INDIANAPOLIS — The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee selected and seeded the top 16 teams, through games of February 12, as part of the Bracket Preview Show earlier today on CBS. Considerable discussion centered on the top two teams, Gonzaga and Baylor, which have played effectively […]
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This Week’s AP Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll: Ohio State Women’s Team 15th
(AP) – The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 14, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking Record Pts […]
This Week’s AP Top 25 Men’s College Basketball Poll: Surprising Ohio State Buckeyes holds at #4
(AP) – The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Feb. 14, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and previous ranking Record Pts Pvs […]
Kevin Obanor, Oral Roberts forward, named to Lou Henson Award Mid-season Watch List
BOSTON, Mass. – Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor was named to the 2020-21 Lou Henson Award mid-season watch list and is the only representative from The Summit League as announced Tuesday. The Lou Henson National Player of the Year Award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major player […]
ORU guard Max Abmas named Summit League Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
2/15/2021 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas nabbed the first #SummitMBB Player of the Week honor of his career after an electrifying-scoring weekend, league officials announced Monday. The sharpshooting sophomore averaged 36.0 ppg while shooting 54 percent from the field and 58 percent from 3-point […]
Oral Roberts basketball star Max Abmas named Lou Henson National Mid-Major Player of the Week
2/15/2021 BOSTON, Mass. – After putting together the best weekend of his career, Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas landed Lou Henson National Mid-Major Player of the Week honors it was announced by College Insider Inc. Monday becoming the second player in program history to earn the award and […]
Max Abmas becomes first ORU player to score 40 points since 2008 in 103-86 win over South Dakota State
2/13/2021 86 South Dakota St. 11-5,5-2 Summit League 103 Oral Roberts 11-8,8-3 Summit League Location: Tulsa, Okla. (Mabee Center) TULSA, Okla. – Behind 42 points from Max Abmas, the Oral Roberts men’s basketball team scored 56 second-half points to shoot past South Dakota State in a 103-86 victory Saturday afternoon at […]
Rhode Island Rams hosts Dayton Flyers tonight on Senior Night
THE BASICSDayton (11-6, 7-5 A-10) at Rhode Island (9-12, 6-8 A-10)Tip-Off: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 7:05 p.m. EST | Coverage: Live Stats | Audio | CBSSN | Game Notes RHODE ISLAND VS. DAYTON – SERIES NOTES Tuesday’s game against Dayton is the 40th meeting between the schools, and the second this season. Dayton leads […]
NABC & Basketball Coaches honor the late John Thompson by wearing a towel with his picture
Feb 15, 2021 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Coaches across men’s college basketball will pay tribute to John Thompson Jr. this week by wearing commemorative towels over their shoulders during games – mirroring the late coach’s signature sideline look. The NABC launched the initiative – intentionally targeted […]
Duke freshman forward Jalen Johnson opts out of season to declare for NBA Draft
2/15/2021 DURHAM, N.C. – Duke men’s basketball forward Jalen Johnson announced he will forgo the remainder of his freshman season and declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. Johnson, who had played in 13 games with eight starts, was third on the team in scoring (11.2 ppg) and second […]
Boston College announces change in Men’s Basketball by firing head coach Jim Christian
Christian compiled an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217) CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at […]
Miami RedHawks travel to Toledo for Tuesday night matchup with the Rockets
Mon, Feb 15, 2021 TUESDAY’S GAME: The RedHawks hit the road for a pair of games this week, beginning with a 7 p.m. game at MAC-leader Toledo on Tuesday, Feb. 16. ABOUT TOLEDO: The Rockets enter Tuesday’s game with a 16-6 overall record and a 11-3 Mid-American Conference mark […]
Utah Valley’s Fardaws Aimaq named TicketSmarter WAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 15, 2021 DENVER – Utah Valley’s Fardaws Aimaq has been named TicketSmarter Western Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for February 8 through February 14. Aimaq, a redshirt sophomore center from Vancouver, B.C., continued to dominate the boards in a home split with […]
Milwaukee Panthers have strong 2nd half second night in a row but falls to hot Wright State, 92-82
February 13, 2021 DAYTON, Ohio – Wright State used a big first-half scoring run to jump ahead of the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, holding off a second-half charge before claiming the 92-82 victory Saturday at the Nutter Center. Back-and-forth from the opening tip, the Panthers (7-10, 6-9 […]
Horizon League News: Men’s Basketball Roundup for Saturday, February 13
#HLMBB Standings | #HLMBB StatisticsINDIANAPOLIS – Week 9 of the #HLMBB season ended Saturday with Wright State, Youngstown State and IUPUI each earning weekend sweeps at home, while Cleveland State, Northern Kentucky and Oakland all salvaged series splits heading into the final regular season matchups next weekend. GAME […]
Horizon League News: Men’s Basketball Notebook for Friday, February 12, 2021
#HLMBB Standings | #HLMBB StatisticsINDIANAPOLIS – Week 9 of the #HLMBB season began on Friday with Detroit Mercy earning the lone road win of the evening in the final #FRIDAYisHLMBB game of the regular season on ESPNU. In other games, Wright State and Youngstown State extended their winning […]
Horizon League honored celebrated Coach John McLendon Day on February 12
INDIANAPOLIS – The Horizon League celebrated the inaugural Coach John McLendon Day on Friday, February 12. The celebration coincided with the Cleveland State-Detroit Mercy men’s basketball game televised at 9 p.m. ET on ESPNU, with additional coverage on all of the League’s digital broadcasts. Former Cleveland […]
Nike Horizon League Men’s Basketball Players of the Week for February 8: Titans’ Davis, Norse’s Warrick
INDIANAPOLIS – Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis makes it back-to-back Nike® #HLMBB Player of the Week honors after averaging 28.0 points on 63 percent shooting from 3-point range as the Titans earned a weekend sweep at home, while Northern Kentucky’s Marques Warrick is now a six-time Nike® […]
53-point Second Half not enough as Milwaukee Panthers drops 92-81 decision at Wright State
DAYTON, Ohio – Wright State shot 75 percent from the floor in the second half to hold off any hopes of a comeback by the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, claiming a 92-81 victory Friday at the Nutter Center. The Panthers (7-9, 6-8 Horizon League) scored 53 […]
Milwaukee Panthers travel to Wright State this weekend for two games; always plays the Raiders tough
Milwaukee looks to halt WSU’s seven-game winning streak The Milwaukee men’s basketball team sets course for a challenging weekend, traveling to Ohio to take on a Wright State team that sits in second place in the conference standings at 13-3 and is on a roll, […]