Here is a look back and what looked good and what could still use some work after Indiana's 70-65 victory over Nebraska Wednesday night in Lincoln, Neb.
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New Year's Resolutions: Duke
It’s the start of a new calendar year, but the season is ready to kick into high gear in Durham with the ACC portion of the schedule beginning this weekend. We examine the Blue Devils’ rotation and offer suggestions for the each player’s New Year’s resolutions.
ASU Basketball Midseason Report
With last Sunday’s 56-46 victory over Harvard, Arizona State successfully wrapped up their non-conference slate. The win capped off a topsy-turvy non-conference schedule, which saw the Sun Devils (8-5 overall) endure multiple lineup changes, tough losses, and a new style of play. For the Sun Devils, the focus now shifts to the Pac-12 season, which tips off Sunday at No. 8 Arizona.
Interview with MU recruit Henry Elllenson
I interviewed Henry Ellenson after his Rice Lake team lost to Tosa West 43-42 in Mark Miller’s Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook Shootout Tournament. Against West, 6’ 10” Ellenson scored 24 points, had 15 rebounds, 5 blocked shots and displayed a remarkable ball handling ability to make cross over moves and dribble between his legs in the back court and front court often against double team pressure.
Stanford hoops: Here come the Washingtons
A matchup breakdown of Stanford's weekend vs the Washingtons
Brats, Beers and Bullet Points, Week 18
It’s New Years Eve, and a look back on my first few months as a columnist is probably in order.
Johnson jetting toward spring decision
RALEIGH, N.C. — The HSOT Invitational evolved into a nice springboard for Kaleb Johnson, the 6-6 combo forward at Martinsville (Va.) Carlisle.
AUDIO: Lebo, Conroy, Roberts-Campbell
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina basketball fell to Tulane in its inaugural American Athletic Conference game. ECU head coach Jeff Lebo, Paris Roberts-Campbell and Tulane head coach Ed Conroy spoke with the media following the game.
Parker’s move pays off
RALEIGH, N.C. — When Kwe Parker and Dennis Smith first teamed up at Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian, many assumed it would be forever. At least in basketball terms, their freshman season caused many wonder if they’d combine at the same college in the future.
Harris expanding game dramatically
RALEIGH, N.C. — Within North Carolina, junior point guard Jalen Harris has emerged as one of this year’s success stories. His progress remained unencumbered at the HSOT Invitational.
Beilein Calls Harbaugh ‘Great Hire,’ Excited
Michigan’s 73-65 overtime win over Illinois wasn’t close to being the biggest story around Ann Arbor Tuesday. Introducing Jim Harbaugh at halftime, John Beilein reflected on the first time he met Harbaugh, hopes to get to know him better now.
A Perspective on Steve Alford
Dec. 31 -- Our basketball writer, Robert Carpentier, utilizes his long-standing Indiana connections to provide some insight into the UCLA coach...
MUST SEE: Michael Porter's ridiculous dunk
Michael Porter, an Indiana recruiting target in 2017, came up with the dunk of the year this week. Watch it here.
No. 4 Badgers End Penn State’s Streak
The Nittany Lions opened B1G play in Madison and learned why Wisconsin is the best team in the league. Newbill’s 29 were not enough to keep it close.
LeVert, Doyle Connect For Big Hoops Late
If Aubrey Dawkins career-high 20-points was the main reason Michigan came back to beat Illinois 73-65 in overtime Tuesday, the combination of Caris LeVert and Ricky Doyle is a close second.
Recap: A B1G First Step for Wisconsin
The overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten championship this season, No.4 Wisconsin got off to the right foot on Wednesday, as Nigel Hayes scored 21 points and Frank Kaminsky chipped in for 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Badgers to a 89-72 over Penn State at the Kohl Center.
Killeya-Jones on the incline
RALEIGH, N.C. — The 2014-15 campaign has proved highly beneficial thus far to Sacha Killeya-Jones, the 6-9 power forward at Virginia Episcopal School in southern Virginia.
Jackson refining backcourt role
The Quentin Jackson experience has rounded into form this season, as the former shooting guard, now combo guard has made substantial progress on his point guard skills.
USF Begins AAC Play
With the calendar switching over to 2015, USF Men’s Basketball (6-7) sets to begin the second portion of their season as they begin AAC conference play on Wednesday afternoon with a showdown at NCAA tournament hopeful SMU (9-3).
HSOT: Day Four Notebook
RALEIGH, N.C. — After four days of action in the Research Triangle area, one team emerged victorious at the High School OT Invitational. High Point (N.C.) Wesleyan, led by sensational junior Harry Giles, outdueled Thon Maker (pictured above) and Orangeville Prep from Canada.
Dawkins Scores Career-High 20 in U-M Win
Michigan freshman Aubrey Dawkins came off the bench to score 20 to lead Michigan to overtime win.
Highlights: Damien Jefferson
Damien Jefferson is having a tremendous junior season. Here is a look at what he brings to the table.
Scout TV: LeVert Plays Big In OT Win
Michigan opened up Big Ten play with a 73-65 OT win Over Illinois, led by Caris LeVert's 19 points.
Analysis: 11-7 in Big Ten? Good possibility
While I correctly guessed that IU would be 10-3 at this point in the season, I initially had the Hoosiers going 9-9 in Big Ten play. I've upped that to 11-7 and here is why.
VIDEO: Williams, Miles talk WVU's win over VT
After winning a combined 15 non-conference games the last two seasons, West Virginia ended its out of conference schedule Tuesday by picking up its 12th victory of the season thanks to an 82-51 blowout against Virginia Tech.
Edwards having quality season
Hyron Edwards is having a good season, and a few schools are still very much involved in his recruitment.
Join us for IU-Nebraska In-Game Discussion
Please join us today at 5:30 p.m. ET for a in-game discussion of Indiana-Nebraska in the Big Ten men's basketball opener in Lincoln, Neb. Stop by and talk some Hoosier hoops.
Watford averaging 12.4 points for Maine
Christian Watford has played 10 games in the NBA Developmental League with the Maine Red Claws and is averaging 12.4 points. Read on to check out Watford's progress.
Baylor Rolls over Norfolk State 92-51
Behind a career high 23 points from Royce O'Neale, the Baylor Bears turned a 5-point halftime lead into a 41 point route.
Nebraska vs Indiana primer
The Huskers open Big Ten play on Wednesday afternoon against the Indiana Hoosiers.
Ferrell, Blackmon talk Nebraska
The Big Ten men's basketball season has arrived and IU's players feel like they're ready. Read on to see what Yogi Ferrell and James Blackmon Jr. think about the opener with the Cornhuskers.
Matchup Preview: Syracuse vs. Cornell
Syracuse welcomes a familiar foe into the Carrier Dome on Wednesday as the Cornell Big Red give the Orange their final non-conference test.
IU-Nebraska pregame Notebook
Tonight's game will mark the sixth year in a row that IU has opened the conference season on New Year's Even and the ninth year since the 1999-2000 season that the Hoosiers have played on New Year's Eve. IU is 6-2 in those games.
Je'Ney Jackson takes job at Kansas
Indiana men's basketball strength and conditioning coach Je'Ney Jackson will leave the program after tonight's game with Nebraska after accepting a job with Kansas football.
Hoosier Links: December 31, 2014
In today's Hoosier Links, there are two stories leading into today's Big Ten opener with Nebraska.
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Previewing Duke v. Wofford
The Blue Devils are 20 point favorites in Wednesday afternoon's game at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Basketball Scouting Report: Saint Louis
The Vanderbilt basketball team, for one more time in 2014, tries to claim a winnable game on the road. Saint Louis is not what it once was. Can Vanderbilt become what it wants to be in the near future?
TXST Wins SBC Opener
Reserve guard Ethan Montalvo came off the bench to drain six three pointers and provide the spark to help propel TXST to a conference opening road win.
Wilson's Word: Sort it out for the future
While the Pacers have struggled to string wins together, they're playing hard and together, and players are showing who should be part of the team's long-term plan or not.
Pitt wins No. 200 at the Pete
Michael Young scored 16 points and pulled down 6 rebounds, Cameron Wright added 15 points and the Pittsburgh Panthers beat Florida Gulf Coast Tuesday, 71-54, for their 200th win at the Petersen Events Center.
Wakeup Call
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- North Carolina wants to have better focus in the second part of its season than it had in the second half of its latest game.
VIDEO: Wright/Young/Jeter FGCU Postgame
Cameron Wright, Michael Young and Sheldon Jeter discuss Pitt's 71-54 win over Florida Gulf Coast Tuesday, the program's 200th win at the Petersen Events Center. Young led all scorers with 16 points alongside 6 rebounds, Wright scored 15 and had 6 rebounds as well and Jeter posted 2 points, 2 rebounds, a block, steal and assist in 13 minutes off the bench.
Men Rally For OT Win
John Brady summed it up easily, “we stole one on the road.” Regardless of how it happened, Arkansas State edged South Alabama 63-60 in overtime in the Sun Belt Conference opener Tuesday night at the Mitchell Center.
VIDEO: Jamie Dixon FGCU Post-game
Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon discusses his team's 71-54 victory over the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Tuesday night to move to 10-3 on the season. The victory was also Pitt's 200th win at the Petersen Events Center.
Dawson finds playing with brace "frustrating"
Michigan State senior returns after missing two games, but struggles with brace on left hand when it comes to dribbling and ball handling
Applying Pressure
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --- North Carolina turned William & Mary’s primary ally into an enemy.
GPTV: Rick Ray, Players Discuss Loss
GPTV: Mississippi State head basketball coach Rick Ray and players I.J. Ready and Craig Sword talk about MSU's 66-47 loss to McNeese State.
Dawkins, Doyle Key Michigan Comeback Win
Michigan trailed by as many as 13 late in the second half but freshmen Ricky Doyle and Aubrey Dawkins keyed a big time comeback as the Wolverines topped Illinois 73-65 to win the Big Ten opener in overtime.
Florida loses heartbreaker in Tallahassee
The teams seemed poised for overtime when Devon Bookert’s shot looked short out of his hand.
Pre-Game Notes: Syracuse vs. Cornell
News and notes as the Orange and Big Red are set to meet inside the Carrier Dome.
What We Learned After Michigan State
No. 12 Maryland (13-1, 1-0 Big Ten) outlasted Michigan State, 68-66, in double overtime Dec. 30 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Mich. Here are five observations from the Terps’ victory.
