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Auburn basketball star Johni Broome talks leadership role for Tigers on podcast with NBA rookie Jared McCain

Auburn basketball star Johni Broome appeared on Team Whistle's "Sideline Stories" podcast and talked to Jared McCain and Marcelas Howard about his leadership of the Tigers during their March Madness run. Broome exploded in Auburn's Elight EIght win over Michigan State to set up a blockbuster battle with Florida in the Final Four.

Did Todd Golden work for Bruce Pearl at Auburn? Examining connection between Final Four coaches

When Auburn and Florida face off in the Final Four of March Madness, Todd Golden will take on Bruce Pearl in a matchup between old friends and colleagues. When Pearl joined the Tigers in 2014, he hired Golden as his Director of Basketball Operations.

John Fanta sends strong message on Final Four coach whose team has won 30 of last 31 games

College basketball broadcaster John Fanta praised Kelvin Sampson for his second Final Four appearance in the last five years with Houston. Sampson and the Cougars took down Tennessee to set up a mouthwatering March Madness matchup with Cooper Flagg and Duke.

Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford sends strong message on Bruce Pearl after heroic showing against Michigan

Auburn basketball freshman Tahaad Pettiford had 20 points in his team's comeback win over Michigan in the March Madness Sweet 16. After the game, Pettiford showed love to Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl.

Alabama basketball coach Nate Oats fires shots at media ahead of March Madness matchup with Duke, Cooper Flagg

Alabama and Duke are facing off in an epic Elite 8 matchup in one of the most anticipated games of March Madness. Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats fired some subtle shots at the media and its continuous doubt of Alabama ahead of his team's meeting with Cooper Flagg and the Blue Devils.

USA Today reporter dubs John Calipari, Arkansas big winners of March Madness’ opening two rounds

John Calipari has led Arkansas to a Sweet 16 appearance with upset wins over Kansas and St. John's. The first-year Razorbacks head coach has provided basketball fans with March Madness' only true Cinderella story as the only team seeded lower than six still remaining in the tournament.

Stephen A. Smith delivers strong message on Cooper Flagg’s return and Duke’s March Madness title chances

Stephen A. Smith spoke about Duke's title chances at March Madness, pitting them as one of the favorites to win it all. The Blue Devils have looked incredible to kick off the tournament in Cooper Flagg's first two games back from injury.

Cooper Flagg enters rarefied air for Duke with historic March Madness stat after Blue Devils beat Baylor

Duke superstar Cooper Flagg has made history through the first two rounds of March Madness, becoming the only freshman in the last 30 years to record 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists through two postseason games. Flagg and the Blue Devils took down Baylor to set up a Sweet 16 showdown with Arizona.

UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley goes viral for postgame tunnel rant after heartbreaking loss to Florida

After his team's heartbreaking March Madness loss to Florida, UConn head coach Dan Hurley went viral for a heated rant about the game's officiating. Hurley's immediate response to the loss will certainly spark some controversy among college basketball fans.

Cooper Flagg reveals motive behind playing for Jon Scheyer and Duke basketball after March Madness debut

After Duke's first-round March Madness win, Cooper Flagg talked about why he came to play for head coach Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils. Flagg spoke about Scheyer's approach as a coach and why it set him apart from other coaches that recruited the projected No. 1 pick.

Jay Bilas sends strong message on John Calipari, Arkansas’ March Madness upset against Rick Pitino, St. John’s

Arkansas basketball produced one of the biggest upsets of March Madness so far with a win over St. John's. John Calipari took down fellow coaching legend Rick Pitino in their 30th career matchup as head coaches, leading the Razorbacks to a spot in the Sweet 16.

Auburn associate head coach Steven Pearl sends startling message on Tigers’ March Madness first-round win

Auburn men's basketball won its March Madness opener, but associate head coach Steven Pearl was not pleased with the team's effort. While they may have escaped an early-round foe, the Tigers and their stars Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara will need to play at a much higher level for the rest of the tournament.

Texas predicted to pursue $5 million 22-win Big East coach after losing to him in First Four meltdown

Texas men's basketball has reportedly decided to move on from head coach Rodney Terry, and the Longhorns are expected to consider multiple replacement candidates this offseason. Recent rumors and reports suggest that Texas will pursue Xavier head coach Sean Miller, who just defeated the Longhorns in the First Four.

Texas basketball predicted to pursue $5 million 25-win SEC coach after March Madness concludes

Texas men's basketball is reportedly moving on from head coach Rodney Terry, meaning the Longhorns will need to find a new coach in the offseason. Sporing News writer Bill Bender floated the idea that Texas could pursue Alabama head coach Nate Oats.

Texas basketball likely to move on from head coach Rodney Terry after First Four meltdown against Xavier

In the aftermath of Texas basketball's brutal postseason loss to Xavier, the Longhorns are reportedly expected to fire head coach Rodney Terry. Texas has struggled mightily during its two full seasons with Terry at the coaching helm.

