College Basketball News

Bubble Watch: Will Texas A&M volunteer to sit out March Madness?

Texas A&M's once-secure position in the NCAA Tournament field has been imperiled by recent struggles. A road game to Tennessee could fix everything -- or wreck it all.

Mike DeCourcy

Caitlin Clark doesn't need Jay Williams or Pete Maravich to define her greatness

There still is one important college basketball career scoring record out there for Caitlin Clark to break. But it doesn't belong to LSU legend Pete Maravich.

Mike DeCourcy

Caitlin Clark struggles with inefficiency in Iowa loss to Indiana

The Sporting News tracked live updates from Caitlin Clark's scoring record chase as Iowa faced Indiana on Thursday.

Dan Treacy

Jay Williams double downs on Caitlin Clark not being 'greatest of all time'

In order for Clark to be considered among the GOATs, the Iowa star must cement her status with a ring, the ESPN analyst said Wednesday.

Bryan Murphy

Rick Pitino gives candid assessment of St. John's basketball program amid recent struggles

The legendary college basketball coach did not mince words about his experience at St. John's.

Bryan Murphy

Eight suspensions issued after Texas A&M-Commerce, Incarnate Word handshake line brawl

Things turned ugly Monday night down in Texas after a Division I college basketball game.

Bryan Murphy

NBA player explains why Caitlin Clark reminds him of Luka Doncic

As Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark takes college basketball by storm, the rest of the basketball world continues to notice.

Gilbert McGregor

Caitlin Clark makes NIL history after breaking NCAA women's scoring record

The Iowa star first broke NCAA women's basketball history, and is now breaking NIL history.

Bryan Murphy

Women's March Madness bracket projection for Field of 68 for 2024 NCAAs

Will South Carolina and Iowa have an epic rematch in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament?

Bill Bender

LSU's Angel Reese shows support to Sheryl Swoopes after Caitlin Clark criticism

Swoopes voiced concerns about Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark's eventual transition to the WNBA, and it has garnered tow different reactions out of their fan bases.

Bryan Murphy

Bracket projection 2.0: Will Gonzaga, Florida Atlantic fall inside the cut line?

NCAA staple Gonzaga and 2023 Final Four entrant Florida Atlantic are on the right side of the bubble for now.

Bill Bender

Caitlin Clark and Sheryl Swoopes beef, explained

Explaining the Sheryl Swoopes and Caitlin Clark drama, plus Iowa's latest form of trolling the WNBA legend with 'Don't be a Sheryl' t-shirts.

Emily Dozier

DeCourcy's Dozen sees change in leadership as UConn storms past Purdue

How much should Purdue be punished in DeCourcy's Dozen for losing to a team that just got done firing its coach? A little, at least.

Mike DeCourcy

Ohio State upsets No. 2 Purdue in interim coach Jake Diebler's first game

Ohio State fired head coach Chris Holtmann on Wednesday with six games remaining in his seventh season as head coach.

Kate Yanchulis

Dawn Staley: Caitlin Clark's scoring record will never be broken

One of the greatest minds in college basketball had high praise for the Iowa sensation, who broke the NCAA women's basketball scoring record Thursday.

Bryan Murphy

Purdue's No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament bracket preview reveals one thing

The NCAA Tournament selection committee showed they valued big victories more than power ratings when they revealed which teams would be the top four seeds in each region if the tournament started now.

Mike DeCourcy

Jay Williams says he's unwilling to call Caitlin Clark great yet

He credited her as the "Stephen Curry of women's college basketball." But that's not enough to be considered great.

Edward Sutelan

March Madness top-16 reveal gives 2024 NCAA Tournament preview

Bracketologists have been predicting the March Madness field for weeks, but Saturday's reveal of the top 16 teams four weeks before Selection Sunday gave some insight into where the committee stands.

Dan Treacy

Paige Bueckers announces plans for 2024-25 season

One of the biggest stars in college basketball has announced her plans for the 2024-25 season.

Gilbert McGregor

Kelsey Plum congratulates Caitlin Clark, urges Iowa to 'throw the kitchen sink at her'

Kelsey Plum once again congratulated Caitlin Clark on breaking her scoring record, but her comment about whether the Iowa star will enter the WNBA Draft or stay another year at Iowa was far more interesting.

Matt Lutovsky

Caitlin Clark vs. Sabrina Ionescu: The key stats to know

What to know about the college careers of Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu and how their stats compare.

Emily Dozier

Inside Caitlin Clark's dominance over her first 126 games at Iowa

Caitlin Clark now owns the best 126-game streak in NBA, WNBA and NCAA history.

Emily Dozier

Caitlin Clarks hints logo 3 for the record was the plan

Ever the entertainer, Clark made sure the audience was wowed by her shot to set the NCAA women's basketball scoring record.

Edward Sutelan

Steph Curry, Angel Reese and more react as Caitlin Clark breaks women's scoring record

Athletes and fans congratulated the Hawkeyes' senior guard after she broke the NCAA women's basketball scoring record, previously held by Kelsey Plum.

Emily Dozier

Caitlin Clark scores career-high 49 to become NCAA women's scoring leader

Clark broke the record with a 3-pointer from the logo in front of a raucous crowd at Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Emily Dozier

FDU basketball game delayed because players became stuck in elevator

Thursday's Fairleigh Dickinson-Long Island University basketball game was delayed after FDU players became stuck in an elevator on the way to the court.