Florida State takes down Florida 65-63
Florida State takes down Florida with a little help from the Gators.
No.5 Louisville downs Long Beach State
Post-game video following the Cardinals 63-48 win over Long Beach State at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday
Uthoff Does It All in Columbus
Jarrod Uthoff delivered an all-around outstanding performance Monday in Iowa's 71-65 win at Ohio State. The junior talked about his effort and that of his team in pulling off the upset.
McCaffery Sounds Off on Upset Win at Ohio St.
Fran McCaffery was understandably pleased with his team's 71-65 win at Ohio State Monday in Columbus. Find out what the Iowa coach had to say about his team's triumph in its Big Ten opener.
Efficiency Ratings: Toledo
Using an NBA Efficiency Rating Formula, TDD tracks the best statistical performances of the season.
ECU Confident Heading into Conference Play
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina, with back-to-back wins under its belt, confidently heads into its first conference game as a member of the American.
BSB TV: Perry Reflects On Memorable Year
Joshua Perry has been a team leader for Ohio State this season on and off the field. BuckeyeSports.com sat down with the junior to discuss the trials and tribulations of the season and more in this revealing encounter.
Selden To See More Time At Point
When Kansas freshman guard Devonte’ Graham went down with a toe injury a few weeks ago, it hurt in the standpoint that the Jayhawks were down to just one true point guard on the roster following the transferring of Conner Frankamp.
Jack McVeigh to visit LSU this weekend
TSD's Ben Love has the latest scoop on LSU basketball recruiting. Come inside for updates on an Australian visitor and the impeding announcement from five-star shooting guard Antonio Blakeney.
Jack's Struggles in Big Ten Opening Loss
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Kadeem Jack set a negative tone early, benched after he was late to a team breakfast, and Rutgers carried its struggles throughout the first Big Ten game in school history. After a 51-47 home loss to Northwestern, coach Eddie Jordan and Jack both addressed what went wrong in the final game of 2014.
News And Notes: Kansas/Kent State
News, notes and quotes on No. 13 Kansas’ matchup with Kent State Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse while the Jayhawks hope to start a new winning streak after getting crushed by Temple, 77-52, in Philadelphia on Dec. 22.
AUDIO: Alford's Tuesday Teleconference
Dec. 30 -- Head coach Steve Alford talks about the upcoming matchups with Colorado and Utah...
DePaul vs. Marquette Game Preview
The Blue Demons close out 2014 and open Big East Conference play against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Allstate Arena on New Year’s Eve. We preview the game in this report.
Self Wanting Energy
Kansas stands at 9-2 as they approach the final two games of the non-conference portion of their schedule. However, as conference play looms, head coach Bill Self sees something missing.
Three-Point Shot: Penn State
Before No.4 Wisconsin takes on Penn State at the Kohl Center Wednesday afternoon to begin the Big Ten regular season, Badger Nation looks at the three burning questions we're looking to have answered.
Postgame Wrap: Texas Tech 60, North Texas 45
The Red Raiders defeated North Texas on Monday at United Supermarkets Arena. Texas Tech (10-3) opens Big 12 play against Texas 1 p.m. Saturday in Lubbock.
NOTES: Pack Returns To Action
The non-ACC portion of NC State's schedule closes Tuesday, Dec. 30 when the Wolfpack hosts Cincinnati at PNC Arena at 4 p.m.
Norfolk St versus Baylor Basketball Preview
The end of the non-conference season is upon us, check out what the Bears have to do to keep their unbeaten home record alive this season.
Red Raiders Grind Past Mean Green
Texas Tech defeated North Texas 60-45 Monday at United Spirit Arena.
Top Tar Heel Moments of 2014
With the year coming to a close, Inside Carolina has compiled the Top 10 Tar Heel moments of 2014.
Scouting The NBA - Tuesday, December 30
Tis the night before New Years and all throughout the DFS industry, people are trying to make some cash. Here are the top plays on DraftKings to help you do just that
Tigers battle Robert Morris tonight
Clemson returns from Christmas break to close out its non-conference schedule with a first-ever meeting vs. Robert Morris.
Burton Nearing Ames Arrival
Deonte Burton committed to Iowa State just more than a week ago and will arrive sometime next week to begin his career with the Cyclones
Adams adjusting to new role
As a junior things are a bit different for Ako Adams who is being asked to run the show as a point guard.
HSOT: Day Three Notebook
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The High School OT Invitational features a strong field top to bottom this year, but it's the junior class where the event truly shines. On Monday, top-10 2016s Harry Giles (pictured above), Thon Maker and Dennis Smith all took the floor.
Florida faces test with FSU length
Leonard Hamilton’s Florida State teams usually have a similar look. They’re long and athletic with shot blockers in the paint, and that recipe gave Florida problems last season.
Beilein on Injuries, D.J. Wilson Update
Michigan coach John Beilein says his Wolverines continue to deal with several minor injuries coming off the holiday break and leading up to Tuesday's Big Ten opener against Illinois, but calls it a part of college basketball. Beilein also comments on D.J. Wilson's progress recovering from a knee sprain.
Preview: Michigan Opens B1G Hosting Illinois
Josh Newkirk and Kyle Bogenschutz break down Michigan's B1G opener with Illinois, look at how the holidays helped the Wolverines, and the primary focus for shutting down the Illini.
Previewing Cincinnati
NC State returns to action today at 4:00 against Octavius Ellis and the Cincinnati Bearcats. Here is a quick preview of the Bearcats.
Highlights: Jaylen Brown
Dec. 30 -- Jaylen Brown earned Scout's top spot nationally in 2015 after a dominant summer. Here are highlights of Brown in action at a summer AAU event...
The Top 10 Duke Stories of 2014
We look back at another big year for the Blue Devil football and basketball programs
Amile Jefferson Post Game Interview
Duke captain says his team used the break to get ready for the upcoming heavy portion of the year
Justise Winslow Post Game Interview
Duke small forward talks about his team's victory over Toledo and looks ahead to a busy week
Web Run: Physical Cincinnati will test NCSU
Cincinnati is a different team from the one that beat N.C. State last season.
Wells Says Pressure Is On, Terps Talk MSU
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland wing Dez Wells, guard Richaud Pack and forward Evan Smotrycz addressed the media Dec. 29 ahead of the Terps' Dec. 30 5 p.m. game at Michigan State.
Owls in solid shape heading into league play
The Temple men’s basketball team is 9-4 with the non-conference portion of the season completed, having played three top-10 teams. It’s a record coming off a 9-22 season the Owls would have gladly taken before the year started with a good deal of turnover and two players – Jesse Morgan and Devin Coleman – who wouldn’t be eligible because of transfer rules until the team’s 11th game of the season.
Panthers to go for 200th win at Pete
The Pittsburgh Panthers are on the verge of winning their 200th game at the Petersen Events Center but must go through the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles to reach that milestone. The contest is also the last for Pitt (9-3) before the Panthers begin Atlantic Coast Conference play in their next game Jan. 4 at North Carolina State.
No such thing as a moral victory
Reserves brought the Pacers back, but the subs took little solace in a comeback after a sixth loss by three points or less.
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Sloppy Ducks Survive in OT Against Anteaters
Benjamin led all scorers as the Ducks needed an extra frame to top UC Irvine at Matthew Knight Arena.
Stanford Hoops Rolls Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Instead of a letdown, Stanford doesn’t let up against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Frank Vogel 'really proud' of reserves
Pacers coach stuck with his bench to the end after an inspired fourth-quarter comeback almost pulled out win over Chicago.
Under Armour Holiday Classic: Day One
DEL MAR, Calif. -- As it does every year the Under Armour Holiday Classic is full of future college talent. On Monday, Henry Welsh showed similar development to his older brother, Chimezie Metu stood out in a big way and a handful of underclassmen stood out.
MSU comes out of break better conditioned
An emphasis was placed heading into Christmas break on improving conditioning, an goal that was met Tom Izzo said.
Torrey Pines: Welsh making strides
DEL MAR, Calif. - After the huge jump that Thomas Welsh made from his sophomore to junior year, it should be no surprise that younger brother Henry is making a leap at the same stage.
Defense, Mason Lead Tigers to Another Win
The Auburn basketball Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a strong defensive performance vs. Middle Tennessee State.
Pacers' 20-0 run is not enough
Five Indiana reserves turn an ugly game around in a stunning fourth-quarter comeback before the Chicago Bulls prevail.
15' PG Jaylon Tolbert Coming On Strong
Taking his game to another level early on this season is 2015 Brashier Middle College point guard Jaylon Tolbert. The 6'1 lead guard has been on a tear to start the season and he's hoping that his play will bring more college coaches into the fold and increase his chances of playing on the next level somewhere. We caught up with the talented prospect from BMC for a brief update.
Tough start, but Nebraska 'fully capable'
The Cornhuskers haven't been the team many expected them to be, but they're tough at home. Indiana will play at Nebraska on Wednesday.
GALLERY: Duke 86, Toledo 69
Photos from the Blue Devils' 17 point victory over the Toledo Rockets on Monday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Jahlil Okafor leads Duke past Toledo
Freshman center scores 27 points and grabs eight rebounds to pace the Blue Devils against Toledo as Duke moves to 11-0 on the season with a 17 point win.
LSU tops USM 87-67
Jarell Martin's 24 points helped LSU to its seventh straight victory Monday night. Point guard Josh Gray also returned to the starting lineup versus the Eagles.
Scout TV: Irvin Working On His Shot
Zak Irvin has been working his new release as Michigan prepares for its Big Ten opener vs. Illinois.
BadgerNation's Top 10 Moments of 2014
Before we ring in 2015, BadgerNation looks back at the 10 most memorable moments of the 2014 Wisconsin sports calendar.
Gottfried: "We Have To Rebound"
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State's Mark Gottfried met with the media to discuss the upcoming game against Cincinnati.
Rutgers Basketball Gets B1G
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Fresh off its last-second win over Monmouth, Rutgers takes a historic step Tuesday in its first conference game as Big Ten members. The Scarlet Knights (8-5) face Northwestern at the RAC with their first chance against a conference foe after voters picked them last in preseason polls.