USA Today reporter picks St. John’s to come out of West Region over Florida in bold March Madness prediction

USA Today reporter Steve Berkowitz predicted that St. John's will represent the West region in the Final Four at March Madness over SEC tournament champion Florida. While Florida is the overall favorite to make the Final Four, St. John's will have a shot at upsetting the Gators following a dominant 30-4 campaign in the Big East.

UC-Riverside-CBI-NIT-South Alabama situation deemed worse than UNC-West Virginia snub, says analyst

In a shocking turn of events, the NCAA gave South Alabama men's basketball a spot in the National Invitation Tournament before rescinding its invitation an hour later in favor of UC-Riverside. The NCAA's controversial decision to go back on and override its own invitation has sparked viral backlash in defense of South Alabama and its blindsided players and coaches.

Jay Williams makes passionate argument against UNC’s controversial March Madness bid over West Virginia

ESPN analyst Jay Williams argued that North Carolina should not have received its controversial bid for the NCAA Tournament. Many fans and analysts are unhappy with the decision to add UNC to the March Madness field considering some of the teams that had more successful seasons and did not make the tournament.

USA Today reporter sends bullish message on Commanders after NFC runner-ups give ex-LSU Tiger Jayden Daniels more weapons

The Washington Commanders have made several key offseason moves, including trades for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil. Washington's strong free agency should give Jayden Daniels even more offensive weaponry to work with in his sophomore season.

Davante Adams signing with Rams has major implications for Matthew Stafford and ex-1,700-yard UW Huskies WR

Davante Adams recently signed with the Los Angeles Rams, joining Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua to form the foundation of a potentially explosive offense. The six-time Pro-Bowler could be the ultimate missing piece for a team that just made the playoffs and won its division.

Ex-LSU Tigers star Ja’Marr Chase set for $40 million price tag in new contract with Bengals after Myles Garrett deal

The Cincinnati Bengals are projected to pay Ja'Marr Chase the largest contract for a non-quarterback in NFL history. After failing to extend their ex-LSU superstar last season, the Bengals will have to abide by the market that was reset when Myles Garrett earned a historic deal of $40 million per year with the Browns.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl shouts out ex-Tiger K.D. Johnson ahead of Texas A&M matchup

After Auburn men's basketball clinched the SEC regular-season championship with a win over Kentucky, head coach Bruce Pearl previewed his team's upcoming matchup with Texas A&M. Pearl shouted out ex-Tigers guard K.D. Johnson for reaching out to him after the Kentucky win and mentioned how important Johnson was in last year's Auburn win over the Aggies.

West Virginia head football coach Rich Rodriguez recalls unorthodox rules he had for Pat McAfee

West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez spoke about Pat McAfee's college days in a recent interview with On3. Rodriguez, who coached McAfee during his time as a Mountaineer, recalled his unorthodox acceptance of McAfee's lack of a curfew.

Raiders projected to trade up to draft Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders in quest for new franchise quarterback

In a recent NFL mock draft, Yahoo Sports projected the Las Vegas Raiders to trade up in the draft to select Shedeur Sanders with the No. 4 pick. Deion Sanders' son has been heavily linked to the Raiders due to his strong relationship with Las Vegas minority owner Tom Brady.

NFL and college football fans believe Colorado coach Deion Sanders spoiled Shedeur to Raiders in 2025 draft

Deion Sanders recently tweeted out two pictures of his son Shedeur with a black-and-silver color scheme. Many football fans believe that Deion's tweet is subtly hinting at the Las Vegas Raiders as Shedeur's upcoming destination in the NFL Draft.

FOX basketball analyst undermines Duke’s Cooper Flagg in Player of the Year and NBA Draft discussions

Duke's Cooper Flagg and Auburn's Johni Broome are competing in a tight two-man race for National Player of the Year. FOX college basketball analyst Casey Jacobsen recently argued that Broome will win Player of the Year and that Flagg will go second in the 2025 NBA Draft behind Ace Bailey.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl addresses Johni Broome’s epic performance after Tigers beat Georgia

Auburn basketball superstar Johni Broome dominated Georgia with a season-high 31 points in an 82-70 victory. After his team's win, Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl addressed Broome's epic performance and praised the big man for his Player of the Year impact.

Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari makes thoughtful statement on evolution of SEC after Auburn loss

Arkansas basketball lost another SEC slugfest against Auburn in a hard-fought 67-60 defeat. After his squad's loss to the No. 1 team in the country, Razorbacks head coach John Calipari addressed the incredible evolution of an SEC that has become the strongest league in college basketball history.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl sends passionate message on Tigers’ historic season after Arkansas win

Auburn men's basketball took down Arkansas to continue one of the most dominant seasons in NCAA history. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl addressed his team's chance to make history and break the record for Quadrant 1 wins in a regular season.

ESPN analyst’s recent comments on Cooper Flagg highlight nationwide belief in Duke basketball superstar

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg has emerged as the favorite for National Player of the Year this season. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas recently addressed the Blue Devil superstar's greatness, arguing that Flagg has no shot of hitting a 'freshman wall' at any point.