Emily Dozier

Caitlin Clark brings greatness to her sport, but why are the greats not embracing it?

It's strange that the people most involved in women's basketball have been so resistant to the popularity Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark has attracted to the sport.

Mike DeCourcy

Caitlin Clark Effect by the numbers: Attendance, TV ratings soar with Iowa star

Breaking down the Caitlin Clark Effect by the numbers, including attendance records, TV ratings, and more.

Emily Dozier

How close is Caitlin Clark to scoring record?

The Iowa sensation is on the brink of making NCAA history in women's basketball. Here is how she can do so against Michigan.

Bryan Murphy

DeCourcy: Chris Holtmann's biggest problem at OSU? Players who got too good, too fast

If a coach signs a player who'll head to the draft after one season, it better be someone like Zion Williamson or Anthony Davis — or that coach better have a lifetime's worth of job security. Very few, including former Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann, can survive "surprise" one-and-dones.

Mike DeCourcy

Is Caitlin Clark the greatest women's college basketball player of all time? Where Iowa star ranks in debate

Is Caitlin Clark the greatest women's college basketball player ever? Here's how she ranks against her peers.

Stephen Noh

Who will be the next Ohio State basketball coach? Nine names to keep an eye on

This still is an attractive job with the right coach. The Buckeyes won five Big Ten championships from 2006-12.

Bill Bender

Ohio State fires Chris Holtmann after losing for the ninth time in 11 games

The Buckeyes had fallen to 14-11 and were headed toward their second straight season with a losing record in Big Ten play.

Edward Sutelan

March Madness bracket predictions: There's a battle for the fourth No. 1 seed

North Carolina and Arizona are fighting for the last No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Bill Bender

DeCourcy's Dozen: Top 12 hoops teams ahead of committee's preview bracket

Purdue and UConn are the top two teams in the nation, and each has a different preferred path to the Final Four.

Mike DeCourcy

Caitlin Clark nears record with 31 points, but Nebraska rallies to stun No. 2 Iowa

It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but the sports world is keeping an eye on Caitlin Clark in the run-up to Chiefs-49ers. Sporting News is tracking live stats and highlights as the Iowa star closes in on the NCAA women's basketball scoring record.

Bill Trocchi

The 'wow' moment: When coaches, media knew Caitlin Clark was different

Caitlin Clark is going to become the leading career scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. Soon. Those who knew her when discuss how it all came about.

Mike DeCourcy

Tickets for Caitlin Clark's possible record-breaking game soar over $2,000

Here's how to watch Iowa star Caitlin Clark try to make college basketball history this weekend.

Marc Lancaster

Angel Reese surprises LSU men's basketball team with Beats by Dre headphones

LSU basketball star Angel Reese already gifted custom Beats headphones to her own teammates, and she's now extending the gesture to the men's team as well.

Dan Treacy

Patrick Mahomes praises Iowa star (and Chiefs fan) Caitlin Clark

The Chiefs quarterback tipped his hat to Clark, who could surpass Kelsey Plum for the NCAA scoring record on Super Bowl Sunday.

Kyle Irving

Decourcy's Dozen: Kansas charges forward, but still chasing Purdue, UConn

Kansas' victory over Houston makes the Jayhawks the most notable mover in DeCourcy's Dozen.

Mike DeCourcy

How Oakland basketball fans created the ultimate free-throw distraction

Plenty of student sections have a distraction tactic when the opposing team is shooting free throws. Oakland's is unique, to say the least.

Dan Treacy

Auburn's Johni Broome explains why he slapped Morgan Freeman's hand during game

Auburn standout Johni Broome has a story he'll never forget about meeting legendary actor Morgan Freeman.

Dan Treacy

Hunter Dickinson, RJ Davis highlight college basketball's top props

Our expert betting team previews Saturday's loaded college basketball slate and highlights the best bets and top props for the day, including over/under bets for Hunter Dickinson, RJ Davis, and Dalton Knecht.

Sloan Piva

Fox to introduce 'Caitlin Cam' during No. 3 Iowa's clash with Maryland

Fox is hoping to take advantage of the 'Caitlin Clark Effect' by focusing on Clark's offensive exploits during Saturday's contest.

David Suggs

St. John's coach Rick Pitino is back in the Big East; and in the hunt for an NCAA bid

Rick Pitino spent a half-dozen years in relative exile after being dismissed by Louisville in the aftermath of allegations about improper recruiting in the program. He's in the big time again, and it's exactly where he belongs: New York, New York.

Mike DeCourcy

Meet Dalton Knecht, the nation's best transfer and surprise All-American candidate

Dalton Knecht was second-team All-Big Sky in his most recent college basketball season, and now he could be first-team All-America. What happened other than a change of venue to Tennessee?

Mike DeCourcy

Hailey Van Lith's confused reaction to Kim Mulkey sums up LSU's issues

LSU women's basketball won the national championship last season. But the Tigers just dropped their second straight game to end the month of January.

Bryan Murphy

DeCourcy's Dozen: Defending champ UConn is even better than last year

The Huskies are not at the top of this chart, but they could become the first repeat champ since 2006-07 Florida.