Hornets send Noah Vonleh to D-League
Former Indiana big man Noah Vonleh has been assigned to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Scout TV: Beilein Preps U-M For Illinois
VIDEO: Michigan coach John Beilein addressed the media today as U-M prepares for Illinois this Tuesday.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 1
Here's the first edition of Big Ten Power Rankings from AllHoosiers.com. Take a look at where the Hoosiers rank.
Gators getting healthy at the right time
When Florida coach Billy Donovan took a look around the practice floor over the weekend, he saw something that hasn’t been on the court this season. It was a full team for three straight days.
Turner gets first start, helps UT beat Rice
Texas freshman big man Myles Turner got his first career start and celebrated by going off for the 11th-ranked Longhorns in a 66-55 win over Rice on Monday. Here are my 5 thoughts on the game:
MBB Preview Vs. UC Irvine
The Ducks look to continue their impressive streak at Matthew Knight Arena
OSU's Best 10 Moments of 2014
Oklahoma State fans had their share of thrilling victories (the Bedlam comeback just a few weeks ago, just to name one) to some disappointing setbacks during 2014. Let’s take a look at some of the best moments/games for the Cowboys and Cowgirls over the past 365 days.
Top 10 Hawkeye Stories from 2014
Another eventful year in Hawkeye athletics featured high and lows and everything in-between. HI compiled its list of Top 10 story lines for 2014, which include a champion wrestler, a major award winner in football and a controversial firing of a coach.
Dawson to play against Maryland
Michigan State gets senior forward back, but freshman guard Javon Bess suffers a setback
AUDIO: Lacey, Turner Talk Bearcats
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State's Trevor Lacey and Ralston Turner discuss Tuesday's game against the Bearcats.
Kevin Ferrell Basketball Camp on Jan. 1
Members of the IU basketball team will participate in a camp for those age 8-17.
Ulis named SEC Freshman of The Week
Kentucky's Tyler Ulis became the fourth member of the Wildcats' highly-regarded 2014 signing class to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors coming off his big performance against Louisville.
Beach Ball Takeaway: Prince Ali
Dec. 29 -- After UCLA's recent performances, it's clear the Bruins could use an athletic prospect like UCLA-signed recruit Prince Ali...
Turgeon: Terps Ready For Big Ten Play
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon addressed the media Dec. 29 ahead of the Terps' Dec. 30 5 p.m. game at Michigan State.
Report: Akoy Agau to visit Nebraska
Former Omaha Central high school standout Akoy Agau will visit Nebraska according to a report by the Lincoln Journal Star.
Card Return To Maples, Face Road-Weary Lions
After a few days off to enjoy the Christmas break and bask in the glow of a big road win over a top-ten team, Stanford goes back to work at Maples Pavilion.
Scouting The NBA - Monday, December 29
We've got a 6-game NBA slate on the last Monday of 2014. Find some solid DFS plays on DraftKings here
Photos: Butler vs Belmont
Photo gallery from Butler's (10-3) 67-56 win over Belmont (8-5) at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
B1G MBB Power Rankings (12-29-14)
Big Ten basketball player starts Tuesday. How is the conference shaking out right now?
Butler Outlasts Belmont
Butler (10-3) ended its 2014-15 non-conference schedule with a win over Belmont (8-5) to remain unbeaten at home this season.
ICTV: Killeya-Jones at HSOT Invitational
RALEIGH, N.C. - Interview and highlights of 2016 recruit Sacha Killeya-Jones at the HSOT Invitational Saturday night.
The NCAA Approach
When Penn State commissioned an outside inquiry into the university's mishandling of child abuse by football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, the NCAA made the unprecedented step of accepting the report outright and acting on its findings instead of conducting its own investigation.
Beach Ball Takeout: Prince Ali
It goes without saying that UCLA’s recent performance Kentucky embarrassed the program and underscored its need for scorers, and that’s why Prince Ali could prove substantially beneficial next season.
20/20: Sun Belt Basketball Preview
The non-conference season is over for Sun Belt teams and now 20 upcoming conference games become the priority for each. Six weeks into the season we now understand much more about every conference team and it’s time to take inventory on who’s who and what that means as Appalachian State begins their historical first season of Sun Belt competition.
Practice Makes Perfect
Inside the development of Michael Gbinije, who has become a consistent weapon for the Syracuse Orange over the last several games.
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ANALYSIS: Cal Upset by Two-Win Bakersfield
Two Pac-12 teams stubbed their toes on Sunday, with Stony Brook notching its first win over a ranked team by beating No. 13 Washington, and Cal State Bakersfield taking down California, 55-52, at Haas Pavilion. What happened to the Bears? Take a look and find out.
Game Day Grades: Buffalo
MADISON - A better finish erased the memory of a slow start for No.6 Wisconsin, as senior Frank Kaminsky's fifth double-double of the season led the Badgers to a 12-point win over Buffalo. BadgerNation hands out the grades.
Bond-ing Experience: Junior grabs 18 rebounds
Jaylen Bond grabbed a Liacouras Center-record 18 rebounds and Jesse Morgan scored all 15 of his points in the second half as Temple closed its non-conference schedule with a 66-56 win against Delaware State Sunday. The Owls are 9-4 heading into American Athletic Conference play, already matching last year’s win total in a 9-22 season.
One on one with Austin Rivers
He will always be known for hitting the shot against North Carolina. But Austin Rivers’ career in Durham had so many other storylines from the time he committed to Duke until the time he left for the NBA. We sat down with the former Blue Devil to discuss all of those topics and more.
TDD Review: Volume 179
Get the latest news, notes, and whispers surrounding the football and basketball programs
Auburn Basketball Game 12 Preview/Notes
Coach Bruce Pearl's Auburn basketball team returns to action on Monday night vs. Middle Tennessee State looking to add to a winning streak.
UW Win Streak Comes Crashing Down
Stony Brook used a hot shooting night from Kameron Mitchell to finish the game on a 17-2 run and finish off No. 13 Washington’s undefeated, 11-game non-conference slate at the same time, 62-57, in front of an announced attendance of 6970 at Alaska Airlines Arena Sunday night.
Kaminsky Pushes UW into Big Ten Play
No.6 Wisconsin's 68-56 victory over Buffalo will go down as the Badgers' final nonconference game of the 2014-15 season, but the way the Badgers had to grind through a tough-shooting night was reminiscent of what the Badgers will see starting Wednesday afternoon in Big Ten conference play, making it a perfect transition for senior Frank Kaminsky and his teammates.
Tide Uses Defense To Get 56-50 Win Over UCLA
When push came to shove, defense trumped tradition as the Alabama basketball team held off a fierce second half rally to down UCLA 56-50 Sunday night at Coleman Coliseum. Junior transfer Ricky Tarrant led all scorers with 24 points, and he was joined in double figures by senior Levi Randolph, who scored 15. Randolph was 5-for-6 at the foul line in the final 33 seconds to ice the win.
Tough on the Eyes and Heart
Dec. 28 -- UCLA loses ugly to Alabama, 56-50, in one of the worst college basketball games in memory..
UW Win Streak Comes To An End
Led by some phenomenal three point shooting and tough defense down the stretch, Stony Brook came to Alaska Airlines Arena and stunned the No. 13 Washington Huskies 62-57 Sunday night, breaking Washington's 11-game win streak.
Recap: Running Away from the Bulls
Senior All-American center Frank Kaminsky scored 14 of his game-high 25 points in the first half and No.6 Wisconsin started finding the bottom of the net in the final 20 minutes to pull away from Buffalo, 68-56, in the final nonconference tune-up at the Kohl Center Sunday.
Cougs enter Pac-12 play on positive note
WASHINGTON STATE HAS NOT had much success shooting this season. But that changed Sunday as the ball often found the bottom of the net for the Cougars during their 90-83 win against UC Davis. WSU connected on 60 percent of its shots during the first half — and 11 of 19 attempts from beyond the three-point arc for the game — en route to its second consecutive win.
Gators add a transfer
Florida has been successful adding transfers in recent years, and Billy Donovan added another one on Sunday night.
Tech Looks to Regroup from Ugly Vegas Trip
The Red Raiders host North Texas on Monday before opening Big 12 play at home against Texas on Saturday. Plus, a look at some interesting statistics and trends in Texas Tech hoops through 12 games.
Pirates Cruise to Win Over UNC Greensboro
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina (7-6) cruised to 71-50 home victory over UNC Greensboro to finish off the non-conference portion of its schedule with two consecutive wins.
Sun Devils knock off Crimson 56-46
(AP) TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State got off to a slow start, not exactly surprising for the first game after a holiday break. Once the Sun Devils shook out the cobwebs, they rolled to a second straight impressive win. Shaquielle McKissic scored 13 points, Gerry Blakes added 12 and Arizona State pulled away for a 56-46 victory over Harvard on Sunday.
Video: Cooney breaks down win over LBSU
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney discusses their win over Long Beach State and his improvement in recent weeks.
Video: Kaleb Joseph on win over LBSU
Syracuse freshman point guard discusses the win over Long Beach State and his development over the first 12 games of the season.
Anything you can do, I can (almost) do better
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Jalek Felton shared space with Luke Kennard on Friday night, as the latter scored 52 points and broke the Beach Ball Classic’s single-game scoring record. On Saturday afternoon, it was Felton’s turn to command space.
MaxPreps: Bailey impresses
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Brendan Bailey had one of the top performances of the weekend at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic, proving that Arizona State landed one of the West Coast's top wings in the 2016 class.
Allen excited for Florida
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Back in July, the Peach Jam served as a proving grounds for Arkansas guard Kevaughn Allen. A Florida pledge, Allen played some of his prep career’s best basketball that week and entered his high school season as the country’s No. 58 senior prospect.
Work In Progress: 7-Footer Looking to Improve
Auburn's seven-foot-two freshman center, Trayvon Reed, talks about making the adjustment to college basketball.
AUDIO: Lebo, Whisnant, White
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina defeated UNC Greensboro 71-50 at home on Sunday. Head coach Jeff Lebo, Terry Whisnant and Caleb White all spoke with the media following the game. Here's the audio.
Previewing Duke v. Toledo
Previewing the Blue Devils and Toledo who will tip off on Monday night in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Beach Ball: Day Two Notebook
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Many of the top teams at this year’s Beach Ball Classic strode onto the Convention Center court for this first time on Saturday, and by and large the most touted prospects performed to expectation.
