mardi 31 décembre 2013

Georgetown holds off DePaul Basketball 61-54

WASHINGTON — Markel Starks was aggressive on offense throughout the Georgetown Hoyas’ New Year’s Eve game against DePaul.


Creighton 67 Marquette 49

OMAHA, Neb. – Doug McDermott scored 19 points and Jahenns Manigat added 16, as Creighton defeated Marquette 67-49 in front of 18,525 watching the Bluejays'(11-2, 1-0) first game ever in The Big East Conference. Jamil Wilson and Chris Otule score 10 points each MU(8-6, 0-0) but the Eagles shot just 38.5 percent.


Creighton Tops Marquette

Doug McDermott led all scorers with 19, while Jahenns Manigat added 16.


Pac-12 Midseason Report Card

The non-conference portion of the season is wrapping up and teams are now looking ahead to conference play. As a whole, the Pac-12 conference has looked solid during the non-conference slate notching wins against top programs like Duke, Kansas, San Diego State, UConn, and Michigan. Thus, the next ten weeks of league play promise to be one the most exciting ever in conference's history.


Column: Turnovers cost young Hoosiers again

Indiana turned the ball over a season-high 23 times in Tuesday's 83-80 loss at Illinois. Intern Nathan Brown analyzes the miscues in the bigger picture.


Indiana Win: Postgame Central

Get your coverage fix following Illinois' 83-80 win against Indiana.


Illinois-Indiana Game Notes

News and notes from Illinois' 83-80 overtime win over Indiana.


Scouting Jalen Brunson

IlliniPlaybook Recruiting Reporter Ryan Easterling recently saw Jalen Brunson in action at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. Here's the breakdown of the junior point guard.


UNC-UNCW: Photo Gallery

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina photographer Jim Hawkins was on the baselines for UNC's win over UNCW on Saturday. Check out his gallery ...


PHOTOS: Illinois Tops Indiana

CHAMPAIGN - Check out photos from Illinois win over Indiana.


Post-Nebraska: Coaches, Players

Fran McCaffery, Tim Miles, Adam Woodbury, Aaron White, and Devyn Marble spoke with the media after a Hawkeye victory on Tuesday night.


ICTV: Tale of Two Halves

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- Raising the intensity level on both ends enabled UNC to run away from UNC Wilmington in the second half.


Finding Efficiency

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- James Michael McAdoo had the ball on the fast break under unusual circumstances: in position to ignite the fuse rather than provide the explosion.


iPTV: In The Stands - Indiana Win

Join Fletcher Page and Taylor Rooks for a casual conversation about Illinois victory against Indiana.


iPTV: Crean Has High Praise for Groce

Coach Tom Crean called Illinois' John Groce "one of the best coaches in the country."


iPTV: Groce, Players Talk Indiana Victory

Coach John Groce, Tracy Abrams and Rayvonte Rice talk about Illinois win over Indiana.


Watson's Role Grows With Giddings' Return

Freshman forward Paul Watson has exceeded expectations through 13 games. While playing out of position he has still racked up 11.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Check inside for what's next for Watson...


Egbunu Shines in Conference Opening Loss

The Bulls open the season 0-1 in American Athletic Conference play, and fall to 9-5 overall after losing to the 19th ranked Memphis Tigers on New Years Eve.


Two recruits watch U of L play in Orlando

Two University of Louisville basketball targets were on hand Tuesday night at Central Florida, watching the University of Louisville play basketball. The Cardinals beat UCF 90-65, Cardinal Authority has the latest on the targets.


Creating Havoc

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina turned up the heat in the second half Tuesday night, unleashing high-intensity halfcourt traps and fullcourt presses in its 84-51 victory over UNC Wilmington.


From the locker room: Cards tag UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Louisville tagged Central Florida 90-65 on Tuesday night in the first American Athletic Conference game of the season. Here are a few videos from the locker room after the game:


UNC-UNCW: Roy Williams Postgame

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina's postgame coverage includes video and a transcript of head coach Roy Williams's postgame press conference following UNC's win over UNC Wilmington on Tuesday.


Tillman Travels to Illinois

2017 big man Jeremiah Tillman made his first visit to Illinois on Tuesday.


Cards slam UCF in AAC opener

ORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Louisville took care of business in the first American Athletic Conference game of the season, whipping host Central Florida 90-65 before 7,094 fans. Russ Smith led the way with 24 points and nine assists, while the Cardinals hit 14 of 27 three-point field goals.


Visitor List: Indiana

At least four talented recruits are expected to be in State Farm Center when Illinois takes on Indiana.


Illinois-Indiana Live Thread

Talk it out with Fletch and Taylor as Illinois kicks off Big Ten play...


This week in WSU Hoops: A daunting task

WITH THE NEW YEAR comes the start of the Pacific-12 Conference season for Washington State, a second chance to salvage what has been a less-than-thrilling start to the 2013-14 season. The Cougars (7-5) have hardly exceeded expectations, if you’re to believe the Vegas wiseguys -- and who wouldn’t? They make their money on expectations.


GameDay: #11 Villanova vs Butler

Butler (10-2) opens Big East play by hosting #11 Villanova (11-1) on New Year's Eve. Come inside to follow the action.


Preview: #11 Villanova vs Butler

Butler (10-2) opens Big East play by hosting #11 Villanova (11-1) on New Year's Eve. InsideTheDawgPound takes a look at what to expect at Hinkle Fieldhouse.


Live Thread: Boilers battle the Buckeyes

Follow along for live updates as Purdue battles the third-ranked Buckeyes.


What We Learned: NJIT vs Butler

Butler (10-2) has finished up its non-conference schedule with a win over NJIT 66-48. InsideTheDawgPound takes a look at what we learned.


GameDay Grades: NJIT vs Butler

Butler (10-2) defeated NJIT 66-48. InsideTheDawgPound hands out GameDay Grades.


Bulldogs Take Down NJIT

Butler (10-2) won their final non-conference game of the season against NJIT (6-9) on Saturday at Hinkle Fieldhouse.


AUDIO: Alford and Enfield Conference Call

Steve Alford talks about Tony Parker's development and the adjustment to coaching in the Pac-12...


TXST Falls At Home

Texas State played the LIU Blackbirds Monday evening in a losing effort, 73-64. Joel Wright led the Bobcats with 18 points, but cold shooting and turnovers down the stretch cost the Bobcats.


Game Day Central: Indiana

Illinois tips off Big Ten play against Indiana at 2 p.m. CST. Get your coverage fix here...


Legendary Coach Johnny Orr Dies At 86

"He was my hero,” said Iowa State head basketball coach Fred Hoiberg, who played three years for Orr. “As a kid, just to see him walk out of that tunnel was what you waited for on game nights."


Player to Track: Indiana

Can Nnanna Egwu regain form and help lead Illinois in what is expected to be a battle on the boards?


Game Day Thoughts... Indiana

Get ready for Illinois' Big Ten opener against Indiana with news, notes and thoughts for the game.


Injury Impact

Although West Virginia hasn't seen a great deal of snow so far this year, something between a flurry and a blizzard of a different sort is hovering over the men's basketball team.


Under Armour Holiday Classic: Day Two

DEL MAR, Calif. -- The final day of the Under Armour Holiday Classic was full of impressive performances. Devearl Ramsey showed his intensity, Justin Simon had a big game and Thomas Welsh helped lead Loyola to the National Division championship.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 31, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links we have three stories previewing today's Indiana-Illinois clash in the Big Ten opener in Champaign.


Montgomery-Delaurier Checks im

One of the fastest rising prospects in the region is Charlottesville, Va (St. Anne's Belfield) forward Javin Montgomery-Delaurier. The 6-8 sophomore gives an update on the early stages of his college recruitment.


DePaul vs. Georgetown Game Preview

The Blue Demons tip-off Big East conference play on New Year’s Eve as they travel to face the Georgetown Hoyas in Washington, D.C. We preview the game in this report.


DePaul vs. Georgetown Game Preview

The Blue Demons tip-off Big East conference play on New Year’s Eve as they travel to face the Georgetown Hoyas in Washington, D.C. We preview the game in this report.


USF Men's Basketball Preview - Memphis

The South Florida Bulls (9-4) open up conference play inside the Sun Dome against the Memphis Tigers (9-2) this evening, and USFNation.com previews the matchup.


Preview: Duke v. Elon

Previewing the Blue Devils and Phoenix who tip off this afternoon in Greensboro. The game will be broadcast by ESPNU and will tip-off at 1:00 PM EST.


Texas Hammers Rice

Texas finishes non-conference play with a sparking 11-2 record following a 66-44 waxing of Rice.


Redhawks lose 2nd straight before WAC slate

The final test Seattle U faced before entering the Western Athletic Conference portion of its schedule would be one of its toughest, as the Redhawks hosted a UC Santa Barbara team that had already blown out UNLV on the road and defeated Cal-Berkeley earlier this season.


Web Run: Lady Pack Claims Surf `N Slam Title

The NC State women’s basketball team (13-1) picked up its seventh straight victory on Monday night, knocking off the host San Diego State Aztecs (3-7) by a final score of 84-67 to claim first place at the 2013 San Diego Surf ‘N Slam Tournament.


Duke Target Tracker: Dec 30

Several Blue Devil commits and targets are in action around the country in various holiday events. Here's a rundown of recent performances and more.


3-Star Shooting Guard Holds SMU Offer

Come inside for more on Montrose Christian (MD) SG Pat McCaw!


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Fresno State vs. UNLV Breakdown

Bulldog Playbook breaks down how Fresno State and UNLV match up. Fresno State won both games versus UNLV last season, can they make it three in a row on Wednesday?


What's next for Chris Collins?

How Chris Collins might attack the recruiting trail from this point forward.


Year in Review: Hearn with superlative season

Reflecting on the career of Northwestern standout Reggie Hearn.


Sooners fall in overtime

OU was hoping to enter Big 12 conference play at 12-1 and riding an eight-game winning streak but fell in overtime to La Tech.


Highlights: T.J. Leaf

T.J. Leaf is one of the best prospects in the class of 2016. View the video to see highlights of him in action.


