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James Naismith, a physical educator, invented the sport in 1891 in Springfield, Massachusetts as a game that could be played indoors during the winter season. The first game was played in a YMCA gym that same year with two peach baskets nailed to balconies at opposing sides of the gym serving as the goals. The first site of the first college basketball game is largely debated, but the first intercollegiate men’s basketball game was played a few years later, when Minnesota State School of Agriculture and Hamline College played against each other in 1895. The first women’s game was played by Stanford and U.C. Berkeley in 1896. There wasn’t a shot clock in the early days of basketball, so games were much slower and fewer points were scored than in modern basketball games.

Today, both men’s and women’s varsity college basketball teams compete in Division 1 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). There are 32 Division 1 basketball conferences, including “Power 5” conferences SEC, ACC, Big 10, Big 12 and Pac-12. Each year, the national championship is determined by March Madness, or the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Basketball Tournament. The tournament features 68 teams, including 32 champion teams and 36 teams that are participating as a result of at-large berths.

From player controversies and success to team schedules, FanBuzz is the best place for both casual and diehard college basketball fans to find the news they need to stay up to date regarding their favorite teams (and rivals).

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Metta World Peace reached the highest of highs and lowest of lows during his 17-year NBA career. He won a…
3-Year-Old Sings National Anthem Like a Real ‘American Idol’ College Basketball 3-Year-Old Sings National Anthem Like a Real ‘American Idol’ , Senior Writer 1:15pm, April 8

No matter the time of year, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most common tradition in American sports. It has had…
Gators Star Guard Returning for Sophomore Season College Basketball Gators Star Guard Returning for Sophomore Season , Senior Writer 11:24am, April 7

For Florida Gators guard Scottie Lewis, playing in the NBA is his ultimate goal. That’s been the case for years,…
Hank Gathers’ Tragic Death Ignited a Legendary March Madness Run College Basketball Hank Gathers’ Tragic Death Ignited a Legendary March Madness Run , The League 3:03pm, April 3

You could hear a pin drop at Gersten Pavilion. Collective confusion mounting. Uncomfortable tension swelling. Loyola-Marymount forward Hank Gathers collapsed…
Dennis Rodman’s Son Coming Into His Own at Washington State College Basketball Dennis Rodman’s Son Coming Into His Own at Washington State , The League 2:48pm, April 2

Kids of NBA legends are proving they're more than a last name. Bronny James lit it up as a freshman…
Can Alabama’s High-Scoring Offense Crash NCAA Tournament? College Basketball Can Alabama’s High-Scoring Offense Crash NCAA Tournament? , The League 12:16pm, April 1

Editor's Update: The 2020 basketball season was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. Alabama finished the…
Florida Basketball Geared for NCAA Tournament Return College Basketball Florida Basketball Geared for NCAA Tournament Return , The League 12:14pm, April 1

Editor's Update: The 2020 basketball season was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. Florida finished the…
LSU Basketball Schedule: Tigers Building on First Sweet 16 in 13 Years College Basketball LSU Basketball Schedule: Tigers Building on First Sweet 16 in 13 Years , The League 12:13pm, April 1

Editor's Update: The 2020 basketball season was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. LSU finished the…
Auburn Basketball Schedule: Tigers Ready to Repeat as SEC Champs College Basketball Auburn Basketball Schedule: Tigers Ready to Repeat as SEC Champs , The League 12:11pm, April 1

Editor's Update: The 2020 basketball season was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. Auburn finished the…
FSU Basketball Schedule: ‘Noles Poised for Deep NCAA Tournament Run ACC FSU Basketball Schedule: ‘Noles Poised for Deep NCAA Tournament Run , The League 12:06pm, April 1

Editor's Update: The 2020 basketball season was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus outbreak. Florida State finished…
“Send It In, Jerome!”: College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk, 32 Years Later College Basketball “Send It In, Jerome!”: College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk, 32 Years Later , The League 3:43pm, March 31

The backboard and rim at Fitzgerald Field House survived 25 minutes of the Pittsburgh-Providence game on January 25, 1988. Cause…
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Oh no, buddy I'm so sorry this was caught on camera. A kid from Walkertown High School in North Carolina…
Red Panda is Basketball’s Can’t-Miss Halftime Show College Basketball Red Panda is Basketball’s Can’t-Miss Halftime Show , The League 5:40pm, March 30

I've seen my fair share of halftime shows. From dunking off trampolines to chainsaw juggling Mad Chad, I always enter…
The Clutch Shot That Sparked Michael Jordan’s Legacy ACC The Clutch Shot That Sparked Michael Jordan’s Legacy , The League 1:42pm, March 27

Only 32 seconds left. North Carolina's ball to inbound after a timeout. Georgetown leads 62-61. The college basketball crown on…
The Legend of Glen “Big Baby” Davis’ Perfect Nickname College Basketball The Legend of Glen “Big Baby” Davis’ Perfect Nickname , The League 4:54pm, March 26

The Big Unit. Big Ben. Big Papi. There are plenty of sports nicknames with "big" in them to go around.…
The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer College Basketball The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer , Senior Writer 5:15pm, March 25

No matter where you live in the United States, American sports are a part of every community. Although some prefer…
Coronavirus Kills Former Texas A&M Star David Edwards College Basketball Coronavirus Kills Former Texas A&M Star David Edwards , Editor 10:28am, March 24