Arkansas 100, Northwestern State 92
Michael Qualls had a career-high 28 points and 7 rebounds while playing against several of his former AAU teammates and Bobby Portis adds 22 points and 12 rebounds as Arkansas downs Northwestern State 100-92 Sunday afternoon before 8,507 fans at Bud Walton Arena.
Max Preps Holiday Classic: Day Two
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- A handful of talented big men, including Chance Comanche, M.J. Cage and Cody Riley, performed up to expectations on Saturday at the Max Preps Holiday Classic at Rancho Mirage High School.
Box Score: Syracuse vs. Long Beach State
Full stats from Syracuse's 85-67 win over Long Beach State.
Video: Jordan Reacts to Buzzer-Beating Win
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Rutgers begins Big Ten play Tuesday on the heels of two straight non-conference victories. Trailing for most of Sunday's clash with Monmouth, Rutgers hit the one shot it truly needed -- a three-pointer by Myles Mack as time expired -- and escaped the MAC with a victory. Head coach Eddie Jordan addressed it all in his post-game press conference.
WATCH: Myles Mack Beats Buzzer
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. -- Myles Mack leaves as the hero with a buzzer-beating three pointer in a Rutgers 60-58 win over Monmouth. Scarlet Report was courtside and invites you to watch the final shot.
MU 81 Morgan State 53/ Fischer with 15 pts
Soph transfer Luke Fischer scored 15 pts Marquette beat Morgan State, 81-53 at the Bradley Center. Six Golden Eagles scored in double figures as Juan Anderson had 14 points, JaJuan Johnson 13 points and Matt Carlino, Duane Wilson and Sandy Cohen each scored 11 points. Marquette now enters Big East play with an 8-4 record. Morgan State falls to 2-11.
Recap: Syracuse 85 Long Beach State 67
Syracuse wins their 2nd straight with a solid victory over the 49ers behind a strong effort from Michael Gbinije.
ICTV: Ingram at HSOT Invitational
RALEIGH, N.C. - Interview and footage of 2015 recruit Brandon Ingram at the HSOT Invitational Saturday night.
Preview: Buffalo vs. No.6 Wisconsin
Putting together another outstanding nonconference schedule, No.6 Wisconsin looks to add another important RPI win resume when it hosts Buffalo tonight at the Kohl Center. BadgerNation breaks down the matchup.
Minnesota Beats UNC-Wilmington In A Shootout
Behind Carlos Morris career-high 24 points, Minnesota outscored UNC-Wilmington to improve to 11-2 on the season
Huggins ready for different challenge vs. VT
It’s been a few years since a Buzz Williams-coached team came into the Coliseum to take on West Virginia.
GameDay: Butler vs Belmont
Butler (9-3) hosts the Belmont Bruins (8-4) at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Sunday afternoon.
samedi 27 décembre 2014
UT's big finish tames Tigers, 67-46
InsideTennessee has everything you need on Vol hoops. Check out this colorful and insightful recap of Saturday night's game with Tennessee State:
Williams Wants More from Jackson
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Coach Roy Williams gave Justin Jackson an earful about how many shots he hoisted for No. 20 North Carolina.
Intact backcourt inspires Pacers' road win
Guards Rodney Stuckey and George Hill click together as Pacers cruise to largest victory of the season at Brooklyn.
Illini Smoke Kennesaw State
Rayvonte Rice continued his hot streak and the entire team impressed in a lopsided win in the Illini's non-conference finale.
ICTV: Giles at HSOT Invitatational
RALEIGH, N.C. - Interview and highlights of 2016 recruit Harry Giles at the HSOT Invitational Saturday night.
Recap: WKU 89, Brescia 42
Every WKU player in uniform clocks double-digit minutes in Saturday night win.
UNC-UAB: Photo Gallery
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Photographer Kevin Seifert was on the baselines for Inside Carolina as Carolina cruised past the Blazers on Saturday. Check out his gallery ...
The Importance of Meeks
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina’s 89-58 rout of UAB on Saturday reinforced a point that has become abundantly clear this season: no player is more valuable to the Tar Heels than Kennedy Meeks.
UNC-UAB: Player Quotes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Following UNC's 89-58 victory over UAB, the Tar Heel players spoke to the media.
Terps Overcome Oakland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland defeated Oakland Dec. 27 at the Xfinity Center.
UNC-UAB: Roy Williams Postgame
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Read what the Tar Heel head coach had to say to the media following UNC's 89-58 victory over the UAB Blazers.
UNC 89, UAB 58
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Marcus Paige scored 16 points to lead No. 20 North Carolina past UAB 89-58 on Saturday.
Recap: Louisville 50 Kentucky 58
A quick recap of No.4 Louisville's 58-50 loss to top-ranked Kentucky on Saturday
MaxPreps: Cage adjusting to new role
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - M.J. Cage's junior season is underway, and the 2016 center is pushing himself to have a bigger role this year.
Williams Role Expanding as Big Ten Looms
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Mike Williams scored a career-high Tuesday night at the RAC, and remains a starting guard as Big Ten play approaches. Williams and the Scarlet Knights face Monmouth Sunday in the final game of non-conference pay.
UK wins Battle of Bluegrass 58-50
The No. 4 University of Louisville basketball team hit just 26 percent from the field on Saturday and dropped a 58-50 decision to No. 1 Kentucky at the KFC Yum! Center.
Alabama Preview
Dec. 27 -- UCLA will be in Tuscaloosa Sunday to play the Crimson Tide and it's a huge game for the Bruins, perhaps a season-determining one...
VIDEO: Pitino, players react to loss
Cardinal Authority has post game video following Louisville's loss to Kentucky
Recap: No. 1 Kentucky 58, No. 4 Louisville 50
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The smallest man on the court played the biggest role in college basketball’s fiercest rivalry.
Alabama Basketball Hosts UCLA Sunday
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (nee Lew Alcindor) isn’t going to be in Coleman Coliseum Sunday afternoon. Neither is Walt Hazzard or Gail Goodrich, Marques Johnson or Sidney Wicks or Reggie Miller. And certainly nothing approaching John Wooden.
What We Learned: Georgetown 91, Indiana 87
Indiana battled back, but fell to Georgetown in overtime on Saturday in New York. Here are a few things we learned in the loss.
Checking in on Baylor Basketball Commits
Scott Drew and company are quietly putting together a solid and efficient class for the 2015-16 season.
Indiana falls to Georgetown in OT, 91-87
Yogi Ferrell got the Hoosiers to overtime, but IU couldn't make enough plays late against the Hoyas.
Wanaah Bail Deemed Ineligible
Dec. 27 -- The sophomore post who comes off the bench will miss the remainder of the season...
Halftime: Indiana 40, Georgetown 30
The Hoosiers turned in a strong first-half effort at Madison Square Garden.
Max Prep Holiday Classic: Day One
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- The Max Preps Holiday Classic tipped at noon on Friday and some of the best teams in the west took the floor. Malik Fitts, Bryce Peters, Derek Ogbeide and Dikymbe Martin were among the top performers on the first day of the event.
Scouting The NBA - Saturday, December 27
We've got a full slate of NBA action this Saturday, check out a complimentary edition of our daily DFS breakdown
Beach Ball: Day One Notebook
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Beach Ball Classic has been a fixture on the holiday tournament scene for decades, and over the years future superstars such as Kobe Bryant and Kobe Bryant have graced these courts along the Atlantic coast.
Three-Point Shot: Buffalo
Before No.6 Wisconsin takes on Buffalo at the Kohl Center Sunday night to wrap up the nonconference schedule, Badger Nation looks at the three burning questions we're looking to have answered.
Matchup Preview: Syracuse vs. Long Beach St.
We breakdown Sunday's matchup between the Syracuse Orange and Long Beach State 49ers.
Buckeyes End Nonconference With Wright State
After seven weeks of basketball just one game stands between Ohio State and the Big Ten schedule. The Buckeyes tune-up for the brutal conference slate with Wright State tonight at 7 p.m.
Wells Talks Return, Dodd Addresses Progress
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland wing Dez Wells and forward Damonte Dodd addressed the media Dec. 26.
Colin Slater wins HIT MVP
Class of 2016 Immanuel point guard Colin Slater earned the Hoover Invitational Tournament's MVP honors last weekend. BarkBoard.com caught up with the local Fresno State target for the latest on his achievement and his recruitment.
vendredi 26 décembre 2014
Adel, Mitchell visiting for Bluegrass Battle
Two of the three members of the University of Louisville's basketball Class of 2015 recruiting class will be at the KFC Yum Center on Saturday for the Kentucky game. Deng Adel will be making his official visit, while Donovan Mitchell is in for an unofficial
Rodney Stuckey hurt in loss at Detroit
Shooting guard poked in right eye during third quarter, Pistons pull away in second half for 10-point victory.
How does IU stack up statistically in B1G?
Indiana is in the top two in several Big Ten basketball categories to date and dead last in another. Here is a look at how the Hoosiers have done statistically to date as compared to other Big Ten teams.
B1G has had bad non-conference losses
The Big Ten has had it share of bad losses in the non-conference season. Michigan has lost to the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Nebraska has fallen to Incarnate Word. Michigan State has dropped a decision to 2-9 Texas Southern. Here is a look at the worst non-conference Big Ten losses.
Tom Crean talks Georgetown
Indiana faces Georgetown Saturday in the non-conference finale. IU will open Big Ten play New Year's Eve against Nebraska but first the Hoosiers will have one more test with the Hoyas. Here is what Tom Crean had to say about Georgetown on the eve of the game.
2014 Wis BB Yearbook Shootout Dec29/30/31
If you want to see perhaps the best high school class of basketball players this state has ever produced, the HS Class of '15, check out The Wisconsin Basketball Yearbooks Shootout on Mon Dec 29/ Tue Dec 30/ Wed Dec 31, from 9am to 9pm at Concordia University in Mequon, WI
UK vs. UofL: Not just another game
While tempted to run the ol’ “it’s our next game” line past his players and fans this week, John Calipari has been at Kentucky too long to know he can’t get away with it.
2017 Intro: Victor Enoh
The Chick-Fi-A Classic naturally advertises its virtues on the basis of its stars, but a handful of underclassmen seem to raise their level of play each year. Victor Enoh clearly was among those to perform in eye-catching fashion this year.
