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
Lou Williams Committed to Georgia, But Chose the NBA Instead
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College Basketball
Chris Paul’s Record-Breaking Donation Grew His Wake Forest Legacy
Chris Paul’s No. 3 jersey hangs in the rafters of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, but his legacy there is far…
College Basketball
Could College Basketball Use Bubble System for Upcoming Season?
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College Basketball
Jamal Murray is a Star Now, But He’s Been Getting Buckets for Years
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College Basketball
John Thompson, Legendary Georgetown Coach, Dead at 78
WASHINGTON (AP) — John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became…
College Basketball
Bam Adebayo’s College Highlights Proves He’s Been a Stud for Years
Bam Adebayo took his game to another level. In his third year in the league, he went from developing prospect…
College Basketball
Lute Olson, Hall of Fame Coach, Dead at 85
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Lute Olson, the Hall of Fame coach who turned Arizona into a college basketball powerhouse, has…
College Baseball
What Are The Most Bizarre College Mascots?
There are plenty of reasons to pick the right college, but choosing a school because of its mascot probably isn't…
College Basketball
What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where Is He Now?
College basketball is volatile. It's the sport that lends itself the most to "anything can happen." Whether that be huge…
College Basketball
‘Hoosiers’ Debuted 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…
Alabama
Alabama Played 3-on-5 and Nearly Completed the Greatest Comeback Ever
Even though the comeback failed, this would go down in the lore of all-time college basketball moments. On a Saturday…
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. It has had…
Big East
Ray Allen vs. Allen Iverson: One Shot Decided ’96 Big East Championship
"I miss the old Big East, straight from the go Big East." Those were the Kanye West lyrics, right? My…
ACC
Michael Ojo, Beloved FSU Big Man, Dead at 27
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Former Florida State center Michael Ojo died on Friday after collapsing during training in Serbia, his…
College Basketball
Pete Maravich’s Collegiate Career Will Never Be Topped
Pistol Pete Maravich lived and breathed basketball from an early age. It was only natural. His father, Press Maravich, had…
NBA
Alex Caruso’s Poster Dunk on Ole Miss Gave Birth to “The Carushow”
Alex Caruso’s hops are deceiving. They always have been and will continue to be until defenders finally learn not to…
College Basketball
The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer
No matter where you live in the United States, American sports are a part of every community. Although some prefer…
College Basketball
Acie Law Drained “The Shot” That Buried Texas
No one had a greater impact on the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball program than Acie Law IV. When Law…
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. It has had…
College Basketball
The Most Popular Sport in All 50 States? Here’s Your Answer
No matter where you live in the United States, American sports are a part of every community. Although some prefer…
College Basketball
Pete Maravich’s Collegiate Career Will Never Be Topped
Pistol Pete Maravich lived and breathed basketball from an early age. It was only natural. His father, Press Maravich, had…
College Basketball
Zion Williamson Throws Footballs Farther Than NFL Quarterbacks
Transcendent athletes are filled with raw talent that could translate into different sports with the right coaching, and the best…
College Basketball
What Happened to Jimmer Fredette and Where Is He Now?
College basketball is volatile. It's the sport that lends itself the most to "anything can happen." Whether that be huge…
College Baseball
What Are The Most Bizarre College Mascots?
There are plenty of reasons to pick the right college, but choosing a school because of its mascot probably isn't…
College Basketball
Every Quarter This HS Game Ended on a Buzzer-Beater
Well, this is pretty insane. During an Ohio regional finals game in Cleveland, Garfield Heights beat St. Ignatius, 70-69, to clinch…
Alabama
Alabama Played 3-on-5 and Nearly Completed the Greatest Comeback Ever
Even though the comeback failed, this would go down in the lore of all-time college basketball moments. On a Saturday…
