Oklahoma State fined over anti-Mormon chant
The Big 12 has fined Oklahoma State $50,000 over an anti-Mormon chant directed at BYU during the teams' game Wednesday.
College Basketball
9th February 2026
Villanova's Willard jabs at pro-Maryland hecklers
Kevin Willard called out Maryland fans who heckled the Villanova coach throughout Saturday's game at Georgetown.
8th February 2026
Scheyer: Staff got 'punched' in UNC's court storm
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he had staff members "that got punched in the face" as North Carolina fans stormed the court to celebrate a late winning shot in the famed rivalry.
'Special': Trimble's late 3 keys UNC win vs. Duke
Seth Trimble made a corner 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to lift No. 14 North Carolina past No. 4 Duke 71-68 in a stunning finish.
Embattled Fears draws Illini's ire, shines in OT win
Jeremy Fears capped a tumultous week by scoring a game-high 26 points to lead Michigan State to an 85-82 overtime win over Illinois, but his play was called into question again when the Illini accused him of intentionally tripping one of their players.
Melo calls son's Cuse benching 'part of journey'
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said it was his call to bench Kiyan Anthony, who isn't injured and was available to play, for his team's 72-59 loss at No. 18 Virginia.
7th February 2026
St. John's tops UConn as Pitino ties No. 3 in wins
St. John's landed its first marquee win of the season Friday night, knocking off No. 3 UConn 81-72 to snap the Huskies' 18-game winning streak in front of an electric crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Bediako expected to play Sat. as judge mulls ruling
Alabama's Charles Bediako is expected to play Saturday at Auburn after County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Pruet did not rule immediately following Bediako's lawsuit hearing against the NCAA on Friday.
MSU loses Ugochukwu; Fears discipline possible
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said that discipline for star guard Jeremy Fears is possible while the Spartans deal with a season-ending injury to Divine Ugochukwu.
6th February 2026
Sources: Eyeing NCAA return, Bailey to visit GCU
Amari Bailey, who is seeking to become the first player to return to college basketball after playing in NBA games, has set up his first official recruiting visit to Grand Canyon University, sources told ESPN.
SEC's Sankey backs NCAA in affidavit vs. Bediako
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit Thursday emphatically arguing that not upholding NCAA eligibility rules "fuels disruption" on the college sports landscape.
SEC distributes $1B-plus between its 16 schools
The SEC is distributing more than $1 billion -- an increase of more than $200 million -- to its 16 universities for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which ended last August.
'We're poor': Sampson bemoans UH's low budget
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson said his top-10 team can't sign more recruits because the school's athletic department is "very poor.".
Power Rankings: A static top 5, but big rises (Kansas) and drops (Gonzaga, BYU) elsewhere
An upcoming week of tough matchups could result in a shakeup of teams at the top of the rankings.
5th February 2026
Portland, led by injured coach, stuns No. 6 Zags
Portland pulled off one of the biggest upsets in school history Wednesday night, an 87-80 stunner over No. 6 Gonzaga that came just days after coach Shantay Legans tore his Achilles in practice.
BYU coach hurt by another anti-Mormon chant
BYU coach Kevin Young shared his disappointment over the anti-Mormon chants that could be heard from the Oklahoma State student section during the No. 16 Cougars' upset loss to the Cowboys.
Izzo threatens to bench Fears after critical tech
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo called out star guard Jeremy Fears after he was accused of employ dirty tactics for the second straight game, this time earning a critical technical foul in a 76-73 loss to Minnesota.
Pat Knight quits as Marian coach over staff dispute
Pat Knight, the son of the late Bob Knight, has resigned as coach of the Marian Knights men's basketball team after refusing to comply with an administrator's demand he fire someone on his staff.
???? Ranking the top Coach of the Year contenders
From Fred Hoiberg and the turnaround he's authored at Nebraska to usual suspects, see who made the short list.
4th February 2026
Brey, Bluder, E. Johnson to get Lapchick Award
Mike Brey, James Jones, Lisa Bluder and Ernie Johnson will be this year's recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award.
Bryce James, son of LeBron, to redshirt for Arizona
Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman season at Arizona, coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Tuesday.
Mountain West reveals multiplatform media deals
The Mountain West Conference announced multi-year media deals with CBS Sports, Fox Sports, The CW Network and streaming platform Kiswe. The deals begin in 2026-27 and will include football, men's and women's basketball and Olympic sports.
Men's Bubble Watch: Welcome to new locks Kentucky, NC State, Villanova, Saint Louis
The dust settles following a big Saturday, with some new locks, some promotions and some demotions.