2017 Intro: Tariq Simmons
Regional high-majors increasingly are making a play for Tariq Simmons, a sophomore who performed very well at times at the Chick-Fil-A Classic.
Arkansas Getting Defensive About Commitment
Arkansas has gotten defensive lately - both literally and figuratively - heading into Sunday's game with Northwestern State, a program that has been second in scoring nationally the past two seasons and has the nation's second-leading scorer in 6-2 sophomore guard Zeek Woodley (25.3).
Louisville stressing 40 minutes against Cats
4th-ranked Cardinals host No.1 Kentucky on Saturday afternoon
Turgeon: Terps Not About To Let Down
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon addressed the media Dec. 26 ahead of the Terps' Dec. 27 game against Oakland at the Xfinity Center.
Previewing UAB
The Tar Heels return from the holiday break to face UAB, led by former longtime Roy Williams assistant Jerod Haase. The Blazers upset UNC last season. Tip-off at the Smith Center is set for 4 p.m. Saturday and will be televised by ESPN2.
Hubbs faces hype, TSU
Visit InsideTennessee for the most complete coverage available on Vol hoops. Check out this combination player feather/Tennessee State game preview:
BSB TV: Final Tune-Up Before Big Ten Play
Thad Matta, Jae'Sean Tate and Marc Loving talk about Ohio State's season so far and look ahead to the start of Big Ten play,
A mixed week for Stanford basketball
It was a tough loss in Provo, followed by a great win in Austin
Old Dawgs Teach New Pack
SEATTLE - Zoe Gano could see it; Lorenzo Romar could hear it. Alex Akita felt a part of his past coming back to life. There was nothing extraordinary about Washington’s nine-point win over Tulane on December 22nd except for one small thing that made a big difference - the Washington student section was completely full.
Scouting The NBA - Friday, December 26
After a brief break for the holidays, we're back with our daily DFS breakdown
Highlights: Lonzo Ball
Dec. 26 -- Check out clips from an AAU event of the 2016 elite guard committed to UCLA, Lonzo Ball...
Entrance for 'Gate 21' — Vol. CXLIV
InsideTennessee staff members Maria Cornelius, Randy Moore and Danny Parker combined to put together this 2,200-plus-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.
Notebook: Battle of the Bluegrass
Tip-off in the latest meeting on the hardwood between rivals Louisville and Kentucky is set for Saturday afternoon at 2:00p.m. Cardinal Authority has this notebook to help you get primed for the big game.
AUDIO: Alford's Friday Teleconference
Dec. 26 -- Head coach Steve Alford the upcoming game against Alabama, and the disaster against Kentucky...
Hoosier Links: December 26, 2014
In today's Hoosier Links there is a preview of the IU-Georgetown game and one looking back at former IU coach Cam Cameron who prepares to face Notre Dame in a bowl game as the offensive coordinator at LSU.
One on one with Justin Robinson
The gift giving season began a bit earlier this year for one future Blue Devils as Justin Robinson, the son of NBA Hall of Famer, David Robinson, was accepted to Duke as a preferred walk-on. We sat down with the 6-foot-7 prospect to learn about how his recruiting process evolved and just what the plan is for him to play at Duke.
jeudi 25 décembre 2014
The Authority Report
This week's Authority Report discusses 2017 forward Jalen Hill, perspective on the loss to UNLV, a look at 2016 football recruiting, and more.
Devin Davis back on the court
Indiana sophomore Devin Davis is back on the basketball court, according to a video released by his father. You can watch it here.
Highlights: Shawntrez Davis
Shawntrez Davis is one of the top available posts in 2015. Here are highlights of Davis from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Bennie Boatwright
Bennie Boatwright is one of 2015's top shooters. Here are highlights of Boatwright from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Justin Simon
Arizona landed one the nation's most versatile guards in Justin Simon. Here are highlights of the 2015 prospect from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Jalen Adams
UConn signed a versatile guard in Jalen Adams. Here are highlights of Adams from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Jaylen Brown
Jaylen Brown earned Scout's top spot nationally in 2015 after a dominant summer. Here are highlights of Brown at adidas Nations.
Highlights: Billy Preston
Billy Preston is one of 2017's top prospects. Here are highlights of Preston at adidas Nations.
Highlights: Dewan Huell
Dewan Huell is one of the nation's top athletes. Here are highlights of the 2016 prospect from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Maverick Rowan
Maverick Rowan is one of Florida's top prospects in 2016. Here are highlights of Rowan from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Romello White
Romello White is one of the better power forwards nationally in 2016. Here are highlights of White at adidas Nations.
Highlights: Dedric Lawson
Memphis landed a versatile forward in Dedric Lawson. Here are highlights of Lawson from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Rawle Alkins
Rawle Alkins is one of the top scorers in the 2016 class. Here are highlights of the four-star prospect from adidas Nations.
LMU Upends DePaul
HONOLULU - Evan Payne scored 24 points to lead Loyola Marymount past DePaul 72-69 on Thursday in the seventh-place game of the Diamond Head Classic.
PARTING SHOTS: Louisiana Tech
Here are some final thoughts and observations from NC State's victory over Louisiana Tech.
Catching Up With: Wayne Ellington
When Kobe Bryant was sidelined for the Lakers game against league-leading Golden State on Tuesday, Wayne Ellington stepped into the starting lineup and played a part in one of the biggest upsets of the NBA season.
Podcast: All UNC Basketball Wants from Santa
Given how the Tar Heels have played so far this year, what gifts would you like to see Santa bring them this morning?
mercredi 24 décembre 2014
Highlights: Kyle Guy
Virginia landed one 2016's best shooters in Kyle Guy. Here are highlights of Guy from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Payton Pritchard
Oklahoma landed one of 2016's top point guards in Payton Pritchard. Here are highlights of Pritchard from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Kobi Simmons
Kobi Simmons is one of the top prospects in 2016. Here are highlights of the five-star guard from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Thon Maker
Thon Maker is one of the top prospects in 2016. Here are highlights of the five-star center from adidas Nations.
Highlights: De'Ron Davis
De'Ron Davis is one of the most skilled centers in 2016. Here are highlights of the five-star prospect from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley is one of 2016's top prospects from Florida. Here are highlights of the center from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Mario Kegler
Mario Kegler is one of 2016's top small forwards. Here are highlights of Kegler from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is one of the nation's most versatile talents. Here are highlights of the UCLA commit from adidas Nations.
Walton Jr. in Need of Holiday Rest
Michigan point guard Derrick Walton Jr. is nursing a toe injury of late despite being able to score nine points with nine assists in Monday's win over Coppin State. His coach John Beilein knows rest over the break will be key.
Highlights: Dennis Smith
Dennis Smith is one of 2016's top prospects. Here are highlights of the five-star point guard from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Justin Jackson
UNLV landed a versatile forward in Justin Jackson. Here are highlights of the 2016 prospect against Hillcrest Academy.
Highlights: Derryck Thornton, Jr.
Derryck Thornton, Jr. is one of the top point guards nationally, regardless of class. Here are highlights of the 2016 prospect against Hillcrest Academy.
Highlights: Allonzo Trier
Arizona landed one of 2015's top scorers in Allonzo Trier. Here are highlights of the five-star prospect against Hillcrest Academy.
Highlights: Braxton Blackwell
Braxton Blackwell is one of the most versatile forwards in 2016. Here are highlights of Blackwell from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Eron Gordon
Eron Gordon is one of the top 2016 scorers in the Midwest. Here are highlights of the four-star prospect from adidas Nations.
Highlights: De'Aaron Fox
De'Aaron Fox is one of the top guards in 2016. Here are highlights of the five-star prospect from adidas Nations.
What are the Pacers' Christmas wishes?
Let's make this easy for Santa Claus. The Pacers share what they would like under their Christmas trees on Thursday.
Highlights: Carlton Bragg
Dec. 24 -- Carlton Bragg is one of the top forwards in the 2015 class. Here are highlights of the five-star prospect from adidas Nations...
What We Know - And Don't - About WVU Thus Far
West Virginia, solidly inside the nation's top 20 and riding a four-game winning streak, is finding success with a return to Bob Huggins basketball. Now, as the Mountaineers head home for the holidays before the final nonconference contest, here's a look at what we think we know about this team - and the questions that linger as Big 12 play looms.
Web Run: 3 reasons for 18 point comeback
Three Points from N.C. State's 73-65 win over Louisiana Tech on Tuesday night:
Brats, Beers and Bullet Points, Week 17
I’m not looking forward to summarizing the bowl game any more than you’re looking forward to reading it, so let’s get this over with.
Dye-Gest: A Good Time to Be A Tiger
Hall of Fame coach Pat Dye writes about the Auburn football and basketball Tigers in the Christmas edition of his Dye-Gest column.
Highlights: Brandon Ingram
Dec. 24 -- Brandon Ingram is one of the top available prospects in 2015. Here are highlights of the small forward from adidas Nations...
CFN Predicts The Sun Bowl: Duke v. Arizona St
The pick is in from the experts at College Football News...can Duke defy the odds and pull an upset?
Locker Room Report: Wolfpack Players
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kyle Washington and Trevor Lacey met with the media following the win over Louisiana Tech.
Pacers finally shooting 50 percent
After struggling for more than two months to shoot well, hitting half of their shots has produced back-to-back wins.
mardi 23 décembre 2014
Too Close For Comfort: AU Rallies to Nip TSU
After a ho-ho hum performance for much of the game on the eve of Christmas Eve, the Auburn Tigers rallied to edge Texas Southern for an non-conference hoops victory.
Game Thoughts: Arizona vs. UNLV
Arizona lost to UNLV on Tuesday night. Read on to see what the loss taught us about the Wildcats and more.
Postgame Analysis: Arizona vs UNLV
Arizona's 39-game non-conference winning streak was snapped on Tuesday night. Read on for more about the loss, including key moments and post-game quotes.
'He looked great out there'
Point guard George Hill didn't have much to say after his season debut, but others spoke volumes about his solid play.
Wildcats go down
Arizona lost its first game of the season 61-57 at UNLV. Read on for a complete recap of the Wildcats' loss.
Recap: Louisville 80, Cal State Northridge 55
No. 4 Louisville moved to 11-0 with an 80-55 romp over Cal State Northridge on Tuesday night at the KFC Yum! Center despite playing without All-American Montrezl Harrell. Senior Wayne Blackshear had a career night for the Cardinals in the win.