Players to Watch: Indiana

Two names to get familiar with as Illinois readies to open Big Ten play against Indiana on Tuesday.


HSOT Photo Gallery

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Inside Carolina photographer Jim Hawkins attended the HSOT Holiday Invitational to capture photos of the UNC recruits in attendance: Joel Berry, Justin Jackson, Brandon Ingram, Seventh Woods, and Junior Smith.


At a Glance: Indiana

A closer look at Illinois' next opponent -- the Indiana Hoosiers.


Hot-Shooting Tigers Roar Past Lions

Auburn was on target from three-point range as the Tigers overwhelmed Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a 91-59 basketball victory.


Cajuns Roll In 90-58 Victory Over CMU

LAFAYETTE – Sophomore forward Shawn Long continued his strong shooting performance at home, scoring a team-high 26 points, and the Louisiana Ragin’Cajuns saw a pair of milestones reached in a wire-to-wire 90-58 victory over Central Methodist Monday night at the Cajundome.


BOX SCORE: NC State 68, UNC Greensboro 64

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Here are all the stats from NC State's 68-64 win over UNC Greensboro.


Red-hot Vols scorch Cavs

InsideTennessee gives you unrivaled coverage of Vol hoops. Check out this story on the Big Orange's most recent outing:


Virginia Topped by Tennessee

Virginia dropped its final non-conference of the 2013-14 season in blowout fashion on Monday night.


Locker Room Report: NC State

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Mark Gottfried, Cat Barber, and Desmond Lee met with the media after the win over UNC Greensboro.


Three keys: Illinois

Indiana is last in the Big Ten in turnovers which is one of the big keys Tuesday against Illinois. Here are three areas to keep an eye that will be important for the Hoosiers in the conference opener against the Illini.


A player to watch: Illinois

Cody Zeller scored four points and pulled down three rebounds in his Big Ten debut at Michigan State his freshman season. He played 23 foul-plagued minutes. How will Noah Vonleh fare in his Big Ten debut Tuesday at Illinois?


Tech Takes Care of Business

Red Raiders mauled Mount Saint Mary's 100-69 Monday to move to 8-5 on the season.


Cowboys Win But May Have Lost Cobbins

Oklahoma State took care of business in the final non-conference game of the season Monday night after moving up to No. 6 in the Associated Press Top 25 earlier in the day but it may be a costly win. The Cowboys scored the first nine points against Robert Morris and were never threatened en route to a 92-66 victory. But the big question following the game is what's the status of Michael Cobbins?


Roy Williams Radio Show Quotes

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Did you miss what Roy Williams said on his live call-in show hosted by Jones Angell? UNC's head coach updated the injury status of Joel James, discussed his team's development and spoke about how long he intends to coach.


Pack Survives Spartans, 68-64

GREENSBORO, N.C. -- T.J. Warren scored 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help lead NC State past UNC Greensboro 68-64.


IU Insider Blog: The Fischer Transfer

Luke Fischer has decided to leave Indiana and pursue other opportunities. Surprised? I was. This was one I really did not see coming. Here are my thoughts on the Fischer decision.


WWC Takeout: Isaiah Whitehead

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- At the City of Palms Classic, Whitehead was among the most impressive players in attendance. His play at the Wild Wings Cafe Classic didn't rise to that same level, but he remains without dispute an elite within the Class of 2014.


Allen's Not Shy On The Court

North Little Rock junior shooting guard KeVaughn Allen (6-3, 180) - a key Arkansas 2015 recruiting target - is a shy and quiet kid off the court, but his game speaks very loudly for him on it.


Mountain West Basketball Preview

Bulldog Playbook previews the 2013-2014 Mountain West men's basketball season with conference play getting underway on Wednesday.


Bone: surgery is not keeping Lacy down

SOME PLAYERS GO into isolation after suffering an injury. But Washington State coach Ken Bone said during his Monday afternoon teleconference that is not the case with junior guard DaVonté Lacy. Bone said the Cougars’ leading scorer, who underwent an appendectomy Saturday, won’t play when WSU opens Pac-12 play at 7 p.m. Thursday at No. 1 Arizona (TV: Pac-12 Networks).


Rice Named Co-B1G Player of the Week

Rayvonte Rice earned conference Player of the Week for the second time this season.


iPTV: Coach Groce Talks Indiana

Coach John Groce discusses the upcoming Big Ten opener against Indiana.


Young honored for big performance

Kentucky's James Young has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week and ESPN's National Player of the Week coming off his 18-point, 10-rebound effort in a win over Louisville.


Gary Basketball Hardly dead

Landscaped has changed. still talent in Gary Indiana


Hoosiers ready for first Big Ten test

Indiana opens Big Ten play on Tuesday afternoon at Illinois. The game will be televised on ESPN2 at 3 p.m.


Scouting Report: Illinois

Everything you need to know about the Fighting Illini.


VIDEO: Crean talks Fischer transfer, Illinois

Indiana coach Tom Crean addresses Luke Fischer's transfer as well as previewing Tuesday's game at Illinois.


VIDEO: Ferrell, Sheehey talk Illinois

Indiana sophomore Yogi Ferrell and senior Will Sheehey talked to the media about Tuesday's game in Champaign.


Hoops Notebook: Kane Honored, McKay Enrolls

With one nonconference game left before Big 12 play begins, the Cyclones met with the media Monday at Hilton. Our notebook leads off with the addition of Jameel McKay, the impact of K.J. Bluford's transfer and DeAndre Kane's exceptional play


WWC Takeout: Brandone Francis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Soft isn't something Brandone Francis does, and at the Wild Wings Cafe Classic on Monday, he proved why his brand of fullcourt aggression makes for a great with with his future collegiate home.


Boilers face big test against Buckeyes

Purdue opens up Big Ten play with a challenge, the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes.


Fischer withdraws from Indiana, to transfer

Indiana freshman center Luke Fischer is no longer with the team.


Jays Beat Cougars from Afar

Creighton used a plethora of 3-pointers to beat Chicago State 90-58.


Undefeated Rockets Visit Lawrence

News, notes and quotes on Kansas' matchup with Toledo at 7 p.m. Monday in Allen Fieldhouse, while wondering if senior forward Tarik Black will come up big again after scoring a season-high 17 points against Georgetown on Dec. 21.


Hoops Report: 12.30.13

With non-conference play coming to an end tonight, the Bobcats are more than a 1/3 of the way through the slate and we take a look at how things have played out so far with conference play ahead.


WWC Classic: Monday Live Thread

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Wild Wings Cafe Classic wraps up today, with some compelling duels upcoming. The event began on Friday with games on Saturday as well, before taking Sunday off to perform charity work on behalf of the Hoodies' House Foundation.


Behanan dismissed from Louisville team

University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino announced on Monday that junior Chane Behanan has been dismissed from the team for a violation of university policy. Cardinal Authority has the latest.


McCaffery Previews Huskers

Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery spoke with the media on Monday as his team prepared for its Big Ten opener against New Year's Eve against Nebraska. Check out what the Hawkeye head man had to say about the Huskers right here.


HOOPS: OSU goes into Pac-12 play on high note

ONE WEEK REMOVED from a scary looking injury, Angus Brandt returned from a hyper-extended knee to not only start but score 21 points and lead Oregon State over Quinnipiac, 76-68. The Beavs were cruising right along in this one in the second half when a Quinnipiac second-half 15-0 run saw the lead change hands.


Perry, Rudd Snag AAC Honors 2nd Straight Week

On Monday morning, Victor Rudd and Chris Perry from South Florida were awarded weekly honors from the American Athletic Conference.


Top 3 moments of 2013

ECU enjoyed one of its best calendar years in school-history in 2013 and before we close the door on it, let's look back on the year's best three moments.


Newest Offers for Leaf

Hot News for PF T.J. Leaf


Virginia at Tennessee Preview

The Cavaliers are looking to close the calendar year on a positive note tonight at Tennessee. Hoonation breaks down the Vols and examines key story lines of this ACC/SEC battle.


Livingston commits to AState

Hot News for C Anthony Livingston


2017 Intro: Kris Wilkes

Class of 2017 prospect Kris Wilkes has a pair of early offers and has begun to step up his game.


Lydon takes in Carrier Dome atmosphere

Tyler Lydon was Syracuse's first commitment in the 2015 class. He was in attendance on Saturday when the Orange faced Villanova in a battle of top-10 teams. He discusses the experience with CuseNation.com inside.


Recruitment picks up for Gordon

The recruitment continues to pick up for four-star prospect Eron Gordon.


Buy 1 Month of BRO, Get 1 Free!

With UCLA playing in the Sun Bowl and all of the UCLA prospects in high school All-American Games this week, you now have a chance to try out Bruin Report Online and get TWO MONTHS for the price of one. For just this week!


Hoosier Links: Dec. 30, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links, there is a story about Illinois from an Indiana paper, a story about Indiana from an Illinois paper, and an IU Big Ten preview from the Indianapolis Star.


Abu Talks Recent Visit

NC State signee Abdul-Malik Abu was in Raleigh this weekend for his first chance to watch a game in PNC Arena.


Cowboys Basketball: Top 10 Moments Of 2013

Robert Allen listed earlier this month the Top 10 Moments of 2013 for Oklahoma State football. In all fairness to Travis Ford and the Cowboys basketball team, we’ve decided to compile the Top 10 Moments of 2013 for OSU basketball, including all noteworthy events and games from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Here is the final installment, which includes No. 1 through No. 5.


Web Run: Back to work, back on the road

N.C. State scheduled Monday’s game at UNC-Greensboro to give its players a chance to play in the Greensboro Coliseum before the ACC tournament.


All American

The last few seasons Temple men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy expressed going 10-6 in the Atlantic 10 Conference would constitute a good year, and 11-5 would be outstanding. Typically, the Owls would hit or exceed Dunphy’s goal. But this year Dunphy and the Owls (5-5) are making the step up to the American Athletic Conference. So what would be a quality year in the American?


HIGHLIGHTS: The Power of Chriss

2015 four-star Marquese Chriss has heard a lot from California this winter, and on Friday, Granada Hills heard a lot from him in the second half, as Chriss led a big comeback win for Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove.


