7:28 AM EDT, Tue March 19, 2024
Streaking The Lawn 26 mins ago
Tony Bennett says “less is more” for fixing Virginia’s free throw woes

Tony Bennett says “less is more” for fixing Virginia’s free throw woes

Photo by Greg Fiume/ “I always have confidence in our guys, but that has been a struggle most of the year,” adds Bennett. Ahead of the Virginia Cavaliers’ First Four matchup with the Colorado State Rams tonight, Tony Bennett, Reece Beekman, Isaac McKneely, and Ryan Dunn addressed the media in Dayton. With the ‘Hoos being the eighth worst free throw shooting team in the country and how the team collapsed late against NC State in the ACC Tournament semifinals with multiple chances to put the game away at the line, their performance at the charity stripe was a...
The Champaign Room 28 mins ago
Illinois did what we all thought it could do

Illinois did what we all thought it could do

Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports Box checked. TCR Contributor CJ Jackson is a former member of the Illinois Basketball team, playing for the Illini from 2005-09. What is left for anybody to say? I’ve been talking all season about how special this Illini team can be. From the very early beginnings of beating then-No. 1 Kansas in the preseason exhibition to playing top 10 teams down to the last possession. This Illini team has risen up to its expectations and come home with some well deserved hardware. Round of applause for our champions! Regular Season Highs and...
thestate 28 mins ago

Meet the Zoo Crew, Lamont Paris’ personal fan club — from his high school in Ohio

A few minutes after South Carolina basketball edged Florida a few Saturdays ago, coach Lamont Paris walked into USC’s locker room and was greeted by a chant. “Heyyyyyy. Ayeeeee. … …
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 43 mins ago
What type of players will Mizzou men's basketball target in the transfer portal?

What type of players will Mizzou men's basketball target in the transfer portal?

The Tigers will bring back plenty of young players next season, making the few veteran adds that will come out of the transfer portal especially important.
A Sea Of Blue 48 mins ago
Tuesday Headlines: Reed Sheppard wins National Freshman of the Year Award

Tuesday Headlines: Reed Sheppard wins National Freshman of the Year Award

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Another major honor for the Kentucky product. Kentucky Basketball star Reed Sheppard has really shot up the ranks in his first season of college basketball. He entered the year as the 79th-ranked recruit but ended the year as the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s National Freshman Player of the Year. Reed Sheppard of @KentuckyMBB wins 2024 Wayman Tisdale Award as our National Freshman Player of the Year https://t.co/7lfDeCJcDH pic.twitter.com/aYdCKSnE6I— U.S. Basketball Writers Association (@USBWA) March 18, 2024 In...
Duke Basketball Report 1 hour ago
YouTube Gold: Khaman Maluach Interview

YouTube Gold: Khaman Maluach Interview

SALY, SENEGAL - MARCH 8: Khaman Maluach #5 of AS Douanes poses for a portrait during the 2023 Basketball Africa League Media Day on March 8, 2023 in Salt, Senegal.  | Photo by Armand Lenoir/NBAE via Pretty smooth interview really When Khaman Maluach committed to Duke on March 6th, it was the capstone on a tremendous class by Jon Scheyer - his third in a row, actually. He joins Isaiah Evans, Cooper Flagg, Darren Harris, Patrick Ngongba and Kon Knueppel in the 2024 class for the Blue Devils. This is the first interview we’ve seen with him and as you’ll see, he...
Kansas City Star 1 hour ago

How the Kansas Jayhawks can avoid an upset against 3-point sharpshooting Samford

The No. 4-seeded Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team will face the No. 13 Samford Bulldogs in the first round of the NCCA Tournament on Thursday. The Jayhawks (22-10, 10-8 Big …
A Sea Of Blue 1 hour ago
Rob Dillingham partners with Kim Kardashian and SKIMS

Rob Dillingham partners with Kim Kardashian and SKIMS

Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via The Kentucky guard officially joins the SKIMS team. The Kentucky Wildcats are officially gearing up for the 2024 NCAA Tournament this week. They are set to take on Oakland in the first round on Thursday. As the team gears up for the game, Kentucky freshman guard Rob Dillingham has officially announced a new deal. With the new NIL world, Dillingham has partnered with Kim Kardashian and SKIMS. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Robert Dillingham (@robwitdashifts) Dillingham is one of...
VU Hoops 1 hour ago
State of the Nova Nation Podcast: Here We Go Again