GPTV: Rick Ray Talks MSU Win
GPTV: Mississippi State head basketball coach Rick Ray talked about his team's 70-47 win over Jacksonville.
Close Call: Tigers Rally to Nip TSU
After a ho-ho hum performance on the even of Christmas Eve, the Tigers rallied to edge Texas Southern for an non-conference hoops victory.
George Hill triumphant in season debut
Indianapolis native returns after missing 28 games due to left knee injury and scores a team-high 15 points in home win.
GPTV: Daniels/Thomas Dec 23, 2014
GPTV: Mississippi State basketball players Travis Daniels and Fred Thomas talk about their team's 70-47 win over Jacksonville.
Locker Room Report: Mark Gottfried
RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State head coach Mark Gottfried met with the media following the win over Louisiana Tech.
Stanford Messes With Texas
Chasson Randle and Anthony Brown help lead Stanford to a big road win over a top-ten team.
Pitt dominates glass, beats Holy Cross 58-39
Jamel Artis and Michael Young scored 13 points each, Artis pulled down a game-high nine rebounds and the Panthers held Holy Cross to 30 percent shooting in a 58-39 victory.
BOX SCORE: NC State 73, Louisiana Tech 65
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Here are all the stats from NC State's 73-65 win over Louisiana Tech.
Highlights: Damon Wilson
Pittsburgh landed a Top 100 point guard in Damon Wilson. Here are highlights of the 2015 prospect from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram is one of the top available prospects in 2015. Here are highlights of the small forward from adidas Nations.
Highlights: Tyler Dorsey
Tyler Dorsey is one of the top scorers in the 2015 class. Here are highlights of the guard from adidas Nations.
Stanford stuns Texas - The crunch time blog
Thoughts on Stanford's overtime win in Texas as it happened
Rutgers Chops Sacred Heart
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – The unthinkable happened Tuesday night at the RAC as Rutgers cruised to an easy 79-54 victory over Sacred Heart and sent fans home happy for Christmas. Three days after an embarrassment against St. Francis (Pa.), the Scarlet Knights cleaned up behind a career-high 22 from freshman Mike Williams.
Pack Rallies Past Bulldogs, 73-65
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Kyle Washington sparked NC State in the second half as the Wolfpack rallied from an 18-point deficit to defeat Louisiana Tech, 73-65.
Tar Heels Watching Simmons
FORT MYERS, Fla --- North Carolina is looking for a point guard in the class of 2016 and both Roy Williams and C.B. McGrath witnessed the scintillating play of Kobi Simmons at the City of Palms tournament.
Defense Helps Devils Throttle Titans
Savon Goodman led all scorers with 22 points and ASU used a 50-point first half effort to overwhelm Detroit on Tuesday, cruising past the Titans for a 93-54 win at Wells Fargo Arena.
THIS WEEK IN WSU HOOPS
PULLMAN - If Washington State is to finish off the non-conference slate with a .500 record, they’ll have to earn it against UC Davis. The Aggies boast a 9-1 mark headed into Sunday's tilt and are ranked higher than the Cougs in the KenPom ratings. And it doesn’t take a lot of study to determine the player the Cougars will most need to shut down: UC Davis senior guard Corey Hawkins.
lundi 22 décembre 2014
Temple Shocks Kansas
The 2013-2014 men’s basketball season is just a memory. With Monday’s stunning 77-52 win over No. 10 Kansas at the Wells Fargo Center, the Owls picked up a sixth win over a top-10 team under Dunphy and improved to 8-4 this season, one victory away from matching last year's win total in a 9-22 season.
Smith Patterning His Game After Portis
Van Buren junior Mitchell Smith (6-10, 200), who has an Arkansas offer and is a similar-type player to current Razorback star Bobby Portis, had a spectacular 33-point, 13-rebound effort against North Little Rock on Saturday at the Holiday Hoops Invitational in North Little Rock.
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With Christmas right around the corner, Scout subscribers get 15 percent off all tickets in Scout's flash sale. The 48-hour sale runs through today at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Huskies Win Ugly 66-57
Led by the 16 points of Shawn Kemp and the 14 of Nigel Williams-Goss, the Washington Huskies equaled their best start under Lorenzo Romar with a sloppy-yet-ultimately-effective 66-57 win over Tulane Monday at Alaska Airlines Arena. The No. 13 Huskies (11-0) matched the 2005-2006 team's start as they went undefeated in their non-conference campaign, yet had to overcome 18 turnovers to do it.
Goggles bring good results for Valentine
Michigan State junior wears protective eyewear due to scratched cornea and goes 8 of 11 from the field in the Spartans' win Monday night.
Badgers Show Little Rust Post Exams
Having a size advantage in the post, No.6 Wisconsin's three bigs made sure to take advantage, as Nigel Hayes, Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky all reached double figures in the Badgers' 68-56 victory over California at Haas Pavilion Monday.
Beilein: U-M Has 'Bounce' In Step
Michigan beat Coppin State, 72-56, to end its four-game losing streak.
Auburn Basketball Game 11 Preview/Notes
Bruce Pearl's Tigers will be at home for one more basketball game before Christmas as Auburn takes on Texas Southern on Tuesday night.
Unlikely heroes propel Ducks in OT Thriller
Oregon needs an extra 5 minutes to defeat UC-Santa Barbara Monday night.
Lesson learned for Clark following benching
After watching from the bench as MSU lost Saturday, the freshman forward responded Monday night.
McCaffery, N. Florida Coach Analyze Iowa
Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery broke down his team's 80-70 win Monday night and his North Florida counterpart, Matthew Driscoll, offered his view of the Hawkeyes. The latter was very interesting and entertaining.
Cal Not Quite Up to Snuff Against Wisconsin
No. 6 Wisconsin cuts down Cal at Haas Pavilion as Bears prove not yet quite ready to tangle with the nation's elite.
Martin shook off wreck to post big numbers
From getting in an off-campus wreck to coming off the bench to tearing through the College of Charleston, it was a busy Monday before Christmas for Jarell Martin.
Brady Proud of Red Wolves Growth
The last two weeks have been eventful for John Brady’s Arkansas State Red Wolves. Coming off a 67-58 victory over Marshall at home and a 1-2 road trip, which included a 69-55 victory at Mississippi State, the Red Wolves take on Niagara (1-6) of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Tuesday night in upstate New York.
Hawkeyes Slip Pesky North Florida
Iowa finished the non-conference portion of its schedule Monday night with a 80-70 victory against North Florida at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Read the game story, watch player interviews and check out the box score right here.
No. 16 Ranked Irish Continue to Impress
11-1 Notre Dame hammers Northern Illinois as it breaks for Christmas prior to Athletic Coast Conference action.
Post-Game: Beilein Important to 'get a win'
VIDEO: John Beilein addressed the media after Michigan's 72-56 win over Coppin State on Monday.
'Fantastic' Baulkman leads Vols
InsideTennessee's coverage of Vol hoops sets a new standard. Check out this recap of Tuesday night's game with Mercer:
Arkansas 84, MIlwaukee 54
Bobby Portiis posts a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, Michael Qualls added 17 points and Rashad Madden 15 as Arkansas downs Milwaukee 84-54 Monday night before 7,725 fans at Bud Walton Arena.
Notebook: Analysis from Tom Crean
Indiana coach Tom Crean shares his thoughts on a positive and a negative to this point in the season.
Recap: More Than Bearable for Wisconsin
A little layoff didn't stop No.6 Wisconsin, as sophomore forward Nigel Hayes' double-double was the standout performance from the Badgers' 68-56 victory over California at Haas Pavilion Monday, the program's third true road victory of the nonconference season.
Strong Second-Half Steers ECU Past Rattlers
GREENVILLE, N.C. — ECU (6-6) outscored the visiting Rattlers (0-11) 48-28 in the second half on its way to a 75-57 victory at Minges Coliseum Sunday.
Bob Huggins Details Wofford Win
West Virginia played arguably its best contest of the season in the 77-44 win over Wofford. Here, head coach Bob Huggins discusses the win, having a Merry Christmas in the Huggins household and players buying into the system and caring.
Felton Making His Mark
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The last 355 days of Jalek Felton’s life have changed him forever.
Photo Gallery I: WVU - Wofford
Exclusive photos from West Virginia's 77-44 men's basketball win over Wofford.
WVU rolls past Wofford
West Virginia turned in what was possibly its most dominant performance of the season thus far to cruise to a 77-44 victory against Wofford Monday night at the Coliseum.
Wofford Postgame: Player Reaction
West Virginia's 77-44 dismantling of Wofford moved the Mountaineers to an 11th win in 12 games. Here, Elijah Macon speaks for the first time since his family issues, and Jaysean Paige and Jevon Carter detail the improvements of WVU during what Bob Huggins says is the key period of improvement for this team.
Positive vibes for IU heading into Christmas
Indiana heads to the Christmas holiday on a three-game win streak and feeling good. It only gets tougher from here for the Hoosiers.
LSU routs College of Charleston 71-47
The Tigers continued their winning ways Monday night in the PMAC, dusting off the College of Charleston 71-47 behind big nights from Jarell Martin and Jordan Mickey.
Jim Boeheim Post Game Video: Colgate
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim recaps the Orange's 78-43 win over Colgate.
AUDIO: Lebo, White, Nzege
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina basketball head coach Jeff Lebo, Calebo White and Michel Nzege spoke with the media following the Pirates' 75-57 victory over Florida A&M.
Michigan Snaps Four Game Skid, Win 72-56
Michigan raced to an 11-0 advantage Monday, beating Coppin State 72-56 to end a four game losing streak.
Nittany Lions Land Inspirational “Recruit”
Pediatric cancer patient signs on to be part of the Penn State basketball program.
(Satire) Harper apologizes for Harrell punch
A satirical take from a WKU angle on Montrezl Harrell's one-game suspension.
Colorado Downs DePaul
HONOLULU (AP) — Askia Booker scored 27 points and Xavier Johnson added 20 as Colorado beat DePaul 82-68 in the quarterfinals of the Diamond Head Classic on Monday.
Gray out, Epps starts versus Cougars
The Tigers are going with a new starting five tonight versus the College of Charleston. TSD has the latest news straight from the PMAC inside.
Indiana tops New Orleans 79-59
Indiana closed its cupcake schedule with an easy win over New Orleans on Monday night. An important stretch awaits the Hoosiers after Christmas.
