Best College Basketball Blog Posts of Nov 3–9, 2025

Open Thread: Discuss IU basketball’s exhibition finale against Baylor

IU basketball concludes exhibition play this afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against Baylor. The programs have only met once, back in December of 1980, in Bloomington. Whether you’re in Indianapolis for the game or watching from home, join in with your ... The post Open Thread: Discuss IU basketball’s exhibition finale against Baylor appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Baylor

Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis · Oct 26 · 4 reads that week

Jaloni Cambridge: Ohio State women’s basketball 2025-26 player preview

There is one player left in the Land-Grant Holy Land player preview series — Ohio State women’s basketball point guard Jaloni Cambridge. The Buckeyes swapped nearly half of their on-court roster from last season, and a product of that is more responsibility for the second year guard. In one season, Cambridge proved to the conference […]

Land-Grant Holy Land · Nov 7 · 3 reads that week

Kennedy Cambridge: Ohio State women’s basketball 2025-26 player preview

Ohio State women’s basketball returned five players from its 2024-25 season roster. The player from that group with the longest tenure in the Buckeyes’ program is guard Kennedy Cambridge. After sitting the 23-24 season, after Cambridge transferred from Kentucky, the guard brought energy off the bench and moments of brilliance on the court. Now, in […]

Kentucky

Land-Grant Holy Land · Nov 6 · 3 reads that week

Buzzer Beater Fun: Loyola-Chicago Opens Season With Awesome Game Winner

Another Chicago basketball team started its season on the right foot. Facing off against Cleveland State University on their home court, Loyola-Chicago walked away with a tight 91-88 victory on Monday night. The Ramblers found themselves inbounding the ball along the baseline with 2.6 seconds left on the clock. As the ref blew the whistle and handed Justin Moore the ball, guard Deywilk Tavarez hustled along the perimeter to the strong side corner. Moore quickly fed him the ball. Tava...

Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession · Nov 4 · 3 reads that week

IU basketball forward Tucker DeVries named to preseason watch list for Naismith Trophy

IU basketball forward Tucker DeVries was named to the preseason watchlist for the 2025-26 Naismith Trophy, which honors the national player of the year each season in college basketball. Here’s the full release from IU Athletics: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The ... The post IU basketball forward Tucker DeVries named to preseason watch list for Naismith Trophy appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis · Nov 3 · 2 reads that week

IU makes halftime adjustment, turns defense into offense in exhibition win against Baylor

INDIANAPOLIS – Tucker DeVries’ straightaway transition 3-pointer fell through the net, forcing a Baylor timeout. His dad, Indiana head coach Darian DeVries, was red in the face, ferociously clapping as his players jubilantly rushed towards the sideline. Indiana’s offense had ... The post IU makes halftime adjustment, turns defense into offense in exhibition win against Baylor appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Baylor

Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis · Oct 27 · 2 reads that week

At the Buzzer: Indiana 76, Baylor 74

INDIANAPOLIS – Quick thoughts on a 76-74 exhibition win against Baylor: Key moments in Sunday’s exhibition win Lamar Wilkerson keeps Hoosiers close with strong first half A pair of free throws from Wilkerson had IU within one at 14-13 with ... The post At the Buzzer: Indiana 76, Baylor 74 appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Baylor

Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis · Oct 26 · 2 reads that week

A look at where IU basketball is projected to finish in the Big Ten for the 2025-26 season

We’re less than two weeks from the start of the 2025-26 college basketball season and IU basketball will tip off a new era under Darian DeVries. The Hoosiers will wrap up exhibition play on Sunday afternoon against Baylor at Gainbridge ... The post A look at where IU basketball is projected to finish in the Big Ten for the 2025-26 season appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .

Baylor

Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis · Oct 23 · 2 reads that week

‘He’s here to stay’: Teofimo Lopez reacts to Vergil Ortiz’s stoppage of Erickson Lubin

Teofimo Lopez spent a few minutes giving his immediate reaction to Vergil Ortiz’s knockout win over Erickson Lubin on Saturday night, admitting that he was surprised with how quickly Ortiz was able to get the job done. Here’s some of what Lopez had to say on his perspective of what took place inside the ring […]

Bad Left Hook · Nov 9 · 1 read that week

Jaland Lowe showed Friday night he may be Kentucky’s most valuable offensive player

Jaland Lowe came into the Kentucky Wildcats‘ 107-59 win over Valparaiso Friday night with 16:33 to play in the first half, and in the 18 minutes he played showed why he may be the Cats’ most valuable offensive player. The Wildcats’ offense flows much better with Lowe on the floor. There’s a pop when the […]

A Sea Of Blue · Nov 9 · 1 read that week

Instant Recap: Michigan State Holds On for 69-66 Win Over Arkansas

With #1 Michigan State Hockey completing the sweep of #3 Penn State just prior to tipoff, Spartan Nation could turn its attention to basketball and the Breslin Center crowd appeared to be ready for Arkansas. Coen Carr was certainly ready to match the crowd’s energy and got things started with a dunk to give MSU […]

The Only Colors · Nov 9 · 1 read that week

Nebraska’s “This is the Thread That Never Ends”…Thread

Men’s Basketball vs FIU Saturday, November 8th, 2025 Tipoff: 12:01 P.M (CST) Location: Pinnacle Bank Arena (Lincoln, NE) Radio: Saturday’s game will be carried on the Huskers Radio Network with Kent Pavelka and Jeff Smith on the call, including KLIN (1400 AM) in Lincoln, KCRO (660 AM) and KIBM (1490 AM) in Omaha and KRVN […]

Corn Nation · Nov 8 · 1 read that week

Saturday Headlines: Kentucky vs. Valparaiso Reactions, Florida Gameday

Good morning, BBN! Now that is the Kentucky team we were waiting to see. Last night, the Cats took down Valparaiso 107-59. Jaland Lowe and Denzel Aberdeen in the lineup certainly showed why Coach Pope wanted them as their backcourt. A fun performance last night was seeing Malachi Moreno go off for 18 points and […]

A Sea Of Blue · Nov 8 · 1 read that week

Previewing UVA Basketball’s matchup vs. NC Central

Virginia basketball is back and will play NC Central in its third all-time matchup on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET. The ‘Hoos have beaten the Eagles by a combined 42 points in the two teams’ prior matchups, but NC Central gave Virginia fans a slight scare in 2022 when the Eagles only lost 73-61. To […]

Streaking The Lawn · Nov 7 · 1 read that week

Colts order extra Sauce, please! Hoosiers final real test in Happy Valley! IU Hoops 1st test! Purdue Football schedule unfair!

Colts

KentSterling.com · Nov 7 · 1 read that week

Arsenal FC Starting Lineup Prediction at Sunderland

Tuesday night saw Arsenal notch their eighth straight clean sheet across all competitions. In blanking Slavia Praha on the Gunners matched 1889 Preston and 1920 Liverpool as the only English clubs to make a run of no goals conceded in eight consecutive matches. A record that is over a century old has now been matched. […] The post Arsenal FC Starting Lineup Prediction at Sunderland appeared first on The Sports Bank .

The Bank · Nov 6 · 1 read that week

What will Kentucky’s record be vs. Louisville and Michigan State?

Greetings, BBN! The Kentucky Wildcats got their first win of the season Tuesday night, a 77-51 defensive slugfest with Nicholls. It wasn’t the prettiest of openers, especially when Kentucky failed to score 30 points in the first half, though the defense did take command and help the Cats lead 28-15. The second half was much […]

Michigan State

A Sea Of Blue · Nov 6 · 1 read that week

Sauce Gardner will contribute NOW! Ballard will stay! IU Hoops tonight at 8p!

Giants

KentSterling.com · Nov 5 · 1 read that week

Around the SEC Welcomes Back College Basketball

Every year we say this, but this season is truly flying by. The Dawgs only have four regular season games remaining. Going 3-1 *should* be enough to get in the playoffs. As the leaves turn and the temps drop, let’s take a look at who is making headlines around the SEC. Change at Auburn Auburn […]

Dawg Sports · Nov 5 · 1 read that week

‘Accepting the challenge’: Donnie Freeman embraces larger role, being a leader for Syracuse MBB

In a game against Binghamton where the Syracuse Orange’s highest scorer last year was out for the game within minutes, someone else had to step up. There were plenty of new faces that shined in Syracuse’s 85-47 season-opening win over the Bearcats, but it was one of just two returning players from 2024-25 who stepped […]

Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician · Nov 5 · 1 read that week

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