# college basketball (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 7 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover college basketball. Page: Feed: --- ## [A group of doctors asked the Big 12 to kill its Monster jersey patch deal](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/a-group-of-doctors-asked-the-big-12-to-kill-its-monster-jersey-patch-deal) _2026-08-21 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Turns out, energy drinks might be bad for you? ## [Behind the scenes of UNC/TCU...in Ireland](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/behind-the-scenes-of-unc-tcu-in-ireland) _2026-08-20 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ What does prep look like right now? Why Ireland? What will make this game different? ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/big-12-transfers-ranked-aug-2026) _2026-08-20 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Last season, Big 12 Basketball was led by a pair of elite freshmen: 6-foot-9 forward AJ Dybansta (25.5 points per game at BYU) and 6-foot-5 guard Darryn Peterson (20.2 points per game at Kansas). Those two went on to become the first two picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. While another Jayhawks freshman may be \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big 12 appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude](https://www.hoopshq.com/seth-davis/juan-dixon-ttw) _2026-08-20 · Seth Davis · Hoops HQ_ I’m often asked if I have a favorite player from all my years covering college basketball. The answer is yes, and it might surprise you. It’s Maryland guard Juan Dixon. Dixon was the Most Outstanding Player at the 2002 Final Four as he led the Terps to the national championship. It was a destination that \[…\] The post That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude appeared first on Hoops HQ . ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-12/five-burning-questions-for-the-big-12-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-19 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ It has been a busy offseason in the Big 12, defined by dramatic roster turnover and several coaching changes. Most of the league’s biggest stars from the 2025-26 campaign either left for the NBA or hit the portal, but teams have managed to rebuild in impressive fashion. Ten of the 16 schools in the conference \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big 12 Ahead of the 2026-27 Season appeared… ## [Central Missouri announced D-II's first jersey patch deal, and it's everything you'd expect from a D-I package:](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/central-missouri-just-announced-d-ii-s-first-jersey-patch-deal-one-problem-d-ii-can-t-have-jersey-pa) _2026-08-18 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ UCM operates more like some D-I programs than the median D-II school — and it's trying to get in the patch game early. ## [If the PCSA is dead, here's my proposal for something that could actually pass](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/if-the-pcsa-is-dead-here-s-my-proposal-for-something-that-could-actually-pass) _2026-08-17 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ You can't get everything you want. But you might be able to get SOME things you want. ## [That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My Rescue](https://www.hoopshq.com/acc/that-time-when-grayson-allen-crushed-my-laptop) _2026-08-17 · Brett Friedlander · Hoops HQ_ There is no better vantage point to observe a college basketball game than press row at Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s a place from which you can experience the sights and sounds of the game in a way that can’t be duplicated by watching on television at home or attempting to report from the rafters where \[…\] The post That Time When Grayson Allen Crushed My Laptop and the Cameron Crazies Came to My… ## [First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/conferences/first-impressions-of-arkansas-cincinnati-and-more-teams-ahead-of-the-2026-27-season) _2026-08-17 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ Due to a recent update to NCAA policies, college programs are now permitted to embark on foreign tours every offseason, rather than the old cadence of once every four years. Schools have been taking advantage of the new rule throughout July and August, traveling the globe to get their first taste of game action against \[…\] The post First Impressions of Arkansas, Cincinnati and More Teams Ahead of… ## [Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/top-20-big-ten-transfers-august-2026) _2026-08-17 · Tristan Freeman · Hoops HQ_ Compared to some other power conferences, the Big Ten has more preferred veterans who have stayed with the same program over the years, rather than transfers who are around for just one season. However, the transfer portal has also affected the Big Ten, with five of the league’s top nine individual scorers coming in via \[…\] The post Ranking the Top 20 Men’s Transfers in the Big Ten appeared first… ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/myq1NLgOnU5X) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-ten/big-ten-five-burning-questions-aug-2026) _2026-08-16 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ The Big Ten’s 26-year national championship drought finally came to an end last season, as a dominant Michigan team