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
Auburn’s Next 7-Foot Center Could Be a Problem in the SEC
Sage Tolentino is leaving home and going halfway around the world to play college basketball in Alabama. The Honolulu, Hawaii…
College Basketball
Shareef O’Neal, Shaq’s Son, Cleared to Play at LSU This Season
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College Football
Marshawn Lynch’s Net Worth Could Fill His Mansion With Skittles
Marshawn Lynch was a dominating rusher in his heyday, capable of running through even the most talented defenders. Beast Mode's…
College Football
Andrew Luck Retired Early, But Still Walked Away With a Fortune
Andrew Luck stunned the NFL when he announced his shock retirement from professional football in 2019. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback…
College Basketball
James Wiseman’s Mom Raised (And Supported) Her 7-Foot Superstar
As a high school senior in 2019, James Wiseman looked anything but. A top recruit who stands 7-foot-1, Wiseman combines…
College Basketball
How Obi Toppin Went From 0 College Offers to NBA Lottery Pick
The NBA Draft's most coveted prospects are guys who can barely buy lottery tickets. Players over 20 make teams more…
College Basketball
‘Hoosiers’ Hit Theaters 34 Years Ago. Where is the Cast Today?
Hoosiers is one of the greatest sports movies of all time. It has everything you could possibly want. Watching it…
Big Ten
5-Star Shooting Guard Commits to Play With His Older Brother
Florida State Seminoles head coach Leonard Hamilton had his team rolling before the 2019-20 season was canceled due to COVID-19.…
High School
Leonard Fournette’s High School Highlights Are Downright Ridiculous
Before his time as a great college football player and high NFL Draft pick, Leonard Fournette was one of the…
ACC
Patrick Williams’ Parents Both Played College Basketball
In what will assuredly be one of the strangest NBA Drafts in memory, surprises should be expected. What the Minnesota…
College Basketball
Anthony Edwards’ Tragic Family Deaths Motivate Him for Greatness
"Just stay home and grind." If former Georgia Bulldogs guard Anthony Edwards had a mantra, this would be it. Edwards…
Auburn
Isaac Okoro’s Parents Came from Nigeria, And Raised a Future Star
In a normal year, Isaac Okoro would be in the NBA Draft's Green Room at the Barclay's Center. He would…
Florida
5-Star Athlete Gives Gators Dynamic Playmaker for the Future
Even though the 2022 college football season is still far away, one of the best members of the recruiting class…
College Basketball
Jim Nantz Started Dating His Wife Before His Divorce Was Finalized
Jim Nantz has been front and center for some of the biggest events in sports history throughout his career as a…
College Basketball
Alex Caruso’s Rise to Fame Started in College Station
I petition there be a statue outside Reed Arena. Wispy hair, headband and all, down to his mustache's finest detail.…
College Basketball
Juwan Howard’s Youngest Son Developing Into Big-Time Recruit
Jett Howard says he'll go through the recruiting process like everyone else. There's a school up in Ann Arbor, Michigan and…
ACC
Jeremiah Trotter’s Son is Tenacious Like Dad, And Will Dominate in College
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is the top inside linebacker in the 2021 recruiting class. While the Clemson commit is talented on…
Florida
Tim Tebow’s Broken Leg TD in High School Started His Legend
Tim Tebow has remained a household name in the world of sports for well over a decade. His time at…
College Football
5 of the Best Florida Gators Face Masks on Amazon and Fanatics
At some point, we were all rooting for the University of Florida. Tim Tebow is one of the greatest college…
College Basketball
The 11 Best College Cheers Across the United States
No matter what college or university you end up at around the country, each one has its own unique history.…
College Basketball
Shareef O’Neal, Shaq’s Son, Cleared to Play at LSU This Season
Being the son of an NBA legend is tough. Just ask Bronny James how hard it is to escape the…