Analyst sends strong message on Bruce Pearl’s coaching greatness amid Auburn basketball’s dominant season

Bruce Pearl has emerged as the favorite for Coach of the Year with Auburn basketball continuing to dominate the SEC and the NCAA as a whole. Basketball analyst Jeff Goodman gave Pearl his vote for Coach of the Year after the Tigers beat Alabama in an epic rivalry showdown.

ESPN analyst addresses Tom Izzo’s Big Ten coaching record after Michigan State basketball takes down Illinois

Tom Izzo passed Bob Knight for the most Big Ten wins as a head coach with his 354th career victory with Michigan State. ESPN analyst Jay Bilas praised Izzo for his greatness after the Spartans took down Illinois in a historic moment for their Hall-of-Fame coach.

Why did Aden Holloway leave Auburn basketball? Exploring Alabama guard’s exit and Tahaad Pettiford’s role

In Auburn basketball's huge win over Alabama, Tigers freshman Tahaad Pettiford continued his phenomenal season with 13 points on 50% shooting. Aden Holloway, a Bama transfer who played for Auburn as a freshman, was overshadowed by the young point guard who essentially replaced him for the Tigers.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl shares shockingly confident message on Denver Jones after Alabama win

After Auburn took down Alabama in one of the most anticipated college basketball matchups in recent years, Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl gave a confident statement on senior guard Denver Jones. After Jones guarded Crimson Tide star Mark Sears as well as anyone has all season, Pearl noted that he should get more credit from the media and make an All-Defensive team.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl gets emotional discussing IBOB rivalry with Alabama

Auburn and Alabama are set to battle in one of the most anticipated contests in recent college basketball history. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl got emotional ahead of the game as he discussed the first-ever "No. 1 vs No. 2" matchup in the IBOB rivalry's rich history.

Proposed blockbuster lands Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg on NBA title contender for obscene trade haul

Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg will likely declare for the NBA draft this summer as the projected No. 1 pick. Basketball analyst Bill Simmons believes the Oklahoma City Thunder should part from their huge collection of draft picks to trade for the top pick and draft Flagg.

Duke superstar Cooper Flagg makes intriguing statement on plans for basketball future amid historic season

Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg has put together a historic freshman year for the Blue Devils. The National Player of the Year candidate made an intriguing statement on his basketball future in a recent interview.

Kentucky basketball freshman produces ultimate feel-good story in latest statement win against Tennessee

In Kentucky basketball's latest win over Tennessee, freshman Trent Noah stole the show with three 3-pointers off the bench. Wildcats head coach Mark Pope heaped high praise on Noah, who grew up in Eastern Kentucky near the Tennessee-Kentucky border.

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer not satisfied after Cooper Flagg and Blue Devils defeat California

Cooper Flagg led Duke men's basketball to a convincing ACC win over California. Despite the victory, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer expects better defensive performances from his team moving forward.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl addresses Chad Baker-Mazara’s health after Tigers beat Vanderbilt

Auburn men's basketball defeated Vanderbilt 80-68 on the road as the Tigers bounced back from their second loss of the season. After his team's win, head coach Bruce Pearl talked about senior guard Chad Baker-Mazara's health and how it impacted his role in the War Eagle victory.

ESPN analyst sends strong message on Houston basketball after Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars dominate Baylor

Houston men's basketball has emerged as a dark horse to win the national championship. After the Cougars' latest win over Baylor, ESPN analyst Fran Franschilla labeled Houston as a title contender.

ESPN analyst calls Duke basketball’s loss to Clemson ‘ACC game of the year’ as Blue Devils lose No. 2 ranking

After Duke basketball's first loss since November, ESPN analyst Luke Hancock called Clemson's upset of the Blue Devils the 'ACC game of the year.' Cooper Flagg struggled in his team's loss, but the Blue Devils still have championship aspirations that should fuel them to play better moving forward.

Analyst gives honest assessment of Auburn basketball after Tigers’ win streak ends with upset loss to Florida

Auburn men's basketball suffered a tough SEC loss to Florida, the new No. 3 team in the nation. College hoops analyst Rob Dauster addressed the top-ranked Tigers' poor body language in the defeat.

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo shares emotional message after tying Bob Knight’s Big Ten record

Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo continued his legendary career by tying Bob Knight for the most wins in Big Ten basketball history. The Spartans recovered from a 14-point deficit to beat Oregon 86-74 and move to 10-2 in conference play.

Analyst casts doubts surrounding ex-Duke Blue Devil Mark Williams’ fit with Los Angeles Lakers following trade

Former Duke Blue Devils big man Mark Williams was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and many fans are excited to watch Williams' offensive talent and upside alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James. However, NBA analyst Sam Vecenie views the trade as a dangerous one for L.A. due to Williams' past injury concerns and deficiencies as a defender.

Former Texas A&M Aggie Khris Middleton’s blockbuster trade signed off on by Bucks’ $54 million NBA superstar

The Milwaukee Bucks traded former Texas A&M star and NBA champion Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma. Reports have revealed that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a significant vote of support for Kuzma before the deal was completed.

