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).
College Basketball
From Fighting Artichokes to Man-Sized Kegs, Nothing Tops These Mascot Traditions
College football games are all about energy. The best stadiums in the country are loud and intimidating, and the nation's…
College Basketball
For the Aggie Women to Thrive, It Starts with Beating the Bullies
The Texas A&M women’s basketball team is off to good start with a record of 6-2. After a great NCAA…
College Basketball
FSU Women’s Hoops Off and Running to Another Scorching Hot Start
The Florida State Seminoles women's basketball team started this season off on fire, winning nine of their first 10 games.…
College Basketball
Florida Basketball Gets Surprised with a Fully-Padded Student Section
One of the best memories for a college sports fan is sitting in the student section. Every school lays claim…
College Basketball
AP Top 25: Kansas Returns to No. 1; Kentucky Tumbles 10 Spots
Kansas is back where it started the season. The preseason No. 1, the Jayhawks are again the top-ranked in The…
College Basketball
The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom
Standing inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Anthony Davis used his 7-foot-6 wingspan to hug the national championship trophy as tight as…
College Basketball
Admiral Schofield’s Monster Game Helps Tennessee Beat No. 1 Gonzaga
PHOENIX (AP) — Admiral Schofield hit a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left and scored 25 of his 30 points in…
College Basketball
Seton Hall Survives Dramatic Finish to Shock No. 9 Kentucky
NEW YORK (AP) — Keldon Johnson caught the ball near center court and heaved in a prayer of a shot…
Auburn
Bryce Brown’s Career-High Leads No. 8 Auburn to Eighth Win
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Brown didn't want to take all the credit for his flurry of 3-pointers to end…
College Basketball
Former Women’s College Hoops Star Wins a Car, But She’s Not Allowed to Keep It
During her college basketball career with the Oklahoma Sooners and UCLA Bruins, Nicole Kornet got buckets. She doesn’t get them…
College Basketball
The “Silent Night Game” is College Basketball’s Greatest Holiday Tradition
In college sports, there are heated rivalries, crazy mascots and iconic chants to make each game a special experience. However,…
College Basketball
LSU’s All-Time Starting 5 is the SEC’s Most Legendary Team
Nestled comfortably in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, adjacent to the famous Tiger Stadium fans clamor about during weekends in the fall,…
ACC
Florida State’s Hot Start Should Continue Against Talented UConn
The No. 11 Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team isn't letting their preseason recognition go to their heads. They entered…
College Basketball
Bandwagon or True Fan, Drake Loves Wearing Every Hoops Star’s HS Jersey
Some might call Drake a bandwagon fan. Others simply don’t care what he does. And if you fall anywhere in-between…
College Basketball
Georgia’s All-Time Starting 5 Would Score on Anybody and Everybody
Once upon a time, back in the early 1980s, the Georgia Bulldogs were sitting atop the college basketball world. The…
College Basketball
Tennessee’s All-Time Starting 5 Would Be Dangerous in Any Era
The Tennessee Volunteers have returned to college basketball prominence, and it feels like the 1970s all over again. The tradition…
College Basketball
The 5 Greatest Coaches in Kentucky’s Storied Basketball History
When you think of college basketball, the Kentucky Wildcats should immediately come to mind. This Southeastern Conference powerhouse program has…
College Basketball
AP Top 25: Michigan’s Rapid Rise Continues After More Impressive Wins
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Maybe AP Top 25 voters were a bit too low on Michigan to start the season.…
ACC
These 3 Star Players Helped FSU Dominate Florida Once Again
On Tuesday night, the Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team opened their season against the Florida Gators with a commanding…
College Basketball
Florida Basketball Gets Surprised with a Fully-Padded Student Section
One of the best memories for a college sports fan is sitting in the student section. Every school lays claim…
College Basketball
AP Top 25: Kansas Returns to No. 1; Kentucky Tumbles 10 Spots
Kansas is back where it started the season. The preseason No. 1, the Jayhawks are again the top-ranked in The…
College Basketball
Georgia’s All-Time Starting 5 Would Score on Anybody and Everybody
Once upon a time, back in the early 1980s, the Georgia Bulldogs were sitting atop the college basketball world. The…
College Basketball
Former Women’s College Hoops Star Wins a Car, But She’s Not Allowed to Keep It
During her college basketball career with the Oklahoma Sooners and UCLA Bruins, Nicole Kornet got buckets. She doesn’t get them…
College Basketball
For the Aggie Women to Thrive, It Starts with Beating the Bullies
The Texas A&M women’s basketball team is off to good start with a record of 6-2. After a great NCAA…
Auburn
Bryce Brown’s Career-High Leads No. 8 Auburn to Eighth Win
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bryce Brown didn't want to take all the credit for his flurry of 3-pointers to end…
College Basketball
LSU’s All-Time Starting 5 is the SEC’s Most Legendary Team
Nestled comfortably in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, adjacent to the famous Tiger Stadium fans clamor about during weekends in the fall,…
College Basketball
This Play is So Appalling, This College Star Isn’t Even Allowed Back at School
There are times when players take it too far in the heat of the moment. Then, there are regrettable instances…
College Basketball
The “Silent Night Game” is College Basketball’s Greatest Holiday Tradition
In college sports, there are heated rivalries, crazy mascots and iconic chants to make each game a special experience. However,…
College Basketball
FSU Women’s Hoops Off and Running to Another Scorching Hot Start
The Florida State Seminoles women's basketball team started this season off on fire, winning nine of their first 10 games.…
College Basketball
From Fighting Artichokes to Man-Sized Kegs, Nothing Tops These Mascot Traditions
College football games are all about energy. The best stadiums in the country are loud and intimidating, and the nation's…
College Basketball
Bandwagon or True Fan, Drake Loves Wearing Every Hoops Star’s HS Jersey
Some might call Drake a bandwagon fan. Others simply don’t care what he does. And if you fall anywhere in-between…
College Basketball
Seton Hall Survives Dramatic Finish to Shock No. 9 Kentucky
NEW YORK (AP) — Keldon Johnson caught the ball near center court and heaved in a prayer of a shot…
College Basketball
LSU Lady Tigers Ink Commitment from Five-Star Combo Guard
Former Evangel Christian Academy (Shreveport, LA) and current Walker High School (Walker, LA) standout Tiara Young has made her official…
Auburn
Auburn’s All-Time Starting 5 is More Dominant Than You Think
As you walk into Auburn Arena, the home of the Auburn Tigers, it’s hard not to look up and notice…
College Basketball
The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom
Standing inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Anthony Davis used his 7-foot-6 wingspan to hug the national championship trophy as tight as…
College Basketball
Admiral Schofield’s Monster Game Helps Tennessee Beat No. 1 Gonzaga
PHOENIX (AP) — Admiral Schofield hit a 3-pointer with 24 seconds left and scored 25 of his 30 points in…
