College Basketball
Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Eric Musselman talks about his 2020-21 Team; have won 11 straight SEC games
Razorbacks are 21-5, 13-4 in the Southeastern Conference. Eric Musselman was named Arkansas’ 13th head men’s basketballcoach on April 7, 2019. He has over 30 years of coaching experience,including five as a collegiate head coach and 14 as a professionalhead coach.In his five years as a collegiate head coach, Musselman has won atleast 20 games…
Read MoreNorthern Illinois hires one of college basketball’s coveted assistant coaches, Rashon Burno to head Men’s Program
March 6, 2021 DePaul Alum, Arizona State Assistant is 29th Man to Lead Huskie Program DeKALB, Ill. – Rashon Burno, who has spent the last six seasons at Arizona State, including the last five as associate head coach, was announced as the new Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach by NIU Associate Vice-President and Director…
Read MoreBig East Conference announces Attendance Plans for Men’s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden
3/3/2021 NEW YORK — Following Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent announcement allowing partial spectator capacity at sporting events in New York State, the BIG EAST Conference has announced that a limited number of tickets will be provided to each of the participating teams in the upcoming BIG EAST Tournament, scheduled for March 10-13 at Madison Square…
Read MoreButler’s rising young star Chuck Harris named Big East Player of the Week
3/1/2021 After leading the Bulldogs to a 2-0 week, Chuck Harris has been named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week. The conference office made the announcement Monday, March 1. For Harris, it is his second weekly freshman honor after also being recognized Dec. 28. Harris had a game-high 20 points in Butler’s win over No. 8 Villanova Sunday. It…
Read MoreButler Bulldogs end February with a 73-61 upset of #8 Villanova on Senior Day; Hinkle Fieldhouse not friendly to Wildcats again
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 played at Hinkle against Villanova. Sunday was Butler’s second Top…
Read MoreIllinois 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 15 student-athletes who are candidates for the Wooden Award All…
Read More#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 (Ch. 83) Live Stats StatBroadcast Printable Notes Illinois | Ohio State Stats…
Read MoreHottest 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 next week’s SEC Tournament. Win Facts: The win was the…
Read MoreArkansas 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 the team. This marks the 23rd year for the SEC…
Read MoreNaismith 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 Drew (Baylor) and Leonard Hamilton (Florida State) both landed on…
Read MoreDonyell 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 as the head coach for this program for the past…
Read MoreVirginia 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 Game will be played on Sunday, March 14 at Dayton’s…
Read MoreSouthern 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). The list is comprised of 10 student-athletes who are the…
Read MoreTickets 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 Yum! Center on Saturday. On Monday, the Governor’s Office announced…
Read MoreUniversity 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 Federal Credit Union, a new residence hall being built on…
Read MoreLouisville 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 forward/center Walker Kessler. In a pair of victories for the…
Read MoreLouisville 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 surgery. The Cardinals’ team co-captain and the most experienced returnee…
Read MoreMilwaukee 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 second on the squad in both scoring at 14.3 points…
Read MoreBinghamton 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 search for a permanent replacement will be conducted in Spring…
Read MoreAlbany 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 knows this decision was extraordinarily difficult. But I leave the…
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