Aftermath: App State vs. Alabama
After seven of nine games on the road to start their inaugural Sun Belt season, Appalachian State heads into a much-deserved holiday break on a somewhat illogical streak. Three straight losses, in each of which the Mountaineers played better than the game before. And that was better than at any point this season, even during App's three wins. Alabama escaped App. Will Sun Belt foes be as lucky?
Tigers rebound against Oakland
Clemson defeats Oakland Monday night to improve to 7-4 on the season.
Angry Buckeyes Get Back In The Win Column
Coming off a disappointing loss in Chicago, Ohio State dispatched in-state opponent Miami 93-55 Monday.
Penn State’s Confidence High Heading Into B1G
Nittany Lions close non-conference slate by thumping Dartmouth at the Jordan Center. They are now 12-1.
Arkansas-Milwaukee Live Blog
Follow along as Arkansas hosts Milwaukee Monday night at Bud Walton Arena.
LIVE THREAD: LSU vs. College of Charleston
The Tigers go gunning for their sixth straight win Monday night with the College of Charleston in town. Follow TSD's live thread for running updates before, during and after the game.
Michigan State rolls behind 26-0 run
The Spartans used a strong close to the first half and open to the second to win handily Monday night against The Citadel.
Buckeyes Back In Win Column
Coming off a disappointing loss in Chicago, Ohio State dispatched in-state opponent Miami 93-55 Monday.
Scout Spotlight: Cody Conway
Plainfield (Ill.) North offensive tackle Cody Conway, a Syracuse commit, in the Scout spotlight.
GameDay: Butler vs Tennessee-Martin
Butler (8-3) looks to end a two game losing streak when they host the University of Tennessee-Martin ()on Monday night.
Breakdown: No.6 Wisconsin vs. California
Playing its third true road game and sixth game away from home, No.6 Wisconsin faces one of its tougher nonconference tests when it takes on a talented California team in Haas Pavilion tonight. BadgerNation breaks down the matchup.
Defense Now, Offense Then
While this edition of Texas Tech hoops appears to be a gritty defensive team, a look back at history shows the Red Raiders once scored an eye-popping amount of points in a single game.
Elliott Equals Other Big Ten Backs
Ezekiel Elliott played second fiddle to the other elite running backs in the Big Ten throughout the season, but proved in the Big Ten Championship game that he belongs in that conversation.
K.T. Sparks Tigers With Offense And Defense
K.T. Harrell, the SEC hoops player of the week, talks about his Auburn team as the Tigers look for their sixth win of the season.
Troy Williams named Co-Big Ten Player of Week
Indiana's Troy Williams was named co-Big Ten Player of the Week on Monday.
ITAT HD: Pearl Expects Another Tough Test
Bruce Pearl talks about the quick turnaround for the Tigers after the big win over Xavier.
OSU Looks For Bounce Back Against Redhawks
For the second time this season Ohio State suffered a loss to a ranked opponent, falling to North Carolina Saturday. The team looks to right the ship against Miami (Ohio) tonight.
Brown Starting to Deliver for Wisconsin
After playing sparingly as a true freshman, sophomore forward Vitto Brown is taking the learning lessons from his minimal minutes last year and turning them into productivity off the bench for No.6 Wisconsin.
Kegler bigger and badder, but in no rush
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mario Kegler doesn't boast highlights-friendly. He doesn't jump out of the gym and dazzle with electrifying crossovers or buzzsaw passes. What he does, instead, is apply steady pressure to an opponent and bring a physical presence to the wing.
Chick-Fil-A Takeout: Tookie Brown
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Mississippi State went to Georgia to land its future point guard, and Brown delivered a highly impressive performance on the national stage.
Bolstered Vols host Mercer
You'll want to visit InsideTennessee regularly for quality coverage of Vol sports. Check out this insightful preview of tonight's Tennessee-Mercer basketball game:
Matchup Preview: Syracuse vs. Colgate
Syracuse is looking to get back on track against long-time foe Colgate after a heartbreaking loss to Villanova just two days ago.
Scouting The NBA - Monday, December 22
Keep grinding as we breakdown Monday's 7-game slate in the NBA
PREVIEW: LSU vs. College of Charleston
The Tigers take the floor at home one final time before Christmas, looking to extend their winning streak with the College of Charleston in town.
Schools coming in for Narain
A strong start to the season has led to the recruiting process picking up for four-star power forward Nolan Narain.
ITAT Radio: Monday Podcast
Talking with Gus Malzahn and Reese Dismukes about Auburn's prep for Wisconsin and Bruce Pearl talks about the big win over Xavier.
#1 Prospect to Visit UNC
Dec. 22 -- Jaylen Brown, the nation’s top-ranked player in the 2015 class, has his list down to seven schools. He’s visited five and is looking to visit the other two soon...
WVU must keep its edge vs. Wofford
For whatever reason, West Virginia just hadn’t looked like the same team since winning the Puerto Rico Tip-Off over Connecticut.
Preview: WVU - Wofford
The Mountaineer men's basketball team got little time to celebrate a nice win over N.C. State in Madison Square Garden on Saturday, as they host Wofford tonight at 7:30 in the WVU Coliseum.
How will Dunphy use rotation against Kansas?
It will be interesting to see how Dunphy uses his bench Monday night against No. 10 Kansas now that guards Jesse Morgan and Devin Coleman are eligible after sitting out the first semester because of NCAA transfer rules
Vrankovic claims three offers
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Antonio Vrankovic was among the prospects at the Kreul Classic that caught Scout's eye. What's his current recruiting situation?
One on one with Gerald Henderson
We sit down with the former Blue Devil to discuss a wide range of topics including his NBA decision, if he ever wonders about what might have been in 2010, and just what Coach K drew up for that memorable dunk at Maryland.
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Three-Point Shot: California
Before No.5 Wisconsin takes on California at Haas Pavilion Monday night, Badger Nation looks at the three burning questions we're looking to have answered.
McNeal recaps WKU vs. Louisville visit
Topper signee was in-attendance with fellow commit Marlon Hunter on Saturday for WKU's 76-67 loss to Louisville.
C.J. Miles' 28 helps end road skid
Reserve shooter hits key shots and David West banks in go-ahead basket as Pacers end eight-game road losing streak.
Jalen Hill Takes Home All-Tourney Honors
Jalen Hill talks about his big weekend at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas, as well as a certain Pac-12 team that's been making big moves both on and off the court.
Johnson stays focused in first road game
Stanley Johnson played his first road game of the season on Friday. Read on to see what he says about the environment, his performance, and more.
HOOPS: Cougs turn slow start into runaway win
PULLMAN- Coming off finals week, the Cougar mens’ basketball team faced one last exam before Christmas: a matchup against beleaguered San Jose State. And for a while there, it felt like Washington State might not achieve a passing grade. But after an uneven start, the Cougars ended up acing their final exam with a 82-53 win against the Spartans.
Sluggish Bama Roused Enough For Close Win
Last Friday Alabama Coach Anthony Grant kept a couple of players out of the game, saying they needed a rest. On Sunday, it looked like a day of rest for all Crimson Tide players, even though they were on the court at Coleman Coliseum.
Weekly Top 25 CBB Rankings: Week 6
Every week of the college basketball season, USCFootball.com writer Marshall Cherrington comes out with updated rankings of his top 25 teams in the nation. In addition to the rankings, he writes about the week that was in the land of USC basketball.
Cook Enjoys Braggin' Rights
St. Louis forward prospect Tyler Cook was on hand for the Illinois-Mizzou Braggin' Rights Game. See what he had to say about his take on the Illini.
5-star Thornton talks Louisville interest
Top-rated point guard Derryck Thornton, Jr., recently visited with University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino
Diamond Head Classic Preview
The Blue Demons head west to Hawaii to compete in the Diamond Head Classic during the Holiday season. DePaul opens with the Colorado Buffaloes in the opening round on Monday afternoon. We preview the game in this report.
ACC suspends Louisville's Montrezl Harrell
University of Louisville All-American junior forward Montrezl Harrell was given a one-game suspension by the ACC on Sunday.
No. 6 UVa Rolls Past Harvard
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.- Mike Tobey's 15 points helps Virginia basketball roll past Harvard in a record setting 76-27 win.
Big Crowd, Big Game But Cowboys Fall
STILLWATER - Oklahoma State has been hoping for a big crowd they could be proud of and they got it with a listed 11,104 making their way to Gallagher-Iba Arena on Sunday, including coaching legend Eddie Sutton perched in his usual seat when he's in attendance. The Pokes had the audience but starting the second half the visiting 17th-ranked Maryland Terrapins had control of the game.
The Evolution Of Bud Walton Arena
Arkansas head basketball coach Mike Anderson and Razorback athletic director Jeff Long talk about trends in Bud Walton Arena attendance and what can be done to get the venue back to its heydey.
No. 1 Recruit Visiting UNC Next Month
FORT MYERS, Fla. --- Jaylen Brown, the nation’s top-ranked player in the 2015 class, has his list down to seven schools. He’s visited five of the schools on the list and is looking to visit the other two soon.
CFA Classic: Day 2 Report
COLUMBIA, S.C. - It wasn't the best day for UNC's targets at the Chick-Fil-A Classic. All three UNC recruits, Jalek Felton, Dennis Smith, Brandon Ingram -- all whom have UNC offers -- lost their opening round game on Saturday.
GAME THREAD: Harvard vs. UVa
Follow along and join the discussion as Virginia takes on Harvard at the John Paul Jones Arena.
Hoops: Beavs the surprise of the Pac-12
THE NON-CONFERENCE slate hasn't exactly been a Murderer's Row and sure, things are about to get more difficult in terms of both competition and less home games -- but the Beavers right now are the surprise of the Pac-12 basketball season. Picked to finish last in the conference, OSU under first-year coach Wayne Tinkle are off to an 8-2 start and face Quinnipiac (4-5) on Sunday.
Korita Proves To Be Deadly From Deep
Pulaski Academy junior guard Lawson Korita (6-4, 180) showed on Saturday why Arkansas is interested in him as he nailed 8-of-9 3-pointers and had a game-high 31 points to lead the Bruins over Little Rock Christian 63-40 at the Holiday Hoops Invitational in North Little Rock.
