Basketball Nominees Season

Massive late charge falls short for DWU men in California, ending season in NAIA tourney

Mar. 15—SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Down 22 points with less than 10 minutes left, the Dakota Wesleyan University men's basketball team was in the toughest hole of the season. And the 14th-seeded ...

Yahoo Sports - 16h

The key for Bowdoin women's basketball? It's all about the defense

Mar. 13—BRUNSWICK — Megan Phelps was feeling uneasy. The Bowdoin College women's basketball team was coming off of a 28-3 season, one that resulted in a trip to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

RCTC women's basketball team powers through to win national quarterfinal

Mar. 13—ROCHESTER — It wasn't the prettiest victory the RCTC women's basketball team has had this season, but sometimes tournament time is about nothing more than surviving and advancing. That's ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

What to know about March Madness if you don’t follow college basketball

The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us. The annual men's and women's National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments are among the most closely ...

Yahoo Sports - 2h

John Feinstein, Sportswriter and Author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ Dies at 69

A longtime columnist for The Washington Post, he also wrote dozens of books about basketball, baseball, tennis, football and the Olympics.

The New York Times - 2d

Inside Mohamed Wague's increased role with OU basketball in SEC tournament during Ramadan

OU men's basketball Mohamed Wague tied a career-high with 12 points and played a season-high 28 minutes, all while fasting for Ramadan.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Why Cookeville is at home in TSSAA girls basketball state tournament after another quarterfinal win

Cookeville beat Lincoln County for its third TSSAA girls basketball state tournament win in four seasons. The Cavaliers face Bartlett in the semis.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

'Whatever it takes': Texas Tech basketball doesn't have to be pretty in March to win games

The Texas Tech basketball team has made a habit of being in close games this season and found itself in another one on Thursday against Baylor.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Oliver, senior class helped set a new standard for Norwell High girls basketball

The seniors on the Norwell High girls basketball team compiled an 87-11 record over their four seasons with two state championship appearances.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Louisville basketball can't topple Duke in ACC Tournament final, awaits NCAA berth

No. 13 Louisville basketball let No. 1 Duke slip off the ropes for a second time this season, falling in the ACC championship game Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

USC's upset bid falls frustratingly short in season-ending loss to Purdue

After leading for a good portion of the game, USC men's basketball can't hold on in the final minute, losing 76-71 to Purdue in the Big Ten tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

South Florida plans coaching search after Ben Fletcher served in interim role this season

South Florida will conduct a national search for a new men's basketball coach after Ben Fletcher filled the role on an interim basis this season following the death of Amir Abdur-Rahim. ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dick Vitale breaks down while reflecting on cancer battle in last game of season: 'I'm praying I can be back next year'

One of college basketball's legendary voices was in tears at the end of the ACC championship game.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

PIAA BOYS BASKETBALL: Thompson, Lyons lead Holy Cross into Class 3A semis

BETHLEHEM — CJ Thompson was on a mission, and Matt Lyons celebrated a career milestone in the best way possible as Holy Cross kept its boys basketball season alive. Playing in his third game back ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

A New League Is Changing the Landscape of Women’s Basketball

The W.N.B.A. is coming off a season of record viewership. But Unrivaled’s ability to attract stars is changing the standard.

The New York Times - 1d

2025 college basketball coaching carousel: 13 mid-major candidates primed for promotion ahead of next season

These coaches should draw plenty of attention as major programs look to fill upcoming vacancies

CBS Sports - 3d

How transfer portal miscalculations derailed Rutgers' most anticipated season of college basketball ever

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey were great, but coach Steve Pikiell failed to deliver necessary pieces around them

CBS Sports - 2d

Here's how Stuart Cramer girls basketball's fairytale season ended in the NCHSAA 3A final

Brimming with optimism to start the day, Cramer dreams of an NCHSAA 3A state title buckled Friday under the weight a Western Alamance scoring barrage.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

PIAA GIRLS BASKETBALL: Neumann-Goretti ends Scranton Prep’s season in 4A quarters

BETHLEHEM — For three quarters, Scranton Prep battled and hung with Neumann-Goretti. But a run by the Saints to open the fourth quarter proved too much to overcome and the Classics lost to the ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

