Men's College Basketball News

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

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How Bronny James landed most lucrative NIL deals in college sports

Bronny James' USC career is just getting started, but he's already bringing in millions in endorsement deals.

Dan Treacy

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Explaining the congenital heart defect that caused Bronny James' cardiac arrest

Here is everything to know about the cause of Bronny James' cardiac event.

Gilbert McGregor

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What channel is Bronny James' debut on today? Time, TV schedule to watch USC vs. Long Beach State

Here is everything you need to know about USC vs. Long Beach St., including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What time is Bronny James' debut today? TV schedule, channel to watch USC vs. Long Beach State

Here is everything you need to know about USC vs. Long Beach St., including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is UNC vs. UConn on today? Time, TV schedule for NCAA Women's College Basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about the women's college basketball game between UNC vs. UConn, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Tyler Greenawalt

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What channel is South Carolina vs. Utah on today? Time, TV schedule for NCAA Women's College Basketball game

Here's everything you need to know to watch South Carolina play against Utah today, including the TV channel and start time.

Tyler Greenawalt

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USC basketball futures odds ahead of Bronny James debut

Bronny James is making his much-anticipated debut for USC Sunday. Here's a look at the Trojans futures odds to win the Pac-12 and NCAA Tournament.

Tony Mejia

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What channel is Purdue vs. Alabama on today? Time, TV schedule for NCAA Men's College Basketball game

The fourth-ranked Purdue men's basketball team will face a tough challenge against Alabama as part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame doubleheader in Toronto. Here's how to watch.

Todd Karpovich

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Alabama vs. Purdue odds, props, predictions: Boilermakers pose tough task for Bama in Hall of Fame Series

The Purdue Boilermakers have rolled through a tough early-season schedule, and a talented Crimson Tide squad is up next. Here are the latest Alabama vs. Purdue odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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Missouri vs. Kansas odds, props, predictions: Former Big-12 rivals Jayhawks, Tigers face off

No. 2 Kansas hosts former Big-12 foe Missouri in a Saturday college basketball matchup. Here are the latest Missouri vs. Kansas odds, props, predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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The latest updates on Bronny James' timeline for return

It appears the star freshman's college debut could be coming soon.

Kyle Irving

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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

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UNLV-Dayton basketball game called off after shooting at Rebels' campus

The Rebels and Flyers won't play in their non-conference game scheduled for Wednesday night.

Bryan Murphy

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Texas vs. Marquette betting lines, props, predictions in Big East-Big 12 Battle

The latest Texas vs. Marquette odds and props, plus a prediction, for Wednesday night's matchup in the Big East-Big 12 Battle.

Tony Mejia

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Men's college basketball Player of the Year odds: Top candidates to catch favorite Zach Edey for Wooden Award

Zach Edey is a clear odds favorite to win the 2023 Wooden Award. Let's examine the men's Player of the Year odds and top candidates to catch the Purdue big man.

Caleb Tallman

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NCAA Tournament odds & predictions: Kansas a slight favorite over UConn after big early season victories

UConn, Houston and Arizona have joined Kansas atop the NCAA Tournament odds board. Here are the latest odds and predictions to win the men's basketball NCAA Tournament.

Caleb Tallman

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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

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What channel is UNC vs. UConn on today?

Here is everything you need to know about UNC vs. UConn, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Tyler Greenawalt

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Florida Atlantic vs. Illinois betting lines, props, predictions: Can Illini keep up with balanced Owls attack?

FAU and Illinois offer a top-25 matchup in Game 1 of the Jimmy V Classic. Here are the latest Florida Atlantic vs. Illinois betting lines, odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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Iowa vs. Purdue betting lines, props, predictions: Boilermakers look to bounce back against high-powered Hawkeyes

The Purdue Boilermakers host the Iowa Hawkeyes in a crucial early-season Big Ten college hoops matchup. Here are the latest Iowa vs. Purdue betting lines, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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UConn vs. Kansas betting lines, prediction for Big East-Big 12 Battle

Defending national champion UConn travels to Kansas for a Top 5 matchup. We have the latest odds and a prediction for the marquee game in the Big East-Big 12 Battle.

Tony Mejia

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What did Mikey Williams do?