Mike DeCourcy

Cooper Flagg, Me'Arah O'Neal headline McDonald's All-American Game rosters

The 2024 McDonald's All-American Game rosters were revealed on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Kyle Irving

Caitlin Clark's near injury another example why fans don't belong on the court

If things had gone in another direction – by maybe an inch, maybe less, who can know? – the biggest star in college basketball might have seen her 2024 basketball season end almost before it began.

Mike DeCourcy

DeCourcy's Dozen: Auburn's weak schedule takes shine off string of blowouts

Auburn has managed to play 18 games of a 31-game regular season without defeating anyone ranked higher than 38th by KenPom, or 39th by the NET.

Mike DeCourcy

Iowa star Caitlin Clark avoids injury after court-storming collision

Iowa star Caitlin Clark took a hard hit from a fan after the No. 2 Hawkeyes' overtime loss to Ohio State.

Dan Treacy

The shot that changed everything: Notre Dame's Dwight Clay slays mighty UCLA

He was not Notre Dame's star or leading scorer, but when the Fighting Irish ended UCLA"s record 88-game winning streak 50 years ago, Dwight Clay -- the Iceman -- landed the clinching shot. Because it was not in March Madness, though, its importance is being overlooked.

Mike DeCourcy

TSN Archives: Notre Dame snaps UCLA's 88-game win streak

Notre Dame had defeated UCLA, 74-61, on Jan. 30, 1971, and the Bruins didn’t lose again for 1,084 days, until that fateful afternoon of Jan. 19, 1974.

Bob Hille

LeBron James can do Bronny a favor by allowing him to develop at his own pace

LeBron James is not doing his son any favors by talking about how he's ready to play for the Lakers now -- when he is struggling to make an impact in college because of his late-summer heart scare.

Mike DeCourcy

DeCourcy's Dozen: The power teams are not looking so powerful right now

North Carolina isn't getting challenged much by the ACC. There's always Duke to give it a go.

Mike DeCourcy

DeCourcy's Dozen: How does the college hoops world line up behind Purdue?

Our new weekly college basketball column will endeavor to rank the most accomplished teams in advance of Selection Sunday. No one said anything about the "best teams", because we take our analysis seriously.

Mike DeCourcy

Caitlin Clark caps another insane stat line with game-winning 3 at buzzer

As her senior season continues, Iowa's superstar has added yet another impressive performance to her resume.

Gilbert McGregor

What are the longest losing streaks in sports history?

The Pistons are on the brink of setting the longest losing streak in NBA history. How does it compare to some of the longest losing streaks in other sports?

Kyle Irving

What to know after Illinois suspends Terrence Shannon Jr. over sexual assault charge

Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended by the program on Thursday after he was charged with sexual assault in Kansas.

Dan Treacy

History of The Sporting News' Athlete of the Year awards

The Sporting News has been choosing an annual award winner, variously named Man of the Year, Sportsman of the Year and, more recently, Athlete of the Year, since 1968.

Bob Hille

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese named The Sporting News Athletes of the Year

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark each play basketball with flair -- and with grand accomplishment. Their meeting in the 2023 NCAA Championship game accelerated the growth of their sport in a way that could become historic.

Mike DeCourcy

Is Juwan Howard leaving Michigan? Latest news, updates on Wolverines basketball coach amid investigation

The Michigan head coach reportedly got into an altercation with a member of the Wolverines strength and conditioning staff.

Bryan Murphy

Bronny James' USC debut takeaways: The best is yet to come for Trojans star after emotional return to basketball

The spotlight was on Bronny James in his collegiate debut for USC on Sunday, making his return to the court after suffering cardiac arrest nearly five months prior.

Kyle Irving

Bronny James' USC debut: Stats, highlights and more to know

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates, stats and highlights for Bronny James' college basketball debut on Sunday.

Kyle Irving

LeBron James shares emotional post for Bronny James after his USC debut

LeBron James shared an emotional Instagram post for his son, Bronny James, who made his collegiate basketball debut for USC just months after suffering from cardiac arrest.

Emily Dozier

Who is at Bronny James' NCAA debut? Full list of celebrities in attendance

The USC freshman is scheduled to make his college debut on Sunday after his basketball career was put in doubt following a cardiac arrest.

Bryan Murphy

Timeline of Bronny James' recovery to return to basketball

As he prepares to begin his college career, The Sporting News looks back at a timeline of Bronny James' incredible recovery.

Gilbert McGregor

What to know about heart device Bronny James wears on his arm

USC's Bronny James is set to make his college debut with a special device that helps monitor his heart.

Dan Treacy

Evaluating Bronny James' 2024 NBA Draft stock ahead of USC debut

Bronny James could make his USC debut on Sunday, Dec. 10 against Long Beach State.

Kyle Irving

Why Dylan Harper committed to Rutgers over Duke, others

Two of the top three high school players in the class of 2024 are headed to Rutgers next season after Dylan Harper made his commitment official on Wednesday.

Dan Treacy

Why NCAA wants to create new athletics subdivision to pay players and what it means

Looking into the why the NCAA wants to create a new division to pay players and what that means.

Crissy Froyd

What did Mikey Williams do?

Mikey Williams was arrested in April after a reported shooting outside a home in California.