SCOUTing Report: Solomon Young

We take a look at rising 2016 power forward Solomon Young of Sacramento (Calif.) as he hits the floor for the Holiday Hardwood Invitational in Westlake, Calif., complete with a comprehensive video and scouting report.


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Tigers Looking to Improve vs. Pine Bluff

The Auburn basketball Tigers will try to win a third consecutive game on Monday night as they play host to Arkansas-Pine Bluff.


Rabb Rising

DEL MAR, Calif. --- Ivan Rabb, a junior standout at Oakland (Calif.) Bishop O’Dowd, already ranks as Scout.com's No. 4 overall player in the 2015 class, but his recent play may warrant a bump in the rankings.


Lightfoot Picks Up First Offer

Hot News for F Mitchell Lightfoot


Allen’s Return Lifts Terps Over Tulsa

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland survived Tulsa Dec. 29 at the Comcast Center, 85-74.


IU Insider Blog: Big Ten Prognostication

So where do you think Indiana will fare in the 18-game Big Ten season that begins Tuesday afternoon in Champaign against Illinois? Here is my pick for the Hoosiers looking at all 18 games. I have IU losing four home games in conference play but how I think IU will do on the road may surprise you. In either case, I hope you weigh in with your prediction, too.


Huskies close out Hawks

Washington needed some tough defense and a solid inbounds play in the final minute to preserve a 73 – 67 win over the visiting Hartford Hawks tonight in Hec Edmondson Pavilion in front of 6,617 fans tonight.


Basketball Scouting Report: UMBC (Game Two)

Navy's men's basketball team hasn't won a game since Dec. 4. That needs to change against Maryland-Baltimore County.


Sophomores Pace Overland

With the help of multiple underclassmen, Overland High School is off to a strong start this basketball season.


Buffs power past Georgia, breaks record

After playing a solid game against the Georgia Bulldogs at home on Saturday night, the Buffs powered past their opponent 84-70 and broke the school record for free throws in a single game in the process.


HSOT Takeout: Joel Berry

Capturing team glory has become a specialty for Berry, the two-time reigning Florida player of the year and North Carolina senior recruit.


USC landing versatile talent in Marquetti

What kind of player is USC landing in Malik Marquetti? Here's a lengthy eval on the Trojans' newest 2014 commitment.


Tribe No Trouble For WVU

West Virginia ended its non-conference season on a bright note after playing perhaps its best game of the year, a 82-45 victory over William & Mary at the Charleston Civic Center.


Under Armour Holiday Classic: Day One Rundown

DEL MAR, Calif. -- The National Division at the Under Armour Classic has a loaded field and the lineup of teams and players lived up to expectations on Friday. UCLA signee Thomas Welsh, Arizona signee Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Maryland signee Jared Nickens were among the days standouts.


Marquetti to USC

USC added to its 2014 recruiting class on Sunday, picking up a commitment from fast rising small forward Malik Marquetti, upping the Trojans' recruiting class to a talented four man group.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 29, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links, we have a story on James Blackmon Jr. from the Fort Wayne tournament Saturday night.


Panthers hand Pirates second straight loss

East Carolina dropped an 89-82 decision to Georgia State on Sunday. The Pirates have now lost two in a row for the first time since January.


Appling breaks out of slump with big game

Senior point guard puts up 27 points in 101-48 win and hits all of his 3-point attempts.


HSOT Takeout: Thon Maker

When an athlete as tall as Maker runs the floor with the feathery footsteps of a guard, there's clearly something significant brewing.


Beard Notches Tourney MVP

Arkansas point guard signee Anton Beard (6-1, 180) tossed in a game-high 20 points and was named the MVP after leading North Little Rock over Springdale Saturday night in the Coca Cola Classic in Fort Smith.


Wildcats show they're becoming a team

Kentucky may have gotten exactly what the doctor ordered on Saturday against Louisville: a team win that showed the Wildcats can thrive against a strong opponent even without one of their best players.


Gamecocks Blow Out Akron in Rematch, 78-45

South Carolina coach Frank Martin knew he was going to have growing pains with seven freshman and five sophomores in his second season with the Gamecocks.


Signature Win Eludes Providence

Providence College ended the non-conference portion of its schedule at 10-3 after falling in a last-second, overtime, heartbreaker to the University of Massachusetts, 69-67. This marks the second straight season that PC has fallen by two in the last second to UMass.


Observations From the Game: Missouri

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are some final thoughts and observations from NC State's 68-64 loss to Missouri.


Efficiency Ratings: Eastern Michigan

Using an NBA Efficiency Rating Formula, TDD tracks the best statistical performances of the season.


Was This the Coming-Out Parker Party?

Sophomore center Tony Parker had the best game of his UCLA career, sparking the Bruins on both ends of the court -- and on the boards -- to lead them to a 75-67 win over Alabama...


GALLERY: Duke 82, E Michigan 59

Photos from Duke's big victory over the Eagles on Saturday afternoon.


Barnes Talks Benching Decisions

Texas coach Rick Barnes talks about his decisions to bench players, and how he decides on the time each player needs to sit.


Late Free Throws Give UCLA Win

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - After trailing by double digits early in the contest, the Alabama men's basketball team battled back again UCLA in Pauley Pavilion Saturday night, keeping the game close throughout behind senior guard Trevor Releford's game-high 34 points, before falling to the Bruins, 75-67.


Web Run: Looking for reasons in meltdown

With 8:56 left in Saturday night's game against No. 25 Missouri, N.C. State was writing a nice story.


Bulldogs Blowout Bobcats

The Fresno State Bulldogs defeated the UC Merced Bobcats 104-43 on Saturday. The Bulldogs were led by Paul Watson who had 16 points, one of six players in double figures. The Bulldogs topped 100 points for the first time under head coach Rodney Terry.


VIDEO: Players After Alabama

Tony Parker, Kyle Anderson and Jordan Adams answered questions after the win over the Crimson Tide...


VIDEO: Alford After Win Over Alabama

Coach Steve Alford talked about the last big run that sealed the victory over the Crimson Tide, 75=67...


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Beilein Pleased With Balance, Team Win

VIDEO: Michigan coach John Beilein talks win over Holy Cross, Robinson III, Morgan/Horford, more.


Jordan Morgan On Stepping Up vs. Holy Cross

VIDEO: Michigan senior Jordan Morgan stepped into the starting lineup in a win over Holy Cross contributing big, talks McGary's decision, his role, more.


Glenn Robinson III Talks McGary, Confidence

VIDEO: Michigan sophomore Glenn Robinson III talks losing Mitch McGary, win over Holy Cross, confidence growing in recent games, more.


Cougs win big -- but lose Lacy

PULLMAN -- It may have been a Merry Christmas, but the Cougs are far from a Happy New Year. Washington State soundly defeated Mississippi Valley State, 85-48, on Saturday night. But the big win was only half the lead story, as star guard DaVonté Lacy underwent sudden surgery to remove his appendix. And no one knows for sure just how long the Cougs' leading scorer will be out.


AW Photo Gallery: UK vs. UofL

This AllWildcats.com Photo Gallery features several images from Kentucky's thrilling 73-66 win over Louisville on Saturday at Rupp Arena, including this big dunk by Alex Poythress late in the game that helped seal the win for the Cats.


Locker Room Report: Mark Gottfried

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State head coach Mark Gottfried met with the media following the loss to Missouri.


Locker Room Report: Wolfpack Players

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Several NC State players met with the media following the loss to Missouri.


Gators prepared for Savannah State

In Billy Donovan’s mind, the potential a post-Christmas letdown is just as real as one before Christmas. The Gators went their separate ways for break after their win over Fresno State on December 22 and got back to practice the night of December 26. They’ll face a unique challenge on Sunday at 3 p.m. against a Savannah State team that rotates through 11 players.


BOX SCORE: Missouri 68, NC State 64

RALEIGH, N.C. --Here are all the stats from NC State's 68-64 loss to Missouri.


HD VIDEOS: Postgame McNeese St.

LSU extended its winning streak to five games with a 79-52 victory over McNeese State Saturday night. TSD's Ben Love has postgame HD videos with Shavon Coleman, Jarell Martin and coach Johnny Jones.


FINAL: Missouri 68, NC State 64

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State led for much of the game, but Missouri used a spurt late to knock off the Pack, 68-64.


Arkansas 89, High Point 48

Bobby Portis has 16 points and 9 rebounds and fellow freshman big man Moses Kingsley adds 12 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks as five Arkansas players score in double figures and the Razorbacks hammer High Point 89-48 Saturday night before a season-high 9,110 fans at Bud Walton Arena.


Just What the Doctor Ordered

Justin Cobbs and Jeff Powers pick up the slack and score 18 apiece as the Bears get back on the winning side of the ledger.


Cats clip Cards for 'signature win'

Kentucky’s first win over a ranked opponent this season may have come under the most unlikely of circumstances.


Cardinals 'outhustled' by Wildcats

LEXINGTON - Louisville drops to 11-2 on the season following loss


Appling bounces back, keys Spartans

Senior point guard ties career high with 27 points in win against New Orleans.


Lacy: Cougs' leading scorer out indefinitely

WSU MEN'S BASKETBALL broadcaster Bud Nameck made the announcement a few days after Christmas on Saturday night, but it was nevertheless a big 'ol helping of Bah Humbug for Cougar basketball fans. DaVonté Lacy, the Cougs' leading scorer and the biggest basketball bright spot this season, underwent an appendectomy on Saturday and is out indefinitely.


iPTV: Rice, Bertrand Talk Win Against UIC

Rayvonte Rice poured in 28 points and Joe Bertrand dropped another 14 to lead Illinois to victory. They talked about the win after the game.


Tyler wins battle of Ennis brothers

Syracuse and Villanova wasn't the only battle going on inside the Carrier Dome on Saturday. Family bragging rights were also at stake.


AW Video: Cal on Win Over Louisville

In this AllWildcats.com Video feature, Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks about his team's 73-66 win over arch-rival Louisville on Saturday at Rupp Arena in a matchup of the two programs that won the 2012 and 2013 men's national championships.