Sweets, socks, shoes: The superstitions behind the unbeaten run for Miami (Ohio)
Lucky game-day socks. Unlucky shoes from bad games. Here's a look inside the RedHawks' quest for perfection.
3rd February 2026
Peterson gives KU 35 minutes, 2 clutch 3s in win
Darryn Peterson was happy to finally finish a game for No. 11 Kansas, and the Jayhawks certainly needed the standout freshman at the end against No. 13 Texas Tech.
Melo IG post hints at frustration with Cuse hoops
Syracuse alum Carmelo Anthony does not appear happy with the current state of the program, commenting "SMFH" under a highlight from Monday's loss to UNC.
17 more ex-NC State athletes join abuse lawsuit
Seventeen more former student-athletes have joined a lawsuit alleging "sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation" by NC State's former sports medicine director, Robert Murphy. The current number of plaintiffs is up to 31.
Stokes headlines McDonald's All American roster
Top-ranked senior Tyran Stokes headlines the boys' roster for the 49th annual McDonald's All American game, which features a deep mix of blue-chip talent and several uncommitted five-stars from the 2026 SC Next 100 class.
May, Izzo each point fingers, alleging dirty play
Michigan coach Dusty May and Michigan State coach Tom Izzo are accusing each other's team of dirty play during Friday's game. Said May: "It wasn't an illusion.".
Arizona tops, Michigan up to 2 in AP men's poll
Michigan jumped over UConn to snag the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Arizona remained the unanimous No. 1.
Men's AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1, Illinois in top 5
The latest Top 25 poll is out, with a new top five. What's next for the ranked teams?.
Tuskegee hoops coach led off court in handcuffs
Benjy Taylor, the men's basketball coach at Division II Tuskegee University, was escorted off the court in handcuffs after a postgame incident Saturday.
2nd February 2026
Wagler, Illini star on road again, down Huskers
Keaton Wagler scored 28 points and No. 9 Illinois won its 11th straight game, beating No. 5 Nebraska 78-69 on Sunday.
UF dominates Bama, backing Golden's guarantee
No. 19 Florida handled the 23rd-ranked Crimson Tide 100-77 on Sunday, a little more than a week after coach Todd Golden promised a victory vs. the team's SEC rival.
Sources: Kansas City hires ex-Terps HC Turgeon
Kansas City has hired former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon as the program's next head coach.
1st February 2026
Peterson's 20 help carry KU past Dybantsa, BYU
- Darryn Peterson scored 18 points in 20 minutes and No. 14 Kansas beat No. 13 BYU 90-82 on Saturday in the 1,000th game played at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
Arizona wins record 22nd straight to start season
Koa Peat scored 21 points as No. 1 Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday, setting a school record with 22 straight wins to start the season.
Poll: Peterson, Dybantsa top NBA draft prospects
Kansas shooting guard Darryn Peterson and BYU forward AJ Dybantsa loom as the projected top two picks in the upcoming NBA draft. Who will be No. 1? ESPN polled 20 NBA scouts and executives to get an early vibe.
31st January 2026
Bailey, with 10 games in NBA, seeks NCAA return
Former UCLA standout Amari Bailey, who played 10 games for the Hornets in 2023-24, has hired an agent and a lawyer to prepare to fight for NCAA eligibility.
Size 20 shoes and 5,000-plus calories a day: Insid...
With titles as the world's tallest teenager and tallest college basketball player ever, meet Florida's center.
30th January 2026
KU expects Peterson to play vs. BYU, Dybantsa
Kansas expects to have Darryn Peterson available Saturday when the No. 14 Jayhawks welcome A.J. Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU to Allen Fieldhouse.
Kennesaw St. coach blasts betting 'predators'
While Kennesaw State coach Antoine Pettway said he wasn't giving a pass to players who took bribes, he expressed more frustration with the ringleaders of college basketball's point-shaving scheme.
Power Rankings: Illinois is knocking on the door o...
The Illini rise up the rankings after a dominant victory over Purdue -- and prove they're a Final Four threat.
???? Ranking teams from contenders to Cinderellas
Three national title favorites, nine Final Four threats and 35 more teams that can win NCAA tournament games.
29th January 2026
St. John's fetes Pitino's 900 wins with MSG tribut...
Rick Pitino was honored by St. John's with a video montage and a framed jersey for reaching 900 career wins as a Division I head coach.
Alabama judge recuses himself from Bediako case
The judge in Alabama men's basketball player Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA has recused himself from the case.
Top-25 recruit Samuels commits to Alabama
Qayden Samuels, a Maryland native and No. 22 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2026, announced Wednesday that he was committing to Alabama over Georgetown.
Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players: Cameron Boozer, then who?
No. 1 and 2 were not up for debate. The rest? Fair game. See who made the cut based on performances so far.
