Braden Smith set career highs with 34 points and six 3-pointers as No. 21 Purdue pulled away from Toledo 83-64 in a nonconference matchup on Sunday night in West Lafayette, Ind.Smith went 12 of 22 fr… MORE
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Balanced NC State takes aim at Virginia’s stingy defense
Things looked a lot different the last time North Carolina State and Virginia squared off.The Wolfpack were led by a core that included DJ Horne, DJ Burns and Casey Morsell, while the Cavaliers took… MORE
UCLA makes big jump as top 13 remain unchanged
The top 13 teams remained unchanged while UCLA made a big jump and Gonzaga and Ole Miss took major tumbles in the latest Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, released Monday.With 41… MORE
After another close loss, No. 14 Gonzaga opens WCC play at Pepperdine
If there was one thing No. 14 Gonzaga failed to do in nonconference play, it was learn how to finish.And the Bulldogs may not get many chances to play close games in West Coast Conference play, which… MORE
Top 25 roundup: No. 5 Alabama routs South Dakota State
Aden Holloway established career highs of 26 points and eight 3-pointers to help No. 5 Alabama roll to a 105-82 nonconference victory over South Dakota State on Sunday at Tuscaloosa, Ala.Freshman Lab… MORE
Syracuse still chasing signature win as Wake Forest visits
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry has certain expectations for his players and his program, but the team has not reached that bar through the first two months of the season.The second-year coach hopes the… MORE
No. 18 Michigan State meets Western Michigan, aims to extend win streak
Tom Izzo isn’t sure what conclusions can be drawn from the first two months of this college basketball season.The longtime Michigan State coach guided his team to a 10-2 record before the Christmas b… MORE
UNC closes nonconference schedule vs. in-state foe Campbell
With something significant from which to build, North Carolina will see if it can sustain the momentum following a holiday break.The Tar Heels are back in action for their final nonconference game Su… MORE
Top 25 roundup: No. 22 UCLA edges No. 14 Gonzaga
Sebastian Mack made up for a pair of missed late free throws by converting a three-point play with 33 seconds remaining as No. 22 UCLA earned a 65-62 victory over No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday in the Wes… MORE
LSU freshmen to get further development vs. Mississippi Valley State
One of the most important aspects of LSU’s early-season success has been the development of its freshmen.The young players figure to get significant playing time when the Tigers (10-2) play their fin… MORE
