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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).

College Basketball Is Chennedy Carter the Aggies’ Secret Basketball Weapon? K. Scott, Texas A&M for The League, 6:05pm, October 22

With Texas A&M running all the way to the Sweet 16 last year, before eventually losing to National Champions Notre…

College Basketball Usual Blue Blood Programs Sit Atop New Preseason AP Hoops Poll Associated Press , 2:57pm, October 22

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self sees big holes when he looks at his roster after losing three…

Auburn Auburn’s SEC Championship Banner Already Has a Stain Thanks to Bruce Pearl Stacey Mickles, Auburn University for The League, 12:25pm, October 19

The SEC basketball season hasn’t even tipped off yet, and we already have our first controversy. Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl…

College Basketball Will Small Ball Work for Texas A&M This Season? K. Scott, Texas A&M for The League, 7:00am, October 18

After being bounced out of the Sweet 16 by Michigan in a 27-point blowout at the Staples Center in Los…

College Basketball Zion Williamson Adds Another Highlight with Wild Half-Court Buzzer-Beater Brett Regan, 3:24pm, October 17

In just a short amount of time, before he has even played an official game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke…

College Basketball The 3 FSU Women’s Basketball Stars You’ll Regret Not Watching This Season Chris Picaro, Florida State University for The League, 3:02pm, October 16

The Florida State Seminoles are looking to have yet another great season under head coach Sue Semrau. Last season, the…

College Basketball Why the ‘Noles Have a Solid Shot at Another Tournament Run in 2019 Chris Picaro, Florida State University for The League, 4:13pm, October 15

After finishing the regular season in the middle of the ACC last season, the Florida State men's basketball team made…

College Basketball 20-Year-Old LSU Basketball Player Tragically Killed in Shooting John Duffley, 10:26am, September 28

The old adage goes: it's not the years of your life that count, it's the life in those years. That's…

College Baseball From Fighting Artichokes to Man-Sized Kegs, Nothing Tops These Mascot Traditions John Duffley, 6:33pm, August 20

College football games are all about energy. The best stadiums in the country are loud and intimidating, and the nation's…

College Basketball Duke Freshman Phenom Makes Free Throw Line Dunk Look Way Too Easy Brett Regan, 2:56pm, August 14

If you don’t know the name Zion Williamson, start remembering it immediately. The Duke freshman forward is built like a…

College Basketball These Iconic College Sports Chants Will Give You Goosebumps John Duffley, 5:03pm, August 13

No matter what college or university you end up at around the country, each one has its own unique history.…

College Basketball Chris Paul Gives Record-Breaking Donation to Wake Forest Brett Regan, 4:30pm, August 7

Chris Paul’s No. 3 jersey hangs in the rafters of Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum, but his legacy at Wake…

College Baseball The 10 Most Bizarre Mascots in College Sports Shannon Ratliff, 11:49am, July 12

There are plenty of reasons to pick the right college, but choosing a school because of its mascot probably isn't…

College Basketball Duke’s Grayson Allen is at it again as he trips yet another player on the basketball court Bo Churney, Senior Content Editor 11:21pm, March 9

Tripping players isn't exactly new ground for Duke guard Grayson Allen, but it looks like he has at least found…

College Basketball Arizona now left with no commits after last 2018 recruit bails amid allegations Ben Bornstein, Associate Content Editor 3:39pm, March 2

Four-star point guard Brandon Williams had been committed to Arizona since last summer, but with all of the cheating allegations against…

College Basketball North Carolina losing former five-star guard after only one year Ben Bornstein, Associate Content Editor 3:52pm, March 1

Former five-star guard Jalek Felton is leaving North Carolina after only one year at the university. His lawyer Kerry Sutton…

College Basketball Five-star SF Christian Brown names some schools getting visits from him Ben Bornstein, Associate Content Editor 3:20pm, March 1

Five-star small forward Christian Brown is one of the top talents in the 2019 recruiting class and he is coming…

College Basketball Pitt finishes one of the most futile ACC seasons in recent memory Joseph Nardone, Content Editor 10:59am, March 1

Pittsburgh coach Kevin Stallings led the Panthers to as many wins during the ACC docket as your pet goldfish has.…