Bryan Murphy

College basketball must solve its non-conference scheduling issues

With the Big Ten and ACC headed toward 18-team conglomerations and the SEC and Big 12 soon to be at 16 teams, there are questions to be answered about how each of them will conduct their league competition, and how that will affect interconference play.

Mike DeCourcy

UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel cleared by NCAA to compete

Young Turkish forward Berke Buyuktuncel gained clearance to compete by NCAA in time to compete at the Maui Invitational, according to sources close to the situation.

Mike DeCourcy

Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway apologizes after postgame handshake confrontation

Seton Hall head men's basketball coach Shaheen Holloway has issued an apology following his outburst during the postgame handshake with Wagner head coach Donald Copeland.

Crissy Froyd

Champions Classic: What will it take for Kansas, Kentucky, Duke and Michigan State to win it all?

All four teams at Tuesday's Champions Classic believe they can cut down the nets in April. But each showed in this doubleheader the apparent flaws that need to be addressed before that becomes possible.

Mike DeCourcy

Hunter Dickinson's monster double-double powers No. 1 Kansas past No. 17 Kentucky

Hunter Dickinson proved exactly why he was the most sought-after prospect in the transfer portal, going for a monster double-double of 27 points and 21 rebounds in Kansas' win over Kentucky.

Kyle Irving

Caleb Foster's hot shooting carries Duke past Michigan State in Champions Classic

The Blue Devils and Spartans both fancy themselves national championship threats in 2024. A strong showing in the Big Apple could go a long way in making that vision a reality.

David Suggs

Why did Hunter Dickinson transfer from Michigan to Kansas?

Breaking down Hunter Dickinson's transfer from Michigan to Kansas, including his stats and NIL deals with both schools.

Emily Dozier

When will Cooper Flagg play for Duke?

Duke has a loaded roster this season, but the best might be yet to come for the Blue Devils.

Dan Treacy

Who are the highest-paid college basketball coaches this season?

Breaking down the highest-paid men's college basketball coaches for the 2023-24 season following Bill Self's new "lifetime" deal.

Emily Dozier

Michigan State is Big Ten's best shot to end NCAA basketball title drought

Although there has been an abundance of NCAA Tournament entrants and Final Four teams, no Big Ten Conference team has won the national championship since Michigan State in 2000. This year's Spartans appear to have the goods to take MSU back to the top.

Mike DeCourcy

Sporting News 2023-24 college basketball Preseason All-America team: Zach Edey, Kyle Filipowski lead shining stars

The 2023-24 preseason All-America team for The Sporting News is a big deal. A very big deal. And that's just not us touting our own selections; the big men are the stars in the college game now.

Mike DeCourcy

What year is Paige Bueckers?

Explaining UConn's Paige Bueckers' class and WNBA draft eligibility following return from injury.

Emily Dozier

Ranking top 10 women's college basketball players for 2023-24

The Sporting News is ranking the top 10 women's college basketball players for the 2023-24 season, from Caitlin Clark to Angel Reese to Paige Bueckers.

Emily Dozier

Women's College Basketball National Championship, Player of the Year odds

Iowa's Caitlin Clark, UConn's Paige Bueckers, and LSU's Angel Reese are the betting favorites to win 2023-24 National Player of the Year, and their schools also own the shortest odds to win the National Championship. How should bettors approach these futures' markets?

Nick Musial

College basketball rankings 2023-24: Duke, UConn, Kansas lead the way

It's never been harder to project a college basketball top 25 than it is now, with so many players changing teams and transfers becoming eligible immediately. But that doesn't mean we don't have confidence in our picks.

Mike DeCourcy

Meet Shelomi Sanders, a rising talent on Colorado's basketball team (and Deion's daughter)

Shelomi Sanders is the latest in a long line of Sanders' scions to make their presence felt in the world of college sports.

David Suggs

2024 College Basketball National Player of the Year Odds

Purdue's Zach Edey (+175) looks to become the first player since Virginia's Ralph Sampson to win National Player of the Year honors in consecutive seasons. Is the chalk favorite a worthwhile bet as his current odds? We break down the NPOY odds board ahead of the 2023-24 college basketball season.

Nick Musial

The recruit: Dane Fife wanted everything Bob Knight represented at Indiana — and still wishes he had more

Why did top prospects still want to play for Bob Knight at Indiana even after the thrown chair and the head-butt and the public displays of temper? Dane Fife can answer that question as well as anyone, even if all of us might not understand.

Mike DeCourcy

Bob Knight dies, age 83: Basketball world mourns passing of legendary coach

Knight was among the winningest coaches in collegiate basketball history.

Edward Sutelan

So now you care about the NIT? Why histrionics about changes to event are much ado about nothing

The NCAA's decision to change the qualification process for the NIT is not about squeezing out the little guy in future editions of March Madness.

Mike DeCourcy

Why Duke commit Cooper Flagg is not your typical high school phenom

Cooper Flagg has officially committed to Duke. The Maine product and Montverde Academy is not your typical top-ranked high school prospect. Here's a primer on the potential future No. 1 overall NBA draft pick.

Kyle Irving

Cooper Flagg, the best American prospect in a decade, commits to Duke

Cooper Flagg is only 16, but already he is showing he is the best American basketball prospect in a decade. His commitment to Duke offers plenty of hope to Blue Devils fans, but Flagg himself could represent a throwback to when the best prospects routinely became the greatest pros.