Courier & Press All-Metro Player of the Year had one of the best girls seasons in SIAC history

Take a look at this year's Courier & Press All-Metro girls basketball teams, highlighted by Central's All-Star forward

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Prediction for Purdue basketball's Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal game vs. Michigan

The Boilermakers defeated USC on Thursday night to set up a third game this season against Michigan. Both teams won once during the regular season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Michigan State vs. Michigan where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick

The Spartans and Wolverines are squaring off to close the regular season

CBS Sports - 6d

Eric Musselman can't hide frustration with officiating as USC's season ends

USC basketball coach Eric Musselman is a wears-his-heart-on-his-sleeve kind of guy at all times. It wasn't just the final moments of USC's 76-71 loss to Purdue in the Big Ten tournament in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

White House withdraws CDC director nominee

Dave Weldon had faced growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.

Politico - 2d

White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

Dr. Dave Weldon was to have appeared on Thursday in a confirmation hearing before the Senate health committee. He has close ties to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the new health secretary.

The New York Times - 2d

Tennessee basketball vs Florida prediction, pick: SEC Tournament championship game scouting report

Tennessee and Florida are playing for a third time this season in the SEC Tournament title game. The Vols and Gators split regular-season meetings

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Former Westover basketball coach George Stackhouse tabbed to lead Berean Baptist

After serving a season as assistant coach at Berean Baptist, a Fayetteville coaching giant is the Bulldogs' new head coach.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Missouri State women's basketball holds off UIC in MVC Tournament quarterfinals

The Lady Bears are back in the MVC Tournament semifinals after avenging an early-season loss to UIC in the quarterfinal round.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Indiana vs. Ohio State where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick

A rematch of a thrilling overtime battle earlier this season is on tap in Bloomington

CBS Sports - Mar. 8

USC vs. UCLA, Act 3: Where to watch Big Ten women's basketball tournament championship

The Trojans are 2-0 against the Bruins this season, and CBS will carry the game

CBS Sports - Mar. 9

Unrivaled basketball: Full schedule, tip times, scores, results, standings, where to watch, TV channel

The Lunar Owls have dominated to the tune of a 13-1 record this season

CBS Sports - 2d

Eaton Rapids' Reyna Luplow earns Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan weekly award

First-year Greyhounds coach guided program to an eight-win improvement this season.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

North Carolina Basketball Needed to Change. Will Its Plan to Return to the Top Pan Out?

The Tar Heels and Coach Hubert Davis cannot afford another down season.

The New York Times - 10h

Rodney Terry campaigns for Texas men's NCAA Tournament berth behind SEC's incredible season

Texas basketball picked up a signature win for its NCAA Tournament resume on Thursday vs. No. 18 Texas A&M. Here's what Rodney Terry said about it:

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Kernel girls end season on winning note, earning fifth place in Class AA

Mar. 15—RAPID CITY — For the first time in Mitchell High School girls basketball coach Dave Brooks' tenure, the Kernels finished a state tournament on a winning note. Sixth-seeded Mitchell used a ...

Yahoo Sports - 6h

'Our kids fought hard all season.' Princeton girls fall short in DI state championship

Princeton girls basketball had won 14 straight games but couldn't extend the streak against Pickerington Central, falling 47-44 March 15, 2025, at UD.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Inside life on the Muss Buss: Eric Musselman's drive to transform USC basketball

USC coach Eric Musselman has a long history of rebuilding programs. Near the end of a hard first season, Muss is determined to rebuild the Trojans.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

UConn men put on best defensive half of season to roll over Villanova in Big East Tournament quarterfinal

NEW YORK – Dan Hurley’s strategy for roster construction has changed over the last few years. Rather than zeroing in on great defensive recruits, the UConn men’s basketball staff has shifted to ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who are NCAA Tournament title contenders?

For most of the season, the goal of these power rankings has been to combine an evaluation of a team’s performance in the moment with its resume to date. I’m often reluctant to be too reactive to ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

PIAA BOYS BASKETBALL: Lackawanna Division II rivals shooting for semifinals

Riverside, Holy Cross and Old Forge battled each other all season in pursuit of the Lackawanna League Division II title. Their competitive head-to-head clashes have served them well as they ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

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