The stage is set for a thrilling Big Ten tournament quarterfinal clash between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. After a hard-fought 61-59 victory over Penn State in the second round, the Hoosiers now have a golden opportunity to settle the score against a team that swept them in the regular season.
The journey to this point has been anything but smooth for Indiana. Following a disheartening 83-74 loss to Penn State on February 24th, which marked their fourth consecutive defeat, the Hoosiers found themselves at a crossroads.
In the ever-competitive world of college basketball recruiting, one name stands out among the elite prospects of the 2025 class – Joson Sanon. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Vermont Academy has trimmed his list of potential destinations to six prestigious programs, setting the stage for an intense battle to secure his talents.
Sanon, ranked as the 11th best player in his class by the On3 Industry Ranking, has narrowed his options to a formidable group of schools: Arizona, Boston College, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, and the unique pathway of Overtime Elite.
In the world of college basketball, where gravity-defying plays are the norm, Seth Trimble’s aerial artistry has captured the hearts of fans and ignited a newfound appreciation for the physics-bending beauty of the dunk. From early struggles to soaring triumphs, Trimble’s journey to mastering the art of dunking is a testament to perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering pursuit of greatness.
It was during the quarterfinal clash against Florida State University that Trimble etched his name into the annals of UNC basketball lore.
The Bluegrass State is buzzing with excitement as the Kentucky Wildcats have taken the Southeastern Conference by storm, with several players earning prestigious postseason accolades from the league’s coaches. In a remarkable display of talent and grit, the Wildcats have captured multiple major awards, solidifying their status as one of the nation’s elite programs.
Leading the charge is the dynamic duo of freshmen guards, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham. Sheppard, a native of London, Kentucky, has been honored as the SEC Freshman of the Year, a testament to his outstanding debut season.
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks and Quinnipiac Bobcats will meet in a highly anticipated MAAC Tournament Semifinals clash on Friday night at Boardwalk Hall. This matchup has added importance as Saint Peter’s looks to avenge a pair of regular season losses to Quinnipiac and keep their NCAA Tournament dreams alive.
The Peacocks are fresh off a hard-fought 50-48 win over Rider in the quarterfinals. Star guard Corey Washington led the way with 16 points, continuing his outstanding senior campaign where he is averaging 16.
In a battle of SEC foes, the Auburn Tigers showed their claws by dismantling the South Carolina Gamecocks 76-46 in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Auburn’s balanced attack and stifling defense overwhelmed South Carolina from the opening tip.
Leading the charge for the Tigers was sophomore forward Johni Broome, who turned in a monster performance with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Broome set the tone early, knocking down a trio of three-pointers and powering his way to the basket against the overmatched Gamecocks frontcourt.
In a stunning turn of events at the SEC tournament in Nashville, the ninth-seeded Mississippi State Bulldogs pulled off a massive upset, dominating the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 73-56 in the quarterfinal round. This victory should cement the Bulldogs’ place in the NCAA tournament field, while dealing a significant blow to Tennessee’s hopes of securing a coveted No. 1 seed.
The Bulldogs, who had lost their last four regular season games, came out firing on all cylinders against the SEC’s top seed.
In an era where elite college basketball players frequently transfer in pursuit of greener pastures, Jaylin Williams’ steadfast loyalty to Auburn University stands out as a beacon of commitment. The talented senior forward has etched his name into the annals of the program, becoming the Tigers’ all-time leader in games played and wins accrued, surpassing even the revered Frankie Sullivan.
Williams’ journey has been a testament to perseverance and unwavering dedication.
The South Florida Bulls have emerged as the toast of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) this season, with head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim and stars Chris Youngblood and Selton Miguel sweeping some of the league’s top honors.
In a remarkable first season at the helm, Abdur-Rahim was unanimously named the AAC Coach of the Year, becoming the first USF mentor to achieve this feat. His impact has been nothing short of transformative, guiding the Bulls to a 20-win campaign – just the sixth time in program history – and a remarkable 23 victories in the regular season, one shy of the all-time record.
In a season of unprecedented dominance and remarkable achievements, the Big Ten Conference has unveiled its coveted postseason honors for the 2023-24 men’s basketball campaign. At the forefront of this illustrious list stands the towering figure of Zach Edey, the indomitable center from Purdue University, who has etched his name in the annals of conference history by becoming only the fourth player to claim back-to-back Big Ten Player of the Year accolades.
