Butler defeated No. 8/6 Villanova, 73-61, Sunday afternoon at Hinkle Fieldhouse. NOTES: The game served as Butler’s home finale and Senior Day. Butler is 8-4 at Hinkle this season, including 7-3 in BIG EAST home games. Butler has won four of the last five games […]
College Basketball
Illinois duo, Cockburn & Dosunmu part of 15-player list for Wooden Award
March 6, 2021 Fighting Illini stars Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn are on the 2021 National Ballot for the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy’s, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Saturday on ESPN College GameDay. Selected by the Wooden Award National Advisory Board, the National Ballot consists of […]
#4 Illinois plays at #7 Ohio State today 4 PM: Game Notes
#4 ILLINOIS (19-6, 15-4) at #7 Ohio State (18-7, 12-7) Date | Time Saturday, March 6, 2021 | 3 p.m. CT (4 p.m. ET) Location Columbus, Ohio | Value City Arena Television ESPN (Bob Wischusen & Dick Vitale) Live Stream WatchESPN.com | ESPN App Radio Busey Bank Illini Sports Network | Listen | TuneIn | Sirius (Ch 83) XM […]
Hottest team in College Basketball currently? The Arkansas Razorbacks with 10 in a row; routed South Carolina 101-73 on Tuesday night
March 2, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Three Razorbacks scored 20-plus points – led by a game-high 28 by Moses Moody – to give #12/13 Arkansas a 101-73 victory over South Carolina Tuesday night at Colonial Life Arena. Arkansas (20-5, 12-4 SEC) clinches the #2 seed at […]
Arkansas Freshman Moses Moody named to SEC Community Service Team
March 4, 2021 Birmingham, Ala. – In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men’s basketball for the 2020-21 season. Freshman Moses Moody was selected as Arkansas’ representative on […]
Naismith Coach of the Year semifinalists announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club
MARCH 5, 2021 On Friday, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced the 10 men’s basketball Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year semifinalists. The 10 semifinalists come from six different conferences, with four conferences having two of their head coaches make the exclusive list. 2020 finalists Scott […]
Donyell Marshall steps down at Central Connecticut State to pursue other opportunities
Mar 05, 2021 Central Connecticut State University has announced that Donyell Marshall has stepped down as head men’s basketball coach on Friday to pursue other opportunities. Marshall spent five years as the head coach of the Blue Devils. “It has been a privilege to serve […]
Virginia Commonwealth Rams Basketball News
2021 A-10 Championship Bracket (PDF) RICHMOND, Va. – VCU will be the No. 2 overall seed in the upcoming Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament, which will commence with first, second, quarterfinal and semifinal rounds March 3-6 at the Robins Center and Siegel Center. The 2021 A-10 Championship […]
Southern Cal basketball star Evan Mobley named Naismith Player of the Year SemiFinalist
March 04, 2021 Forward One Of 10 Student-Athletes On The List For Player Of The Year USC men’s basketball freshman forward Evan Mobley has been named a 2021 Naismith Trophy Men’s Player of the Year Semifinalist, it was announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club today (March 4). […]
Tickets still available for Virginia at Louisville Men’s Basketball game on March 6
March 03, 2021 Capacity increased for sports venues up to 25 percent, allowing an additional 2,200 seats LOUISVILLE, Ky. – An additional group of tickets have been released for sale for the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball game against No. 20 Virginia in the KFC […]
University of Louisville breaks ground on Denny Crum Hall; legendary coach participates on his 84th Birthday
March 02, 2021 New residence hall — Denny Crum Hall made possible by L&N Federal Credit Union – named for Hall of Fame Coach LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville staged a ceremonial groundbreaking on Tuesday for Denny Crum Hall made possible by L&N […]
Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers named ACC Co-Freshman of the Week
March 01, 2021 Cards’ forward averaged 14 points and 11 rebounds in a pair of UofL victories last week GREENSBORO, N.C. — University of Louisville forward Jae’Lyn Withers has been named ACC Co-Freshman of the Week for games Feb. 22-28. He shared the honor with North Carolina […]
Louisville Cardinals lose Malik Williams for 4-6 weeks
March 01, 2021 Senior co-captain reinjured his right foot in the second half at Duke LOUISVILLE, Ky. — University of Louisville senior forward/center Malik Williams reinjured his right foot in the second half at Duke and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The injury will not require […]
Milwaukee Panthers star Te’Jon Lucas Earns Horizon League Postseason Honors
Back-to-back seasons Lucas recognized MILWAUKEE – Te’Jon Lucas of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team was named to the All-Horizon League Third Team today when the league announced its postseason awards. Lucas remains a key team leader in his second season on the court for the Panthers, sitting […]
Binghamton Bearcats announces change in men’s basketball; Dempsey’s contract not renewed, Sanders promoted to interim head coach
3/1/2021 VESTAL, N.Y. – Binghamton University athletics will have a new men’s basketball coach, the school announced Monday. Tommy Dempsey will not have his contract renewed after nine years at the helm. Assistant coach Levell Sanders will be elevated to interim head coach for the 2021-22 season. A […]
Albany and long-time men’s basketball coach Will Brown agree to part ways
3/1/2021 ALBANY, N.Y. – “After nearly 20 years coaching at UAlbany, I have decided that it is time for me to seek a new challenge and after meeting with Mark Benson, we have agreed to mutually part ways,” said head men’s basketball coach Will Brown. “Anyone who knows me […]
2021 NIT Tournament will be played in Dallas-Ft. Worth area and feature just 16 teams
MARCH 1, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — The 2021 National Invitation Tournament will feature 16 teams with all games being played in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The decision to conduct the NIT in one geographic location was made with the interests of having a safe and healthy […]
Rodney Billups, Chauncey’s brother, out as men’s basketball coach at University of Denver
3/1/2021 The University of Denver will begin a national search for his replacement DENVER – Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Karlton Creech has announced that there will be a change in leadership for the University of Denver men’s basketball program after Rodney Billups‘ fifth season came […]
Florida State extends contract of men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton
March 1, 2021 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (seminoles.com) — Florida State University Vice President and Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Florida State has extended the contract with head basketball coach Leonard Hamilton through the 2024-25 season. “Coach Hamilton has done so much for this […]
Former Buckeyes star Jim Jackson 2021 College Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Jim Jackson, one of the all-time great players in Ohio State men’s basketball history and currently the program’s seventh all-time leading scorer, is among six former players and two coaches who have been selected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. […]