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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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
They aren’t easily definable, and you certainly can’t search for them in a box score. But every hoop-head knows them. Feels them as they happen. In their core. They are visceral—the catalysts for pandemonium; ushers of the choral groan. Momentum moments. It’s not hyperbole to say that games are decided by these. Or is it? Here’s how […]
Your Oregon Ducks opened up the regular season in a matchup with the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Tuesday night. Hawaii got out to a quick start, capitalizing on four Oregon turnovers in the first five minutes of the game, and taking an early 9-6 lead. The Ducks would hit a few shots back-to-back to take […]
ROXBURY — Dozens of kids swarmed Josh Minott as he attempted free throws, laughing and yelling into the Celtics player’s ears as he entertained the crowd. That concluded an afternoon of basketball drills and activities celebrating the unveiling of a newly renovated basketball court at the Roxbury YMCA. It also gave Minott yet another opportunity […]
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NC State’s season-opener against Tennessee lived up to the hype of a top-10 matchup, with the two teams going back and forth on the way to a frantic finish in the fourth quarter. Khamil Pierre knocked down a tough bucket to give State the lead for good with 49 seconds left, and that came just […]
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If you’re reading this, we’re assuming you love Villanova basketball. We are looking for a new site manager for VU Hoops, as well as additional writers. If you already spend a good amount of your days talking about Villanova and college basketball, then this might be a perfect opportunity to take that passion to the […]
Last night, the TCU Horned Frogs suffered an improbable defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Privateers to open the 2025–26 season. The Privateers, who had won just four games last year, stunned TCU in a shocking season opener, winning 78-74. But the loss wasn’t even the biggest blow. On November 4, it was […]
A place no stranger to memorable nights, John Paul Johns marked another special evening in its history on Monday. Ryan Odom took the floor for the first time (officially) as the head coach, and Charlottesville native/Virginia freshman point guard Chance Mallory lived out a childhood dream by playing his first game in orange and blue. […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Just as the men did on Monday night, Syracuse Orange women’s basketball opened up the season with a wire-to-wire win against an in-state mid-major foe. SU defeated Stony Brook 74-50, jumping out to an early lead and finishing strong. Unlike the men though, Syracuse faced adversity in the third quarter. After leading […]
The UNC men’s basketball team started off the season with a bang, rolling an outmatched Central Arkansas team by a score of 94-54. Most of the (many) new faces the Heels brought in contributed in one way or another — Kyan Evans looked solid running the point, Luka Bogavac filled up the stat sheet despite […]