Finding the initial major challenge for each preseason top 25 team in men’s college basketball
Exciting Non-Conference Scheduling in College Basketball While there are certainly plenty of gripes about college basketball today, there seems to be one universal truth: non-conference scheduling is thriving. Seriously, it’s better than it’s been in a while. Remember not too long ago when many preseason top 25 teams would start the season playing against, well, […]
Purdue leads the preseason AP men’s basketball rankings for the first time.
Purdue Boilermakers Ranked No. 1 in Preseason Poll For the first time ever, the Purdue Boilermakers start the college basketball season as the top team in the nation. Under the leadership of Matt Painter, the team, which fell short of reaching the Sweet 16 last season but had a run to the national championship game […]
South Carolina women’s basketball star will miss the 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury
Gamecocks Face Challenges in Upcoming Season As the 2025-26 season approaches, the South Carolina Gamecocks, under the leadership of Dawn Staley, are facing a significant loss in their frontcourt depth. This setback follows the announcement that Ashlyn Watkins will not be participating this season. Additionally, senior forward Chloe Kitts confirmed on Monday morning that she […]
Top 5 players for the upcoming 2025-26 women’s college basketball season
Along with submitting the preseason top 25 rankings as part of the women’s college basketball Associated Press poll, the committee also needs to pick a five-player preseason All-American team. This year, ten players are back from last season’s 15-member squad. This group includes JuJu Watkins from USC, who unfortunately will sit out this season while […]
Sister Jean, the beloved basketball chaplain from Loyola Chicago, has passed away at 106.
Sister Jean, Beloved Chaplain of Loyola Chicago Men’s Basketball, Passes Away at 106 Loyola University Chicago announced the passing of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, affectionately known as “Sister Jean,” on Thursday. She lived to be 106 years old. Sister Jean rose to fame as a national sports figure during Loyola Chicago’s unexpected journey to the […]
John Calipari from Arkansas suggests a solution to preserve college basketball
Calipari Proposes Solutions for College Basketball Challenges John Calipari, the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, is weighing in on ways to enhance college basketball amid the ongoing shifts in the landscape of college sports. Since name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations have been implemented, student-athletes can now monetize their personal brands, which has led […]
The era of exceptional first-year male college basketball players has returned and is stronger than before.
Changes in College Basketball Freshmen Landscape One surprising result of the NIL and transfer portal era in college basketball is that the significance of “superstar freshmen” has decreased. Looking back just three seasons, the team that made it past the Sweet 16 featured only one freshman in the top 100 of their class—Donovan Klingan, who […]
LeBron’s ‘Second Decision’ infuriates basketball fans
LeBron James Stirs Controversy with Recent Announcement On October 6, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made an announcement that had basketball fans on the edge of their seats. He described it as a “second decision,” a nod to his infamous 2010 ESPN special where he announced his move from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the […]
Published author and future governor: Discover the ACC’s most intriguing women’s basketball player
Charlotte, North Carolina – It’s fair to say that Milan Brown stands out as one of the most intriguing newcomers in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Consider this: The Baltimore native notched over 2,000 points during her time at Mercy High School, leading to her jersey being retired and achieving an impressive 4.1 GPA. But that’s […]
Q&A: This All-American women’s basketball player is embracing the attention and rebuilding
Hannah Hidalgo: Spotlight on a Superstar Charlotte, North Carolina – This season, women’s college basketball is set to welcome back one of its standout players, Hannah Hidalgo from Notre Dame. As the reigning ACC Player of the Year, Hidalgo is among eight returning players from the 25 All-ACC selections and one of just three individuals […]