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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).

Is Auburn on the Verge of Missing the NCAA Tournament? College Basketball Is Auburn on the Verge of Missing the NCAA Tournament? , Auburn University for The League, 4:20pm, February 15

About a month from now, the NCAA Tournament will bring another round of March Madness to the sports world. After losing…
Dick Vitale Earns Lifetime Achievement Award, and It’s Awesome, Baby! College Basketball Dick Vitale Earns Lifetime Achievement Award, and It’s Awesome, Baby! , 5:56pm, February 13

Throughout his legendary career at ESPN, sports broadcasting icon Dick Vitale has been a staple in college basketball. He has…
Aggies Women to ‘BTHO’ Breast Cancer During Valentine’s Day Game College Basketball Aggies Women to ‘BTHO’ Breast Cancer During Valentine’s Day Game , Texas A&M for The League, 4:58pm, February 13

Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14, and this day is known for being a holiday dedicated to showing love to…
2 Missed Calls Overshadow LSU’s Buzzer-Beating Win Over Kentucky College Basketball 2 Missed Calls Overshadow LSU’s Buzzer-Beating Win Over Kentucky , 4:17pm, February 13

The LSU Tigers men's basketball team and head coach Will Wade are in the midst of their best single season…
Learn America’s 11 Best College Chants for Everywhere You Go College Basketball Learn America’s 11 Best College Chants for Everywhere You Go , 6:30pm, February 12

No matter what college or university you end up at around the country, each one has its own unique history.…
Beatrice Mompremier, Ranked ‘Canes Still Don’t Get Enough Credit for Dominating ACC Beatrice Mompremier, Ranked ‘Canes Still Don’t Get Enough Credit for Dominating , Florida State University for The League, 4:17pm, February 12

Even with continued success, the Miami Hurricanes women's basketball team still isn't receiving the credit they deserve. With a 21-5…
Aggies Go Cold and See Their 7-Game Win Streak Snapped on the Road College Basketball Aggies Go Cold and See Their 7-Game Win Streak Snapped on the Road , Texas A&M for The League, 2:46pm, February 12

While the Texas A&M men’s basketball team was busy beating Missouri to end their three-game skid, the Texas A&M women’s…
Former Duke Star Named in Rape Case Against Virginia’s Lt. Governor ACC Former Duke Star Named in Rape Case Against Virginia’s Lt. Governor , 11:36am, February 12

Virginia's lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, has been accused of sexually assaulting two different women. With investigation's pending and rumors continuing…
Texas A&M Snaps 3-Game Skid By Showing True Aggie Pride SEC Texas A&M Snaps 3-Game Skid By Showing True Aggie Pride , Texas A&M for The League, 5:25pm, February 11

Although Texas A&M's season is not going as well as planned, the Aggies are still showing a lot of fight…
AP Top 25: Tennessee Keeps Safe Lead Over Duke for the Top Spot College Basketball AP Top 25: Tennessee Keeps Safe Lead Over Duke for the Top Spot , 2:22pm, February 11

The NCAA Division I Basketball Committee slated Duke as the No. 1 overall seed in its initial tournament rankings over…
Nation’s Top Prospect Stuns Hoops World With Georgia Commitment College Basketball Nation’s Top Prospect Stuns Hoops World With Georgia Commitment , 10:59am, February 11

If you are a Georgia Bulldogs basketball fan, chances are Monday morning felt something like Christmas. Sure, this season isn’t…
Feast Your Eyes on These Awesome 1994 Florida Throwback Uniforms College Basketball Feast Your Eyes on These Awesome 1994 Florida Throwback Uniforms , University of Florida for The League 11:57am, February 8

The Florida Gators basketball program has a ton of history. It may not rival the Dukes, Kentuckys, North Carolinas and…
Adam Sandler Crashed Louisville’s Practice, And The Waterboy Can Hoop! ACC Adam Sandler Crashed Louisville’s Practice, And The Waterboy Can Hoop! , 3:54pm, February 7

The University of Louisville was reeling from long-time head coach Rick Pitino's firing after alleged involvement in a "pay-for-play" scandal where…
New March Madness Ranking System Will Make Most Fans Angry Right Now College Basketball New March Madness Ranking System Will Make Most Fans Angry Right Now , 5:49pm, February 6

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The selection committee that chooses the NCAA Tournament field is getting its first use of a…
Texas A&M’s Season May Be Lost, But Fans Aren’t Giving Up Just Yet College Basketball Texas A&M’s Season May Be Lost, But Fans Aren’t Giving Up Just Yet , Texas A&M for The League, 4:32pm, February 5

After eight SEC games, the Texas A&M Aggies have only one conference win on a last-second 3-pointer at the horn…
WATCH: WVU Player Ejected for Tripping While He’s Riding the Bench Big 12 WATCH: WVU Player Ejected for Tripping While He’s Riding the Bench , 11:35am, February 5

In case you haven't heard, the West Virginia Mountaineers stink in 2019. As the college basketball calendar flips to February,…
Meet Shakyla Hill: College Basketball’s Greatest Stat Stuffer in History College Basketball Meet Shakyla Hill: College Basketball’s Greatest Stat Stuffer in History , 3:00pm, February 4

Everywhere you look, no matter the level, there is a basketball player filling up the stat sheet at a historic…
AP Top 25: Another Dominant Week Helps Vols Keep No. 1 Spot College Basketball AP Top 25: Another Dominant Week Helps Vols Keep No. 1 Spot , 1:01pm, February 4