28th January 2026
Nebraska's 24-game win streak ends vs. Michigan
Nebraska's improbable run, the longest in Division I since since Gonzaga reeled off 35 in a row between 2019 and 2021, came to a halt against the No. 3 Wolverines.
NAU AD Farkas resigns to focus on health, family
Uri Farkas resigned as Northern Arizona's athletic director on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his "physical and mental health, as well as the overall well-being of my family.".
27th January 2026
No. 1 Arizona survives BYU to stay undefeated
Brayden Burries scored 29 points and made the game-saving block in the final seconds as No. 1 Arizona held off a furious rally from No. 13 BYU.
Hearing for Bediako postponed, TRO extended
Charles Bediako can continue playing for Alabama after a hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction was delayed. Meanwhile, the NCAA has filed a motion asking the judge overseeing the case to recuse himself, AL.com reported.
Arizona still No.1, Nebraska No. 5 in men's poll
Arizona remains No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, while fellow unbeaten Nebraska hit a program-best No. 5.
College basketball betting: Which unbeaten team has the best chance of staying that way?
Three unbeatens remain, but only one team's schedule is favorable enough for them to avoid slipping up.
AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona unanimous No. 1
The latest Top 25 poll is out, continuing to feature all three unbeaten teams.
Potential unexpected college stars from the boys' class of 2026
These five 2026 prospects are likely to have breakout college careers -- and they have precedent.
26th January 2026
Nuggets-Grizz, Mavs-Bucks ppd. by winter storm
NBA matchups between the Nuggets and Grizzlies as well as the Mavericks and Bucks were among the sports events postponed because of the winter storm across much of the United States.
25th January 2026
Reinstated Bediako has 13 points in Bama return
Alabama's Charles Bediako had four dunks, two steals and two blocks in his return to college basketball.
Dybantsa's 1st 40-point effort lifts BYU over Utah
BYU forward AJ Dybantsa scored 43 points on 15-of-24 shooting from the floor, breaking his program's freshman scoring record, as the No. 13 Cougars cruised to a 91-78 victory over the rival Utah Utes on Saturday.
TTU gets tough on glass, halts Houston's streak
Texas Tech outrebounded Houston 44-28, including 21 offensive boards, and overcame Kingston Flemings' 42 points to halt the Cougars' 11-game winning streak on Saturday.
Wagler wows 'em: Frosh has 46, Illini stun Purdue
Keaton Wagler, a freshman guard who finished the day with 13-of-17 shooting, scored a career-high 46 points, making nine 3-pointers, as No. 11 Illinois upended No. 4 Purdue 88-82 on Saturday, allowing the Illini to improve to 17-3 and 8-1 in the Big Ten.
Pitino savors 900th on-court victory as head coach
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th career on-court victory.
Bediako: Alabama 'can win it all' with him back
Hours before his second collegiate debut after a stint as a two-way player in the NBA, and a G League standout, Charles Bediako said Alabama could win a national title with him on the roster.
Kansas' Peterson (ankle) out vs. Kansas State
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will not play against Kansas State on Saturday night due to an ankle injury.
24th January 2026
Michigan recruit taking break for cancer treatment
Marcus Moller, a 7-foot-3 center from Denmark who signed with the Wolverines in November, is taking a break from the sport to receive treatment for testicular cancer.
NCAA approves jersey patches beginning Aug. 1
The NCAA unearthed another revenue stream Friday when Division I leaders approved patches for uniforms in a move that could generate millions to fund athletic departments.
Denny to follow longtime Sooners AD Castiglione
The University of Oklahoma has found its replacement for longtime athletic director Joe Castiglione, announcing the hiring of Illinois deputy athletic director and chief operating officer Roger Denny.
Bama plans to play embattled Bediako vs. Vols
Alabama coach Nate Oats said Friday he's planning to play center Charles Bediako against Tennessee on Saturday.
NBA, college sports adjust due to winter storm
At least one NBA game and dozens of college basketball games across a wide swath of the country are rescheduled because of an approaching major winter storm.
8 things to know about the men's college hoops season
The good (Nebraska), not-so-good (Kentucky) and interesting (dominant freshmen) of the season so far.
23rd January 2026
Golden on Bediako return: 'We'll beat 'em anyways'
Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that he doesn't agree that Charles Bediako should be able to play for Alabama but doesn't think it will matter if he does when the teams play Feb. 1.
Kansas' Self plans to return vs. Kansas State
Kansas coach Bill Self intends to be on the sideline Saturday night when the No. 19 Jayhawks travel to play Kansas State.
Storm impacts ACC men, UConn women hoops
College basketball games across a wide swath of the country are being reshuffled because of an approaching major winter storm.
