College Basketball Crown

How the SEC became the most dominant conference in college basketball

Dwarfed by football no more, the SEC's rise as a men's basketball powerhouse didn't happen overnight.

ESPN - 5d

Generals, Hawks earn spots in NJCAA basketball semifinals

Herkimer College and Mohawk Valley Community College were winners Thursday in quarterfinal play at the NJCAA's Division III men's basketball tourney.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Legendary college basketball head coach criticial of Jae'Lyn Withers lane violation

Jim Boeheim, the legendary Syracuse basketball coach, said Jae'Lyn Withers' lane violation against Duke is a mental mistake that just can't happen.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow named Player of the Year semifinalist

LSU women's basketball star Aneesah Morrow was named a semifinalist for women's college basketball's highest award

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Allegheny women's basketball set for ECAC championship Saturday

The Allegheny College women’s basketball team is one game away from a championship. The Gators punched their ticket to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III Championship ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Sherwood boys basketball falls in title game

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — After an incredible season in the Maryland 3A, the Sherwood boys basketball team fell in the state title game to Baltimore City College Saturday, 70-61. “We had a ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Will Cincinnati Bearcats play in a postseason tournament?

As of Sunday night, Cincinnati Bearcats basketball still was waiting for definitive plans for a postseason. Crown Las Vegas tournament in play.

Yahoo Sports - 17h

Here's everything you need to know about Selection Sunday and March Madness

The best time in college basketball is here: March Madness.

NBC News - 1d

Three questions UConn women’s basketball has to answer to reach championship goal in NCAA Tournament

The UConn women’s basketball team is riding the momentum of a 10-game win streak into March Madness, crowned by a dominant run to win a fifth consecutive Big East Tournament title last week. The ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Here’s who has booked their spot in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

The bracket pool for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is starting to fill up and here’s who is already in contention for college basketball’s biggest prize.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Stephen Curry joins alma mater Davidson as assistant GM for basketball

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will serve as an assistant general manager for Davidson College's basketball teams

ABC News - Mar. 10

Big 12 is getting roasted for its 'assault to the eyes' basketball court

Emblazoned with hundreds of stylized Big 12 logos, the court has become the butt of jokes for college basketball fans.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Watkins becomes first women’s college athlete to sign with Fanatics sports merchandise platform

The Fanatics and Fanatics Collectibles sports merchandise platforms announced a multi-year deal Friday with Southern California women's basketball star JuJu Watkins. Fanatics said Watkins is the ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

FSU basketball's Ta'Niya Latson close to Naismith Women's College Player of the Year Award

Florida State women's basketball star Ta'Niya Latson is one of the top candidates for three national award honors.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Duke leads the USA TODAY Sports men's college basketball poll entering the NCAA Tournament

Conference tournaments are in the books, and Duke is the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll entering the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 21h

Laurel boys basketball wins first title in 45 years

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (DC News Now) — On Saturday in College Park, the Laurel boys basketball team beat Whitman, 68-53 in the MPSSAA 4A final — for the Spartans, it’s their first state title victory ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bethel College punches ticket to NAIA Sweet 16

Bethel University men's basketball team won at home Saturday to earn a berth in the Sweet 16 of the NAIA National Tournament

Yahoo Sports - 1d

How to watch Illinois basketball in Big Ten quarterfinals today: Time, TV channel, streaming

It's Brad Underwood and Illinois vs Maryland in a Big Ten Tournament college basketball quarterfinal in Indianapolis. Here's how to watch and stream.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

St. Thomas hires former standout as its next boys basketball coach

St. Thomas Aquinas hired its fourth head coach in the past 12 months, bringing in alum and former college mentor to lead the boys basketball program

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Hopedale assistant coach, a cancer survivor, will 'literally lose sleep' scouting basketball

Basketball is Robo's life. He spent his childhood around the Boston College men’s team, across the court from legends Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Democrats reintroduce CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination

Democrats have reintroduced federal legislation to ban hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, or CROWN ...

The Hill - 5d

The Best Cinderella Story in Men’s College Basketball Comes With a Twist

St. Thomas, coached by a former psychology professor, is good enough to play in the N.C.A.A. Tournament. It has to wait until 2026.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

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 - Mar. 10

Just asking: Is Rick Pitino the best coach in the history of college basketball?

Pitino is rarely, if ever, mentioned in the debate, but this much is true: He wins wherever he goes.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: Which teams need to win Friday?

Texas might have done enough on Thursday and North Carolina has a prime opportunity vs. Duke on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

College of the Sequoias women's basketball seeks to complete unbeaten season

The Giants open their final push for the state championship when they face Palomar (24-6) in a state quarterfinal at 5 p.m. March 14

Yahoo Sports - 3d

College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: Which teams will be sweating it on Selection Sunday?

Did North Carolina and Texas do enough in their conference tournaments?

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 college basketball recruiting rankings as March Madness tops off

Duke headlines the hoops hierarchy on the 2025 recruiting trail as March Madness ramps up.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

They were one of college basketball's worst teams. Now they own a historic turnaround.

Missouri was 0-18 in the SEC last season. Now they are one of the conference's top teams and an NCAA Tournament threat

NBC News - 1d

College basketball bubble watch, bracketology: The bubble teams to know on Selection Sunday

These are the teams on the precipice of making the tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

2025 SEC college basketball recruiting rankings as March Madness tips off

With 14 teams in the NCAA tournament, all eyes turn to the SEC and what's ahead.

Yahoo Sports - 19h

Wauwatosa East survives first triple-OT state tournament game in WIAA history to win D2 title

In the first triple-overtime game in WIAA state girls basketball tournament history, Wauwatosa East captured its first state crown in 44 seasons.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

College Report: Nevaeh Zavala helps High Point win Big South basketball tournament

Nevaeh Zavala, a 6-0 sophomore from Royse City, scored a team-high 16 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to help High Point’s women win the Big South basketball tournament. High Point, which is in ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

No. 21 Saint Mary's heads into March Madness seeking 2nd straight WCC Tournament title

In the fast-changing world of college basketball, some things remain constant

ABC News - Mar. 7

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 - 1d

NCAA tournament: CBS honors longtime broadcaster Greg Gumbel with perfect tribute to open Selection Sunday

Greg Gumbel, the longtime voice of college basketball on CBS, died in December.

Yahoo Sports - 20h

Strong TV ratings and attendance, women's basketball in good place heading to NCAA Tournament

There was concern that attendance and overall interest in women’s college basketball would drop this year with the departure of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other stars for the WNBA

ABC News - 8h

Girls basketball tournament: Benilde-St. Margaret’s wins third straight Class 3A title

Benilde-St. Margaret’s claimed its third straight Class 3A crown on Saturday at Williams Arena, downing Marshall 73-57. The Red Knights had four players score in double figures. Kendall McGee led ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 3d

Zelenskyy flying to Riyadh to meet crown prince as Russia steps up attacks

Ukrainian president to meet Mohammed bin Salman but will not be at Saudi-led talks with US officials later this week. Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy is flying to Saudi Arabia ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

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