College Basketball
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).
Big 12
Celebrate Baylor’s National Championship With Best-Selling Masks
Congratulations, Baylor University! Baylor fans (and Gonzaga haters) are celebrating Baylor's NCAA championship win all over the country. It's Baylor's…
College Basketball
Chris Webber’s “Timeout” Blunder Lives in College Basketball Infamy
Chris Webber bailed out the ref. The 64,000 in attendance — and the 35 million watching on TV — saw…
High School
LSU Adds Another Stud 4-Star WR to Elite 2022 Class
AJ Johnson has proven he is one of the best recruits in Louisiana. The New Orleans native has looked incredible at…
Big East
Kris Jenkins’ Championship Buzzer-Beater Was a Storybook Ending
I swear I heard "cut" after Kris Jenkins' game-winning shot went through the net. It's the only logical explanation. The…
College Basketball
Mick Cronin’s Dad is a Famous Baseball Scout & His Son’s Biggest Fan
UCLA Bruins men’s basketball head coach Mick Cronin is no stranger to March Madness. The 49-year-old has coached in 12…
College Basketball
The 10 Best College Basketball Championship Teams, Ranked
March is college basketball's month. It's when Cinderellas and Goliaths meet on the dance floor to tango in pursuit of…
College Basketball
Kenny George Was a 7-foot-7 Beast, But Where is He Now?
Kenny George stands tall in college basketball lore. The Biggest Bulldog didn't build his legend with Gonzaga; the UNC Asheville graduate's myth is…
College Basketball
Who is Kelvin Sampson’s Longtime Wife?
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson is back in the NCAA Tournament's Final Four for the first time in nearly…
College Basketball
Bryce Drew’s Buzzer-Beater Belongs in the March Madness Hall of Fame
There's something about a coach's son. He gets to dissect the game on the car ride home. He gets the…
College Basketball
Cheerleader Drills “Front Flip” Trick Shot From Half Court
Cheerleaders aren't usually the best athletes on the court or the field. Most of the time, they're on the sidelines…
College Basketball
Player Throws Cheap-Shot Elbow & Ref Completely Ignores It
With so much going on in the world of sports, it’s hard to always pay attention to lower-level college basketball unless…
College Basketball
Zion Williamson’s 70-Yard Football Throw Showed His Crazy Strength
Transcendent athletes are filled with raw talent that could translate into different sports with the right coaching, and the best…
College Basketball
“Send It In, Jerome!” is College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk
The backboard and rim at Fitzgerald Field House survived 25 minutes of the Pittsburgh-Providence game on January 25, 1988. The…
College Basketball
No. 6 Player in America Commits to College Basketball Powerhouse
In the smack dab of America's heartland lives one of the best high school basketball players in the country. Tickets…
ACC
Jim Boeheim Found Love Again After His Divorce
Syracuse men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim is a rarity in hoops and sports as a whole. Few NCAA coaches…
College Basketball
Jordan Nixon’s Thrilling Buzzer-Beater Sends Aggies to Sweet 16
Forget Johnny Football, there’s a new queen on campus in College Station and it’s time we start calling her Jordan…
Baylor
Who is Scott Drew’s Wife?
The Baylor University men's basketball program was fresh off a tragedy. Forward Patrick Dennehy had been murdered by teammate Carlton…
College Basketball
Eric Musselman’s Wife is a Former ESPN Anchor
The Arkansas Razorbacks punched their ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996 after beating Colgate and…
College Basketball
3-Year-Old Boy Crushes National Anthem Performance
No matter the time of year, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most common tradition in American sports. There has been…
College Basketball
The 10 Best College Basketball Championship Teams, Ranked
March is college basketball's month. It's when Cinderellas and Goliaths meet on the dance floor to tango in pursuit of…
College Basketball
Zion Williamson’s 70-Yard Football Throw Showed His Crazy Strength
Transcendent athletes are filled with raw talent that could translate into different sports with the right coaching, and the best…
College Basketball
Christian Laettner’s “The Shot” Lives On in March Madness Lore
The Duke Blue Devils needed a miracle. They were down 103-102 to Kentucky with 2.1 seconds left and had the…
College Basketball
Hank Gathers’ Tragic Death Ignited a Legendary March Madness Run
You could hear a pin drop at Gersten Pavilion. Collective confusion mounting. Uncomfortable tension swelling. Loyola-Marymount forward Hank Gathers collapsed…
Big Ten
Mom Embarrasses Her Son With Jumbotron Lip-Sync Performance
Going to a sporting event with your family is supposed to be fun, they say. Highlights and big-time performances are…
ACC
Michael Jordan’s Clutch NCAA Title Shot Sparked His Legacy
Only 32 seconds remaining. North Carolina's inbounding following a timeout. Georgetown leads 62-61. The NCAA championship game on the line. The…
College Basketball
Player Throws Cheap-Shot Elbow & Ref Completely Ignores It
With so much going on in the world of sports, it’s hard to always pay attention to lower-level college basketball unless…
College Basketball
“Send It In, Jerome!” is College Basketball’s Greatest Dunk
The backboard and rim at Fitzgerald Field House survived 25 minutes of the Pittsburgh-Providence game on January 25, 1988. The…
College Basketball
The 25 Highest-Paid Coaches in College Basketball
Coaching Division I basketball is a grind. Head coaches watch film, recruit around the clock, draw up game scripts, and…
College Basketball
Basketball Cop Embarrasses High Schooler in Front of His Classmates
No matter where you live, or where you travel, it’s easy to find out how much ball is life. Great…
College Basketball
BYU Mascot Goes Flying for Amazing 3-Point Line Dunk
It takes a lot of work to be a good college mascot. It takes even more to be a great…
College Basketball
March Madness’ Greatest Cinderella Stories of All Time
Every spring, as the snow melts and the flowers sprout, 68 college basketball programs are invited to the biggest party…
College Basketball
Ugly Postgame Brawl Sent Girl Players Flying Into Scorer’s Table
No matter the sport, or the level, competition brings out the best and worst in people. Whether it’s an athlete…
College Basketball
Chris Chiozza’s Iconic Buzzer-Beater Will Always Be Florida’s Greatest Shot
The 2017 Florida Gators basketball team wasn't a team of destiny quite like the 2006 and 2007 national championship teams.…