Jimmy Butler-Warriors trade was almost an ex-Texas Longhorn Kevin Durant-Golden State deal yesterday

The Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Warriors, but Kevin Durant was Golden State's initial superstar target. After Durant refused the idea of returning to Golden State, the Warriors pounced and made a league-shaking move to acquire Butler.

Auburn basketball legend Charles Barkley sends bold message on Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl during Oklahoma win

Auburn basketball legend Charles Barkley praised Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl during a 98-70 win for the No. 1 team in the country. As the Tigers disposed of Oklahoma, Barkley claimed that Pearl would never get outcoached against any opponent.

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self addresses key storyline in Jayhawks’ statement win over Iowa State

Kansas men's basketball made a statement with a 69-52 win over No. 8 Iowa State. After the victory, Jayhawks head coach Bill Self praised his team for bouncing back from a brutal loss to Baylor just two days earlier.

College hoops analyst shares eyebrow-raising remarks on Duke’s Cooper Flagg and Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade

Duke men's basketball demolished North Carolina in a statement win against a legendary rival. College basketball analyst Jay Bilas made a strong claim about Duke's status as a contender, and he later offered his thoughts on the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade that shook the basketball world to its core just hours after the Blue Devils' win.

Florida head basketball coach Todd Golden credits key factor after Gators demolish Georgia in blowout win

Florida men's basketball destroyed Georgia 89-59 in a highly anticipated SEC matchup. Gators head coach Todd Golden was proud of his team's elite mentality after the win.

Analyst shares bold statement on Auburn basketball star Johni Broome and Duke’s Cooper Flagg after Vols win

After Johni Broome's successful return from injury in an Auburn win over Tennessee, Fox Sports analyst Aaron Torres made a bold claim comparing Broome and Cooper Flagg. Torres believes Broome should win National Player of the Year over Flagg, who is currently the betting favorite to win the award.

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer addresses toughness of Cooper Flagg and Blue Devils in Wake Forest win

Duke men's basketball made a second-half comeback to beat Wake Forest 63-56 on the road. Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer praised Cooper Flagg and his teammates for displaying a high level of toughness and character in their ninth ACC win.

Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope sends bullish message on SEC after Wildcats lose to Vanderbilt

Kentucky men's basketball lost a tough SEC matchup on the road against Vanderbilt. Wildcats head coach Mark Pope sent a message on the toughness of the SEC and how it will help his team moving forward.

UNC basketball’s needed recruiting win: 5-star Caleb Wilson commits to Tar Heels over Kentucky, Ohio State

UNC men's basketball secured a top-five prospect when Caleb Wilson announced his commitment to the Tar Heels. Wilson will join a UNC squad that has underperformed this season, and he will likely become a lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Georgia supporter at ESPN addresses SEC football’s ‘demise’ after UGA, UT, and Texas suffer early CFP exits

ESPN anchor Elle Duncan, a known Georgia football diehard, gave her thoughts on the growing parity of college football that led to a second straight CFP championship that didn't include an SEC team. While Georgia did not live up to its usual powerhouse status, Duncan stressed that the SEC's demise has been exaggerated in the wake of some fresh faces in the championship limelight.

ESPN insider credits NIL and transfer portal for giving players like Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders more exposure

ESPN insider Heather Dinich spoke about the impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football's heightened exposure for NFL talent across the country. Dinich cited Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders as a prime example of how the evolved state of college football has given attention to first-round talent everywhere.

ESPN analyst lauds College Football Playoff giving access to players like Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty

ESPN analyst Heather Dinich spoke about the importance of the new 12-team College Football Playoff and how the new format gave more exposure to NFL talent across college football. Boise State and Heisman runner-up Ashton Jeanty received more national attention than ever before and gave more fans access to the Broncos and other underappreciated programs.

ESPN analyst reveals keys to Notre Dame pulling off major College Football Playoff National Championship upset

ESPN analyst Ryan McGee talked about the keys to victory for Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship. McGee explained that the Fighting Irish will need to keep possession of the football for extended periods and hope that Ohio State makes the types of mistakes that resulted in each of the Buckeyes' losses.

Ex-Alabama star shares strong sentiment on college football having super teams like Nick Saban-era Crimson Tide

Former Alabama football quarterback Greg McElroy talked about the landscape of college football ahead of the CFP national championship. McElroy explained that while parity is great for the sport, polarizing super teams like the Nick Saban-era Alabama programs also hold great long-term value for college football.

Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats sends strong message on Crimson Tide’s mentality in win over Kentucky

Alabama men's basketball improved to 4-1 in SEC play with a 102-97 win over Kentucky. Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats praised his team for bouncing back strongly from a recent loss to Ole Miss.

Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope gives telling insight on Wildcats after impressive Texas A&M win

Kentucky basketball moved to 3-1 against SEC opponents with an 81-69 win over Texas A&M. Wildcats head coach Mark Pope addressed his team's coachability and how it helped them get the job done against a tough Aggies squad.

Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats shares shocking condemnation of Crimson Tide after Ole Miss upset

Alabama men's basketball lost 74-64 to Ole Miss, dropping to 3-1 in SEC play with a season-low scoring night. Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats was livid after the game and called out his team for a lackluster effort.

