Category: NCAA Basketball

Division I men’s basketball teams will be able to play two exhibitions against any other four-year schools without needing a waiver that required game proceeds be donated to charity under a change approved at the NCAA convention.

Arizona's free-flowing offense bogged down. The expected starting center played limited minutes before going down with a season-ending foot injury. The combination led to the Wildcats' worst stretch in four seasons under coach Tommy Lloyd, dimming the prospects of a season that had opened with so much promise.

An incensed Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's second-half defensive issues "a problem" after surviving Penn State for a 10th straight win.

Tom Izzo called Michigan State basketball's continued second-half defensive issues "a problem" after an 90-85 win over Penn State on Jan. 15, 2025.

The Big Ten women's college basketball excitement continues tonight on Peacock. It's Illinois vs Indiana at 7, followed by Ohio State vs Wisconsin at 9 PM.

Columnist Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State's performance Wednesday night in a narrow victory over Penn State with three quick takes.

Marshall Thundering Herd (10-8, 3-2 Sun Belt) at James Madison Dukes (9-8, 2-3 Sun Belt) Harrisonburg, Virginia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -5.5; over/under is 143 BOTTOM LINE: Marshall visits James Madison after Mikal Dawson scored 21 points in Marshall's 81-69 victory over the Georgia Southern Eagles. The Dukes are 7-1 on their home court.

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (5-12, 3-2 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (12-5, 3-2 Sun Belt) Jonesboro, Arkansas; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Red Wolves -16.5; over/under is 147.5 BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State hosts Louisiana after Taryn Todd scored 21 points in Arkansas State's 84-78 victory over the Troy Trojans. The Red Wolves have gone 7-0 in home games.

Gonzaga Bulldogs (14-4, 5-0 WCC) at Oregon State Beavers (13-5, 3-2 WCC) Corvallis, Oregon; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -9.5; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Gonzaga faces Oregon State after Graham Ike scored 21 points in Gonzaga's 88-75 victory over the Washington State Cougars.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels (8-9, 2-2 ASUN) at Austin Peay Governors (6-11, 1-3 ASUN) Clarksville, Tennessee; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Colonels -3; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Kentucky takes on Austin Peay after George Kimble III scored 30 points in Eastern Kentucky's 82-75 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins. The Governors have gone 3-3 in home games.

The Golden Griffins have gone 1-4 against MAAC opponents. Canisius averages 10.6 turnovers per game and is 0-5 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents. Iona's average of 5.9 made 3-pointers per game is 2.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.6 per game Canisius allows.

Providence Friars (9-9, 3-4 Big East) at Villanova Wildcats (11-7, 4-3 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence faces Villanova in Big East action Friday. The Wildcats have gone 9-1 in home games.

Portland State Vikings (10-6, 2-1 Big Sky) at Northern Colorado Bears (12-5, 4-0 Big Sky) Greeley, Colorado; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bears -8.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Colorado comes into a matchup against Portland State as winners of six straight games. The Bears are 7-1 in home games.

Sacramento State Hornets (5-11, 1-2 Big Sky) at Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (10-7, 1-3 Big Sky) Flagstaff, Arizona; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lumberjacks -9.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Northern Arizona faces Sacramento State after Trenton McLaughlin scored 24 points in Northern Arizona's 58-53 loss to the Montana State Bobcats. The Lumberjacks are 7-1 in home games.

Memphis Tigers (13-3, 3-0 AAC) at Temple Owls (10-6, 2-1 AAC) Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -9; over/under is 155 BOTTOM LINE: Temple hosts No. Memphis after Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 24 points in Temple's 73-70 victory over the Rice Owls.