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
Is Larry Bird the Most Valuable College Player Ever?
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College Basketball
‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich’s Tragic Death Shook the Basketball World
It was a seemingly normal pickup basketball game at First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, California. Pistol Pete Maravich…
College Basketball
$1 Million, Winner-Take-All Tournament Coming to Columbus, Ohio
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College Football
Parachuter Crashes Into Wall During Botched Stadium Entrance
It's a college football highlight that should be remembered for the rest of time -- or at least the rest…
College Basketball
“The Toilet Paper Game” is the Greatest Technical Foul in Sports
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College Basketball
All-Coaches Starting 5 Could Beat Any Team They Played
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College Basketball
Florida’s Two-Title Feat in 2006? Don’t Expect to See It Again
In 2006, the University of Florida was undoubtedly the center of the college sports world. The Florida Gators became the…
College Basketball
Shaq & Penny Deserve More Recognition Among NBA’s Greatest Duos
Bob and Bill. Magic and Kareem. Michael and Scottie. Shaq and Kobe. LeBron and Dwyane. You can track the National…
College Basketball
‘Phi Slama Jama’ Invented the Art of Dunking
The Splash Brothers form the brotherhood of threes. The Bash Brothers formed the brotherhood of home runs. The Bee Gees…
College Basketball
‘Seminole War Chant’ Tops Our List of Best College Cheers
No matter what college or university you end up at around the country, each one has its own unique history.…
College Basketball
Magic Outshined Bird in 1979, And It Ignited Basketball’s Greatest Rivalry
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College Basketball
Scottie Pippen’s Son Ready to Build on All-SEC Freshman Season
Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, California has turned into a fountain of talent. Ziaire Williams, the No. 5 recruit…
College Football
5 of the Best Florida Gators Face Masks on Amazon
At some point, we were all rooting for the University of Florida. Tim Tebow is one of the greatest college…
College Basketball
Chandler Parsons’ 75-Foot Buzzer-Beater Belongs in Florida Lore
North Carolina State point guard Farnold Degand stepped up to the free-throw line for two shots. The Wolfpack held a…
College Basketball
Shaq’s Daughter Keeps Tradition Alive, Commits to LSU
Being an O'Neal must be exhausting. Following the size-22 footsteps of former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal brings its own set…
College Basketball
Charles Barkley’s Auburn Days Birthed ‘The Round Mound of Rebound’
In the days preceding his reign as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and Houston Rockets, back before…
Big Ten
Mom Embarrasses Her Son With Jumbotron Lip-Sync Performance
Going to a sporting event with your family is supposed to be fun, they say. Highlights and big-time performances are…
Big 12
America’s No. 1 Player Ready to Take Over College Hoops
The 2020-21 college basketball season should be Cade Cunningham's. The Oklahoma State commit from Montverde Academy is built to take…
College Basketball
All-Coaches Starting 5 Could Beat Any Team They Played
From coast to coast, in several college basketball conferences across the country, there are some familiar faces pacing the sidelines…
College Basketball
Is Larry Bird the Most Valuable College Player Ever?
There's a scene in Hoosiers where Gene Hackman's character, Norman Dale, tries to convince Jimmy Chitwood to join the Hickory…
College Basketball
Florida’s Two-Title Feat in 2006? Don’t Expect to See It Again
In 2006, the University of Florida was undoubtedly the center of the college sports world. The Florida Gators became the…