Mike DeCourcy

Preseason AP Top 25 college basketball rankings released

The college basketball season is three short weeks away from tip-off, which means the first AP Top 25 rankings of the season have dropped.

Dan Treacy

Winningest college basketball programs: Kentucky reclaims throne

Kentucky and Kansas boast two of the winningest, most-storied men's basketball programs in the nation. On Wednesday, the rivalry between the two programs took a new twist.

Joe Rivera

Caitlin Clark's dazzling game set to bring the spotlight back to Iowa and women's hoops

NCAA women's basketball has never seen a player like Iowa guard Caitlin Clark -- which is a very big reason a lot more people are seeing NCAA women's basketball lately.

Mike DeCourcy

Gonzaga joining the Big 12 makes no sense for Gonzaga or the Big 12

The Big 12 Conference does not need Gonzaga. The Zags don't need the Big 12. So, yeah, Gonzaga to the Big 12 probably will happen.

Mike DeCourcy

Bronny James 'doing very well' after heart scare, timeline for USC debut still unclear

Bronny James emerged from his cardiac arrest OK, but his basketball future remains something of a question mark.

Joe Rivera

After Realignment Madness, which basketball league will be the best?

The Big 12 has clearly been the best league over the last five years, but with 14 teams entering new power leagues in 2023 and 2024, the balance of power will shift.

Mike DeCourcy

College hoops coaches, teams sending best wishes to Maui after wildfires

The devastating wildfire that destroyed a significant portion of Maui this week had a painful resonance for those who love college basketball and long have embraced one of its premier regular-season events, the Maui Invitational.

Mike DeCourcy

Latest updates, news on 2023 Maui Invitational amid Lahaina fires

Wildfires on the island of Maui has caused significant damage to the area, putting the NCAA tournament in question.

Bryan Murphy

For UConn, an uncomfortable decision looms if Big 12 extends invite

The last time Connecticut was involved in a decision to depart the Big East Conference, its men's basketball program -- the best in the land in the past quarter-century -- collapsed. Fresh off an NCAA title, is it worth risking a repeat because the Big 12 might offer millions to join?

Mike DeCourcy

Bronny James cardiac arrest updates: LeBron James' son in 'stable condition' after collapsing during USC workout

Bronny, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a Monday workout for USC. He was hospitalized and is now in "stable condition," according to the family.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Understanding Bronny James' cardiac arrest through the lens of a doctor

To learn more about some of what Bronny James may be dealing with, The Sporting News recently spoke at length with Dr. Scott Ceresnak, Cardiac Electrophysiologist and the Director of Pediatric Arrhythmia at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, who shed light on sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

Gilbert McGregor

What happened to Vincent Iwuchukwu? USC center suffered cardiac arrest in 2022

Trojans center Vincent Iwuchukwu went into cardiac arrest during a summer workout on July 1, 2022, but he managed to recover and rejoin the team last season.

Jordan Greer

Damar Hamlin tweets support to Bronny James after cardiac arrest

LeBron James and his family were there for Damar Hamlin after the Bills safety collapsed on the field in January, and Hamlin is returning the favor after Bronny James' cardiac arrest.

Dan Treacy

College Basketball Academy aims to show prospects it's cool to go to school

Nike's 'Peach Jam' tournament is among the established stops in the July recruiting period. The NCAA and many others involved in the sport continue to believe there's a place on the circuit for an event that emphasizes the value of college basketball.

Mike DeCourcy

Dick Vitale diagnosed with vocal cord cancer, wants to work this season

Dick Vitale is set to undergo six weeks of radiation to try to treat the cancer.

Kevin Skiver

Bob Huggins seeking reinstatement, attorney says; West Virginia says that won't happen

Bob Huggins claims he never resigned from West Virginia, despite a statement published by the university in which he announced his departure.

Edward Sutelan

Caitlin Clark wows crowd with golf skills in PGA Tour's John Deere Classic pro-am

Caitlin Clark is one of America's most popular women's athletes. She did little to dispel that notion on Wednesday, enrapturing a flock of young fans at TPC Deere Run.

David Suggs

Why Chris Livingston trading 1st round talent for 2nd round price in NBA Draft was an epic fail

Chris Livingston sold his first-round talent for second-round prices after only a single season at Kentucky. NBA history hasn't been kind to players making such decisions.

Mike DeCourcy

What number will Bronny James wear at USC?

Bronny and his dad will be wearing the same jersey number in Los Angeles in the 2023-24 campaign.

Edward Sutelan

How Dan Hurley's new UConn contract compares to Geno Auriemma's

Hurley received a sizable new contract on Thursday. Here's how it compares to Geno Auriemma's.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Dick Vitale goes silent ahead of latest vocal cord surgeries

Dick Vitale is on vocal rest for the next two months as he awaits surgery. He expects to be fine to return to calling college hoops games, but not speaking is no fun.

Mike DeCourcy

Why was Memphis coach Penny Hardaway suspended by the NCAA?

The Tigers will be without their head coach for the first three games of the 2023-24 season.

David Suggs

Bob Huggins DUI arrest details

West Virginia men's basketball coach Bob Huggins was arrested and charged with DUI in Pittsburgh on Friday, according to a report from the Pittsburgh Police Department.

