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College Basketball News

Breaking stories, commentary, and analysis covering men’s and women’s college basketball.

Versant, USA Sports sign new media rights deal with Pac-12

Versant, USA Sports ink media rights deal with Pac-12

USA Network will air 22 regular season football games and 50 regular season men's basketball games under the new deal.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 13, 2025 0
Mar 14, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino coaches against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Rick Pitino calls out ESPN hypocrisy on sports betting

"ESPN will be on TV, and they’re arguing over these things happening. But let’s break away now for FanDuel, let’s break away for MGM."

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 12, 2025 0
Former Arkansas basketball announcer Mike Nail passed away at the age of 80.

Longtime Arkansas basketball announcer Mike Nail dies at 80

Nail was the voice of the glory days of Razorbacks basketball.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 10, 2025 0
Mark Helfrich went on an unprompted rant during the Iowa State–TCU game, saying basketball scores shouldn’t appear during football season.

Fox’s Mark Helfrich doesn’t want to see basketball scores during football season

"Can we not show basketball scores during football season?"

By Sam Neumann OnNov 9, 2025 0
Dick Vitale Coach K Invitational

Dick Vitale moved to tears over Coach K tribute at Dick Vitale Invitational

"Coach K, his words bring me here to tears."

By Matt Yoder OnNov 4, 2025 0
Nov 26, 2022; Athens, Georgia, USA; ESPN sideline reporter Kris Budden on the field prior to the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN names Kris Budden top men’s college basketball sideline reporter

Budden will serve as the sideline reporter for the Dick Vitale Invitational on Tuesday night.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 4, 2025 0
FS1 college hoops logo

Fox continues to use ‘Roundball Rock’ for college basketball

And John Tesh is laughing all the way to the bank.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 4, 2025 0
Tate Frazier announced his "One Shining Podcast" won't return for the start of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

Tate Frazier’s ‘One Shining Podcast’ won’t return for college basketball season

The future of The Ringer's flagship college hoops show is in limbo.

By Sam Neumann OnNov 3, 2025 0
Adrian Wojnarowski on Shams Charania

No, Adrian Wojnarowski didn’t get kicked out of St. Bonaventure’s season opener for arguing with refs

Field of 68 co-owner Jeff Goodman confirmed to Front Office Sports that the incident didn't occur.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 3, 2025 0
Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

College Basketball

November college basketball Top 5 watchability rankings

Dee Kantner points at Louisville's Jeff Walz during an exchange about a no call against Syracuse on Dec. 29, 2019.

ESPN hires former referee Dee Kantner as women’s college basketball rules analyst

Kantner officiated 26 Final Fours and 16 national championships.

By Sean Keeley OnOct 31, 2025 0
Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, Alabama, USA; LSU coach Kim Mulkey speaks at SEC Media Day in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Kim Mulkey skips postgame press conference following LSU AD Scott Woodward’s ouster

With Woodward gone, Mulkey was noticeably absent from her postgame press conference after LSU’s 121-43 exhibition win over Langston.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 31, 2025 0
General view of NBC Sports microphones

Lisa Bluder, Brendan Haywood join NBC Sports’ college basketball coverage

NBC Sports unveiled its college basketball broadcast roster for 2025-26.

By Sam Neumann OnOct 31, 2025 0
Photo Credit: NCAA March Madness; YouTube

College Basketball

Andy Katz previews new college basketball season, work with Hoops HQ, TNT

NCAA president Charlie Baker

NCAA president Charlie Baker endorses tournament expansion

"I do think there are teams that didn’t make the tournament that should have."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 21, 2025 0
Bruce Pearl responds to Michael Wilbon

Bruce Pearl addresses Michael Wilbon sleight: ‘I was surprised’

"I always had a great relationship with Tony and Mike."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 20, 2025 0
Credit: Woodhall Press

Books

Dom Amore talks new book with Jim Calhoun about UConn’s basketball dominance

Jan 4, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; TNT broadcasters Chris Webber reacts during an NBA basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center. The Thunder defeated the Clippers 127-117. Mandatory

Chris Webber returns to TNT Sports as college basketball analyst

Webber will work during the Players Era tournament and other key moments of the college basketball season, per the network.

By Brendon Kleen OnOct 17, 2025 0
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti at a press conference in 2025. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Big Ten commish Tony Petitti: Need DC help to reform college sports

“That's the focus right now is getting this consistent, off and running, but also trying to protect it..."

By Daniel Kaplan OnOct 16, 2025 0
Bruce Pearl stuns ESPN postgame show

Bruce Pearl joining CBS and TNT Sports as analyst

“The product has never been in better shape on the court and I’m going to bring the same passion I displayed as a coach to broadcasting."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 16, 2025 0
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti favors ‘straight seeding’ for expanded March Madness

The change would see more low-major schools forced into play-in games.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 12, 2025 0
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover

Big Ten, DAZN ink international distribution deal

DAZN will stream all of the conference's football games to an international audience.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 12, 2025 0
Sister Jean

Sports media world mourns as Sister Jean passes away at 106 years old

Sister Jean was 106 years old.

By Kevin Harrish OnOct 10, 2025 0
An Awful Announcing rendering of ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and his alma mater, St. Bonaventure University.

Adrian Wojnarowski makes media return with YouTube series to boost St. Bonaventure NIL

The former ESPN star will interview "big-name team builders using his vast contacts from his decades in sports media and first year in the front office."

By Drew Lerner OnOct 8, 2025 0
College basketball insider Andy Katz delivers a report. Photo Credit: NCAA March Madness; YouTube

College basketball insider Andy Katz joins Hoops HQ

Longtime college hoops insider Andy Katz joins a digital media outlet founded by Seth Davis.

By Matt Clapp OnOct 8, 2025 0

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