BIG EAST Fines Dan Hurley After Late-Game Incident vs. Marquette
The Big East Conference announced disciplinary action against Dan Hurley following a tense moment during a recent conference game. Hurley, the head coach of the UConn Huskies men’s basketball, has been fined $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct stemming from the closing seconds of the team’s March 7 matchup against Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball. Incident Occurred […]
Rick Pitino Goes Off on Friars After Heated Providence–St. John’s Fight
The latest chapter between the St. John’s Red Storm and Providence Friars will be remembered less for the final score and more for the chaos that unfolded midway through the second half. St. John’s secured a 79-69 win, improving to 13-1 in Big East play and extending its winning streak to 11 games. But the […]
Darryn Peterson Availability Update: Bill Self Reveals Status vs. Iowa State on Saturday
The Kansas Jayhawks received encouraging news ahead of Saturday’s matchup vs. the Iowa State Cyclones. Head coach Bill Self confirmed that star freshman Darryn Peterson is “good to go” for the noon CT showdown, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Peterson missed Kansas’ 82-78 victory over No. 1 Arizona on Monday due to illness. (source) Peterson […]
Iowa State HC TJ Otzelberger on Kansas Before Saturday Rematch
The rematch between the Kansas Jayhawks and Iowa State Cyclones arrives witt different stakes than their first meeting in January. At that time, Iowa State entered undefeated at 16-0, while the Jayhawks were unranked and searching for consistency. Since then, KU has surged to No. 9, stacking wins over multiple top-15 opponents, including a statement […]
Darryn Peterson Comes Through Late as Kansas Outlasts Texas Tech
The Kansas Jayhawks needed poise, confidence, and a shot-maker in the final minutes Monday night vs.. Freshman guard Darryn Peterson delivered all three. Peterson buried two contested three-pointers in the final 80 seconds to lift No. 11 Kansas to a 64–61 road win over No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders, sealing the Jayhawks’ sixth straight […]
NCAA president doubts basketball tournament expansion possible for 2025-26
NCAA President Charlie Baker on Thursday said expanding the Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments is unlikely for the upcoming 2025-26 season due to logistical challenges. While speaking at a National Press Club Headliners Breakfast, Baker confirmed that if expansion is approved by the required governance committees, it still likely won’t be ready in […]