Duquesne wins Atlantic 10 title for first NCAA tourney bid in 47 years

The sixth-seeded Duquesne men’s college basketball team defeated fifth-seeded VCU 57-51 at Barclays Center to earn their first NCAA tournament bid in 47 years. It was the Dukes’ first invite to March Madness since 1977. Duquesne colored red, white and blue streamers fell from the rafters with the Dukes leading by 15 in the second […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024
Projected First-Round Pick Bobi Klintman to Enter 2024 NBA Draft

Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN on Friday that he has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. “I believe I am ready for the next challenge, which is the NBA,” Klintman said. “It’s been a goal since I was young. I’ve always tried to challenge myself […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2024
ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas Wants College Basketball Fans Involved in Court-Storming Arrested

After a couple of recent high-profile court-storming incidents in college basketball, involving Duke’s Kyle Filipowski and Caitlin Clark, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas has suggested the arrest of fans who participate in storming the court after upset wins. This controversial stance comes amid growing concerns over player safety, as the ACC currently does not impose fines […]

David Evans  •  26 Feb 2024
No. 15 Creighton Upsets No. 1 UConn, Halts 14-Game Win Streak

The No. 15 Creighton Bluejays achieved the impossible on Tuesday night, upsetting the No. 1 UConn Huskies 85-66 at CHI Health Center Omaha, the Bluejays’ home arena, having lost all six of their previous meetings with No. 1-ranked teams and never coming closer than 10 points. Seven times was the charm. The Bluejays built a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Feb 2024
Texas A&M-Commerce, Incarnate Word Players Brawl During Postgame Handshakes

A wild college basketball handshake brawl broke out following Texas A&M-Commerce’s 76-72 overtime win against Incarnate Word at the Alice P. McDermott Convocation Center in San Antonio on Monday. The postgame handshakes quickly went from sportsmanlike banter to a violent confrontation in one of the craziest men’s college basketball brawls to date. While saying “good […]

James Foglio  •  20 Feb 2024
Fairleigh Dickinson Men’s Basketball Players Get Stuck in Elevator Before LIU Game

Thirteen Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball players got stuck in an elevator Thursday night at the Steinberg Wellness Center in Brooklyn, New York, before their road game against LIU Brooklyn. The Knights’ game against host Long Island University was delayed about 17 minutes because they were stuck in an elevator while going from the court to the […]

James Foglio  •  16 Feb 2024
Ohio State Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann Owed $14 Million in Buyout After Being Fired

Ohio State has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann, who was in his seventh season. Despite a contract extension through 2027-28, Holtmann’s tenure ends with the university owing him a significant buyout of $14 million. This decision follows a series of disappointing performances by the Ohio State Buckeyes, who have struggled in recent […]

David Evans  •  14 Feb 2024
College Basketball: Pitt At #21 Virginia Odds, Predictions, And Best Bets

Two of the hottest teams in the ACC matchup tonight in Charlottesville, Virginia, for a very important Atlantic Coast Conference battle. The Pittsburgh Panthers will face off against the Virginia Cavaliers on Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Virginia enters the game as 6.5-point favorites with a game […]

Colin Lynch  •  13 Feb 2024
College Basketball: #8 Kansas At Kansas State Odds, Predictions, And Best Bets

We focus on an in-state rivalry tonight in the Big 12 between two teams seemingly headed in the opposite direction. It’s a light slate tonight in college hoops, but there is a very important Big 12 game ready to go down in Manhattan, Kansas. An intense in-state rivalry takes center stage in the Big 12 […]

Colin Lynch  •  05 Feb 2024