In a major upset at the SEC Tournament, the Mississippi State Bulldogs knocked off the #5 ranked Tennessee Volunteers 73-56 in the quarterfinals on Friday. The Bulldogs raced out to a huge 38-19 halftime lead and never looked back, weathering a second half Tennessee run to secure the victory.
Senior guards Cameron Matthews and Josh Hubbard led the way for Mississippi State, each scoring 18 points on an efficient shooting night.
Starkville, MS - In a battle of SEC basketball heavyweights, Mississippi State’s Dalton Knecht put on an offensive clinic, scoring 23 points, but it wasn’t quite enough as Tennessee used a furious second-half rally to take down the Bulldogs 72-68 on Thursday night.
Knecht was unconscious in the first half, knocking down six three-pointers to stake Mississippi State to a 45-28 halftime lead. The senior guard could not miss, hitting tough contested shots and finding himself wide open thanks to crisp ball movement from his teammates.
The madness of March is in full swing, and the Michigan State Spartans have their sights set on a colossal upset as they prepare to face the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. After a hard-fought 77-67 victory over Minnesota on Thursday, the Spartans are riding a wave of momentum, but they’ll need to bring their A-game to take down the tournament’s No. 1 seed.
Leading the charge for Michigan State is second-team All-Big Ten selection Tyson Walker, who has been a scoring machine this season, averaging a team-high 18.
The city of Albuquerque is abuzz with excitement as the University of New Mexico (UNM) Lobos men’s basketball team secures their long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. After an eight-year hiatus, the Lobos have reignited the passion of their devoted fans, igniting a wave of enthusiasm that has swept across the state.
On Thursday night, the energy at The Pit – UNM’s iconic home court – was palpable as the Lobos took the court for the Mountain West Tournament.
The Mountain West conference announced its 2023-24 men’s basketball awards this week, and the Utah State Aggies were the standout program, hauling in several major honors.
Head coach Danny Sprinkle was named the Steve Fisher Coach of the Year after guiding the Aggies to the outright regular season conference title in his first season at the helm. Utah State went 14-4 in Mountain West play to claim their second conference championship since joining the league in 2013-14.
New York City’s St. John’s University is gearing up for a major upgrade to its athletic facilities, with the announcement of plans to construct a state-of-the-art basketball training and practice facility. According to reports, the project is currently in the design phase, with an anticipated completion date set for 2027.
The new facility, which will span an impressive 50,000 square feet, is set to become the dedicated home for the university’s men’s and women’s basketball programs.
New York City’s St. John’s University is taking a major step forward in enhancing its basketball programs with the announcement of a brand-new, state-of-the-art training and practice facility set to be completed in 2027. The ambitious project, which has been in the works for over two decades, promises to provide the Red Storm’s men’s and women’s basketball teams with top-of-the-line amenities to help them reach new heights of success.
Currently, both programs are based out of the Taffner Fieldhouse, a facility that is being repurposed into a campus recreation center.
The stage is set for an electrifying day of college basketball as the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10) Tournament reaches its quarterfinal round. Fans are in for a treat as some of the nation’s top teams battle it out for a spot in the semifinals and a chance to etch their names in the annals of March Madness history.
The quarterfinal action kicks off at 11:30 AM ET with a clash between the underdog Saint Joseph’s Hawks and the tournament’s top seed, the Richmond Spiders.
The Toledo Rockets have had their sights set on capturing the Mid-American Conference tournament title ever since falling short in last year’s semifinals. Now, as the top seed in the 2024 edition, their path to glory begins with a familiar foe – the defending champion Kent State Golden Flashes.
This quarterfinal showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse pits the regular season champions against the team that reigned supreme in last season’s tournament.
The madness of March is heating up in the Mid-American Conference, with the Toledo Rockets set to face off against the Kent State Golden Flashes in the conference tournament quarterfinals on Thursday. This matchup pits two of the MAC’s most explosive offenses against each other, promising an action-packed showdown in Cleveland.
Toledo comes into the game riding a three-game winning streak, improving their record to an impressive 20-11 on the season.