Bracketology watch guide: Expect a lot of bracket movement this weekend
Rivals meet on Tobacco Road, and a busy weekend has the chance to tighten the race for the top seeds.
???? Power Ranks: Miami (OH) in, Nebraska up
The RedHawks crack the top 25 and the Cornhuskers climb as two of the last three unbeaten teams standing.
Wetzel: G League to the SEC? What are we doing here?
The NCAA needs Congress to give it a skinny exemption to at least set some eligibility standards.
What to know about Charles Bediako's TRO extension, more eligibility cases
After playing for Alabama over the weekend, Bediako's temporary restraining order was extended and his preliminary injunction hearing postponed.
8 years, 5 schools and a career-threatening condition: The story of Tyon Grant-Foster
From heart troubles to an eligibility battle, here's how the Gonzaga forward kept his playing career alive.
22nd January 2026
Arenas struggles in long-awaited debut for USC
Alijah Arenas struggled in his debut for USC on Wednesday night after completing his recovery from a knee injury he sustained last summer following his recovery from a car crash last spring.
Kentucky win soured by broken foot for Williams
Kentucky guard Kam Williams "will be out for a while" with a broken foot suffered in an 85-80 win over Texas.
Nebraska loses Frager to sprained ankle vs. UW
Nebraska guard Braden Frager missed the second half of the Cornhuskers' 76-66 win over Washington on Wednesday night because of a sprained left ankle.
Chilling forecast has leagues shuffling schedules
An expected major winter weather system is prompting a reshuffling of games this week and threatens to wreak havoc on the weekend schedule.
Stanford's Okpara ruled out for season with injury
Stanford basketball has announced that Chisom Okpara will miss the rest of the season due to a lower extremity injury.
Former Alabama standout granted TRO to return
Charles Bediako, a former Alabama standout who entered the NBA draft in 2023, has been granted a temporary restraining order to return to the team, a judge ruled Wednesday.
UNC expansion goes forward amid arena question
North Carolina is going forward with plans to develop an off-campus expansion for academic, research, residential and mixed-use retail projects. It's too soon to say whether it will include a new arena for the university's men's basketball program.
21st January 2026
UCLA's Cronin blasts Big Ten over scheduling
UCLA's upset of No. 4 Purdue seemed to do little to ease Mick Cronin's wrath over the Big Ten's scheduling, with the Bruins coach saying, "I don't think they care about basketball.".
Former Bama standout sues NCAA over eligibility
Charles Bediako, who entered the 2023 NBA draft and played in the G League, has sued the NCAA to gain reinstatement to join the Crimson Tide.
Miami honors retired coach Larrañaga with banner
Jim Larrañaga's name now hangs from the rafters at the University of Miami on a banner honoring the retired coach who led the team to a Final Four.
100 points in three quarters: Arizona high school senior breaks single-game scoring record
Adrian Stubbs, a senior at Maryvale High School, scored 100 points in only three quarters.
???? ASU reveals James Harden-inspired uniforms
Arizona State's newest on-court look will include features of James Harden's signature sneaker.
Self feeling better; Vaughn coaches KU past Buffs
Kansas coach Bill Self said he was feeling "much better" after being hospitalized, but he did not coach the Jayhawks against Colorado on Tuesday night.
Illinois' Boswell out for a month with broken hand
Illinois guard Kylan Boswell will be out about a month for the 11th-ranked Illini after breaking his right hand in practice Monday.
20th January 2026
Self hospitalized out of caution, not with Kansas
Kansas men's basketball coach Bill Self was hospitalized Monday out of caution and did not travel with the team to Colorado, the school announced.
AP Top 25 poll reaction: Arizona solidifies spot, Kansas returns
The latest top-25 poll is out, featuring all three unbeaten teams. What's next for all 25 ranked teams?.
Arizona unanimous No. 1 for first time; ISU falls
Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 for the first time in program history, retaining the top spot for a sixth straight week. UConn, Michigan, Purdue and Duke round out the top five.
19th January 2026
Coit ties Terps record with 9 3s on 43-point day
David Coit tied the program's single-game record for made 3-pointers and scored a career-high 43 points -- including 30 in the first half -- to help Maryland beat Penn State 96-73 for the Terrapins' first Big Ten win this season.
18th January 2026
DePaul coach Holtmann covers drinks for students after Marquette win
Chris Holtmann seems to have DePaul moving in the right direction.
Cincy hands No. 2 Iowa St. second straight loss
Cincinnati handed No. 2 Iowa State its second consecutive loss on Saturday, a 79-70 home victory.
Air Force coach suspended over player treatment
Air Force men's basketball coach Joe Scott has been indefinitely suspended pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes.
