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Iowa State forward Brandton Chatfield celebrates with teammate Joshua Jefferson during their win over Kansas.

Iowa State Takes Mantle as Big 12’s National Title Contender

The Cyclones slowly built this No. 2-ranked team and proved their mettle against blueblood Kansas in a top-10 men’s basketball showdown.

Iowa State forward Brandton Chatfield celebrates with teammate Joshua Jefferson during their win over Kansas.

Iowa State Takes Mantle as Big 12’s National Title Contender

The Cyclones slowly built this No. 2-ranked team and proved their mettle against blueblood Kansas in a top-10 men’s basketball showdown.

A young fan runs on the court during Radford vs. Gardner-Webb men's basketball.

Young Fan Runs on Court During Crunch Time of Three-Point College Hoops Game

With Radford up three and just 1:06 remaining in the Highlanders' Big South conference game against Gardner-Webb, a young fan decided to get in on the action.

The NCAA women’s basketball tournament will now distribute units comparable to the men’s event.

NCAA Approves Women’s Basketball Tournament Financial Units in Historic Vote

The move brings a level of parity with the men’s tournament and adds an incentive for schools to invest in their programs to an even greater extent.

The 2024 women’s NCAA tournament bracket in Cleveland during the Final Four.

March Madness Expansion Could Center on Championship Control

Power 4 schools’ proposals would push for more power over invites, while association president Charlie Baker is a proponent for more teams in the men’s and women’s basketball fields.

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Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) reacts during the second half against the Pitt Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

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UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin.

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Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) blocks the shot of Cincinnati Bearcats forward Dillon Mitchell (23) in the second half at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Highlights From Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado

Michigan State's head coach Tom Izzo, left, slaps hands with Xavier Booker after some quality minutes against Penn State during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

Spartans Could Be Deepest Team in the Big Ten

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter leads a team huddle

What Matt Painter Said Following Purdue's 69-58 Win Over Washington

No Johni Broome, no problem. Bruce Peal and the No. 1 Auburn Tigers cruised to a 22-point victory over No. 15 Mississippi State,

Seth Davis on Auburn Tigers, Bruce Pearl: 'Just Amazing'

Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Wes Miller calls out in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Wes Miller, Simas Luko?ius Discuss Cincinnati's 68-62 Win Over Colorado

Michigan State's Frankie Fidler, right, moves the ball as Penn State's Kachi Nzeh defends during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

WATCH: Michigan State F Frankie Fidler Speaks After Season-High Performance

Jan 15, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats guard Simas Lukosius (41) controls the ball in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Three Man Weave: Simas Luko?ius' Heroics Lift Cincinnati Over Colorado 68-62

Jan 14, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard coaches his team against Alabama at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Ole Miss Coach Chris Beard Wants More For Rebels Than Just Beating No. 4 Alabama

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The Plus/Minus: UVA Basketball Suffers Heartbreaking Loss to SMU

Jan 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates with forward Frankie Fidler (8) and center Carson Cooper (15) after he scoring against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-Imagn Images

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Bowie State Defeats Howard

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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots the ball while guarded by Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (9)

Purdue's Veterans Provide 2nd Half Lift in Double-Digit Win Over Washington

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