DMV Tip-Off Classic Recap
WALDORF, Md - The DMV Tip-Off Classic featured some of the top teams from all over the Capitol Region, and several high level performances. One was from Ako Adams.
Alabama Men, Women Basketball Teams Play
Sunday winds up pre-Christmas basketball for both the men’s and women’s Crimson Tide teams with both playing contests in Tuscaloosa.
Photo Gallery II: WVU - N.C. State
More exclusive photos from West Virginia's 83-69 win over N.C. State in the Gotham Classic.
Bobcats Rout Tilotson, 90-56
Texas State would shoot 53% from the field on the night and 5 Bobcat players would hit double digits, in route to win #6 on the season.
Huggins, Staten Discuss Win In The Garden
Coach Bob Huggins and Juwan Staten both met the media to detail West Virginia's big win in the Gotham Classic over N.C. State.
WVU Trio Discusses Win in NYC
Jonathan Holton, Devin Williams, and Jaysean Paige met the media after their win over NC State, and discussed how their 'reenergized' team beat the Wolfpack.
Paul George is NBA's No. 1 Google search
Two-time Pacers All-Star's gruesome broken-leg injury on Aug. 1 evidently piques the public's Internet interest.
Jacobson, UNI Players Discuss Iowa Win
UNI Coach Ben Jacobson, and players Seth Tuttle and Jeremy Morgan, met with the media Saturday night after they knocked off Iowe, 56-44, in the Big Four Classic.
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McCaffery at Loss After UNI Defeat
Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery met with the media in Des Moines after his team dropped a 56-44 decision to Northern Iowa in the Big Four Classic.
Card Come Close, Cougars Get Win
Stanford has a close call in Provo, but BYU escapes with the victory.
WVU Trio Pickup Win in NYC
Holton, Williams, and Paige met the media after their win over NC State, and discussed how their 'reenergized' team beat the Wolfpack
Road game helps Arizona improve
Win or los, Sean Miller believes Arizona improved on Friday night. Read on to see why that is, his thoughts on the win, and more.
Iowa Players Reflect on Offensive Outage
Aaron White, Peter Jok and Mike Gesell met with the media Saturday in Des Moines after their Iowa team dropped a 56-44 contest to Northern Iowa in the Big Four Classic.
Ugly defensive game ends in 76-73 loss
Pacers shoot season-low 31 percent at Denver in dropping eighth consecutive road game and 10th out of 11 overall.
Video: Best .GIF's from UL 76 - WKU 67.
Some .GIF's of Justin Johnson, DJ Clayton, and Avery Patterson from WKU's 76-67 loss to No. 4 Louisville.
VIDEO: Jamie Dixon Oakland Post-game
Pitt head coach Jamie Dixon discusses the Panthers' 81-77 overtime win against Oakland Saturday at the Petersen Events Center as his team improved to 8-3 for the season.
VIDEO: Robinson/Young/Jones Oakland Post-game
James Robinson, Michael Young and Chris Jones discuss Pitt's 81-77 overtime win against Oakland Saturday. Robinson finished with 18 points, Young scored 19 and pulled in 7 rebounds while Jones added 16 points and made four 3-pointers.
Lehigh Outlasts ASU in Triple Overtime
It hasn’t been a good week for the Arizona State men’s basketball team. After losing to Marquette on the road Tuesday night, the Sun Devils returned to Wells Fargo Arena on Saturday, falling to Lehigh 84-81 in triple overtime, snapping the team’s 14-game home win streak.
Photo Gallery I: WVU - N.C. State
Images from West Virginia's 83-69 win over N.C. State in the Gotham Classic
Huskies Remain Unbeaten With Gritty Win
Back in 2004, the Washington Huskies won the Great Alaska Shootout. Led by Captain Will Conroy, the Huskies beat then No. 19 Alabama 79-76 for the Shootout crown. The night before that win they beat Oklahoma 96-91.
Staten leads WVU past NC State
West Virginia left Madison Square Garden with another nice out of conference victory Saturday night, taking down North Carolina State 83-69.
Huggins and Staten Discuss Win In The Garden
Coach Bob Huggins and Juwan Staten both met the media to detail West Virginia's big win in the Gotham Classic
Red Wolves Defeat Marshall
Sophomore forward Anthony Livingston scored 20 points and grabbed 20 rebounds to help the Arkansas State men’s basketball team rally for a 67-58 victory over Marshall Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center.
Iowa State Runs Past Drake In McKay's Debut
Jameel McKay made his season debut Saturday and helped Iowa State run past Drake in the Big Four Classic
Arkansas 84, Southeast Missouri 67
Bobby Portis scores a season-high 24 points and grabs 9 rebounds and Michael Qualls scores all 15 of his in the second half as Arkansas downs Southeast Missouri State 84-67 before 11,375 fans at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
Rick Pitino checks out Maverick Rowan - again
University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino is making Maverick Rowan a priority in the Class of 2016. Pitino and assistant Mike Balado were back in Florida on Saturday night watching the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Cardinal Gibbons star.
OU rally falls short
OU spotted Washington a 20-point lead in the first 15 minutes and couldn't quite make the complete comeback in Las Vegas.
Retweet The Game: WVU 83 NC State 69
NC State loses their third game of the year, falling to West Virginia in the Garden 83-69.
Arkansas 84, Southeast Missouri 67
Bobby Portis scores a season-high 24 points and grabs 9 rebounds and Michael Qualls scores all 14 of his in the second half as Arkansas downs Southeast Missouri State 84-67 before 11,375 fans at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
Retweet The Half: WVU 41 NC State 32
NC State goes into the locker room with 16 turnovers, a new season high with another half yet to play. NC State trails West Virginia 41-32.
Pirates Fall in Roberts-Campbell's Debut
East Carolina (5-6) fell 66-54 on the road to UNC Wilmington on Saturday. Paris Roberts-Campbell scored 11 in his season debut after missing the first 10 games due to injury.
Tigers Top Xavier In 2 OT Thriller
The Auburn basketball Tigers took a thrilling 89-88 victory over the Xavier Musketeers to delight of a fired up crowd at Auburn Arena.
App State vs. Alabama Game Preview
Appalachian State faces their final non-conference opponent before playing the first Sun Belt Conference game in program history, as the Mountaineers travel to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. Bama has an array of long athletic scorers who specialize in breaking defenders down and they’re very streaky and capable of burying opponents with fast runs. App State isn’t coasting into conference play.
Deonte Burton Commits to Iowa State
Marquette transfer Deonte Burton committed to Iowa State following Saturday's game and his weekend visit
Gators pull away late against Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons wouldn’t go away throughout the game despite being without three suspended players, but Florida was too much in the end.
Pitt edges Oakland in overtime 81-77
Michael Young scored 19 points, James Robinson added 18 and Cameron Wright and Chris Jones each had 16 as the Panthers avoided a home upset to Oakland in a 81-77 win.
Spartans take major upset to Texas Southern
Michigan State becomes latest upset victim as Texas Southern comes and wins at Breslin on Saturday in a 71-64 overtime win.
Arkansas-SEMO Live Blog
Follow along as Arkansas hosts Southeast Missouri Saturday night at Verizon Arena in North Little Rock.
Bulldogs Bounced By SC-Upstate 53-51
JACKSON -- Roquez Johnson thought they had it back. Friday practice was good, there was energy for warm-ups and effort at tip-off. They even had a shot to tie or win at the end. “But we didn’t get the W,” Johnson said.
Inconsistent Post Play Dooms OSU
Ohio State was outrebounded and outworked by North Carolina in an 82-74 loss.
Tidbits: Should Indiana be ranked?
The Hoosiers earned their second win over a ranked opponent on Saturday. Will it be enough to earn them a spot in the top 25? Plus, tidbits on Yogi Ferrell joining the 1,000-point club and Tom Crean's milestone win.
UNC-OSU: Photo Gallery
CHICAGO -- Photos from UNC's victory over the Buckeyes on Saturday at the United Center. Check out the gallery ...
Recap: Kentucky 83, UCLA 44
Kentucky reveled in the spirit of holiday giving Saturday in the inaugural CBS Sports Classic at Chicago's United Center.
With Williams leading, IU wins glass battle
Indiana forwards Troy Williams and Hanner Mosquera-Perea continue to improve their rebounding since their effort against Louisville, combining for 30 points and 20 rebounds in the Hoosiers' win over Butler in the Crossroads Classic. Read what IU coach Tom Crean, guard Yogi Ferrell and Williams had to say about the frontcourt's performance.
Recap: No. 4 Louisville 76, WKU 67
Tops trailed by 5 with 1:23 to play before the Cards pulled away with free throws down the stretch.
Donnal Shows Emotion, Production Off Bench
Redshirt Forward Mark Donnal scored a career-high 13-points in Michigan's 62-51 loss to SMU.
Vanover's Improvement Is Evident
Arkansas Baptist freshman Connor Vanover (7-2, 180) has a career-high 21 points Saturday in his team's 66-58 loss to El Dorado at the Holiday Hoops Invitational at North Little Rock High School.
Michigan ‘Went Cold,’ Overthinking in Loss
Michigan coach John Beilein pointed to the turnovers and missed shots as reasons for the Wolverines fourth straight loss Saturday, a 62-51 defeat to SMU. Caris LeVert and Zak Irvin believe players were overthinking too much down the stretch.
Williams, Ferrell lead IU past Butler, 82-73
Indiana made all the big plays late to upset the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs.
UNC-OSU: Roy Williams Postgame
CHICAGO - Inside Carolina's postgame coverage includes video and quotes from head coach Roy Williams's postgame press conference following UNC's win over Ohio State.
Nittany Lions Slay Dragons
Penn State men's basketball beat Drexel at the PPL Center in Allentown 73-68 for the team's ninth straight victory.
BSB TV: Buckeyes After UNC Loss
Ohio State fell 82-74 to North Carolina in Chicago Saturday. Thad Matta, Sam Thompson and Shannon Scott address the loss.
VIDEO: Cardinals react to WKU win
BOWLING GREEN, KY -- Post game video following Louisville's 76-69 victory at Western Kentucky
ASU basketball a family affair for Jacobsen
In retrospect Eric Jacobsen really had no chance of landing anywhere except Arizona State to play his collegiate basketball career. As a third-generation Sun Devil, Jacobsen was exposed to the school and its traditions at an early age. He grew up attending basketball games and tailgating at football games with his parents and extended family.
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