Category: NCAA Basketball

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.

Kennesaw State Owls (5-1) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (5-0) Lethbridge, Alberta; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine plays Kennesaw State at VisitLethbridge.com Arena in Lethbridge, Alberta. The Anteaters are 5-0 in non-conference play.

Stonehill Skyhawks (4-4) at Marquette Golden Eagles (6-0) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -34.5; over/under is 138.5 BOTTOM LINE: Stonehill takes on No. Marquette after Josh Morgan scored 20 points in Stonehill's 67-65 win over the Texas A&M-Commerce Lions.

Michigan Wolverines (5-1) vs. Xavier Musketeers (6-0) Cypress Lake, Florida; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -1.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. Xavier takes on Michigan in Cypress Lake, Florida.

Butler Bulldogs (4-1) vs. Northwestern Wildcats (5-1) Tempe, Arizona; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Butler and Northwestern square off in Tempe, Arizona. The Wildcats have a 5-1 record against non-conference oppponents.

Michigan State Spartans (5-2) vs. North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2) Lahaina, Hawaii; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Michigan State and No. North Carolina play at Lahaina Civic Center in Lahaina, Hawaii.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-2) at Charlotte 49ers (3-2) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: 49ers -3.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts East Tennessee State after Nik Graves scored 20 points in Charlotte's 79-76 loss to the Long Island Sharks. The 49ers have gone 3-1 in home games.