Cardinals need to get 'a lot better'

LEXINGTON - Rick Pitino says Louisville has plenty of room to improve following 73-66 loss at Kentucky on Saturday afternoon.


iPTV: Groce Post-Game Press Conference

John Groce's message to his team was simple: It takes both toughness AND togetherness. He talks about the UIC win and the upcoming big ten schedule.


Arkansas-High Point Live Blog

Join in an interactive live blog as Arkansas hosts High Point Saturday at Bud Walton Arena.


Duke rolls past Eastern Michigan, 82-59

Jabari Parker leads the Blue Devils to an easy win while scoring more than 20 points yet again.


ASU Outlasts UC Irvine, Improves to 11-2

It wasn't a pretty affair for Arizona State on Saturday afternoon. Yet, the Sun Devils closed out their non-conference slate of the schedule notching their 11th win, as they beat UC-Irvine at Wells Fargo Arena 74-61.


Utah dominates St Katherine, win 124-51

The Utes take care of an inferior opponent and now prepare for conference play


LIVE GAME THREAD: LSU vs. McNeese St.

The Tigers get back in action for the first time in a week Saturday night, taking on the McNeese State Cowboys. Follow all the action before, during and after the game with TSD publisher Ben Love.


Toughness There, Execution in Progress

With the non-conference portion of the test completed, Coach John Groce sees what he likes and offers a few areas for improvement.


WSU HOOPS: Preview Mississippi Valley State

WASHINGTON STATE HAS one final game Saturday night before Pac-12 play begins -- and it presents an opportunity. Specifically, Mississippi Valley State, the Cougs' opponent, presents an opportunity.


Cardinals fall to Kentucky

Louisville trailed for most of the game came up short in at Rupp Arena, dropping a 73-66 decision to Kentucky.


Cooney, Fair, Ennis, Roberson discuss win

Trevor Cooney, C.J. Fair, Tyler Ennis and Tyler Roberson discuss Syracuse's win over Villanova inside.


Boeheim post game - Villanova

Jim Boeheim discusses Syracuse's 78-62 win over Villanova inside.


Meeting Expectations

Outsiders may be surprised that No.4 Wisconsin is going into Big Ten play a perfect 13-0, a mark they achieved with a 80-43 whipping of Prairie View A&M Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center, but nobody is surprised inside UW's locker room, especially not after a well-executed performance despite a two-week layoff.


MU 71 Samford 48/MU bench scores 50pts

Led by 50 points off the bench, Marquette[8-5] beat Samford[5-9], 71-48 in front of 14,668 at the Bradley Center on Saturday afternoon. The bench scoring included Freshman Jajuan Johnson's 14 pts, 3 assists and 2 steals and 13 pts each from Junior Todd Mayo and Freshman Deonte Burton. Burton's dunk down the lane with 7 min left in the game was worth the price of admission.


Illini Extinguish Flames

Facing a 44-34 halftime deficit, Illinois used a 40-16 second half in their favor to avoid the upset bid by the hometown UIC Flames.


Getting Defensive

EUGENE - Along with a perfect start through 11 games, the Oregon Ducks are drawing national attention as the country's highest scoring team.


Young eyes 1,000-point plateau

Patric Young has never been known as a scorer during his four years at Florida. The Gators have always possessed perimeter players capable of scoring and helping the team in that area. It’s no different this year. However, Young is now 12 points away from being the 50th player in the Florida basketball history to score 1,000 points and has his opportunity to do it on Sunday against Savannah State.


Five Thoughts: Northwestern-DePaul

Some reflection following a nightmare loss for Northwestern.


Game Recap: Nonconference Box Out

Sam Dekker registered a game-high 16 points and 11 rebounds, his third double-double in six games, to lead four Badgers in double figures, as No.4 Wisconsin finished the nonconference season for the first time in 20 years after a 80-43 victory over Prairie View A&M Saturday afternoon.


Orange Win Top-10 Battle

Villanova got things started with hot shooting early on, but Syracuse controlled things the rest of the way for a top-10 non-conference win.


Turner's transfer first domino to fall

Northwestern announced on Saturday that Mike Turner will transfer, a foregone conclusion with many implications.


Allen Returns as Terps Try to Bounce Back

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- The major news coming out of College Park Dec. 28 was the return of injured point guard Seth Allen, who has been out eight weeks. If all goes well, the sophomore should be on the floor for Maryland's Dec. 29 game against Tulsa in the Comcast Center.


Halftime Analysis: Illinois v. UIC

UIC shoots their way to a 10 point halftime lead. Here are a few of the keys so far and what could happen in the second half.


Cincinnati: 74 Nebraska: 59

Terran Petteway scored 22 points and Ray Gallegos matched his season high with 18 points for Nebraska, but it wasn't enough on the road in Cincy.


USF Men's Basketball Preview - Bradley

South Florida (8-4) will faceoff against Bradley University (5-7) tonight in Peoria (Ill.) at 8:00 p.m. ET, and USFNation.com previews the matchup in the Midwest.


Illinois v. UIC LIVE Game Thread

Follow all the action from the United Center right here


Blackmon Jr. scores 37 as Marion upsets HSE

James Blackmon Jr. put another another show on Saturday afternoon.


Villanova vs. Syracuse live game thread

No. 2 Syracuse will have a tough challenge on its hands when the team goes up against No. 8 Villanova Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome. Follow all the action inside.


Lessons Learned

In West Virginia's five losses this season, the Mountaineers have lost by a combined 28 points. WVU had plenty of chances with time winding down in all of those games to make a run and potentially take a lead - only to come up short, not quite able to make enough plays to leave victorious.


GameDay: NJIT vs Butler

Butler (9-2) hosts NJIT (6-8) at Hinkle Fieldhouse in their first ever meeting. Come inside to follow the action.


SEC Hoops Rundown

The Commodores look improved over last season and hope to improve in the SEC as well. Here's a quick look around the SEC with projections on how many league games each school will win.


Catching Up with Jordan Hulls

AllHoosiers.com caught up with former IU guard Jordan Hulls, who is playing professionally in Poland.


Blackmon, Marion to take on No. 3 HSE

Indiana signee James Blackmon Jr. will play against one of the state's best teams on Saturday.


Game Day: Cards vs. Cats

It's game day for the Battle of the Bluegrass. Louisville (11-1) will travel to Lexington to meet Kentucky on a 4 o'clock tip in Rupp Arena. Cardinal Authority has a preview of the game.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 28, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links there's still light reading regarding IU athletics this time of year so here is a story out of Champaign about today's Illinois game, the Illini's final tuneup before facing Indiana.


Preview: NJIT vs Butler

Butler (9-2) hosts NJIT in their final non-conference game of the year at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday. InsideTheDawgPound takes a look at what to expect.


What We Learned: Butler at Evansville

Butler (9-2) defeated Evansville (6-60) 68-59, InsideTheDawgPound takes a look back at what we learned.


Garrett’s Buzzer Beater Leads DePaul

The Blue Demons hadn’t won a game in Evanston since 1995. That drought ended tonight as DePaul freshman Billy Garrett, Jr. laid one in as the final buzzer sounded to give the Blue Demons a 57-56 victory at Welsh-Ryan Arena tonight.


Web Run: NC State turns it around

The excuses early in the season for NC State are now legitimate.


MaxPreps Holiday Classic: Day Two Rundown

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The second day of the MaxPreps Holiday Classic provided plenty of highlights. LMU signee Elijah Stewart went for 37 points, D.J. Wilson continued to impress and a 2016 point guard emerged.


Ford impresses at MaxPreps event

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- 2016 point guard Jordan Ford had a strong showing on Friday at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic.


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Bulldogs Host Last Non-Conference Game

The Fresno State Bulldogs host the UC Merced Bobcats in their last game before Mountain West play begins.


Second-Half Surge Lifts Huskies

SEATTLE -- Nigel Williams-Goss and Andrew Andrews each scored 18 points and helped spark a decisive second half run as the Washington Huskies pulled away for a 95-80 victory over Mississippi Valley State Friday night.


DePaul knocks off Northwestern in last second

DePaul knocked off Northwestern on a last-second layup.


GAMEDAY: UK vs. Louisville

Kentucky and Louisville clash today at Rupp Arena in a matchup between the programs that won the last two NCAA men's national championships. This AllWildcats.com feature gets you ready for the game with everything you need to know about the heated rivalry.


UNC-NKU: Photo Gallery

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina photographer Jim Hawkins was on the baselines at the Smith Center for UNC's win over Northern Kentucky on Friday. Check out his gallery ...


ICTV: Johnson's Progression

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Brice Johnson had his second career start in UNC's win over NKU this Friday and although his offensive game and energy has earned him that spot, his defense still remains a work in progress.


UNC-NKU: Roy Williams Postgame

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina's postgame coverage includes video and a transcript of head coach Roy Williams's postgame press conference following UNC's win over Northern Kentucky on Friday.


Perimeter Help in Place

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – In less than 10 days, Leslie McDonald has alleviated perimeter-scoring concerns for No. 19 North Carolina in a rather efficient manner.


Buckeyes Blowout Warhawks, Eye Big Ten Play

Ohio State admittedly can't wait until the start of Big Ten play, but first the Buckeyes had to deal with Louisiana-Monroe. OSU made quick work of the Warhawks, however, as evidenced by its 40-point victory on Friday night.


Preview: Duke v. Eastern Michigan

Previewing the Blue Devils and Eagles who tip off on Saturday afternoon in Cameron Indoor Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.


UNC 75, NKU 60

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - James Michael McAdoo scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to help No. 19 North Carolina beat Northern Kentucky 75-60 on Friday night.


NOTES: Pack Back In Action

NC State returns to action tomorrow night at 8:00 against Missouri in PNC Arena. Here are some pregame notes on the Wolfpack.


Blackmon goes for 32, to play again tonight

Indiana signee James Blackmon Jr. had another big game Friday afternoon.


VIDEO: Holiday on Recruitment

The elite 2015 guard Aaron Holiday, who has a UCLA offer, talks recruiting...


VIDEO: McGary, Beilein Discuss Back Surgery

VIDEO: Michigan sophomore Mitch McGary and Coach John Beilein address McGary's decision to undergo back surgery, discuss timeline, and more.


