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Why Indiana basketball is still a coveted job despite decades of mediocrity

Between the Hoosiers' winning tradition, home-court advantage, NIL war chest and administrative backing, the Indiana job is a massive opportunity for someone.

Lexington Herald-Leader

What Mark Pope’s first 23 games as UK coach tell us about Kentucky basketball’s future

Even from a small sample size, trends that will shape Kentucky basketball moving forward have emerged.

Lansing State Journal

Michigan State hosts Indiana in full-circle moment for Tom Izzo with history on line

Tom Izzo has a chance to break a tie with Bob Knight for the most league wins in Big Ten history Tuesday when Michigan State basketball hosts Indiana.

Detroit Free Press

Michigan basketball vs. Purdue prediction: Can Wolverines get revenge for road blowout?

Michigan basketball has its chance at redemption against Purdue. This is a huge game on multiple levels.

Yahoo Sports

ESPN's Dick Vitale makes emotional return after nearly 2 years of battling cancer: 'This is my Super Bowl'

The longtime ESPN color commentator was near tears telling the audience what it meant for him to be back.

Associated Press

Maryland's Queen outshines Rutgers duo in a showdown of freshmen standouts

This was a game Derik Queen was looking forward to for obvious reasons — a showdown between the Maryland big man and two other freshmen who have received a lot more attention. Queen scored a career-high 29 points with 15 rebounds, and the 18th-ranked Terrapins turned back Rutgers 90-81 on Sunday. With close to 50 NBA scouts credentialed, the 6-foot-10 Queen made by far the biggest impact of the three standout freshmen.

Associated Press

Bruce Thornton hits late winner as Ohio State rallies to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70

Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-pointer from the right wing with 7.4 seconds left and Ohio State overcame a 17-point deficit to beat No. 18 Maryland 73-70 on Thursday night. Thornton had 31 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten). Micah Parrish added 13 points and six rebounds.

Associated Press

Nelson and Youngblood score 15 each and No. 3 Alabama holds off Arkansas 85-81

Grant Nelson and Chris Youngblood each scored 15 points and No. 3 Alabama held off a late Arkansas run to deal the Razorbacks' NCAA Tournament hopes a serious blow with an 85-81 win on Saturday night. Mouhamed Dioubate scored 14 and Mark Sears added 11 as the Crimson Tide (20-3, 9-1 Southeastern Conference) won their sixth in a row. Zvonimir Ivisic scored 27 points, while Adou Thiero added 22 and Johnell Davis chipped in 13 to lead the Razorbacks (14-9, 3-7).

Associated Press

Lakhin leads No. 23 Clemson to 85-65 win over North Carolina

Viktor Lakhin scored 22 points, including a season-best four 3-pointers, and No. 23 Clemson rolled past North Carolina 85-65 on Monday night. Chase Hunter added 19 points with four 3s for the Tigers (20-5, 12-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), who followed up their 77-71 win over then-No. 2 Duke on Saturday night with a dominant showing against the Tar Heels (14-11, 7-6). It's the first time Clemson has beaten Duke and North Carolina in the same year since the 2019-20 season.

Yahoo Sports

The 8 most underachieving teams of the 2024-25 men's college basketball season so far

We're hitting the home stretch of the 2024-25 men's college basketball regular season, and these teams need to step it up.