Zac Al-Khateeb

DeCourcy: Bob Huggins' best call was to retire as West Virginia coach

Bob Huggins has been involved in two incidents — just since May — that were significantly embarrassing to West Virginia University. The best conclusion to his career was his immediate retirement.

Mike DeCourcy

Cavinder twins push back on 'sexist trope' in online profile

Here's what you need to know about the article and what the Cavinder twins had to say about it.

Sara Tidwell

Hailey Van Lith on Caitlin Clark's 'You Can't See Me' hand gesture: 'We were laughing about it'

Things aren't always as they appear. Case and point: Caitlin Clark's taunt that never was against Louisville and star guard Hailey Van Lith.

David Suggs

Why Zach Edey withdrew from the 2023 NBA Draft to return to Purdue

Here's why Zach Edey is eschewing the 2023 NBA Draft to play another season at Purdue.

Jacob Camenker

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson removes rap song with controversial 9/11 lyrics

Johnson, who has a notable rap career, referenced the Twin Towers in a recently published — and since-deleted — rap song.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bob Huggins disciplined after calling Xavier fans homophobic slur

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins landed himself in hot water after directing a homophobic slur at Xavier fans during a radio interview on Monday.

Dan Treacy

Words alone won't be enough to repair damage Bob Huggins did with his language

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins dropped a slur into a radio conversation with a right-wing talk host — a word whose use has cost others their jobs. What happens next is hard to say.

Mike DeCourcy

NCAA hoops rules committee wisely tweaks charge/block call

The NCAA men's basketball rules committee wants defenders to be in position earlier if they want to draw charging calls. If enforced properly, it should be great for college hoops.

Mike DeCourcy

Kansas wins transfer portal prize in Michigan's Hunter Dickinson

The biggest programs in college basketball pursued transfer-portal prize Hunter Dickinson. Kansas' success in the recruitment was a win for the Jayhawks, although maybe not for the art of cinema.

Mike DeCourcy

Hunter Dickinson reveals commitment to Kansas in cinematic video

The highest-profile player in the transfer portal embraced the spotlight in his commitment video.

Dan Treacy

What's next for Grant Nelson as NDSU star enters transfer portal?

Nelson is one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. What's next for the Bison basketball star after entering the transfer portal?

Zac Al-Khateeb

Baker Dunleavy explains decision to become Villanova GM

Baker Dunleavy went 20-12 in his sixth year as the head coach at Quinnipiac, but hung up his whistle for a newly created general manager position at Villanova.

Mike DeCourcy

Why did Hailey Van Lith transfer to LSU?

Another college basketball mega-star is headed to the Bayou this summer.

David Suggs

NCAA Tournament wins by school: Most national championships in March Madness history

Which schools have performed best under the pressure of March? The list of programs with multiple national championship wins may be shorter than you think.

Edward Sutelan

DeCourcy: Putting the 'Power' in my Power Rankings

Throw out resumes, advanced metrics and polls. Mike DeCourcy sees these 16 'power' teams as ready to make the most noise in the biggest games to come.

Mike DeCourcy

SN Preseason All-America team

A true freshman from Duke lands with four veterans on SN's first team.

Mike DeCourcy

Updated college basketball preseason rankings

The reigning NCAA champions clock in at No. 8, while Duke is inside the top 10 ahead of Coach K's final season.

Jake Aferiat

DeCourcy: One-on-one with focused, and emotional, Coach K

As the clock ticks down on his Hall of Fame career, Mike Krzyzewski sat down with Sporting News to discuss his decision to retire, his focus on his team and what has already choked him up.

Mike DeCourcy

DeCourcy: Woodson pushing IU to reconnect with greatness

Mike Woodson is at ease with his new team and pressures of coming home to coach at Indiana.

Mike DeCourcy

Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few cited for DUI in Idaho, per report

The Bulldogs coach has led the team to the NCAA tournament every year but one since 1999 and has finished runner-up twice.

Jake Aferiat

Louisville coach Chris Mack suspended 6 games without pay

The third-year coach will miss his team's first six games

Brandon Schlager

Mike Krzyzewski reportedly to retire from Duke after upcoming season

The winningest coach in NCAA men's basketball history plans to retire after the 2021-22 campaign, according to media reports.

Edward Sutelan

March Madness 2021: How Canadians fared in men's, women's NCAA tournaments

March Madness has begun and Canadians are out in full force this year. Here's a look at how the men and women from the north have done.

Jackie Spiegel

March Madness odds, lines, point spreads: The best bets & parlays for picking First Four, Round 1 games

The 2021 NCAA Tournament is nearly ready to tip off. Here are the odds, lines, and point spreads for every game as well as the best bets and parlays to consider in Round 1 of March Madness.

Jacob Camenker

Canadians in the NCAA Tournament

March Madness is set to begin and Canadians will be out in full force this year.

Jackie Spiegel

March Madness Bracket Tips

Someone is going to win your 2021 NCAA Tournament pool this year -- why can't it be you? The experts from TeamRankings help you dominate March Madness with four key strategy tips for making your bracket picks.

TeamRankings.com

A first-time referee reflects on lessons he learned

Sporting News college sports writer Bill Bender is coming off his first season refereeing youth basketball. Here are the lessons he learned.