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer sends key message after Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel dominate Miami

Duke men's basketball notched its eleventh straight win with an 89-54 victory against Miami. In a game where freshmen Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel led the charge, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer praised his team's ball movement and ability to keep the foot on the gas.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl makes confident statement on Tigers’ defense in Mississippi State win

Cowboys source sends interesting message on Deion Sanders potentially leaving Colorado football for Dallas

New reports have revealed that Deion Sanders is in talks with Jerry Jones about becoming the new head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. Some believe that Sanders, the current head football coach for Colorado, could be trying to use these discussions as leverage for a larger contract with the Buffaloes.

Purdue head basketball coach Matt Painter sends confident message after Boilermakers guards dominate Nebraska

Purdue men's basketball prevailed 104-68 over Nebraska to notch a fifth straight win. Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter addressed the phenomenal performances of juniors Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith in the victory.

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo keeps it real after Spartans survive battle with Northwestern

Michigan State basketball is up to nine wins in a row after taking down Northwestern 78-68 on the road. Despite the victory, MSU head coach Tom Izzo was critical of his Spartans' physicality down the stretch.

Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes addresses comparisons between Kevin Durant and Texas G Tre Johnson

After beating Texas, Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes addressed Longhorns freshman Tre Johnson. Barnes shut down comparisons between Johnson and former Texas superstar Kevin Durant, who Barnes coached in the 2006-07 season when he was coaching the Longhorns.

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self gives honest thoughts on Jayhawks’ win in 'rock fight' with Cincinnati

Kansas men's basketball only hit two threes in its latest outing, but the Jayhawks found a way to beat Cincinnati 54-40 in a game full of suffocating defense. KU head coach Bill Self acknowledged his team's defensive grit after the win.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl offers update on Johni Broome’s ankle injury after Tigers survive USC

Auburn men's basketball won an epic 66-63 contest against South Carolina to stay undefeated in SEC play, but superstar big man Johni Broome suffered an ankle injury in the second half. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl gave an update on Broome's injury after the win.

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer reacts to Cooper Flagg’s legendary performance in win over Notre Dame

Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg put together a legendary performance, breaking the ACC scoring record for a freshman with 42 points on 11/14 shooting. After his team's 86-78 win over Notre Dame, Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer addressed the projected No. 1 pick's epic showing.

Purdue head basketball coach Matt Painter addresses Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper after Boilermakers beat Rutgers

Purdue men's basketball earned a fourth straight win with a 68-50 victory over Rutgers. Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter addressed the talent of superstar prospects Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper after the game.

Oregon head basketball coach Dana Altman credits key factor after Ducks defeat Ohio State in Big Ten showdown

Oregon men's basketball made an epic comeback to beat Ohio State in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Ducks head coach Dana Altman credited his team's defense for fueling the narrow win.

Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo sends emotional message to fans after Spartans smoke Washington

Michigan State men's basketball won 88-54 in front of a home crowd full of alumni during Christmas Break. After his team's Big Ten win over Washington, Spartans head coach Tom Izzo sent an emotional message to the MSU alumni on their longtime support.

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self addresses Jayhawks’ defense after convincing win over Arizona State

Kansas men's basketball has earned two straight Big 12 wins, most recently defeating Arizona State 74-55. KU head coach Bill Self praised his Jayhawks for a defensive performance in which they held Arizona State to 13 points in the second half.

UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley addresses Villanova after Huskies fall to Wildcats in Big East battle

UConn men's basketball lost its first game since November, falling 68-66 to Villanova. Huskies head coach Dan Hurley stayed optimistic after the loss, crediting Villanova for a great performance and highlighting his team's effort.

Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari gives brutally honest assessment of Razorbacks' loss to Ole Miss

Arkansas men's basketball lost another SEC contest to Ole Miss, falling to 0-2 in conference play. Razorbacks head coach John Calipari got brutally honest about his team's struggles after the loss.

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer addresses Cooper Flagg’s monster second half after Blue Devils beat Pitt

Duke basketball continued its ACC dominance with a 76-47 win over Pitt, fueled by Cooper Flagg's 19 points and his viral highlight dunk. Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer addressed Flagg's 14-point explosion in the second half after the win.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl offers emotional thoughts on making history with win over Texas

Auburn men's basketball celebrated a historic achievement for head coach Bruce Pearl. With his team's 87-82 win over Texas, Pearl became the winningest head coach in program history.

Johni Broome speaks out on Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl’s chance at history against Texas

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is one win away from breaking the program record for all-time wins as a head coach. Tigers superstar Johni Broome spoke about Pearl's chance to make history in an upcoming SEC matchup with Texas.

Indiana head basketball coach Mike Woodson addresses Hoosiers’ character after gutsy win over Penn State

Indiana has won two straight Big Ten basketball games without leading scorer Malik Reneau, most recently beating Penn State 77-71 at The Palestra. Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson commented on his team's grit and character after the victory.

Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self sends urgent message on Jayhawks’ historic blowout win over UCF

Kansas basketball bounced back from losing its Big 12 opener with a historic 99-48 beatdown of UCF. KU head coach Bill Self credited his team's improved intensity after the win, sending a message of continued urgency to the Jayhawks.

UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley sends passionate message on Liam McNeeley’s injury after Providence win

UConn men's basketball made an epic 14-point comeback in their first game without the injured Liam McNeeley, taking down Providence 87-84 at home. Huskies head coach Dan Hurley sent a message about the importance of the UConn crowd for the team's upcoming January stretch without McNeeley.

Purdue head basketball coach Matt Painter singles out key factor after Boilermakers blow out Northwestern

Purdue basketball scored a decisive Big Ten win over Northwestern, moving to 3-1 in conference action. Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter addressed his team's rebounding improvements as a key factor after the win.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl addresses historic achievement after Tigers crush Mizzou in SEC opener

Auburn men's basketball opened SEC play with a dominant 84-68 win over Missouri. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl tied the program record for all-time wins as a head coach, and he will stand alone as the winningest Auburn coach ever when his tenure is over.

ESPN college basketball analyst sends encouraging message on Duke star Cooper Flagg’s development after SMU win

Duke superstar Cooper Flagg led the Blue Devils to an 89-62 win over SMU with 24 points and 11 rebounds. After another ACC win for Duke, an ESPN college basketball reporter shared his postgame thoughts on Flagg's development.

Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari sends scathing message to Razorbacks after blowout loss to Tennessee

Arkansas men's basketball lost its SEC opener in a blowout defeat to No. 1 Tennessee. After watching his team lose the rebounding battle by 22 boards, Razorbacks head coach John Calipari couldn't hide his disgust in a heated postgame press conference.

Legendary MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo gets brutally honest after Spartans win Big Ten battle with OSU

Michigan State men's basketball won a key Big Ten battle with Ohio State in a 69-62 decision. Hall-of-Fame coach Tom Izzo gave a brutally honest postgame assessment of what his Spartans did well and didn't do well.

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood addresses Oregon after Kasparas Jakucionis fuels record-breaking win

Illinois men's basketball recorded a huge upset win over No. 9 Oregon, setting the all-time record for the largest margin of victory for a road team over a top-10 opponent. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood addressed his team's fantastic efforts after the win, as well as the quality of the opponent his players overcame.

Louisville head basketball coach Pat Kelsey makes strong claim after Cardinals take down North Carolina

The Louisville men's basketball team defeated North Carolina 83-70 in an ACC battle. After the game, Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey called it his team's "best defensive effort of the year."

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl shares epic thoughts on SEC after Tigers win non-conference finale

Auburn men's basketball won its non-conference finale with a dominant 87-58 victory over Monmouth. After the game, Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl spoke on the challenging SEC schedule that lies ahead for his team.

UCLA head basketball coach Mick Cronin sends strong message on Eric Dailey Jr. after Bruins beat Gonzaga

UCLA basketball earned its first win over Gonzaga since Mick Cronin started coaching the Bruins six seasons ago. After the game, Cronin praised sophomore Eric Dailey Jr. for his 18-point performance that helped lead the team to victory.

Mizzou head basketball coach Dennis Gates makes controversial statement on officiating after loss to Illinois

Missouri basketball lost an epic 80-77 encounter against a strong Illinois squad, moving to 10-2 on the season. Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates took a shot at the refs in his postgame press conference after he was given a technical foul for storming the court early in the second half.

Alabama head basketball coach Nate Oats makes strong claim about Crimson Tide defense in win over Kent State

Alabama basketball gave Crimson Tide fans an early Christmas present with an 81-54 win over Kent State. Head coach Nate Oats credited his team's defense for stepping up ahead of the holiday break.

Kentucky head basketball coach Mark Pope gets brutally honest after Wildcats’ shocking loss to Ohio State

Ohio State pulled off a huge college basketball upset with an 85-65 victory over No. 4 Kentucky. Wildcats head coach Mark Pope gave an honest assessment of his team after the blowout loss.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl gives honest opinion on Purdue after Tigers dominate Boilermakers

Auburn basketball continued its dominant season with an 87-69 win over Purdue. After the game, Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl gave huge respect to Purdue's program and shouted out Auburn senior Chad Baker-Mazara for his do-it-all performance.

Duke coach Jon Scheyer makes encouraging claim after Blue Devils beat Georgia Tech on Cooper Flagg’s birthday

On Cooper Flagg's 18th birthday, Duke basketball dominated Georgia Tech in an ACC matchup and improved to 2-0 in conference play. Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer praised his team for an impressive performance that was led by freshman Kon Knueppel and his 18 points.

Cincinnati head basketball coach Wes Miller reveals ultimate difference-maker after Bearcats topple Dayton

Cincinnati basketball earned a huge victory over the No. 22 Dayton Flyers, taking down a fellow Ohio college 66-59 in a defensive masterclass. Bearcats head coach Wes Miller credited Cincinnati fans for showing up in the masses at a neutral site and helping the No. 19 team in the country secure a statement win.