State of the Nova Nation Podcast: Here We Go Again

VU Hoops Nova is headed back to the NIT after their season ended at MSG The State of the Nova Nation podcast releases new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. You may also listen to the podcast for free on a variety of platforms, including iTunes/Apple Podcasts and Spotify (a bit later in the day)! Episode Description: Emma and Pat discuss Villanova’s week at Madison Square Garden which culminated in their defeat to Marquette on Thursday night. They then move into the NCAA Tournament selection results and analyze what went wrong for the Big East. They finish...
The Salt Lake Tribune 3 hours ago

How Utah basketball’s Gianna Kneepkens responded for the Utes after season-ending injury

Can Gianna Kneepkens keep the Utes’ dreams alive even with a broken foot? Here's how one of Utah's stars is overcoming disappointment to help her team win.
The Salt Lake Tribune 3 hours ago

Utah’s Jenna Johnson missed free throws vs. LSU. Here’s what happened next

The world watched her miss two free throws. Now Utah’s Jenna Johnson is ready for another shot
The Champaign Room 7 hours ago
We can only hope the Big Dance is as much fun as the Big Ten Tournament

We can only hope the Big Dance is as much fun as the Big Ten Tournament

TCR // David Pollak We break down Illinois’ bracket and review TSJ’s record-setting performance this weekend. On this episode of the ‘Oskee Talk’ podcast, I’m joined by TCR’s Pleas Honeywood & Brandt Dolce to recap Terrence Shannon Jr.’s epic output in the Big Ten Tournament (3:38), preview Illinois’ opening matchup in the Big Dance (35:36), and our expectations for March Madness (42:55). Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Click HERE to listen.
Burnt Orange Nation 9 hours ago
Texas set to host 2026 QB Dia Bell on Tuesday as spring practice opens

Texas set to host 2026 QB Dia Bell on Tuesday as spring practice opens

via Dia Bell The Longhorns have only offered two quarterbacks in the class, but that could change with Bell’s visit. The No. 2 2026 quarterback in the recently-released On3 rankings will be on the Forty Acres on Tuesday as the Texas Longhorns host Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage standout Dia Bell with spring practice opening. @TexasFootball tomorrow! #HookEm pic.twitter.com/Y7CpYDgE1p— Dia Bell 2026 QB (@DiaBell3QB1) March 18, 2024 Head coach Steve Sarkisian and quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee are taking a deliberate approach to offering quarterbacks...
Arizona Daily Star 9 hours ago
Beyond Wildcats: College hoopers with Southern Arizona connections ties already making March impact

Beyond Wildcats: College hoopers with Southern Arizona connections ties already making March impact

A bevy of college hoopers with ties — direct or tangential — to Southern Arizona have already made their marks on the March basketball scene in 2024. Among them: New Mexico star Jaelen House (nephew of Arizona great Mike Bibby),…
The Champaign Room 10 hours ago
Illinois elevates Thad Ward to assistant head coach

Illinois elevates Thad Ward to assistant head coach

Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via A promotion for the running backs coach. Ahead of the start of spring practices on Tuesday, Illinois elevated Thad Ward to assistant head coach and running backs coach. Ward is in his fifth season in Champaign. He returned to the university last season after spending three years under Lovie Smith’s staff from 2016-18. “Thad has been impressive since the day he arrived in the building,” said head coach Bret Bielema in a statement. “Over the last year, I’ve seen him grow in many aspects. He will take on a larger...

NCAA Player News

  • 1 Terrence Shannon Jr.

    Terrence Shannon Jr.

    We can only hope the Big Dance is as much fun as the Big Ten Tournament

  • 1 Ryan Dunn

    Ryan Dunn

    Tony Bennett says “less is more” for fixing Virginia’s free throw woes

  • 1 Rob Dillingham

    Rob Dillingham

    Rob Dillingham partners with Kim Kardashian and SKIMS

  • 1 Reed Sheppard

    Reed Sheppard

    Tuesday Headlines: Reed Sheppard wins National Freshman of the Year Award

  • 1 Reece Beekman

    Reece Beekman

    Tony Bennett says “less is more” for fixing Virginia’s free throw woes

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