Bill Bender

NCAA lays out strict COVID-19 protocols for March Madness

The protocols will start before teams reach Indiana for the NCAA Tournament, according to a document obtained by Sporting News.

Mike DeCourcy

NCAA files trademark for 'Mask Madness' to promote mask wearing around 2021 tournament

The NCAA filed a trademark for the term "Mask Madness" which plays off the popular name for the NCAA men's basketball tournament, March Madness.

Billy Heyen

KenPom college basketball rankings dropped at midnight on Election Night

College basketball analytics website KenPom.com released its opening rankings for the 2020-21 season at midnight on Election Night. The rankings have Baylor on top and also include Duke, Kansas, Gonzaga and Villanova in the top five.

Billy Heyen

Lute Olson dies; Hall of Fame coach turned Arizona into national power

Olson brought success to all of his coaching stops, but most especially Tucson.

Tom Gatto

'We've got to vote': Moved by George Floyd's death, college coaches teach players to change their world

A grassroots movement has gained momentum, which was underscored Thursday when the NABC introduced the Coaches’ Voter Engagement Playbook, a 12-page document offering ideas and guidelines.

Mike DeCourcy

NBA Draft 2020 withdrawal deadline winners & losers: Baylor stays strong, Stanford steps backward

It’s a lot easier to find the winners in this circumstance, but there are some teams on the opposite side of the ledger.

Mike DeCourcy

Sports' reactions to George Floyd's death further steer talk to collaboration

Black and white, posters on social media expanded on two basic themes this week: Be united in opposing racism and, above all, do not stay silent any longer.

Tom Gatto

TSN & Sportsnet TV schedule for March 29

Sporting News has compiled all the classic games across the two main sports networks to help fans navigate the nostalgia.

Sam Ficarro

ACC Tournament odds 2020: Duke the betting favorite with Florida State not far behind

Sports Insiders' Jonathan Willis breaks down the betting odds for the 2020 ACC basketball tournament, where Duke is the slim favorite over Florida State.

SportsInsider.com

March Madness bracket predictions 1.0: Projecting the Field of 68 for the 2020 NCAA Tournament

Sporting News breaks out its first NCAA Tournament bracket predictions for the field of 68. Who's slated to make March Madness?

Ryan Fagan

March Madness 2020: Predicting NCAA Tournament risers and fallers among top 16 seeds in bracket preview

Will the teams listed in Saturday's bracket preview rise, fall or stay based on their current seed? Projecting their seeds will be based on accomplishments and remaining schedules:

Ryan Fagan

Late block ignites massive brawl in Kansas' blowout win over Kansas State

The in-state rivals finished their Tuesday night matchup on a sour note.

Eli Boettger

Parity paving way for non-power teams to become real NCAA Tournament contenders

Dayton, Gonzaga and San Diego State have emerged on the national stage thanks in part to promising starts and increased parity throughout college basketball.

Eli Boettger

Top-ranked Kansas' loss to Villanova shows 'there just isn't one team that's dominant'

The nation's top team fell again, as Villanova topped Kansas in the final seconds Saturday.

Eli Boettger

What channel is Kansas vs. Villanova on today? Time, schedule for top 25 college basketball clash

The top-ranked Jayhawks head to Philly to play Villanova. Check out how to watch and follow along with the important matchup.

Eli Boettger

What channel is Kentucky vs. Ohio State on today? Time, schedule for top 10 college basketball clash

Kentucky and Ohio State will engage in a matchup between top-six teams. Find out how to watch and follow along.

Eli Boettger

Kentucky's John Calipari tops list of best 'agony faces' for college basketball coaches

This is the definitive ranking of the best agony faces in college hoops — the 10 coaches who aren’t afraid to let their disappointment show on the sidelines.

Ryan Fagan

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez pushing for bipartisan congressional support of college sports NIL bill

The former Ohio State and Colts wide receiver is hoping to make progress on crafting a bill that will garner bipartisan support in the House of Representatives and allow college athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses.

Edward Sutelan

T. Boone Pickens dies at 91

His donations to Oklahoma State totaled half a billion dollars, almost half of it to the Cowboys athletic department.

Bob Hille

California college athletes move step closer to profiting off name, likeness, image after bill passed

Collegiate athletes in California are one step closer to being able to make money for their performance on the field after the California State Assembly passed a bill allowing athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.

Edward Sutelan

NCAA could ban California schools

NCAA President Mark Emmert warned that a proposal to pay athletes for use of their name and likeness "would have a negative impact."

Arthur Weinstein

Canadian Mfiondu Kabengele's scouting report

Florida State's Canadian big man Mfiondu Kabengele projects as a potential first round pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Eric Fawcett

Mike Krzyzewski's grandson walks on

Michael Savarino immediately becomes the highest profile walk-on in college basketball, months before the season begins.

Arthur Weinstein

Webber supports Howard to Michigan

Jalen Rose said the Wolverines should hire Juwan Howard to be the head basketball coach earlier this week and Chris Webber agrees.

Thomas Lott

Jarrett Culver's scouting report

Texas Tech star Jarrett Culver is projected to be a top-10 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft with some mock draft boards placing him in the top-5

March Madness live bracket: Full schedule, scores, how to watch 2019 NCAA Tournament games

Keep track of all the 2019 NCAA Tournament action with Sporting News' live bracket, including scores, updates and a full TV schedule for every game and every round throughout March Madness.