U of L vs. UK just 'another game'

Cardinal Authority previews the Louisville vs. Kentucky basketball game to be played on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Lexington. Rick Pitino and Russ Smith talk about the rivalry game.


Growth a Must for Nunn, Freshmen

Freshmen will continue to play a large role in Illinois' by-committee approach...


HSOT Invitational: Friday live thread

RALEIGH, N.C. -- I'm back for winners bracket contests at the High School OT Invitational. Yesterday featured one of the great performances thus far this season, with Seventh Woods exploding for 42 points and seven consecutive threes.


McGary Out 'Indefinitely' After Back Surgery

Michigan sophomore Mitch McGary is out indefinitely after undergoing back surgery, the school and Coach John Beilein announced Friday afternoon.


The Arrival Of Moses

Arkansas freshman big man Moses Kinglsey (6-10, 230) - whose Razorbacks (9-2) host High Point (3-7) on Saturday night at 7 p.m. - has blocked 16 shots in his last five games and also showed an improved offensive game that head coach Mike Anderson says will result in increased playing time.


No Shootaround, No Problems

The lack of a shootaround before games doesn't bother Coach John Groce.


Alabama Preview

The Tide aren't a cupcake, with high-major athletes, and could be under-appreciated with a 5-6 record...


Previewing Missouri

NC State returns to action tomorrow night at 8:00 against Jordan Clarkson and Missouri. Here is a quick preview of the Tigers.


Scouting Dion Wiley

Four-star wing Dion Wiley faced off with fellow Maryland pledge Romelo Trimble at the DMV Tip Off Classic. Here is a detailed look with video at how he performed.


Zeller playing better lately in Charlotte

Former Indiana star Cody Zeller has started to be more productive in his rookie season.


AUDIO: Alford on Alabama, Defense

Coach Steve Alford talked about facing the Crimson Tide Saturday, the last non-conference game, and the process of improving defensively...


Pirates look to stop surging Panthers

Georgia State (6-6) visits Minges Coliseum to take on East Carolina (10-3). The Pirates look to secure a win and start the season off 11-3 for the first time since 1996.


HSOT Takeout: Devin Booker

RALEIGH, N.C. — Heading into last spring, expectations ran high that Booker would establish himself as a nationally elite prospect. He didn't quite hit the mark on the Nike trail as a top-10 talent, but since that time he obviously has become more seasoned.


A quick note to readers of Cougfan.com

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Is Oladipo hitting the rookie wall?

Orlando's Victor Oladipo has struggled lately. Can he get back on the right track?


ICTV: Justin Jackson HSOT Footage

RALEIGH, N.C. --- Watch UNC signee Justin Jackson's 36-point, 14-rebound opening performance at the HSOT Holiday Invitational...


ICTV: Joel Berry HSOT Footage

RALEIGH, N.C. --- Watch UNC signee Joel Berry's opening performance at the HSOT Holiday Invitational...


HSOT Takeout: Junior Smith

When Seventh Woods unleashed his scoring spree on Thursday night, pouring in 42 points and hitting seven consecutive threes, almost no room existed on the stage for Smith.


ICTV: Junior Smith HSOT Footage

RALEIGH, N.C. --- Watch full scouting footage of 2016 point guard Junior Smith's opening game at the HSOT Holiday Invitational ...


Hoosier Links: Dec. 27, 2013

In today's links, we take a closer look at Will Sheehey, and his importance to Indiana this Big Ten season.


Jordan getting closer to decision, likes IU

2015 guard Aaron Jordan plans to return to Bloomington soon.


At a Glance: UIC

A closer look at Illinois next opponent -- the UIC Flames.


Holmes Ranks as 'Horns' Best Shooter

Junior forward Jonathan Holmes has scored well from every spot on the floor this season.


Cowboys Basketball: Top 10 Moments Of 2013

Robert Allen recently listed the Top 10 Moments of 2013 for Oklahoma State football. In all fairness to Travis Ford and the Cowboys basketball team, we’ve decided to compile the Top 10 Moments of 2013 for OSU basketball, including all noteworthy events and games from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. Here is part one, which includes No. 6 through No. 10.


Prep Work

WVU basketball signee Daxter Miles is taking it upon himself to bring together a talented, yet disparate, group of teammate at Notre Dame Prep this year.


Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. XCII

The InsideTennessee staff combined to put together this 2,200-word installment of "Gate 21" for its site members. From recruiting to team news, sign in or subscribe now to get educated on what's going on in Big Orange Country.


HIGHLIGHTS: Aaron Holiday

WESTLAKE, Calif. -- 2015 four-star drops 27 against Rialto (Calif.) Eisenhower on the first day of the Holiday Hardwood Invitational in an 83-65 route.


HIGHLIGHTS: New Williams

WESTLAKE, Calif. -- One of the most highly-sought-after guards in the 2015 class, Santa Monica (Calif.)'s New Williams returns from an injured knee to pour in 19 points in a Vikings win.


The Starting Five

The Oregon Men take on Morgan State this weekend on Sunday, Dec. 29 at Matthew Knight Arena. The Oregon Athletic Department issued a pre-game release and list five interesting facts leading up to the game. Tipoff for the contest is scheduled for 12 p.m. and the game will carried on the Pac-12 Networks.


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MaxPreps Holiday Classic: Day One Rundown

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The MaxPreps Holiday Classic tipped off on Friday at Rancho Mirage. Kameron Chatman was the top performer of the day, but Stanford signee Michael Humphrey and USC signee Jordan McLaughlin had their moments as well.


The Authority Report

This week's Authority Report discusses a possible basketball option for 2014, basketball and football recruiting, answers readers' questions, and more. Read on for all the latest.


Video: Ray Smith Highlights

2015 forward Ray Smith put on an impressive performance last week. View the video to see highlights of him in action.


ICTV: Seventh Woods HSOT Footage

RALEIGH, N.C. --- Seventh Woods's opening game at the HSOT Holiday Invitational was an unforgettable event. The 2016 UNC target tallied 42 points, including hitting seven straight three-pointers. Watch the entire performance in this scouting footage ...


ICTV: Brandon Ingram HSOT Footage

RALEIGH, N.C. --- UNC 2015 target Brandon Ingram led Kinston to an overtime win in its opening game at the HSOT Holiday Invitational on Thursday. Check out full footage of his performance ...


Mailbag: Post Non-Conference Schedule

The Hoosiers open Big Ten play on Dec. 31 at Illinois. Here's answers to the questions you asked in the premium basketball forum.


Alabama Basketball Takes On A Bruin

They take their basketball pretty seriously at UCLA. Their fans were not amused at the last outing by the Bruins. Oh, UCLA didn’t have any problem dispatching a below-normal Weber State team by 83-60. The problem was the Pac-12 Network. When technical difficulties interrupted the telecast, the network filled in with a tape of an old football game. But not a UCLA football game. USC vs. Stanford.


Check Out The Latest Cover!

We recently completed our February 2014 issue that features NC State freshman point guard Cat Barber.


Beard, NLR Roll Over Arkadelphia

Arkansas point guard signee Anton Beard has 13 points, 7 assists, 5 steals and 5 rebounds to help lead his North Little Rock team to a 78-46 win over Arkadelphia Thursday afteroon in the opening round of the Coke Classic in Fort Smith


Scouting Romelo Trimble

Four-star Romelo Trimble is one of the keys to the future at the University of Maryland. Here is a detailed look at his game, his improvements, and highlights from his performance at the DMV Tip Off Classic.


Year in Review: Collins Wins While Losing

Part one of Purple Wildcats' five-piece Year in Review


DePaul vs. Northwestern Game Preview

The Blue Demons travel to nearby Evanston, Illinois to take on in-state rival Northwestern Wildcats at Welsh-Arena on Friday night. We preview the game in this report.


HSOT Takeout: Max Hoetzel

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Most of the attention devoted toward Indiana recruiting this fall pointed toward signees James Blackmon and Robert Johnson, but now Hoetzel aims to establish his own name on the list of newcomers.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 26, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links we look to the Illinois side for a game story from the Illini's dramatic victory over Missouri.


Previewing Northern Kentucky

The Tar Heels return from the holiday break for a tuneup game against Northern Kentucky on Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised by ESPNU.


Cobb piecing together solid season

RALEIGH, N.C. — Playing alongside two major college signees can be a blessing and a curse. For Cobb this season, teaming with elder studs has boosted his recruitment.


Interest coming in for Phillips

Three-star power forward Develle Phillips keeps adding college interest.


Williams Working Toward Consistency

Watching West Virginia freshman Devin Williams has been like watching two completely different players at times this season.


The 12 Days of Illini Christmas

Putting an orange and blue twist on a Christmas classic, here's the "12 Days of Christmas" IlliniPlaybook style.


HSOT Invitational: Thursday live thread

Raleigh, N.C. -- Eight games will tip off at Broughton High today, and not surprisingly there's an enormous ACC presence in attendance. You can check back here throughout the day to read the latest.


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Oliver planning visit

Cameron Oliver is one of the top unsigned players in 2014. Read on for his thoughts on Arizona, his recruitment, and more.


Arizona must maintain defensive intensity

Arizona is aware that it fell off a bit after last season's Christmas Break. Read on for its thoughts on how that will be avoided this season and more.


2016 Intro: Ako Adams

It has been a solid start to the season for class of 2016 guard Ako Adams.


Number One Option?

Does Texas have a No. 1 scoring option? The numbers might surprise you.


MSU Coach Talks Up Longhorns

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo had plenty positive to say about Texas after the two teams matched up last weekend.


Lots of Skins on the Wall

The Cyclones return from Hawaii a tournament champion. Through one third of the season, they're undefeated, and they've got plenty of good wins to brag about. How much better can it get?


Highlights: Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson is one of the nation's top point guards in 2015. Here's a highlight reel of Brunson at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Josh Langford

Josh Langford is one of the top prospects in 2016. Here's a highlight reel of Langford at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


IU Insider Blog: Keys moving forward

The problem with Indiana basketball right now is that no one knows for certain just whether this team is going to be just fine, struggle mightily or be somewhere in between in Big Ten play. Here are some of the keys I think are important for IU moving forward in conference play.


