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USC’s Kiki Iriafen heads list of transfers in women’s basketball

USC's Kiki Iriafen can’t wait to start delivering highlight-worthy plays with JuJu Watkins now that the former Pac-12 rivals are teammates in the Big Ten Conference.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large

The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Stephanie White: An Indiana basketball legend and a good fit for Clark

White is an upgrade on the sideline and will be tasked with turning the Fever into a contender.

Sports - ESPN - November 3

2024 NCAAB: How to watch every college basketball game this season

How to keep up with NCAA basketball this season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3

Duke, UConn, KU top men's basketball title odds

Duke, UConn and Kansas are favored by sportsbooks as men's college basketball title favorites entering the 2024-25 season.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Cooper Flagg, College Basketball’s Phenom, Delivers Highlight Dunks in Debut

The No. 7-ranked Blue Devils cruised to a win over Maine, as Flagg finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.

Sports - The New York Times - November 5

Before He Was College Basketball Royalty, He Taught High School History

Dan Hurley, the winner of two national championships at Connecticut, started his career as a teacher at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

November Madness: Ranking the top eight in-season college basketball tournaments this month

The fields are loaded with quality in these tournaments set for the early portion of the 2024-25 season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 7

This Goggle-Wearing Basketball Player Is So Much More Than a Viral Sensation

With nicknames such as “Cream Abdul-Jabbar” and “Larry Blurred,” Robbie Avila is a fan favorite. He also knows image isn’t everything.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

From Deep: Updated fantasy basketball tiers for the 2024 NBA Draft class

We're nearly through three weeks of the fantasy basketball season, so Dan Titus decided to gauge the first-year players' current value.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

NCAA Basketball: How to watch tonight's UNC vs. Kansas game

It's the first full week of NCAA basketball, here's how to watch the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks play the No. 9 University of North Carolina Tar Heels.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8

Women’s Basketball Isn’t Having a Moment. This Is Our New Reality.

What we’re seeing is long overdue, and it still feels like it’s just getting started, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.

Sports - The New York Times - November 8

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden accused of sexual harassment – report

Gators coach accused of harassing female UF students Accusations reported by student newspaper on Friday Multiple women have accused Todd Golden, the men’s basketball coach at Florida, of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Auburn men's basketball team plane diverted after fight between players

Meregrass Flight 681 took off from Auburn University Regional Airport at 2:40 p.m. on Friday, but returned after less than an hour later.

Auburn basketball players' flight diverted after mid-air fight

A chartered jet carrying the Auburn University men's basketball team was forced to turn around after the pilot reported that two players had gotten into a fight. The Tigers were set to play the ...

Flight carrying Auburn men's basketball team grounded after scuffle between players

AUBURN, Ala. — A flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.

College basketball rankings: Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner continues hot start for Bluejays

Creighton is ranked No. 19 in Monday's Top 25 And 1

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

Mark Pope Is Kentucky’s New Basketball Coach. That’s Not the Full Story.

After Pope was offered the job of his dreams, he had a phone call to make and a question to ask.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Duke vs. Kentucky: How to watch tonight's college basketball game

Cooper Flagg and the Duke Blue Devils play the Kentucky Wildcats tonight, here's how to catch the NCAA basketball game on TV and where to stream.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Caitlin Clark Is a Basketball Sensation. Her Golf Swing Is More Relatable.

Clark played with world No. 1 Nelly Korda and legend Annika Sorenstam at The Annika on Wednesday.

Sports - The New York Times - November 14

From Deep: 3 super weird fantasy basketball stats to know

These key fantasy basketball stats are befuddling even Dan Titus.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Adidas signs first NIL deal with girls' high school basketball player

Adidas has signed high school basketball phenom Kaleena Smith.

Business - CNBC - November 14

A roll call on UCLA's high school basketball recruiting class might not be necessary

UCLA coach Mick Cronin said NCAA rule changes and roster instability make it likely the Bruins won't sign a class of 2025 recruit.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

8 must-see freshmen this women's college basketball season

It’s a new year with a new crop of talented freshmen. Here are eight college basketball rookies who will have an immediate impact for their teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Kentucky Men’s Basketball Was the Envy of the Sport. Now It Is Likable Too.

Mark Pope has made it hard to root against the Wildcats in his first year as their head coach, with the energy of a chemistry teacher wrapped in a 6-foot-10 package.

Sports - The New York Times - November 15

The best boys' high school basketball teams in 2024-25

As the 2024-25 boys high school basketball season gets underway, these are the best teams in the country.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

The best high school girls' basketball teams in 2024-25

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Sports - ESPN - November 19

How a school known for basketball built the hottest team in college football

The Indiana Hoosiers, undefeated through 10 games, are having the best season in program history thanks to a new coach and aggressive transfer strategy.

Why One of College Basketball’s Biggest Stars Returned to School

North Carolina’s RJ Davis always dreamed of playing in the N.B.A., but he couldn’t resist what a fifth year with the Tar Heels could offer.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Why USC's JuJu Watkins is the next big thing in college hoops

The center of the college basketball universe has shifted from Iowa City to Los Angeles. And JuJu Watkins has snatched the torch.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Stephen Silas coaching USA Basketball in AmeriCup qualifying games this weekend

Stephen Silas has plenty of reasons why he wanted to coach for USA Basketball in the qualifying rounds of the FIBA AmeriCup tournament

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

A Tennessee man is convicted of killing 2 at a high school basketball game in 2021

A Tennessee man has been convicted of killing two men and wounding a third in a shooting at a high school basketball game three years ago