Dan Bernstein

March Madness live bracket 2019: Scores, TV schedule, how to watch Elite 8 games

Keep track of all the 2019 NCAA Tournament action with Sporting News' live bracket, including scores, highlights and a full TV schedule for every game from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight.

Dan Bernstein

March Madness 2019: Picking Sweet 16 games against the spread

Most of the Sweet 16 games are pretty evenly matched, so they can be a tricky to predict. Here are five picks against the spread to try to make sense of it all.

Jacob Janower

How Canadians have fared in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament has begun and Canadians are out in full force this year.

Rudi Schuller

Cal fires basketball coach Wyking Jones, could pursue Jason Kidd

The Golden Bears went 16-47 over the past two seasons.

Dan Bernstein

March Madness 2019: Odds to make each round, win NCAA Tournament

AccuScore predicts the chances for each team to advance to the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

AccuScore

Know the 2019 March Madness field: How many teams, where they come from, who is left

Here's everything you need to know about the March Madness 2019 teams. How many are there and where are they from?

Blair Berry

March Madness 2019: Using KenPom to predict NCAA bracket upsets, Final Four

Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer uses KenPom rankings to predict the NCAA Tournament all the way to the championship game.

Vinnie Iyer

March Madness 2019: Canadians to watch in the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is set to begin and Canadians will be out in full force this year.

Jackie Spiegel

Need a March Madness upset pick? Oregon, Saint Louis look like NCAA bracket busters

The Ducks and Billikens withstood midseason adversity to find their best selves late in the season. They're rounding into defensive form at the right time for an NCAA Tournament run.

Dan Bernstein

Pac-12 basketball 2018-19: Weekly schedule, results, scores and TV stream in Canada

Time to figure out who will go dancing.

S News Canada

Kentucky vs. Seton Hall: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

When, where and how to watch No. 9 Kentucky take on Seton Hall.

Alyssa Sconzo

ACC-Big Ten Challenge 2018: Full game schedule, dates, how to watch

The 2018 ACC-Big Ten Challenge pits two of the best conferences in college basketball against one another. Here's everything to know, including a complete TV schedule.

Drew Nantais

Hysterical overreaction to NCAA ratings can be NET positive for the sport

The NET formula is a marked change from the RPI, which measured a team’s performance and schedule strength through the use of some rudimentary mathematics.

Mike DeCourcy

AAC predictions: Biggest games, sleeper teams, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

The loss of some star power atop the conference could allow some surprising teams to emerge in a wide-open AAC.

Jacob Janower

Big 12 predictions: Biggest games, sleeper teams, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

Will anybody be able to dethrone Kansas from atop the Big 12? A look at the conference heading into the 2018-19 college basketball season:

Jacob Janower

ACC predictions: Biggest games, sleeper team, POY hopefuls for 2018-19 season

Sporting News breaks down the ACC. Will Duke's talented freshmen take them to the top in 2018-19?

Drew Nantais

College basketball rankings: Kansas, Kentucky lead preseason AP Poll

The AP has released its preseason poll for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Kansas and Kentucky are on top, as usual, but who else made the top 25?

Dan Bernstein

Donte DiVincenzo turned tournament heroics into NBA opportunity

His NCAA tournament heroics turned Donte DiVincenzo into a campus celebrity and an NBA draft hopeful.

Kenan Goyette

Women's Final Four: Arike Ogunbowale, two buzzer-beaters, and one special title for Notre Dame

Notre Dame's Arike Ogunbowale capped a fantastic Women's Final Four with double-barrel buzzer beaters, all part of an national title weekend for the Irish.

Bill Bender

March Madness 2018: Odds to win Final Four games, national championship

AccuScore simulates the Final Four games to predict each team's odds of winning the national championship.

AccuScore

2018 NCAA Championships schedule

The NCAA Division 1 schedule never sleeps and neither does its championship events. SN has a list of every game remaining on the 2018 calendar.

Kenan Goyette

Live March Madness scores, highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Friday's NCAA Tournament games.

Sporting News

March Madness scores, highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games

Follow March Madness live with scores and highlights from Thursday's NCAA Tournament games.

Gilbert McGregor

March Madness 2018: Nevada vs. Loyola-Chicago matchup, pick, predictions

No. 11 Loyola-Chicago takes on No. 7 Nevada in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in Atlanta on Thursday.

Bill Bender

March Madness 2018: Kentucky vs. Kansas State Sweet 16 matchup, pick, predictions

Kentucky takes on Kansas State in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in Atlanta on Thursday.

Bill Bender

March Madness 2018: Texas A&M vs. Michigan matchup, pick, predictions

No. 3 Michigan takes on No. 7 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16. Here is everything you need to know for their matchup in L.A. on Thursday.

Ryan Fagan

March Madness bracket reset: New Final Four teams, but title picks still intact

Ryan Fagan resets his March Madness bracket entering the Sweet 16, but his original championship game picks are still alive.

Ryan Fagan

March Madness 2018: Odds to survive Sweet 16, win NCAA Tournament

AccuScore simulates each round of the NCAA Tournament to predict each team's odds of winning the national championship.

AccuScore

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