Highlights: Brekkott Chapman

Utah landed a good one in local forward Brekkott Chapman. Here's a highlight reel of Chapman at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Derrick Jones

Derrick Jones is one of the top prospects in 2015. Here's a highlight reel of Jones at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Caleb Martin

N.C. State landed a talented forward in Caleb Martin. Here's a highlight reel of Martin at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Justin Jackson

North Carolina landed one of 2014's top prospects in Justin Jackson. Here's a highlight reel of Jackson at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: JaQuan Lyle

JaQuan Lyle is one of the nation's top unsigned prospects. Here's a highlight reel of Lyle at adidas Nations.


Highlights: Shelton Mitchell

Wake Forest landed a talented point guard in Shelton Mitchell. Here's a highlight reel of Mitchell at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Roundtable: One wish for 2014

Three Scout.com national basketball analysts sat down in a virtual sense what they would like to see transpire over the next 12 months and beyond,


Highlights: Randall Broddie

UPPER MARLBORO, Md.--Potomac (Oxon Hill, Md.) point guard Randall Broddie is an elite 2016 prospect. Here's a highlight reel of Broddie vs. Bishop O'Connell from the DMV Tip-Off Classic on Dec. 21 at Wise High School.


Winters Gives Xmas Cheer To UW

It was just what Santa ordered for the Washington Huskies. Quevyn Winters, a 6-foot-6, 206-pound wing from Duquesne University, by way of Indian Hills Junior College in Ottumwa, Iowa, verbally committed to the Huskies on Christmas, bypassing scholarship offers from USC, UNLV, Iowa State, and others.


City of Palms: Storylines

The City of Palms Classic provided us with plenty of storylines, but Ben Simmons' play, Grayson Allen's competitiveness and Isaiah Whitehead's skill set and scoring ability were what stood out the most.


Broddie has offers

Already with a pair of scholarship offers, Randall Broddie is ready to take his game and recruitment to the next level.


Hoosier Links, Dec. 25, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links we have two stories from Pete DiPrimio of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel -- one on the IU men's basketball team and one on the IU women.


Highlights: Tadric Jackson

Georgia Tech landed a Top 100 point guard in Tadric Jackson. Here's a highlight reel of the four-star prospect at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Paschal Chukwu

Providence landed one of the better centers in the 2014 class in Paschal Chukwu. Here's a highlight reel of Chukwu at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Skal Labissiere

Skal Labissiere is one of the top prospects in 2015. Here's a highlight reel of the five-star at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


JUCO star has Seattle U high on his list

If there's a common thread that binds junior-college basketball players, it's bitterness. Many JUCO players are where they are because they didn't get scholarship offers from NCAA D-I programs coming out of high school, and many of them use that snub as motivation. But if Brendan Westendorf has a chip on his shoulder, you wouldn’t know it by watching his smooth, effortless style on the court.


Highlights: Dwayne Morgan

UNLV landed one of 2014's top forwards in Dwayne Morgan. Here's a highlight reel of the five-star prospect at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


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Highlights: Arizona vs. NAU

Arizona defeated NAU on Monday. View the video to see the highlights of the Wildcats' victory.


Top 10 Clemson athletes in 2013

With just a few days left on the calendar in 2013, CUTigers takes a look at the top 10 Clemson athletes we’ve covered this year.


Interest coming in for Green

A productive forward, Sam Green is pulling in significant high-major interest.


Elite schools after Bryant

Five-star Thomas Bryant is working hard at Huntington Prep and his recruitment continues to be busy.


Bearcats Crush Chicago State 102-62

Bearcats set a school record with a plus-47 rebounding margin and had three players with double-doubles in last nights 102-62 win over Chicago State.


Purdue sitting in a good place

The Boilermakers enter Big Ten play in a good spot, having wrapped up a successful nonconference slate with a key road victory.


2017 Intro: Jeremiah Tillman

There aren't many true post prospects in the country in high school basketball, but Jeremiah Tillman has the potential to be dominant.


Quentin Snider named MVP of the KOB

Louisville signee Quentin Snider continued his quick start on Monday night, helping Ballard win the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic title at Fairdale. He had 23 points in the title game and was named MVP of the event.


Simeon: Reloaded

Simeon graduated a starting five for the ages last year, but don't sleep on the Wolverines, who appear to have reloaded and have some bright young talent on the squad. Check out some highlights of two of their key players in Zack Norvell and Ed Morrow


Oak Hill tops Carroll to win CFA

Not surprisingly, Steve Smith's fabled Oak Hill Academy rolled through the Chick-Fil-A Classic field, defeating Archbishop Carroll 70-61 on Monday night.


Highlights: Charles Matthews

Charles Matthews is the top wings in 2015. Here's a highlight reel of the five-star prospect at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Chris Chiozza

Chris Chiozza is one of the top point guards in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the Florida signee at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: JaQuan Lyle

JaQuan Lyle is one of the top prospects available in 2014. Here's a highlight reel of Lyle at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Keita Bates-Diop

Keita Bates-Diop is one of the top forward prospects in the 2014 class. Here's a highlight reel of the Ohio State signee at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Highlights: Theo Pinson

North Carolina landed a talented wing in Theo Pinson. Here's a highlight reel of the Top 30 prospect at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


The Hoops Dish

Dan Painter is dishing out some pre-Christmas recruiting notes on Terps targets in 2015, including nuggets on Jordan Murphy, Chris Clarke, Malik Ellison and more.


More December Hoops Evals

Thomas Welsh, Chase Jeter, Stephen Zimmerman and Jonah Mathews are among the potential UCLA prospects we saw in the last few weeks...


Highlights: Jaylen Brown

Jaylen Brown is one of the top prospects in the 2015 class. Here's a highlight reel of the five-star wing at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.


Web Run: Looking Ahead at Wolfpack Basketball

Just as NC State basketball is becoming the most fun thing on the planet (Note: Standards may have been lowered during fall), tragically we have a whole week between games.


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Jays Send Bears' Offense into Hibernation

It was the CU defense that stepped up Sunday, holding Cal to a season-low 54 points.


Seton Hall adds another wing

Seton Hall added a fifth pledge to their already impressive 2014 recruiting class on Monday.


UNLV Defeats MSU 82-66

A blistering first-half shooting performance by UNLV did in the Mississippi State men’s basketball team Monday night. Playing its final game before the Christmas break, MSU allowed nine first-half 3-point baskets and never recovered, falling 82-66 to UNLV in the championship game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic at Orleans Arena.


Video: Players after NAU

Gabe York, Jordin Mayes, and Nick Johnson met with the media after Monday's win. View the video for their thoughts on where Arizona is currently at, how they played against NAU, and more.


Video: Miller after NAU

Sean Miller met with the media after Monday's win over NAU. View the video for his thoughts on the performance, being undefeated, and more.


Postgame Analysis: Arizona vs. NAU

Arizona won handily in its final non-conference test of the season. Read on to find out how Arizona did it, what the key plays were, and more.


Arizona blows out NAU

Arizona was expected to easily beat NAU and did just that on Monday night. Read on for the recap of the Wildcats' 77-44 win.


Anderson Leads Virginia Past Norfolk State

Justin Anderson's 14 points leads Virginia to the 66-56 win over Norfolk State to become 9-3 on the year. More about the win below.


Video:UVa Received a Boost from Bench in Win

The Virginia bench gave a huge boost to the Cavaliers in their 66-56 win over Norfolk State on Monday night. Anthony Gill, Akil Mitchell and Teven Jones provided the impact they needed as the next man up. The trio talked to HooNation after the game.


Video: Bennett Finding the Perfect Rotation

Virginia men's basketball coach Tony Bennett met with the media after the Norfolk State win. Bennett discusses turnovers,the bench boost and finding the right rotation.


Broncos Roll to 80-54 Win Over South Carolina

After two disappointing losses, Boise State came into the Diamond Head Classic determined to return to the brand of basketball they had played to open the season. The Broncos were focused and hitting on all cylinders tonight in an easy win over South Carolina.


Unlikely duo sparks Vols

InsideTennessee gives you unsurpassed coverage of Vol hoops. Check out this in-depth look at the Big Orange's most recent outing:


Blackmon Jr. and Marion fall to Tech

2014 IU commit James Blackmon Jr. had 29 points in the loss.


eDuck Podcast Episode 40 - Alamo Bowl Preview

Erik and Robby celebrate the 40th edition of the show by previewing the Ducks anticipated matchup with Texas in the Alamo Bowl next Monday.


Parker Named Rookie of the Week

Jabari Parker has been named ACC Rookie of the Week for the fourth time this season as announced by the ACC League Office.


Photo Gallery: CU vs. California

Recap the Bluejays win over the Bears from Mark Kuhlmann's seat.


Iowa State Rolls Akron, 83-60

No. 14 Iowa State matches its best start in school history with a win over Akron in the Diamond Head Classic


LIVE GAME THREAD: Norfolk State vs. UVa

HooNation will have live updates from Virginia men's basketball game against Norfolk State.


Graham will be big recruit in the spring

Devonte Graham, who has an interesting recruiting situation, was one of the biggest standouts at the City of Palms Classic.


Vonleh named co-Big Ten freshman of week

Indiana's Noah Vonleh was named co-Big Ten freshman of the week Monday. It's the fourth time this season that Vonleh has earned at least a share of the weekly award.


Biedscheid to transfer

Already without leading scorer and distributor Jerian Grant for the second semester basketball season, a source close to Irisheyes.com indicates Notre Dame will now proceed without sophomore Cameron Biedscheid, a sophomore that had not yet played in the fall and had planned to redshirt in 2013-14 to preserve a season of athletic eligibility.


Gators move up in polls

A big win over Memphis last week has the Gators climbing in the college basketball polls. Florida completed the most difficult four-game stretch on the schedule with a 3-1 record before the Christmas break. The Gators have two games left before the start of Southeastern Conference play and currently boast a 9-2 record.


Bruins Cruise Past Weber State

The Bruins had no trouble against Weber State at Pauly Pavilion Sunday, as they scored fairly easily and showed modest improvement with their defense and rebounding..


