dominates Ball State 87-55 in its first exhibition, offering a promising glimpse of the new lineup after a tough football loss. Junior guard Gicarri Harris earns Player of the Game with 16 points, 2 rebounds and 5 assists, while returning starter CJ Cox adds 15. Coach Matt Painter experiments with a five‑man rotation, featuring newcomers Omer Mayer, CJ Cox, Harris, Caden Pierce and Daniel Jacobsen, plus fresh faces Luke Ertel, Antoine West and redshirt‑returning Raleigh Burgess. The Boilermakers shoot 9‑13 from beyond the arc and control the game from a 49‑33 halftime lead, posting solid rebounding from bigs Enzo Shahrvin and Caden Pierce. The win showcases depth, energy and injury‑free play as Purdue sets its tone for the upcoming season.
Indiana Hoosiers keep their exhibition schedule rolling with a home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2026. The Hoosiers hold a 10‑6 edge in the all‑time series and invite fans—whether in‑arena or watching live—to weigh in on the matchup in the comments. Details include the venue, date, and a reminder to join the conversation as the teams fine‑tune before the season.
In DBR Podcast #861, hosts Jason and Donald recap Duke basketball’s gritty 17‑0 comeback loss to UNC before previewing the upcoming exhibition against Tennessee at Thompson‑Boling Arena on Oct. 26, 2025. They discuss Coach Rick Barnes’ influx of high‑profile transfer portal players and question whether his signature defense will click. The episode also teases the podcast’s usual affiliate deals and social links.
UNC at Duke, Florida State at Miami, and Pitt at Boston College gave the ACC some interesting battles this weekend all of which led to major changes in this week’s ACC Power Rankings. As always, be sure to check out the accompanying video and support us by supporting our sponsor, Section 103. Discount code below! […]
The Tar Heels once again rose to the occasion in crunch time in securing the Victory Bell's return to Chapel Hill.
Ten remarkable NCAA Tournament runs from college basketball history, featuring Charlotte, Penn, Wichita State, Cleveland State, Ball State, Missouri State and more.
For the second time this season, Carolina ran out to a multi-score lead before allowing their opponent to claw their way back into the game after the offense ground to a halt. Unlike the Clemson game, the Heels managed to put a drive together just in time on Saturday night and down the Blue Devils, […]
This afternoon marks the unofficial tip off of the 2026-2027 Purdue men’s basketball season. The Ball State Cardinals come to Mackey Arena for an exhibition game against the Boilermakers. This is the first of three exhbition games before the season officially tips off against Gonzaga on November 2nd in Las Vegas. After the disappointing football […]
CINCINNATI — Illinois’ offense picked up where it left off last season, scoring over 100 points to beat Cincinnati in its first exhibition match of the year. Despite missing David Mirkovic, arguably Illinois’ best player, the team still managed to score with ease in a 105-96 win over the Bearcats on Saturday afternoon in Cincinnati. […]
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Minnesota's leading scorer is still waiting on a federal appeals court, and Charley Walters says there's serious money riding on the answer for Cade Tyson.
The Iowa State Cyclones launch their 2026-27 men’s basketball campaign on Sunday afternoon, welcoming regional rival Creighton to James H. Hilton Coliseum for a marquee preseason exhibition. Tip-off is scheduled for noon CDT with live streaming coverage on ESPN+ featuring Evan Wessling and Derrin Hansen. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger enters his sixth season leading Iowa State, […]
It's not quite go big or go home for these Indiana Hoosiers. The roster is built too well, with too much flexibility for that.
Syracuse is back in action for their second exhibition game of 2026. The Orange head East on I-90 to take on the Siena Saints this afternoon at 2:00. You can stream the game on ESPN+ as Siena will raise their MAAC Championship banner and here’s what we’re watching for today: Kevin: 2 I’s on 3M […]
The 2026-27 college basketball season is right around the corner, so let’s dive into the Marquette men’s basketball roster and take a look at what to expect from each player this season. Going forward in these Player Previews, we’ll be going in this order: The two freshmen going in alphabetical order by last name then […]
Originally from Montauban, France, Dorian Rinaldo-Komlan has been training at the SPIRE academy in Geneva, Ohio. Rinaldo-Komlan was originally unranked when he committed to the Cyclones, but rocketed up to a four-star recruit in just one year of playing in the States. In his commitment announcement, Rinaldo-Komlan cited the Iowa State fanbase as a primary […]
IU basketball continues exhibition play against North Carolina today at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Here’s how to watch the Hoosiers take on the Tar Heels at 5 p.m. ET, along with three things to watch for in the exhibition matchup: How to watch IU-North Carolina exhibition Sunday’s exhibition will stream exclusively on B1G+, the Big […]
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Thomas and Badwater join up to preview the Oregon Ducks Hockey season, review Volleyball’s run of ranked wins at the start of conference play, and discuss the shock of Basketball coach Dana Altman’s retirement.
Coming off an impressive road win at Butler to begin exhibition play, IU basketball will face an even more challenging preseason test Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hoosiers take on North Carolina at 5 p.m. ET. The Tar Heels are under the direction of first-year head coach Michael Malone, who spent 24 seasons [...]
Five college basketball coaches with remarkable career stories, including Ben McCollum, Matt Logie, Jerrod Calhoun, Josh Schertz and Matt Majkrzak.
The North Carolina Tar Heels face off against Indiana later today in Indianapolis in their second preseason game of the season. Both teams are hoping to work out any kinks that they have with lineup combinations, play calling, and general synergy before the regular season begins in a couple of weeks. This should be a […]
When: Sunday October 18 – 4:00 PM Where: First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro NC (tickets still available) TV / Streaming: Not according to GoPack Opponent: Mississippi State Bulldogs (SEC) Rankings: KenPom (NCSU #65, MSU #69), Torvik (NCSU #33, MSU #62), Evan Miya (NCSU #38, MSU #75) Yes, it’s just an exhibition game, but this game is important. Why? Obviously, there […]