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

Bryan Murphy

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Is Angel Reese playing tonight? LSU vs. Virginia Tech time, TV channel, live stream for college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about Virginia Tech at LSU, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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Angel Reese set to return after missing last four games

Just eight games into the season, the title defense of Angel Reese and the LSU Lady Tigers is off to a rocky start.

Gilbert McGregor

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Texas A&M vs. Virginia betting lines, props, predictions: ACC/SEC Challenge continues with matchup of NCAA Tournament teams

No. 14 Texas A&M visits the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC/SEC Challenge on Wednesday. Here are the latest Texas A&M vs. Virginia betting lines, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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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

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Clemson vs. Alabama odds, props, predictions: Can the Tigers keep up against Top-25 Crimson Tide?

Clemson puts its undefeated record on the line against the talented Crimson Tide. Here are the latest Clemson vs. Alabama odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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Miami vs. Kentucky odds, props, predictions: Two of nation's top offensive teams clash Tuesday

The Hurricanes visit UK at Rupp Arena in an excellent college basketabll matchup of top offenses. Here are the latest Miami vs. Kentucky odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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Battle 4 Atlantis schedule: Dates, times and how to watch college basketball tournament games

Here is everything you need to know about the Battle 4 Atlantis, including TV and streaming options for every game.

Jordan Greer

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Emerald Coast Classic odds, props, predictions: Alabama, Oregon, Ohio State odds favorites

The Emerald Coast Classic continues this week with games between Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon and Santa Clara. Here are the latest Emerald Coast Classic odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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Arizona vs. Michigan State odds, props, predictions: Blue Bloods battle on Thanksgiving 

The Arizona Wildcats take on the Michigan State Spartans in a big-time Thanksgiving Day college basketball matchup. Here are the latest Arizona vs. Michigan State odds, props, predictions and futures markets.

Caleb Tallman

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Marquette vs. Purdue odds, props, predictions for Maui Invitational Final

Marquette and Purdue meet Wednesday night in the Maui Invitational championship game. We have the latest odds and props, as well as a prediction.

Tony Mejia

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Maui Invitational odds, props, predictions: Tennessee vs. Purdue, Kansas vs. Marquette

The semifinals of the Maui Invitational semifinals feature a pair of top 10 matchups in Tennessee vs. Purdue and Kansas vs. Marquette. We have the latest odds and props, plus predictions.

Tony Mejia

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Battle 4 Atlantis odds, props, predictions: North Carolina, Arkansas, Villanova favored

Previewing the Battle for Atlantis odds, matchups and predictions, with North Carolina, Arkansas and Villanova favored among a talented field.

Caleb Tallman

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Where is Caitlin Clark from?

Explaining why Caitlin Clark, Iowa women's basketball star, grew up a Chiefs fan.

Emily Dozier

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Purdue vs. Gonzaga Maui Invitational odds, props, predictions

We analyze Maui Invitational odds and props and make predictions for Purdue vs. Gonzaga and Tennessee vs. Syracuse.

Paul Costanzo

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What channel is Stanford vs. Duke on today? Time, TV schedule for 2023 women's college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about Stanford vs. Duke, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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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

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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

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Saint Mary's vs. San Diego State odds, props, predictions: High-scoring game expected at Continental Tire Main Event

The Continental Tire Main Event offers an excellent Friday night college hoops matchup between the Aztecs and Gaels. Here are the latest Saint Mary's vs. San Diego State odds, props and predictions.

Caleb Tallman

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What channel is Iowa vs. Kansas State on today? Time, TV schedule for 2023 women's college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about Iowa vs. Kansas State, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is UConn vs. Maryland on today? Time, TV schedule for 2023 women's college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about UConn vs. Maryland, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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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

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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

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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

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What channel is Kentucky vs. Kansas on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. Kansas, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is Duke vs. Michigan State on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Duke vs. Michigan State, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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MSU vs. Duke, Kansas vs. Kentucky odds, props, predictions for Champions Classic

Four blue blood college basketball programs will be in Chicago Tuesday night for the Champions Classic. We have the latest odds for MSU vs. Duke and Kansas vs. Kentucky.

Tony Mejia

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Five best NBA Draft prospects to watch in 2023 Champions Classic

The Champions Classic will tip off on Tuesday, Nov. 14 with matchups between powerhouse programs: Duke vs. Michigan State and Kentucky vs. Kansas. Here are the NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on.