BGN Video: More Purdue Postgame

West Virginia's offensive foibles were just one of several culprits in the 73-70 loss to Purdue. Here, Terry Henderson and Devin Williams dissect the struggles and what must improve as the Mountaineers enter into Big 12 play after one final nonconference contest.


Sunday Night Chat Log 12/22/13

Sunday Night Chat was about basketball and football as the Ducks prepare to play Texas on Dec. 30, 2013 at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Last Saturday night Oregon beat BYU 100-96 to give the Oregon Men a perfect 11-0 record for the season.


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U of L signee tracker: Quentin Snider

University of Louisville signee Quentin Snider is a senior point guard at Ballard High School. Cardinal Authority will keep track of the numbers for the 6-foot-2 guard throughout his senior season:


U of L signee tracker: Shaqquan Aaron

University of Louisville signee Shaqquan Aaron plays for Seattle Rainier Beach High School. Cardinal Authority will keep track of the numbers for the 6-foot-7 forward throughout his senior season:


MSU Defeats USF 71-66

Mississippi State held its own against a massive, physical front line from South Florida. Leading the rebounding statistic and sparked by Gavin Ware’s fourth double-double of the season, the Bulldogs beat the Bulls 71-66 in an opening-round game of the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic Sunday night at the New Orleans Arena.


U of L signee tracker: Jaylen Johnson

University of Louisville signee Jaylen Johnson plays for Ypsilanti, Mich., High School. Cardinal Authority will keep track of the numbers for the 6-foot-9 forward throughout his senior season:


U of L signee tracker: Chinanu Onuaku

University of Louisville signee Chinanu Onuaku plays for Riverdale Baptist in Upper Marlboro, Md. Cardinal Authority will keep track of the numbers for the 6-foot-10 center throughout his senior season:


Insider Profile: Sean Kilpatrick

New Bearcat Insider intern Christian Warner profiles Bearcats basketball standout Sean Kilpatrick.


‘Runners Lose Second Straight

UTSA fell to Georgia St 99-68 on Sunday afternoon at the Convocation Center.


Beavs lose game, Brandt in Hawaii

OREGON STATE (6-3) lost both the game and potentially their starting center in their opening Diamond Head Classic tilt against Akron, 83-71. Fifth-year senior center Angus Brandt, who scored 27 points in the win over Towson Wednesday, suffered an apparent right knee injury less than a minute into the second half. Brandt tore the ACL in the same knee early last season.


Five Thoughts: Northwestern-Brown

Michael Hlebasko offers five thoughts following Northwestern-Brown.


Johnnie Vassar prepares for something special

2014 point guard Johnnie Vassar talks about his commitment.


Buffs winning streak comes to an end

After rallying late in the second half in one of their biggest non-conference matchups of the season, no. 20 University of Colorado fell to no. 7 Oklahoma State University, 78-73. With this loss, the Buffs' ten-game winning streak came to an end.


Purdue makes statement in needed win

Purdue impressed in its statement win over West Virginia.


VIDEO: Players After Win

Tony Parker talks about his improved effort, Kyle Anderson talks about how close he was to a triple double, and Bryce Alford discusses the increased emphasis on defense...


VIDEO: Alford after Weber State

Head coach Steve Alford talks about the improved defense in the second half against Weber State and how important it was to get a win after the loss to Duke...


Feeling Blue

California loses Jabari Bird late in the first half, and Doug McDermott takes advantage of short bench, scoring 20 points as Creighton rolls to a win in Omaha.


Illinois State knocks off DePaul 69-64

NORMAL, ILL. — Despite shooting just 31 percent from the field, Illinois State managed a big win on Sunday beating DePaul 69-64 to improve to 7-5 on the season.


Pine Bluff Gallery

Iowa ran over Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 86-61, on Sunday. Hawkeye Insider was there and brings you this photo gallery from the action.


VIDEO: Justin Johnson at KOB

The Western Kentucky signee is averaging over 20 points and 20 rebounds a game his senior year.


U of L basketball: Weekly notebook

MIAMI – The University of Louisville went back to work on Sunday night, practicing for next week’s rival game against Kentucky. Here are a few notebook items from the defending national champion Cardinals.


Hawks Pin Pine Bluff

Josh Oglesby returned in fine form and Iowa took visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff out of the game early en route to a 86-61 win. Hawkeye Insider was at Carver-Hawkeye Arena and brings you a game story, player interviews, a Fran McCaffery video and transcript and the box score from the Hawkeyes' non-conference finale.


Mercy

Mercy. Not Mercer? But indeed, the defending regular season Atlantic Sun Conference champions came into Oxford and beat Ole Miss of the Southeastern Conference on Sunday.


McCaffery Pleased

Fran McCaffery was pleased with the way that his team finished off the non-conference portion of their schedule on Sunday. The Iowa Coach talked about the 86-61 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and you can read the transcript and see the video from his postgame press conference right here.


CFA Takeout: Seventh Woods

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The sophomore class features more than its fair share of big-time talent, and Woods proved his status among the frontrunners this weekend.


CFA Takeout: Temarcus Blanton

COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina's fall class is better than we'd imagined, and that's because shooting guard Blanton is better than we'd imagined.


Cyclones Power Past Patriots, 79-67

Iowa State remains undefeated with a win over George Mason in the first round of the Diamond Head Classic


Johnson Shines in Penn State Debut

The transfer from Pitt helped the Nittany Lions wrap up their non-con slate with a win over Mount St. Mary’s at the Bryce Jordan Center Sunday.


Tark Classic: Saturday

LAS VEGAS - The second Tarkanian Classic ended in the same way as the first; with Stanley Johnson taking home the event's MVP award. While Johnson's status amongst the nation's elite has been firmly cemented, Ivan Rabb proved himself as a very serious contender for 2015's number one ranking.


Oglesby Back with Bang

After missing the season's first 12 games, it was tough to know what to expect from Josh Oglesby. The junior wiped away the wonderment early by draining his first four three-point attempts.


Woodbury Gets Fancy

Adam Woodbury showed off his agility on Sunday with a behind-the-back pass to Aaron White for a dunk. The 7-footer talked about his delivery after Iowa's 86-61 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.


Light Load for Marble

Roy Devyn Marble helped Iowa build a big lead on Sunday and then the leading scorer stepped aside to allow others to play in a 86-61 blowout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff.


White Overcomes Illness

Aaron White was questionable to play Sunday after a battle with the bug. The junior from Ohio gutted it out and talked about it after the 86-61 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.


Kreklow Ruled Out

California redshirt junior Ricky Kreklow will miss 4-6 weeks with a broken hand, including tonight's game against Creighton.


SR.com TV: Players React to Mack's Dagger

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Myles Mack took over for Rutgers in the final minutes of a tight 75-72 victory Sunday over Army. Mack scored the last six points for the Scarlet Knights, including an NBA-range three-pointer to win it.


Mack Carries Rutgers to Victory

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Myles Mack took over in the final seconds of a tight contest against Army. Hitting an NBA-range three-pointer with three second left, Mack propelled Rutgers to a 75-72 victory in its final game of 2013.


Commentary: Nathan Brown on Non-Conference

It all comes down to turnovers and the truth is Indiana is turning it over and too high of a rate. Indiana had 20 turnovers in each of its last two games against Nicholls State and Kennesaw State. Nathan Brown has this commentary about his thoughts on IU after the non-conference.


UConn True Road Dawgs in Win

SEATTLE - It wasn't quite like the two Sweet 16 battles between Washington and Connecticut, but the result was the same. The visiting No. 10 Huskies used balanced scoring and stifling man-to-man defensive pressure to beat Washington 82-70 Sunday afternoon at Alaska Airlines Arena.


Hot Harrell Leads Tigers Past Boston College

The Auburn basketball team took control in the first half and held on for a 77-67 victory over the Boston College Eagles from the ACC.


Tracking the True Freshmen: Kennesaw State

Indiana's six true freshmen combined to score 43 points and pull down 20 rebounds Sunday in the 90-66 victory over Kennesaw State.


2017 Intro: Billy Preston

2017 power forward Billy Preston is already drawing high major interest and it easy to see why at the City of Palms Classic this week.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 22, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links we have two preview articles on the Indiana-Kennesaw State game.


Fischer comes up big for Hoosiers

Luke Fischer scored 10 points, pulled down two rebounds, had an assist and three blocked shots in a career-best 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 90-66 win over Kennesaw State.


BGN Video: Postgame Reactions

It's something that has started to become a disturbing trend for the West Virginia basketball team.


BGN Postgame Video: Huggins Press Conference

A West Virginia team that has been successful thanks to strong shooting on multiple occasions this season struggled to get on track in Sunday's loss to Purdue.


Coverage Central: IU 90, Kennesaw State 66

Yogi Ferrell scored 25 points, pulled down six rebounds and handed out five assists as Indiana closed the non-conference season with an easy 90-66 victory over Kennesaw State. The Hoosiers will take a 10-3 record including a 9-0 mark in Assembly Hall into the Big Ten opener Dec. 31 at Illinois.


Game Analysis: IU 90, Kennesaw State 66

Indiana shot 62.7 percent from the field, had 18 assists on 31 baskets and had little trouble with the Owls in a 90-66 victory to close out the non-conference portion of the schedule at Assembly Hall. The 20 turnovers, however, continue to be IU's biggest problem.


Photo Gallery I: WVU - Purdue

Photos from the West Virginia - Purdue basketball game


Shooting Dooms WVU

West Virginia disappointed once again in its second-to-last non-conference game of the season, as the Mountaineers were defeated by Purdue 73-70 on Sunday at the WVU Coliseum.


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OU wins seventh in a row

OU basketball has been all about tempo and offense this season. On Saturday it was all about the defense in a 64-52 win.


New Mexico 75 MU 68

MU loses 75 to 68 to New Mexico in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Showcase benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer. Freshman PG Cullen Neal hit 6 three pointers for a career high 24 points including six 3-pointers to lead New Mexico(8-3). Jake Thomas led Marquette (7-5) with 17 points, Jamil Wilson had 15 points and Todd Mayo had 10.