The madness of March was in full swing on Wednesday as the Big Ten Tournament tipped off in Minneapolis. In a first-round clash between 11th-seeded Penn State and 14th-seeded Michigan, it was the Nittany Lions who emerged victorious, thanks to a scorching performance from junior guard Zach Hicks.
Hicks was unconscious from beyond the arc, knocking down a career-high six 3-pointers en route to a game-high 20 points. His long-range marksmanship proved to be the difference-maker, as Penn State pulled away in the second half for a 66-57 victory over the struggling Wolverines.
In a classic March Madness nail-biter, senior guard Justin Moore drained a clutch go-ahead three-pointer with under 9 seconds left to lift Villanova past underdog DePaul 58-57 in the opening round of the Big East Tournament.
The heavily favored Wildcats looked headed for a disastrous early exit against the 3-win Blue Demons before Moore’s heroics bailed them out. His calm, cold-blooded triple from the top of the key completed a gritty comeback for Villanova and staved off an embarrassing season-ending loss.
Penn State men’s basketball has cleaned up at the postseason Big Ten awards, with senior point guard Ace Baldwin Jr. taking home some of the conference’s top honors.
Baldwin was named the 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, becoming just the third Nittany Lion ever to earn that accolade. He was also a third-team All-Big Ten selection by both the coaches and media, and earned a spot on the All-Defensive Team.
The stakes are high as the No. 4 North Carolina Tar Heels embark on their quest for postseason glory in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tournament. After clinching the regular season ACC title outright for a historic 22nd time, the Tar Heels have their sights set on adding another prestigious accolade to their already noteworthy season.
Facing off against Florida State in the quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon in Washington, UNC is desperate to claim the ACC tournament championship, a feat they haven’t achieved since 2016.
The race to secure the services of prized 2024 point guard Daquan Davis is nearing its conclusion. The highly-touted Baltimore native, who decommitted from Providence last October, has whittled his options down to two prominent programs: Georgia Tech and Florida State. Davis, a 6-foot-1 floor general renowned for his scoring prowess and court vision, is slated to make his highly-anticipated college announcement on Sunday, March 24th.
Davis’s recruitment has been a rollercoaster ride, with the Overtime Elite (GA) standout initially pledging his allegiance to the Friars before reopening his process in the latter stages of 2022.
The sudden departure of star guard Jose Perez from the Arizona State basketball team just before the end of the regular season sent shockwaves through the college hoops world. However, Sun Devils head coach Bobby Hurley has come out in defense of his player’s decision to leave and pursue a professional contract in the Dominican Republic.
In an interview with Arizona Sports’ Bickley & Marotta, Hurley acknowledged the unique circumstances surrounding Perez’s exit, stating, “I’ve never experienced something like that before.
The madness of March is about to descend upon the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas as the Arizona State Sun Devils and Utah Utes prepare to clash in a high-stakes Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament game. The stage is set at the iconic T-Mobile Arena, where these two heated rivals will continue their quest for Pac-12 supremacy and a chance to etch their names in the annals of college basketball history.
In a season that saw numerous star transfers shine bright across the ACC, few shone brighter than Wake Forest’s Hunter Sallis. The junior guard’s impressive performance earned him a well-deserved spot on the ACC’s First Team All-Conference squad as voted by the media.
Sallis emerged as one of the ACC’s elite scorers, pouring in 18.3 points per game to finish fifth in the conference scoring race. His scoring prowess was predicated on remarkable efficiency - shooting a blistering 50% from the field, 42% from three-point range, and 80% at the free throw line.
The stage is set for an epic showdown as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s finest men’s basketball programs converge in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 ACC Tournament. From March 12-16, the nation’s premier college basketball talent will battle it out on the hardwood, leaving everything on the court in pursuit of conference supremacy and a coveted spot in the NCAA Tournament.
As the bracket unfolds, all eyes are fixated on the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels.
The curtain is falling on the Mike Hopkins era at the University of Washington, but the Huskies have one last shot at Pac-12 glory. As the conference tournament kicks off in Las Vegas, all eyes will be on the clash between Washington and the USC Trojans – a game rife with emotion, intrigue, and potential heartbreak.
For the Huskies, this is more than just a basketball game. It’s a chance to send their embattled coach out on a high note, a defiant stand against the administrative decision that has cast a pall over the program.