Kyle Irving

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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

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TV channels, live streams for Gavitt Tipoff Games

Here is everything you need to know about the Gavitt Tipoff Games, including TV and streaming options for every game.

Jordan Greer

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How to watch 2023-24 NCAA games without cable

Cord-cutters won't be left in the dark during the 2023-24 season, as there are multiple streaming alternatives that will allow you to watch college basketball games.

Jordan Greer

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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

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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

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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

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What channel is UConn vs. NC State on today?

How to watch UConn vs. NC State women's college basketball game including channel, start time and schedule.

Emily Dozier

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Caitlin Clark's historic stats only tell part of the story of her greatness

Caitlin Clark finished with 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists in an early-season top-10 win. As crazy as it may sound, the stats weren't the most important part of her showing.

Gilbert McGregor

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Caitlin Clark drops 44 points as Iowa earns top-10 win over Virginia Tech

The Sporting News tracked live updates from the top-10 showdown between Iowa and Virginia Tech.

Gilbert McGregor

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What channel is Kentucky vs. Texas A&M-Commerce on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. Texas A&M-Commerce, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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How to watch Kentucky men's college basketball games without cable

If you've cut the cord but don't want to miss any Kentucky action, here are the best ways to watch Wildcats games during the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Greer

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How Arizona’s Jada Williams became a social media, NIL phenom

Highlighting Arizona's Jada Williams' high school NIL and social media journey as the 2023-24 NCAA women's basketball season begins.

Emily Dozier

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What channel is Duke vs. Arizona on today? Time, TV schedule for men's college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about Duke vs. Arizona, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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How to watch Duke men's college basketball games without cable

If you've cut the cord but don't want to miss any Duke action, here are the best ways to watch Blue Devils games during the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is Iowa vs. Virginia Tech on today? Time, TV schedule for women's college basketball game

Here is everything you need to know about Iowa vs. Virginia Tech, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What year is Paige Bueckers?

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

Emily Dozier

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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

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How to watch LSU women's college basketball games without cable

If you've cut the cord but don't want to miss any LSU action, here are the best ways to watch Tigers games during the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Greer

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Odds & predictions to win women's basketball NCAA Tournament: LSU favored over UConn, Iowa

We break down the women's NCAA Tournament odds and predictions as the 2023-24 women's basketball season begins. LSU is the team to beat, with UConn close behind.

Caleb Tallman

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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

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How to watch UConn women's college basketball games without cable

If you've cut the cord but don't want to miss any UConn action, here are the best ways to watch Huskies games during the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Greer

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Men's college basketball Player of the Year odds: Can Edey repeat as Wooden Award winner?

We break down college basketball men's Player of the Year award odds and Wooden Award predictions for the 2023-24 season.

Caleb Tallman

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Odds & predictions to win men's basketball NCAA Tournament: No consensus favorite

We break down NCAA Tournament odds and predictions as the 2023-24 men's basketball season begins. The favorite depends on the sportsbook.

Caleb Tallman

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Big Ten college basketball odds, betting preview: Purdue favored, MSU the pick

As the college hoops season begins, we offer a Big Ten basketball odds and betting preview. Purdue tops the futures board as the favorite.

Caleb Tallman

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Big East college basketball odds, betting preview: Marquette leads loaded league

The college hoops season tips off this week, and we've got the best Big East basketball futures odds and bets to make on the 2023-24 conference champion.

Kris Johnson

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How to watch Iowa women's college basketball games without cable

If you've cut the cord but don't want to miss any Iowa action, here are the best ways to watch Hawkeyes games during the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Greer

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SEC college basketball odds, betting preview: Vols on top of crowded field of contenders

With action set to tip off Monday night, sportsbooks have SEC men's basketball odds very tight at the top. Tennessee is favored, but Kentucky, Texas A&M, others not far behind.

Tony Mejia

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What channel is Notre Dame vs. South Carolina on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Notre Dame vs. South Carolina, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is Kentucky vs. New Mexico State on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. New Mexico State, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson on today?

Here is everything you need to know about Iowa vs. Fairleigh Dickinson, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is USC vs. Ohio State on today?

Here is everything you need to know about USC vs. Ohio State, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Jordan Greer

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What channel is LSU vs. Colorado on today?

