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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).

High School Jimbo Fisher Lands Arkansas’ No. 1 Recruit for This Season Matt Kovitz, The League 4:30pm, February 24

Dreyden Norwood is a fantastic football player. The four-star cornerback is ranked as the best player in the entire state…

College Basketball 3-Year-Old Boy Crushes National Anthem Performance Brett Regan, Editor 10:59am, February 21

No matter the time of year, “The Star-Spangled Banner” is the most common tradition in American sports. There has been…

NBA Alex Caruso’s Poster Dunk on Ole Miss Gave Birth to “The Carushow” Brett Regan, Editor 10:12am, February 19

Alex Caruso’s hops are deceiving. They always have been and will continue to be until defenders finally learn not to…

Big Ten Mom Embarrasses Her Son With Jumbotron Lip-Sync Performance Brett Regan, Editor 12:01pm, February 14

Going to a sporting event with your family is supposed to be fun, they say. Highlights and big-time performances are…

College Football 5-Star Lineman, Son of Ex-NFL Player, Joins Brother in Big Ten Matt Kovitz, The League 10:49am, February 12

Offensive tackle Nolan Rucci has football in his genes. His father, Todd Rucci, played for the New England Patriots back…

Big 12 Kevin Durant’s College Days Gave Birth to a Scoring Legend Joe Grobeck, The League 10:35am, February 11

The shorts were three three sizes too big. The jersey added 15 pounds to his frame. Superstar forward Kevin Durant…

College Basketball 55 Key Basketball Terms for All Fans of the Game Joe Grobeck, The League 3:52pm, February 9

Basketball is a game filled with all sorts of lingo and slang. Analysts can throw around terms that may sound…

College Football DJ Justice, Son of MLB Legend, Set to Play Major College Football Matt Kovitz, The League 10:46am, February 9

Wide receiver DJ Justice has been praised for his athleticism on the football field. His time at Bishop Alemany High…

College Basketball What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where is He Now? Joe Grobeck, The League 1:11pm, February 2

College basketball is volatile. It's the sport that lends itself the most to "anything can happen." Whether that be huge…

College Basketball John Chaney, Legendary Temple Basketball Coach, Dead at 89 Associated Press , 4:00pm, January 29

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of…

College Basketball BYU Mascot’s Viral Dance Routine Completely Stole the Show Karl Rasmussen, The League 3:06pm, January 22

Of all the mascots in college sports, none hold a torch to Brigham Young University's Cosmo the Cougar. The BYU…

Florida 5-Star Athlete Weighing Major College Football Offers Matt Kovitz, The League 1:22pm, January 22

Even though the 2022 college football season is still far away, one of the best members of the recruiting class…

College Basketball Meet Fran Belibi: The Latest (And Maybe Best) Female Dunker Joe Grobeck, The League 10:52am, January 13

Dunking in women's basketball is framed as monumental. It's a rare occurrence that only a select few can do in a…

High School Nation’s No. 5 RB Decommits From Auburn, Signs With LSU Matt Kovitz, The League 12:17pm, December 29

Armoni Goodwin is a resident of Trussville, Alabama, and he wasn't expected to be leaving the Yellowhammer State to be…

College Basketball Basketball Player’s Punch Was So Dirty He Wasn’t Allowed Back on Campus Brett Regan, Editor 10:04am, December 29

There are times when players take it too far in the heat of the moment. Then, there are regrettable instances…

College Football 5 of the Best Florida Gators Face Masks on Amazon and Fanatics Allison Johnson, Commerce Writer, 12:46pm, December 22

At some point, we were all rooting for the University of Florida. Tim Tebow is one of the greatest college…

College Basketball What Happened to Adam Morrison & Where is He Now? Joe Grobeck, The League 10:46am, December 19

Adam Morrison looked more like a kid from Dazed and Confused than a star basketball player in the mid 2000s.…

College Basketball David Robinson Served in the Navy, Then Dominated in the NBA Joe Grobeck, The League 11:23am, December 15

They call David Robinson the Admiral. It's a nickname that fits like a glove in San Antonio, Texas — where…