Oklahoma basketball coach Porter Moser sends strong message on Sooners’ mentality after win over Michigan

Oklahoma basketball won an epic battle over Michigan when Sooners freshman Jeremiah Fears nailed a game-winning three with 11 seconds to go. Sooners head coach Porter Moser sent a message about his team's toughness after the huge win.

Alabama star Grant Nelson delivers honest message after strong homecoming performance against North Dakota

Alabama basketball earned its ninth win of the season with a 97-90 victory over North Dakota. Bama senior Grant Nelson was born and raised in North Dakota before playing three years of college ball for North Dakota State, and he went off for a team-high 23 points to help the Crimson Tide secure victory.

Florida basketball head coach Todd Golden addresses new challenge after Gators beat UNC in wire-to-wire battle

Florida basketball stayed undefeated with a huge win over UNC. Gators head coach Todd Golden acknowledged the challenge the Tar Heels presented and shouted out senior Will Richard for his star performance.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl provides update on Johni Broome’s injury

Auburn basketball crushed Georgia State, but the Tigers lost Johni Broome to a shoulder injury two minutes into the game. Auburn coach Bruce Pearl addressed Broome's injury, along with the performance of senior Chaney Johnson after the game.

Florida head basketball coach Todd Golden reveals key reason for dominance after Gators crush Arizona State

Florida men's basketball is still undefeated after moving to 10-0 on the season with a win over Arizona State. Gators head coach Todd Golden credited his team's unselfishness for helping them dominate so far.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl highlights key factor in Tigers’ blowout win over Ohio State

Auburn destroyed Ohio State 91-53 in a college basketball beatdown. Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl credited his team's respect for Ohio State as the main factor in the Tigers' dominance.

Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams gives Matt Painter superlative label after Aggies beat Purdue

The Texas A&M Aggies scored a huge win over the Purdue Boilermakers in a result that will surely shake up the college basketball rankings next week. Aggies coach Buzz Williams praised Purdue coach Matt Painter, calling him a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer in his postgame press conference.

Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger addresses Iowa after his team's victory in Cy-Hawk game

The Iowa State Cyclones made a huge comeback to take down the Iowa Hawkeyes, defeating their rivals 89-80 in a college basketball epic. After the game, Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger gave credit to Iowa for making life tough on the Cyclones.

John Calipari makes honest claim after Arkansas’s epic win over Michigan at MSG

John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks made a statement with an epic 89-87 win over the Michigan Wolverines. Calipari, a Hall-of-Fame coach, took the blame for the 18-point lead his team nearly gave up in the second half.

Jon Scheyer stays positive despite slow night for Cooper Flagg and Duke offense

The Duke Blue Devils demolished Incarnate Word 72-46, but they struggled to play their best offense. After a game in which Cooper Flagg only scored six points, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer stayed positive despite his team's slow night.

AJ Dybantsa commits to BYU over KU, UNC, Alabama in recruiting shocker

AJ Dybantsa has shocked the college basketball world with his commitment to Brigham Young University. The projected 2026 No. 1 draft pick chose BYU over basketball blue bloods like Kansas and UNC, as well as a powerhouse program in Alabama.

Mike Woodson hints at trouble in paradise despite Indiana’s win over Minnesota

The Indiana Hoosiers took down Minnesota in a Big Ten college basketball showdown. Despite his team's 82-67 win, Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson was critical of Indiana's second-half lapses on offense.

Jon Scheyer addresses Cooper Flagg's efforts as Duke flips switch on Louisville

The Duke Blue Devils came back from down 14 to defeat Louisville in an ACC basketball matchup. After the game, head coach Jon Scheyer praised his team for a comeback led by superstar Cooper Flagg's 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Dan Hurley sends message to doubters after UConn returns to form against Texas

The UConn Huskies have officially bounced back from their late-November slump after earning their third straight victory with a win over Texas. Huskies head coach Dan Hurley took a shot at his team's doubters after the game.

Bill Self shares stunned message on KU’s shocking loss to Mizzou

Kansas fell to Missouri in an epic college basketball upset. Jayhawks head basketball coach Bill Self was brutally honest about KU's poor performance and lack of identity after the loss.

Marquette coach Shaka Smart praises team after Kam Jones dominates Wisconsin

In another chapter of the I-94 rivalry, Marquette basketball earned a huge win over Wisconsin behind a 32-point performance from senior point guard Kam Jones. Marquette head coach Shaka Smart praised his seniors for their leadership after the victory.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl sends strong message on Cooper Flagg after Tigers' loss to Duke

The second-ranked Auburn Tigers fell 84-78 to the Duke Blue Devils in a hotly contested matchup. After the game, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl had a lot to say about the performance of Cooper Flagg, who posted 22 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Mark Pope praises Jaxson Robinson after 20-point outing against Lipscomb

Kentucky guard Jaxson Robinson exploded for 20 points in Kentucky's latest win over Lipscomb. Mark Pope, head basketball coach of the undefeated Wildcats, praised Robinson for his growth as a player after the game.

Jon Scheyer praises Cooper Flagg for attitude towards teammates during Duke's win over Wofford

Blue Devils head basketball coach Cooper Flagg had an admirable attitude toward his teammates.