Here is a complete guide to watching LSU vs Colorado including TV channel, start time, live streams and more. Don't miss the action as Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese and the defending national champion Tigers will open their season in Las Vegas.

Carlan Gay

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College basketball odds, props, predictions for Monday: Bets to consider on opening day

Breaking down the best college basketball odds, props and predictions for opening night on Monday, including Oregon vs. Georgia, New Mexico State vs. Kentucky and more.

Caleb Tallman

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Big 12 college basketball odds, betting preview: Can anyone challenge Kansas?

Big 12 college basketball odds have Kansas as a favorite, but newcomer Houston could put up a fight, as could Texas in its final year in the conference.

Tony Mejia

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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

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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

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Every NCAA Basketball top 25 game during opening week

College basketball is back! Here is how you can watch every top 25 game this week.

Kyle Irving

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Why two Overtime Elite players were denied NCAA eligibility, leading to lawsuit

Former five-star prospects Matt and Ryan Bewley were denied NCAA eligibility to play at Chicago State this season after spending the last two years playing in the Overtime Elite developmental league.

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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

Knight was among the winningest coaches in collegiate basketball history.

Edward Sutelan

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Louisville Cardinals basketball odds and how to bet them online in Kentucky

With Kentucky online sports betting now legal, here's how to find Louisville Cardinals basketball odds and the best way to bet on them with Kentucky sportsbook apps.

Kris Johnson

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Kentucky Wildcats basketball odds and how to bet them online in the Bluegrass State

Check out Kentucky Wildcats basketball odds at top-rated sportsbooks, and learn how to bet on them online in the Bluegrass State.

Kris Johnson

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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

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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

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Top HS prospect Cooper Flagg reclassifies, now eligible for 2025 NBA Draft

Top high school prospect Cooper Flagg announced on Instagram that he will reclassify to the class of 2024.

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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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

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Meet future NBA prospect working out with LeBron, KD, Chris Paul

Here is everything you need to know about the 16-year-old working out with the biggest names in the NBA.

Scott Rafferty

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Basketball world pays tribute to Nikki McCray-Penson

Nikki McCray-Penson was a women's basketball icon in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Sara Tidwell

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Why did Hailey Van Lith transfer to LSU?

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

David Suggs

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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

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Will Shaedon Sharpe play for Kentucky this season?

Shaedon Sharpe is the No. 1 player in the high school class of 2022 but the Canadian guard elected for early enrollment at Kentucky, joining the team a semester early. Will he suit up for Big Blue Nation this season?

Kyle Irving

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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

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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

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Louisville coach Chris Mack suspended 6 games without pay

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

Brandon Schlager

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Cal fires basketball coach Wyking Jones, could pursue Jason Kidd

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

Dan Bernstein

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Blake Birt

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March Madness 2018: Updated odds to make each round, 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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March Madness scores, highlights from Saturday's NCAA Tournament games

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

Nick Birdsong

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

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

Nick Birdsong

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

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

Nick Birdsong

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March Madness 2018: Bill Bender's NCAA Tournament bracket picks

It's Virginia's turn to cut down the nets in 2018. Bill Bender shares his NCAA Tournament bracket picks.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: Ryan Fagan's NCAA bracket picks

Recent Final Four experience plays a huge role in Ryan Fagan's 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket picks.

Ryan Fagan

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NCAA bracket tips: Play the odds when picking Final Four, national champs

Want to win your NCAA tournament bracket pool? Here are the odds by seed from the Sweet 16 to the Final Four.

Bill Bender

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March Madness 2018: An idiot's guide to filling out your NCAA bracket

Sporting News gives you pro tips for winning your NCAA Tournament bracket pool.

Tom Gatto

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March Madness 2018: Final NCAA Tournament bracket projections

March Madness is upon us, so here's a look at our final projection for the 2018 NCAA Tournament bracket.

Ryan Fagan

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March Madness bracket: Full list of automatic 2018 NCAA Tournament bids

Track the 32 automatic bids for the 2018 NCAA Tournament here.

Bill Bender

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Bracket, scores from 2018 ACC Tournament

The 2018 ACC men’s basketball tournament will be played from March 6-10 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Gilbert McGregor

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2018 Big 12 Tournament bracket, scores

Eight teams in the conference have resumes worthy of an at-large bid to the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

Gilbert McGregor

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