Hoyas Tuning Up Before December Gauntlet Before Georgetown plunges into a December stretch packed with power conference challenges, the Hoyas (5-1) will host the Albany Great Danes (5-2) on Saturday in Washington, D.C. in the first-ever meeting between the programs. John Wooden Award Betting Trends! – See which players are favored for college basketball’s top honor After a disappointing 2023-24

Houston Eyes Historic First Title in NCAA Championship Battle vs. Florida The Houston Cougars are one win away from finally shedding the title of the best program to never win a national championship. But standing in their way Monday night in San Antonio is a red-hot Florida Gators team armed with elite scoring and sky-high confidence. Houston (35-4) returns to

Boise State Battles Nebraska for Spot in Crown Championship Boise State and Nebraska are set to collide Saturday in Las Vegas for a shot at the title game of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament. Both teams are finding momentum at just the right time—and both have something to prove. Boise State (26-10) surged into the semifinals with a high-scoring

Mentor Meets Pupil for a Spot in Championship Game Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl and Florida’s Todd Golden have been close friends ever since Golden served under Pearl at Auburn nearly a decade ago. But on Saturday night in San Antonio, their bond will take a backseat as the two friends battle head-to-head in the Final Four with a spot

Building the Stage for a Historic Battle As Duke and Houston prepare to battle Saturday night in San Antonio, the story of this Final Four matchup between two No. 1 seeds is a contrast of basketball powers at different stages of evolution. The Blue Devils (35-3), appearing in their 18th Final Four and seeking their sixth national title, are the

Villanova, USC Chase Crown Glory in Quarterfinal Clash The College Basketball Crown in Las Vegas may be in its inaugural year, but for Villanova and Southern California, it’s already creating memorable moments. As these two programs meet in Thursday’s quarterfinals, each is leaning on a different kind of motivation—legacy for the Wildcats and renewal for the Trojans. Villanova (20-14) cruised

Butler Looks to Contain Degenhart as Boise State Clash Looms in Vegas The inaugural College Basketball Crown may have raised questions about team motivation, but both Butler and Boise State left no doubt—they’re here to compete. After gritty opening-round wins, the Bulldogs and Broncos are set to collide Wednesday in Las Vegas, each hungry for a semifinal berth. Butler (15-19)

Setting the Stage Cale Jacobsen and the Nebraska Cornhuskers appear to be saving some of their best basketball for last as they head into a quarterfinal matchup against Georgetown in the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament. The Cornhuskers (18-14) will try to keep rolling in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, with the winner advancing to the final four to face

Villanova vs. Colorado: Interim Coach Mike Nardi Leads Wildcats in Crown Tournament As the College Basketball Crown tournament kicks off in Las Vegas, Villanova will have a new coach on the sidelines as interim boss Mike Nardi leads the Wildcats into their first-round matchup with Colorado on Tuesday. Villanova’s Coaching Shakeup The Villanova Wildcats (19-14) have undergone a major change