6 standout freshmen in women’s college basketball during the first week
The freshmen are set to play a pivotal role in the narrative of this women’s college basketball season. Some might help their teams achieve significant milestones, while others could shake things up unexpectedly. Additionally, players who were under the radar prior to the season will finally get their moment in the spotlight. It’s a limited […]
The top three winners and losers from the first week of men’s college basketball
Evaluating College Basketball’s Opening Week After a full week of college basketball, the period for knee-jerk reactions has come to an end. Here’s a look at some notable winners and losers from the opening week of the sport. The Wildcats kicked off the 2025-26 season with a notable victory, defeating the reigning national champions, Florida, […]
Basketball legend Lenny Wilkens has passed away at 88
Lenny Wilkens Passes Away at 88 Lenny Wilkens, renowned as both a player and coach, has died at the age of 88. His contributions to basketball were immense, and he was honored as a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee in both capacities. Wilkens had a 15-year NBA playing career, and interestingly, he spent four […]
Basketball player JuJu Watkins invests in an NWSL team
JuJu Watkins Makes Waves Off the Court Even though JuJu Watkins isn’t hitting the basketball court this season, she’s certainly making headlines away from it. The standout junior guard from USC is sidelined due to an ACL tear suffered during last season’s NCAA Tournament, but she’s found a way to keep busy. Recently, it was […]
NCAA Inquiry Discovers Many Basketball Players Reportedly Attempted to Fix Games and Communicate with Gamblers
NBA Gambling Investigation In October, the NBA found itself embroiled in a significant gambling investigation. On October 23rd, multiple individuals connected to a Hall of Famer and current head coach were arrested. Initially, it was believed that the inquiry did not extend to men’s college basketball players. However, federal investigators, along with the U.S. Attorney’s […]
Teenage basketball player Olivier Rioux, the tallest in the world, plays in Florida for the first time
Gators’ Growth: Olivier Rioux’s Debut In a recent game, the Florida Gators took command in the fourth quarter against North Florida, but one thing was on fans’ minds: they wanted to see Olivier Rioux, the tallest teenager in the world at 7-foot-9. Shouts of “We want Ollie!” echoed throughout the arena. Finally, with just over […]
10 essential men’s college basketball games to watch this opening weekend
Top 10 College Basketball Games This Weekend So, who says you have to wait for the festive week to kick off university activities? The opening weekend is brimming with matchups that could resonate months down the line. Let’s take a look at the top 10 games worth watching this weekend. 10. Oklahoma State vs. Texas […]
7-foot-9 Florida center Olivier Rioux achieves milestone in college basketball debut
During halftime of Florida’s commanding victory over North Florida on Thursday, coach Todd Golden noticed fans buzzing about the possibility of seeing redshirt freshman Olivier Rieux play. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the 7-foot-9 sensation’s debut, curious to witness the tallest player in college basketball history. Golden mentioned, “I told them, ‘It’s going to happen, […]
Six transfer portal talents already influencing women’s college basketball significantly
It’s only been a few days since the start of the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, but it’s already apparent that some players from the transfer portal are making a significant impact with their new teams. Take Laura Ziegler from Louisville, for instance. In her first game, the Cardinals faced off against the top-ranked team […]
The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season marks the arrival of the ‘Year of the Freshman.’
The Freshman Phenomenon in College Basketball A few hundred games played over a couple of days—well, that’s really not enough to draw sweeping conclusions about a season that involves 365 teams over five months. But, you know, that doesn’t mean we can’t go ahead and make some observations. The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season is […]