rolled through the NCAA Tournament. It was an exceptional year for the conference as a whole. Seven teams landed in the final AP poll, nine received bids to the Big Dance, six reached the Sweet Sixteen \[…\] The post Five Burning Questions for the Big Ten Ahead of the 2026-27 Season… ## [That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome](https://www.hoopshq.com/sec/that-time-when-georgia-dome-tornado) _2026-08-16 · Chris Dortch · Hoops HQ_ The noise started slowly, then built in intensity until it sounded as though thousands of rabid basketball fans were stomping their feet on metal bleachers. My first thought, as I was watching the 2008 SEC Tournament second-round game between Mississippi State and Alabama at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta was, “Why would fans be stomping \[…\] The post That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome… ## [I agree, Mountain West AD: College sports is NOT a free market](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/i-agree-mountain-west-ad-college-sports-is-not-a-free-market) _2026-08-14 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ If you want to save college sports, start with being honest about what it actually is ... and isn't. ## [How important is athletics revenue to a university budget, REALLY? Let's do some math.](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/how-important-is-athletics-revenue-to-a-university-budget-really-let-s-do-some-math) _2026-08-13 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Or at least, I'll attempt to do some math. ## [Where do sponsor patches go for swimmers?](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/where-do-sponsor-patches-go-for-swimmers) _2026-08-11 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Multiple schools have announced sponsorship deals with "all varsity sports." What that looks like for every sport isn't very clear. ## [Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment](https://www.hoopshq.com/big-east/ronald-nored-year-one) _2026-08-10 · Andy Katz · Hoops HQ_ Here’s what I love about Ronald Nored’s coaching journey: He doesn’t feel like he was owed anything. He made sure to work for, and learn from, multiple coaches. And he is incredibly humble and respectful of his first Division I head coaching gig at his alma mater — Butler. Nored didn’t hesitate about his chosen \[…\] The post Bulldog Mentality: Ronald Nored Is Giving Butler the NBA Treatment… ## [Welcome to Extra Points 3.0](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/welcome-to-extra-points-3-0) _2026-08-10 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ We have several major product announcements and new features to share with you. ## [How schools can actually make more money selling tickets](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/how-schools-can-actually-make-more-money-selling-tickets) _2026-08-07 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ It's not just about having a winning team. It's about data. ## [What will happen next with the Oregon State women's basketball union push?](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/what-will-happen-next-with-the-oregon-state-women-s-basketball-union-push) _2026-08-06 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Though it's been lost a bit in the news cycle, a major labor story is brewing in the Pacific Northwest. ## [Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World](https://www.hoopshq.com/ncaa/chaotic-week-recap-aug-5-2026) _2026-08-06 · Alex Squadron · Hoops HQ_ A flurry of legislative and legal activity has turned a normally quiet time on the college sports calendar into an absolute frenzy. In the past week, there has been a frantic push to pass the Protect College Sports Act — the expansive federal bill co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) and Eric \[…\] The post Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World… ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yQUduhHswDfC) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [UT men's basketball working on chemistry this offseason](https://www.fox7austin.com/video/fmc-b4ivhqin64m3b8ht) _2026-08-04 · Latest News | FOX 7_ Last season ended with an unexpected run to the Sweet 16 for the UT men's basketball team. Now, the biggest offseason challenge isn't the competition, its the chemistry. ## [Special Report: A DEEP Dive into the Michigan Athletic Department's Finances](https://www.extrapointsmb.com/p/special-report-a-deep-dive-into-the-michigan-athletic-department-s-finances) _2026-08-04 · Matt Brown · Extra Points_ Maybe we'll do this for other schools as well. But today? Let's do Michigan. ## [Xavier Mid-Summer News and Notes](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12385/xavier-mid-summer-news-and-notes) _2026-07-13 · Bryan D · Banners On The Parkway_ With the World Cup having dominated the sporting headlines over the summer, Xavier has been building out their roster and beginnings of their schedule as well as getting back to work on and in the court in preparation for year two of the Richard Pitino Era. Roster building Xavier has added two final pieces to \[…\] ## [Texas State University officially joins PAC-12 Conference](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-state-university-officially-joins-pac-12-conference) _2026-07-01 · Meredith.Aldis@fox.com (Meredith Aldis) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Texas