Blue Devils star Cooper Flagg divides basketball Twitter over performance in Duke’s loss to Kentucky

Cooper Flagg put together a great performance against Kentucky in Duke's recent loss to the Wildcats, but his late-game turnovers proved costly for the Blue Devils.

Ex-Duke star makes NBA history against the Celtics, earns praise from All-Star teammate

One former Duke star dominated the Boston Celtics and earned a shoutout from his NBA All-Star teammate afterward.

Mark Few reveals irreplaceable role Ryan Nembhard plays for Zags

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have started the college basketball season 2-0 because of Ryan Nembhard's contributions.

Jon Scheyer gives urgent statement on Cooper Flagg's health struggles

Duke head basketball coach Jon Scheyer updated the world on whether Cooper Flagg is okay.

Anonymous scout shares strong last-second assessment Duke freshman Kon Knueppel

Duke freshman Kon Knueppel has received high praise from NBA scouts ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season.

49ers announce major roster move ahead of Tulane matchup

Charlotte football announced a major roster change ahead of the 49ers' matchup with Tulane.

Bryce Young receives career-defining news

Bryce Young hasn't gotten news this good since being selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft.

Tennessee should be viewed as CFP favorites based on this stat

Tennessee lools and functions like a College Football Playoff favorite.

Ex-UGA star shares special postgame moment with Travis Kelce

A former Georgia superstar made tight ends proud on National Tight Ends Day when he shared a special moment with Travis Kelce.

Army and Navy make history in latest AP Top 25 Poll

Army and Navy football are both ranked inside the latest AP Top 25 Poll Rankings.

Alabama football on wrong side of history in latest AP Top 25 Poll

The Alabama Crimson Tide has fallen to its worst national ranking in the Week 9 AP Top 25 Poll.

Nick Saban calls former Alabama WR ‘misunderstood’ after Bills trade

Nick Saban joined the latest episode of the Pat McAfee Show and commented on a former Alabama wide receiver's nature.

Sarkisian and Venables give thoughts on Red River Rivalry beatdown

In the historic Red River Rivalry matchup, the Texas Longhorns demolished the Oklahoma Sooners in a 34-3 blowout win. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reclaimed the Golden Hat and was very pleased with his team's defense while Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables was predictably disappointed.

Georgia Tech RB goes viral with game-winning touchdown

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won an incredible game against North Carolina to secure their first 5-2 start since the 2014 season. In the final moments of the game, running back Jamal Haynes broke loose for a 68-yard touchdown run that went viral.

Army QB goes viral with epic stiff-arm in UAB win

The Army Black Knights continued their amazing season as they moved to 6-0 with a dominant 44-10 win over the UAB Blazers. Army quarterback Bryson Daily has built a real Heisman case with his insane season, highlighted by a Week 7 explosion where he ran for four touchdowns and logged 100-plus rushing yards for a fifth straight contest.

Kalen DeBoer after Alabama escapes upset: 'Find a way to win'

After Alabama escaped with a close win over South Carolina, Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer was proud of his team for battling through an ugly game. Following back-to-back sloppy performances against unranked opponents, Alabama fans are not yet sold on DeBoer as their new head coach.

Former Auburn running back blossoming into star

One former Auburn running back had the game of his life for the Jacksonville Jaguars when he exploded for 101 yards and two touchdowns in a huge win.

Hugh Freeze scolds Auburn after UGA loss

Following Auburn's 31-13 loss to Georgia, Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze expressed disappointment in his team's efforts against their SEC rivals. Auburn now owns a 2-4 record on the season and will have a bye in Week 7.

Mizzou QB Brady Cook sets off Aggies fans with viral comment

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook made a viral comment that rubbed Texas A&M fans the wrong way ahead of an important Week 6 matchup.

Former Texas A&M legend makes NFL history

A Texas A&M Hall of Famer made NFL history as he became the all-time leading scorer for his franchise.

Why is Auburn favored over Oklahoma?

The Auburn Tigers are currently favored to beat the No. 21 Oklahoma Sooners in Week 5. How'd that happen?

Former Georgia star goes viral reacting to Stefon Diggs trade

A former Georgia star shared a notable reaction to being asked about the Stefon Diggs trade.

Former LSU Heisman winner urged by teammate to throw him ball more

A former LSU Heisman winner was urged to find his star teammate the ball more downfield.

Herbstreit takes shots at Oklahoma OL for faking injury

During the Tennessee-Oklahoma Week 4 SEC matchup, color commentator Kirk Herbstreit ripped an Oklahoma player for seemingly faking an injury after a huge play for Tennessee.

Sam Pittman displays cocky swagger after Arkansas upsets Auburn

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman was beyond proud of his team for upsetting the Auburn Tigers in their conference opener.

Finebaum stresses importance of Jackson Arnold in Tennessee matchup

Paul Finebaum of ESPN thinks Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold is the key to the Sooners' Week 4 chances.

Heupel sends message on Venables ahead of Tennessee-Oklahoma

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel will face off against old friend and Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables in a key Week 4 SEC matchup.