2025 NBA draft: Illinois’ Kasparas Jakucionis could be a top-five pick in June

With an 81-61 win on Tuesday vs. Iowa, Illinois snapped a three-game losing streak. The team is 18-11 this season and is 10-8 in Big 10 play. Illinois has two games left in the regular season before the conference tourney and March Madness.  Leading the Fighting Illini offensively in 2024-25 is freshman guard, Kasparas Jakucionis. […]

Zach Wolpin  •  26 Feb 2025
Mick Cronin Wins Historic 500th Career Game as UCLA Continues Surge

Mick Cronin Wins 500th Career Game as UCLA Defeats Ohio State Mick Cronin reached a milestone, UCLA secured a crucial win, and Pauley Pavilion honored one of its all-time greats. On a night filled with significance, Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points, and the Bruins fended off a late Ohio State surge to earn a […]

Colin Lynch  •  24 Feb 2025
Auburn Holds No. 1, Bluebloods Fall from Top 25

Auburn Holds No. 1, But UConn and Kansas Are in Freefall For another week, Auburn remains atop the Associated Press Top 25, standing firm as the unanimous No. 1 team in college basketball. But just below the Tigers, two of the sport’s biggest programs—UConn and Kansas—are unraveling at the worst possible time. Auburn (25-2) strengthened […]

Colin Lynch  •  24 Feb 2025
Analyst Jason Whitlock Says No.1 Draft Prospect Cooper Flagg Can Become “NBA’s Version of Caitlin Clark”

Cooper Flagg, who is being touted as the number one NBA Draft prospect for 2025, has been urged to stay at Duke another year and build a legacy by analyst Jason Whitlock. Cooper Flagg is the Projected Number One Overall Pick For 2025 NBA Draft Duke Blue Devils have one of the most impressive prospects […]

Charlie Rhodes  •  19 Feb 2025
Celtics’ Brad Stevens Says He’s Not A Candidate For Indiana H.C. Job After Woodson Exit

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens told Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 on Friday that he’s “not a candidate” for the men’s basketball head coach position at the University of Indiana. This news comes as current Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson is set to step down following the 2024-25 season. “I […]

James Foglio  •  15 Feb 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Will These Dominant Freshman Scorers Translate to the League?

There’s a reason the top of most NBA Drafts are littered with high-profile freshmen. Players who star in college (or any other league) at an age younger than their competition often develop into stars. Age combined with production and functional athlete tools provides a sturdy formula for projecting NBA stars. It’s equally important for those […]

benpfeifer  •  21 Jan 2025
Kentucky Basketball: Who Are the Cats’ Best NBA Prospects?

Kentucky head coach John Calipari’s departure for Arkansas muddied the Wildcats’ immediate future. They snatched Mark Pope from BYU and haven’t missed a beat, boasting a better record than Calipari’s Razorbacks. The Wildcats sit at 13-3 with ranked wins over Duke, Gonzaga, Florida and Misssipppi State. They’ve succeeded despite nearly all of Calipari’s top-ranked recruits […]

benpfeifer  •  14 Jan 2025
Rutgers Basketball: Evaluating Dylan Harper’s Elite Passing Potential

From the moment he stepped on a college basketball court, Dylan Harper has been one of the nation’s best players. Rutgers’ freshman guard sits near the top of most 2025 NBA Draft boards on account of his elite driving and strong passing potential. His 30% assist rate and 2.0 assist-to-turnover ratio are stellar, but we […]

benpfeifer  •  14 Jan 2025
College Basketball: UCLA vs. Rutgers Odds, Best Bets, & Player Props

UCLA vs. Rutgers Odds, Prediction, & Best Bets highlights a Big Ten Monday showdown in New Jersey.  The drama of Big Ten basketball unfolds tonight as No. 22 UCLA travels to Rutgers for a clash between two teams desperate to end their respective skids. Both the Bruins and the Scarlet Knights find themselves in unfamiliar […]

Colin Lynch  •  13 Jan 2025