State University is entering a new era. On Wednesday, the Bobcats officially became a member of the PAC-12 Conference. ## [San Antonio Spurs select Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance with No. 20 pick in 2026 NBA Draft](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/san-antonio-spurs-select-kentuckys-jayden-quaintance-no-20-pick-2026-nba-draft) _2026-06-24 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The San Antonio Spurs have selected high-upside Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to pair with franchise star Victor Wembanyama. ## [NBA Draft 2026: Chicago Bulls draft Texas standout Dailyn Swain at No. 15](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/nba-draft-2026-chicago-bulls-draft-texas-standout-dailyn-swain-no-15) _2026-06-24 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Former Texas Longhorns standout Dailyn Swain has been selected 15th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft following a spectacular breakout season. ## [NCAA expanding March Madness college basketball tournaments to 76 teams in 2027](https://www.fox7austin.com/sports/ncaa-expanding-march-madness-tournaments-teams-2027) _2026-05-08 · Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The NCAA will expand its men's and women's March Madness tournaments to 76 teams each next year, adding more early-round games in the first week without changing the overall tourney format. ## [These Four Schools Missed the NCAA Tournament this Year, but they will be Dancing in 2027](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/these-four-schools-missed-the-ncaa) _2026-05-07 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Previewing teams from all across the country that should improve drastically next season. ## [The Best Transfer in America is a Tennessee Volunteer](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/the-best-transfer-in-america-is-a) _2026-05-05 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Wake Forest transfer Juke Harris will suit up for Rick Barnes' crew in 2026-27 ## [Offseason Recruiting Update I](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/offseason-recruiting-update-i) _2026-04-30 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Kentucky's whiffs, Texas' hits, Florida and Duke reload and more. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7KvaPrGS25Ez) _2026-04-30 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Florida is Building a Monster Rooted in Loyalty](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/florida-is-building-a-monster-rooted) _2026-04-28 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Retaining projected lottery pick Thomas Haugh places the Gators firmly at the top of the college basketball world heading into 2026-27. ## [The Ten Best Games I Watched This Season](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/the-ten-best-games-i-watched-this) _2026-04-22 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Now that the season is over, I'm ranking my personal favorites from the 2025-26 campaign. ## [So ill: Saluki standout Rolyns Aligbe joins Xavier](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12361/so-ill-saluki-standout-rolyns-aligbe-joins-xavier) _2026-04-17 · Brad Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ One thing Xavier still needed was a little depth. Sure, they had retained their best player and the guy who was supposed to be their best player, added a point guard, added an elite defender, and added a shooter, but sometimes guys need to rest, right? Yes, Evan Miyakawa did say the roster as compiled \[…\] ## [Chance Westry is a Xavier Musketeer](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12356/chance-westry-is-a-xavier-musketeer) _2026-04-15 · Bryan D · Banners On The Parkway_ First the news: NEWS: UAB guard Chance Westry has committed to Xavier. Westry averaged 15.5 PPG and was named Second Team All-Conference this season. pic.twitter.com/2hOTAg5ZkF — Rebound Rundown (@ReboundRundown) April 15, 2026 Xavier had lost quite a bit in terms of perimeter presence with Malik Messina-Moore and Isaiah Walker having exhausted their eligibility and Roddie \[…\] ## [Tru Washington to Xavier](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12351/tru-washington-to-xavier) _2026-04-11 · Brad Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ So this Richard Pitino guy might have a bit about him. Xavier has landed Tru Washington from the portal. That means that the roster currently stands at eight players, with Kason Westphal hanging in limbo but predicted to return at the moment. Xavier’s team last season was fun to watch and tried incredibly hard at \[…\] ## [Ruben Dominguez commits to Xavier](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12348/ruben-dominguez-commits-to-xavier) _2026-04-10 · Brad Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ “Commits” is an odd choice of words in this age of the portal, but I used it and I’m sticking with it. Here is another phrase that may sound odd to you: 23 year old college sophomore. That is what 6-6, 213 Ruben Dominguez is. The other thing he is now is a Xavier Musketeer. \[…\] ## [Xavier forward Gabriel Pozzato is officially returning](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/xavier-mens-basketball-recruiting-news-offer-commit-verbal-visit/12342/xavier-forward-gabriel-pozzato-is-officially-returning) _2026-04-09 · Joel Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ First, the news: Sometimes the biggest acquisition is simply the lack of a departure, and I think that’s going to end up being the case here. Pozzato was slated to be a big piece of Xavier’s attack last season, but a torn meniscus in the summer required surgical repair, and he was ultimately shut down \[…\] ## [Xavier lands first portal commit](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/xavier-mens-basketball-recruiting-news-offer-commit-verbal-visit/12338/xavier-lands-first-portal-commit) _2026-04-08 · Braydan Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ As most college basketball fans know, the portal opened shortly after One Shining Moment wrapped on Monday night. Since then, well over 1,000 players have put their names into the portal. This morning, it appears that Xavier has gained commitment from one of those players, and a good one at that. Mike Nwoko joins the \[…\] ## [That's It. The Season is Over.](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/thats-it-the-season-is-over) _2026-04-07 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ A sincere thank you to everyone who subscribed, liked, commented and read any of my writing this year. ## [And now, we wait](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/general/12333/and-now-we-wait) _2026-04-07 · Brad Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ The college basketball season ended last night. It ended well, with UConn battling gamely against Michigan but ultimately coming up just short. Some really boneheaded fouls and the inability to make a shot against the Wolverines suffocating defense did them in. Somehow the Huskies were in it at the end, but for once they couldn’t \[…\] ## [Five Things to Watch in Tonight's National Championship Game](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/five-things-to-watch-in-tonights) _2026-04-06 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ What to be looking for as Michigan and Connecticut battle for college basketball immortality. ## [How Michigan is Trying to Break the Championship Mold](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/how-michigan-is-trying-to-break-the) _2026-04-04 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Michigan is looking to create a new championship blueprint with a team reliant on first-year transfers. ## [Texas women drop from NCAA basketball tournament after semifinal loss to UCLA](https://www.fox7austin.com/sports/texas-women-drop-from-ncaa-basketball-tournament-after-semi-loss-ucla) _2026-04-04 · Mack.Shaw@fox.com (Mack Shaw) · Latest News | FOX 7_ The Texas Longhorns are out of the NCAA women’s college basketball tournament after a loss in the semifinals to the UCLA Bruins on Friday. ## [Texas women's basketball fans cheer on team in Final Four](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/texas-womens-basketball-fans-cheer-team-final-four) _2026-04-04 · Katie.Pratt@fox.com (Katie Pratt) · Latest News | FOX 7_ Austinites cheered on the Texas women's basketball team as they faced UCLA on Friday, April 3. ## [College Basketball Coaching Carousel: My Thoughts on the Biggest Moves](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/college-basketball-coaching-carousel) _2026-04-02 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ Seven head coaching moves that have impacted the landscape of the sport. ## [The death of March Madness was greatly exaggerated](https://www.bannersontheparkway.com/march-madness-2026/12329/the-death-of-march-madness-was-greatly-exaggerated) _2026-03-31 · Brad Dobney · Banners On The Parkway_ Every March it begins anew. “There weren’t enough upsets… where are all the mid-majors?… no one wants to see a .500 power conference team… no more Cinderellas… this was better years ago… the magic is gone.” Those are the familiar complaints about the second most watched sporting event in the United States. There is functionally \[…\] ## [UConn's True March Hero](https://jdbcollegehoops.substack.com/p/uconns-true-march-hero) _2026-03-31 · JDB College Hoops · Joe's Substack_ He isn't the one going viral, but Tarris Reed is the only reason the Huskies are still dancing. ## [TCU’s Final Four bid ends as South Carolina pulls away for 78-52 Elite Eight win](https://www.fox7austin.com/sports/tcu-final-four-bid-ends-south-carolina-pulls-away-78-52-elite-eight-win) _2026-03-31 · Joseph.Rowe@fox.com (Joseph Rowe) · Latest News | FOX 7_ South Carolina advanced to the Final Four by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 78-52 victory over TCU, setting up a high-stakes semifinal matchup against undefeated UConn. ## [Austin pub donates sales to family who lost 3 children in apartment fire](https://www.fox7austin.com/news/austin-pub-donates-sales-family-who-lost-3-children-apartment-fire) _2026-03-31 · Marco.Bitonel@fox.com (Marco Bitonel) · Latest News | FOX 7_ An Austin pub is helping support a family who lost three children in an apartment fire earlier this month. ## [Austin pub rallies for family in need](https://www.fox7austin.com/video/fmc-mabl4ep7nkb02s8e) _2026-03-31 · Latest News | FOX 7_ The University of Texas Women's Basketball team is headed to the Final Four. The Longhorns beat the Michigan Wolverines by more than 30 points in the Elite Eight. And across Austin, fans came together to cheer on the Horns, but for one sports bar, the big game was about more than basketball.