Category: NCAA Basketball

Jayden Nunn scored 23 points, including seven 3-pointers, and No. 17 Baylor led throughout in a 91-60 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday. After Nunn was recognized just before tipoff for reaching 1,000 career points earlier this month, he made two 3s in the first 68 seconds of the game for a 6-0 lead. Freshman guard Robert Wright added 18 points for Baylor (5-2).

AJ Smith scored 12 points and added five rebounds and three steals. Justas Stonkus finished 4 of 4 from the field to finish with 12 points. The Norse (1-5) were led in scoring by Sam Vinson, who finished with 21 points, six rebounds and two steals.

Chucky Hepburn had 16 points, 10 assists and seven steals, Noah Waterman also had 16 points and Louisville beat No. 14 Indiana 89-61 on Wednesday in the opening game of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Louisville (4-1) beat a ranked team for the first time since topping Virginia Tech 73-71 on Jan. 6, 2021. Kasean Pryor scored 10 of his 14 points in the second half and Reyne Smith added 12 points for Louisville.

Daniel Batcho's 19 points helped Louisiana Tech defeat Eastern Kentucky 78-69 on Wednesday. Batcho added eight rebounds for the Bulldogs (7-0). Amaree Abram added 14 points while going 5 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and 3 for 3 from the line and also had eight rebounds.

Hunter Dickinson was given a flagrant-2 for the kick, leading to the ejection.

Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivisic's press conference previewing the game against Illinois on Thursday.

The 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis will take place Wednesday-Friday in The Bahamas. Here's what to know, including the bracket, scores, how to watch and more:

The transfer portal has not even officially opened yet – that happens on Dec. 9 – but the news is ramping up so there’s no better time for a Transfer Portal Rumor Mill. Atkins, who has two years of eligibility remaining, also has a full slate of visits planned out.

Head coach Darian DeVries and West Virginia are slated to face their toughest test to date when they open the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament against No. 3 Gonzaga on Wednesday. "Great opponent, off to a terrific start," DeVries said of the Bulldogs. Gonzaga sits at 5-0 with two wins over Big 12 competition.

Tom Izzo, Michigan State’s Hall of Fame coach, was borderline incredulous after watching Tyrese Hunter dismantle Michigan State Tuesday.

Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (3-3) Cypress Lake, Florida; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gamecocks -4.5; over/under is 140.5 BOTTOM LINE: Virginia Tech and South Carolina square off in Cypress Lake, Florida. The Gamecocks are 3-3 in non-conference play.

The Eagles have a 2-3 record in non-conference games. Morehead State is 1-3 in games decided by at least 10 points. The Highlanders have a 0-7 record in non-conference games.

Rider Broncs (4-2) at Villanova Wildcats (3-4) Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -18.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova plays Rider after Eric Dixon scored 38 points in Villanova's 76-75 loss to the Maryland Terrapins. The Wildcats have gone 3-1 in home games.

Arkansas Razorbacks (5-1) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (5-1) Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Arkansas and Illinois square off in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kent State Golden Flashes (4-1) vs. Towson Tigers (4-2) Lethbridge, Alberta; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Kent State and Towson square off at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Tigers are 4-2 in non-conference play.