2025 preseason college basketball Top 25 and Final Four predictions
There isn’t a definitive favorite this season. The landscape is open, with quite a few players standing out in different ways. After an unforgettable Final Four where Houston stunningly took down the heavily favored Duke, college basketball has returned, brimming with championship hopefuls. Florida, boasting a strong frontcourt, could potentially repeat last year’s success. Connecticut […]
Longtime referee joins as rules analyst for women’s college basketball.
Dee Kantner Transitions to ESPN as Rules Analyst Dee Kantner is swapping her referee’s whistle for a microphone. The 65-year-old has been officiating women’s college basketball since 1984 and recently announced her retirement from refereeing. However, she’s not completely leaving the game behind. Starting next week, Kantner will take on the role of ESPN’s Rules […]
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey, upset, misses press conference following the surprising departure of the athletic director.
Changes at LSU Leave Women’s Basketball Coach Unsettled With all the buzz surrounding LSU’s football team, it seems one of the university’s championship-winning coaches isn’t feeling too optimistic about recent developments in Baton Rouge. LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey skipped the postgame press conference on Thursday following the dismissal of athletic director Scott Woodward […]
The top 100 rivalries in men’s college basketball: Ranked from 25 to 1
Top 25 Rivalries in Men’s College Basketball We’re wrapping up our series on the 100 Best Rivalries in Men’s College Basketball with a detailed look at the top 25 matchups. In case you missed it, we’ve previously highlighted the top 100 rivalries in the sport. 25. St. John’s vs. University College When these teams first […]
College women’s basketball standings: All eyes on UConn
Women’s College Basketball Set to Return Women’s college basketball is on the verge of kicking off another season. Last year, the competition demonstrated remarkable parity, and it appears we can expect more of the same this time around. At least for now, UConn stands as the formidable team to beat. Fortunately for their rivals, Paige […]
Bold predictions for the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season
Let’s dive into some key storylines as the new women’s college basketball season approaches, skipping the usual introductions. Mikayla Blakes is the national top scorer Last year, during her freshman season, Blakes achieved over 50 points per game on two occasions, finishing with an average of 23.3 points per game, putting her eighth nationally. Over […]
Three women’s college basketball teams with promising chances for the 2026 national championship
Women’s College Basketball Title Favorites and Underrated Teams The usual favorites are emerging again for this year’s national title in women’s college basketball. With just a few days to go before the season kicks off, the reigning champion UConn leads the pack with odds of +240, closely followed by South Carolina at +280. UCLA and […]
Introducing our All-America college basketball teams for the men’s 2025-26 preseason
As the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season approaches, it’s a good moment to highlight some key players who are likely to make waves in the coming months. JT Toppin, JR, Texas Tech University Toppin, a 2024-25 All-American Second Team selection, earned honors as the 2024 Mountain West Player of the Year with the University of […]
Cherished basketball coach and his wife named as victims of tragic accident possibly caused by an undocumented truck driver
Fatal Crash in California Involving Illegal Truck Driver Authorities have confirmed the identities of two victims from a recent tragic accident in California, which involved a truck driver illegally residing in the U.S. A 76-year-old basketball coach from Pomona High School, Clarence Nelson, and his 69-year-old wife, Lisa Nelson, lost their lives when a semi-truck […]
As the number of international players in women’s college basketball increases, Trump’s visa policies create challenges.
Challenges for International Athletes Amidst Changing Immigration Policies Courtney Bangert had some doubts about whether Liza Astakhova would arrive in Chapel Hill. Bangert was aware that he could utilize Astakhova immediately this season to strengthen his frontcourt. With the departure of Alyssa Usby and 6-foot-5 Maria Gakden, two of North Carolina’s all-time leading rebounders, Astakhova […]