Tennessee had a couple of shaky moments after earning its first No. 1 ranking in 11 years. The Volunteers are…
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The 5 Toughest Places to Play in College Basketball This Century College Basketball The 5 Toughest Places to Play in College Basketball This Century , 3:46pm, January 23

No matter where you go, there is a story to be told inside every college basketball arena. It could be…
The All-Coaches Starting 5 Would Wreck Any Team, Any Time College Basketball The All-Coaches Starting 5 Would Wreck Any Team, Any Time , 4:16pm, January 17

From coast to coast, in several college basketball conferences across the country, there are some familiar faces pacing the sidelines…
These Die-Hard Celebrity Fans Love the SEC More Than You Know SEC These Die-Hard Celebrity Fans Love the SEC More Than You Know , 1:03pm, January 3

Every university in the country has notable alumni and each college sports team has at least one big-time celebrity fan.…
Would John Calipari Ever Leave Kentucky? Not With This Salary. College Basketball Would John Calipari Ever Leave Kentucky? Not With This Salary. , 4:50pm, January 2

On New Year's Eve, the UCLA Bruins fired head coach Steve Alford after a dreadful start to their college basketball…
The Tennessee Volunteers are the Best Team in College Basketball. Period. College Basketball The Tennessee Volunteers are the Best Team in College Basketball. Period. , 4:23pm, January 16

As the college basketball season begins to heat up, the cream of the crop are emerging. Traditional powers like the…
2 Missed Calls Overshadow LSU’s Buzzer-Beating Win Over Kentucky College Basketball 2 Missed Calls Overshadow LSU’s Buzzer-Beating Win Over Kentucky , 4:17pm, February 13

The LSU Tigers men's basketball team and head coach Will Wade are in the midst of their best single season…
The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom College Basketball The 5 Kentucky Games That Sparked Anthony Davis’ Rise to Stardom , 5:35pm, January 28

Standing inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Anthony Davis used his 7-foot-6 wingspan to hug the national championship trophy as tight as…
Learn America’s 11 Best College Chants for Everywhere You Go College Basketball Learn America’s 11 Best College Chants for Everywhere You Go , 6:30pm, February 12

No matter what college or university you end up at around the country, each one has its own unique history.…
Tennessee’s All-Time Starting 5 Would Be Dangerous in Any Era College Basketball Tennessee’s All-Time Starting 5 Would Be Dangerous in Any Era , 12:35pm, January 22

The Tennessee Volunteers have returned to college basketball prominence, and it feels like the 1970s all over again. The tradition…
Is Auburn on the Verge of Missing the NCAA Tournament? College Basketball Is Auburn on the Verge of Missing the NCAA Tournament? , Auburn University for The League, 4:20pm, February 15

About a month from now, the NCAA Tournament will bring another round of March Madness to the sports world. After losing…
Dick Vitale Earns Lifetime Achievement Award, and It’s Awesome, Baby! College Basketball Dick Vitale Earns Lifetime Achievement Award, and It’s Awesome, Baby! , 5:56pm, February 13

Throughout his legendary career at ESPN, sports broadcasting icon Dick Vitale has been a staple in college basketball. He has…
Former Duke Star Named in Rape Case Against Virginia’s Lt. Governor ACC Former Duke Star Named in Rape Case Against Virginia’s Lt. Governor , 11:36am, February 12

Virginia's lieutenant governor, Justin Fairfax, has been accused of sexually assaulting two different women. With investigation's pending and rumors continuing…
WATCH: It’s Time You Meet Ja Morant and the Murray State Racers College Basketball WATCH: It’s Time You Meet Ja Morant and the Murray State Racers , 1:55pm, January 18

College basketball is in full swing, and that means it's time for even the most casual basketball fan to figure…
AP Top 25: Tennessee Keeps Safe Lead Over Duke for the Top Spot College Basketball AP Top 25: Tennessee Keeps Safe Lead Over Duke for the Top Spot , 2:22pm, February 11

The NCAA Division I Basketball Committee slated Duke as the No. 1 overall seed in its initial tournament rankings over…
SMU Fan Hates His Coach So Much, He Will Do Anything to Get Him Fired AAC SMU Fan Hates His Coach So Much, He Will Do Anything to Get Him Fired , 12:29pm, January 22

When head coach Larry Brown left unexpectedly in 2016, the SMU Mustangs had a choice to make: Do they hire…
Adam Sandler Crashed Louisville’s Practice, And The Waterboy Can Hoop! ACC Adam Sandler Crashed Louisville’s Practice, And The Waterboy Can Hoop! , 3:54pm, February 7

The University of Louisville was reeling from long-time head coach Rick Pitino's firing after alleged involvement in a "pay-for-play" scandal where…
Nation’s Top Prospect Stuns Hoops World With Georgia Commitment College Basketball Nation’s Top Prospect Stuns Hoops World With Georgia Commitment , 10:59am, February 11

If you are a Georgia Bulldogs basketball fan, chances are Monday morning felt something like Christmas. Sure, this season isn’t…
LSU’s All-Time Starting 5 is the SEC’s Most Legendary Team College Basketball LSU’s All-Time Starting 5 is the SEC’s Most Legendary Team , 5:15pm, January 21

Nestled comfortably in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, adjacent to the famous Tiger Stadium fans clamor about during weekends in the fall,…