U-M Hangs On to Beat Stanford, 68-65

NEW YORK -- Nik Stauskas scored 19 points, and made 2 crucial free throws with 9 seconds left, leading Michigan to a 68-65 win over Stanford at the Barclays Center on Saturday night.


Arkansas 72, South Alabama 60

Bobby Portis has a team-high 15 points in his return home as Arkansas makes its only appearance in Central Arkansas a winning one with a 72-60 win over South Alabama before 10,113 fans at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.


Mizzou Loses Braggin' Rights To Illini 65-64

On Saturday in St. Louis, the Illinois Fighting Illini (10-2) claimed Braggin' Rights with a 65-64 win over the #23 Missouri Tigers (10-1).


Strong 2nd Half Lifts Texas State

Four Texas State players reached double figures on Saturday evening, with 3 of them netting 16 a piece in route to a 73-54 win over UT-Tyler.


Bearcats Beat Middle Tennessee 69-48

Bearcats improved their record to 9-2 after beating Middle Tennessee 69-48. With a huge 2nd half the Bearcats prove to be too much for the Blue Raiders.


Closure

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- North Carolina heads into the Christmas holiday at just the right time.


Tide Basketball Still In Tailspin

Earlier in the week, Alabama Coach Anthony Grant talked about his team needing to prepare so that in close games the Crimson Tide would have a chance to make the plays to win. He also said he saw progress, even though Bama had lost all five of its games against decent opposition. Make that six, and make it more work to be done.


2015 SF O.G. Anunoby hearing from NU

2015 SF O.G. Anunoby has earned some attention from the Northwestern coaching staff.


Abrams Toughness Wins Out

You can't measure toughness. You just know it when you see it. Tracy Abrams has it.


ICTV: Finishing The Game

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- By making free throws, defensive stops and big plays late, the Tar Heels finished off Davidson on Saturday.


Cards roll on the road; beat FIU

MIAMI - It wasn't a thing of beauty and at times Rick Pitino was furious. But the first true coach game of the season for the University of Louisville men's basketball team ended up an 85-56 victory for the Cardinals. Cardinal Authority was at the game and has the latest.


Miracle In The Mecca

In one of the most unlikely wins in Ohio State history, the Buckeyes rallied from down eight points with less than a minute remaining to beat Notre Dame and remain unbeaten with a 64-61 win in Madison Square Garden.


Wing Solution

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- In the end, people will remember Marcus Paige’s overtime takeover. Paige’s 11 points in the extra session helped North Carolina run away from a feisty Davidson team, 97-85. In regulation, however, the story was J.P. Tokoto.


iPTV: Groce Talks Missouri Win

ST. LOUIS - Coach John Groce talks about Illinois win against rival Missouri in the Braggin' Rights game.


iPTV: Players Talk Missouri Win

ST. LOUIS - Tracy Abrams, Jon Ekey and Ray Rice talk about Illinois win against rival Missouri.


SHOW-ME STATEMENT

Illini, Abrams send Tigers into state of Mizzery...


Honor Roll: Missouri Win

Check out the main contributors in illinois' 65-64 win against Missouri.


VIDEO: Harris Talks Northern Iowa Win

Virginia senior guard Joe Harris had 12 points in UVa's 57-43 win over Northern Iowa. Harris discusses the offensive struggles, making the turnover margin work for them and more after the game.


Video: One-on-One with Justin Anderson

HooNation talked one-on-one with UVa guard Justin Anderson after Virginia's win over Northern Iowa on Saturday night. Anderson discusses his team leading 16 point night, the turnover battle and his biggest fan.


Around the Rim: Iona at Nevada Preview

In the second of three consecutive home games Nevada (4-7) hosts Iona (5-4) on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. Nevada has lost two in a row and five-of-six. The Gaels have lost a season-high two in a row. The game is a return trip from the 2012 Bracketbusters game when the Pack lost 90-84 on Feb. 18, 2012 in New Rochelle, N.Y. We take a look at the key players to watch.


Atkins Big Boost for Virginia

Virginia junior forward Darion Atkins provided UVa with a big boost on Saturday in UVa's win over Northern Iowa. Atkins discusses his first career start for the Cavs, where he ended the night with a career-high five blocks, one steal, five rebounds and eight points.


VIDEO: Tony Bennett Post-Game

Virginia men's basketball head coach Tony Bennett talks after 57-43 win over Northern Iowa . Bennett discusses turnovers, second half surge, Darion Atkins and more.


Virginia Defeats Northern Iowa 57-43

The Virginia men's basketball team ended a two-game slide on Saturday after defeating Northern Iowa 57-43 in front of the home crowd.


UNC-DC: Roy Williams Postgame

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Inside Carolina's postgame coverage includes video and a transcript of head coach Roy Williams's postgame press conference following UNC's win over Davidson on Saturday.


Preview: WVU - Purdue

Purdue comes in to West Virginia game with a 9-3 record, but like the Mountaineers are still looking for a win over a quality foe to boost its overall profile.


Panthers Top Cal-Poly

Only a Dec. 31 game with Albany separates Pitt from its ACC Conference game debut against N.C. State in two weeks.


HD VIDEOS: Freshmen postgame

Following the Tigers' 86-63 win over the UAB Blazers Saturday afternoon, TSD's Ben Love caught up with LSU freshmen Jarell Martin, Jordan Mickey and Tim Quarterman. Watch their reactions to the Tigers' win inside in HD.


Big Breakthrough

Tarik Black arrived at Kansas this season with great expectations after transferring from Memphis, where he showed flashes of dominance during this three years. KU coach Bill Self raved about the 6-9, 260-pound senior forward at Media Day in late September.


Home Sweet Home

It had been an astounding 29 days since the Kansas Jayhawks graced the floor at Allen Fieldhouse. On Saturday, the Georgetown Hoyas merely played the role of sacrificial lamb, as Kansas overran them in the second half, turning a close game into a run away, winning 86-64.


Offense wakes up in Florida win

The final game before Christmas has been an issue in recent years for the Gators. It looked like it would be again during the fist half on Saturday. The Gators struggled to score and led by just four points at halftime, but the second half was the difference. No. 16 Florida got on track with 43 second-half points to run away with a 66-49 win over Fresno State in Sunrise, Fla.


Mathieu Leads Gophers Past Omaha

The Golden Gophers battled with Nebraska-Omaha last night, but Minnesota pulled away with the help of Gopher guard DeAndre Mathieu scoring 27 points for the 92-79 victory


Payne's monster game leads Spartans at Texas

Michigan State downs Longhorns 92-78 in first true road game behind 33 points and nine rebounds from Payne.


Braggin' Rights Live Thread

Follow along as one of the best rivalries in college basketball unfolds...


WVU Understands Importance of Purdue Game

With just two games left in its non-conference schedule and no wins against teams from major conferences, nobody has to tell this West Virginia team what Sunday's home game against Purdue could mean heading into Big 12 Conference play.


AW Photo Gallery: UK vs. Belmont

This AllWildcats.com photo gallery features several images from Kentucky's 93-80 win over Belmont on Saturday at Rupp Arena.


Terps Get a Lump of Coal Heading Into Holiday

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland fell to Boston University 83-77 at the Comcast Center


Defensive Woes Continue for Terps

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland's defense struggled once again in a loss to Boston University at the Comcast Center.


AW Video: Cal on Belmont Win

In this AllWildcats.com Video feature, Kentucky coach John Calipari and Belmont coach Rick Byrd talk about the Wildcats' 93-80 win over the Bruins on Saturday at Rupp Arena.


Tark Classic: Friday

LAS VEGAS - The high school season is still early, but no one on the West Coast has had the statement type game that came from 2015 Bishop O'Dowd post Ivan Rabb on Friday night.


Hawkins, Polson energize Cats in win

Their numbers did not leap off the stat sheet like those of teammates Julius Randle and Aaron Harrison, but Dominique Hawkins and Jarrod Polson received as much credit for Kentucky’s winning effort Saturday against Belmont as any of the Wildcats.


NU Hoops Class of 2014

Running down Chris Collins' first recruiting class at Northwestern.


LIVE GAME THREAD: LSU vs. UAB

LSU is back in the PMAC Saturday afternoon with the UAB Blazers in town. TSD's Ben Love brings you all the latest before, during and after the game inside, live from the PMAC.


LIVE GAME THREAD: Northern Iowa vs. UVa

HooNation will have live updates from Virginia men's basketball game against Northern Iowa.


GameDay: Butler at Evansville

Butler (8-2) hopes to survive their final road test of the non-conference schedule at Evansville (6-5). Come inside the follow the action live.


Wolfpack overpowers Pirates 90-79

RALEIGH -- N.C. State (9-2) took advantage of its size advantage to handle ECU (10-3) 90-79 Saturday at PNC Arena.


BOX SCORE: NC State 90, East Carolina 79

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are the stats from NC State's 90-79 win over East Carolina.


Purdue still lacking identity on offense

Purdue still lacks a true identity on offense, a glaring issue at this point in the season.


Preview: Butler at Evansville

Butler (8-2) hopes to survive their final road test of the non-conference schedule at Evansville (6-5). InsideTheDawgPound takes a look at what to expect on Saturday afternoon.


Chick-Fil-A live thread: Saturday

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The third day at the Chick-Fil-A Classic will feature some heavy hitter matchups along with teams we haven't yet watched this season.


Hoosier Links: Dec. 21, 2013

In today's Hoosier Links we have four stories from Friday night's 79-66 Indiana victory over Nicholls State at Assembly Hall.


Gustys gaining steam

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Oak Hill Academy never lacks for talent and this season is no exception, but currently it's a three star senior who is drawing intensive college interest.


DePaul vs. Illinois State Game Preview

DePaul travels to Normal, Illinois on Sunday afternoon to meet the Illinois State Redbirds in an intra-state non-conference battle. We preview the game in this report.


Harris no longer at Florida

As Damontre Harris grew further and further from his place on the Florida basketball team, it seemed unlikely he would rejoin the team. On Saturday morning, it became official. Harris will transfer from Florida after never playing a game for the Gators.