We can't go a day without coronavirus updates dominating the news. Many people still are not taking the threat to…
Anthony Edwards Says Goodbye to Georgia: “I Hope I’ve Made You All Proud” NBA Anthony Edwards Says Goodbye to Georgia: “I Hope I’ve Made You All Proud” , Senior Writer 3:16pm, March 23

From the very moment he committed, everyone knew Anthony Edwards wasn’t going to be in Athens for long. NBA scouts…
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3-Year-Old Sings National Anthem Like a Real ‘American Idol’ College Basketball 3-Year-Old Sings National Anthem Like a Real ‘American Idol’ , Senior Writer 1:15pm, April 8

No matter the time of year, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most common tradition in American sports. It has had…
The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer College Basketball The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer , Senior Writer 5:15pm, March 25

No matter where you live in the United States, American sports are a part of every community. Although some prefer…
What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where Is He Now? College Basketball What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where Is He Now? , The League 3:15pm, March 16

College basketball is volatile. It's the sport that lends itself the most to "anything can happen." Whether that be huge…
Basketball Movies We Love to Watch, From Space Jam to Hoosiers College Basketball Basketball Movies We Love to Watch, From Space Jam to Hoosiers , The League 1:28pm, March 10

Basketball's stage is the hardwood. It's where stars shine, storylines come to fruition, and iconic moments are made. Basketball has…
Coronavirus Kills Former Texas A&M Star David Edwards College Basketball Coronavirus Kills Former Texas A&M Star David Edwards , Editor 10:28am, March 24

We can't go a day without coronavirus updates dominating the news. Many people still are not taking the threat to…
Dennis Rodman’s Son Coming Into His Own at Washington State College Basketball Dennis Rodman’s Son Coming Into His Own at Washington State , The League 2:48pm, April 2

Kids of NBA legends are proving they're more than a last name. Bronny James lit it up as a freshman…
Hank Gathers’ Tragic Death Ignited a Legendary March Madness Run College Basketball Hank Gathers’ Tragic Death Ignited a Legendary March Madness Run , The League 3:03pm, April 3

You could hear a pin drop at Gersten Pavilion. Collective confusion mounting. Uncomfortable tension swelling. Loyola-Marymount forward Hank Gathers collapsed…
FSU’s Leonard Hamilton Named National Coach of the Year Finalist College Basketball FSU’s Leonard Hamilton Named National Coach of the Year Finalist , The League 10:00am, March 19

The best college basketball coaches are the ones we see on the sidelines every March. Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and Kentucky's…
This Horrible Dunk Attempt Belongs in the Hall of Shame College Basketball This Horrible Dunk Attempt Belongs in the Hall of Shame , 5:45pm, March 30

Oh no, buddy I'm so sorry this was caught on camera. A kid from Walkertown High School in North Carolina…
“Send It In, Jerome!”: College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk, 32 Years Later College Basketball “Send It In, Jerome!”: College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk, 32 Years Later , The League 3:43pm, March 31

The backboard and rim at Fitzgerald Field House survived 25 minutes of the Pittsburgh-Providence game on January 25, 1988. Cause…
Pete Maravich’s Collegiate Career Will Never Be Topped College Basketball Pete Maravich’s Collegiate Career Will Never Be Topped , The League 10:19am, February 21

Pistol Pete Maravich lived and breathed basketball from an early age. It was only natural. His father, Press Maravich, had…
30 Years Ago, The Runnin’ Rebels Were Kings of College Basketball College Basketball 30 Years Ago, The Runnin’ Rebels Were Kings of College Basketball , The League 5:27pm, March 9

The desert sun beats down on you. Music blares from sports cars purring down the street. Bright, technicolor lights flash…
Red Panda is Basketball’s Can’t-Miss Halftime Show College Basketball Red Panda is Basketball’s Can’t-Miss Halftime Show , The League 5:40pm, March 30

I've seen my fair share of halftime shows. From dunking off trampolines to chainsaw juggling Mad Chad, I always enter…
The Clutch Shot That Sparked Michael Jordan’s Legacy ACC The Clutch Shot That Sparked Michael Jordan’s Legacy , The League 1:42pm, March 27

Only 32 seconds left. North Carolina's ball to inbound after a timeout. Georgetown leads 62-61. The college basketball crown on…
Shareef O’Neal, Shaq’s Son, Commits to LSU College Basketball Shareef O’Neal, Shaq’s Son, Commits to LSU , Senior Writer 10:44am, February 15

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This Map Shows the Best College Town in All 50 States College Basketball This Map Shows the Best College Town in All 50 States , Senior Writer 4:12pm, March 11

What makes a college town great? Better yet, what makes it special? Is it the school, the sports teams everyone…
Auburn Says Goodbye to Historic Senior Class with Tribute Video College Basketball Auburn Says Goodbye to Historic Senior Class with Tribute Video , Senior Writer 1:57pm, March 17

For Auburn basketball, it is the end of an era and perhaps the greatest run in school history. Legendary players…
Auburn’s All-Time Starting 5 is as Dominant as It Gets Auburn Auburn’s All-Time Starting 5 is as Dominant as It Gets , Senior Writer 5:15pm, March 10

As you walk into Auburn Arena, the home of the Auburn Tigers, it’s hard not to look up and notice…