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Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

Boobirds were out in full force at Rupp Arena on Wednesday as the Kentucky Wildcats collapsed over the final four-and-a-half minutes against the Missouri Tigers.

Brayden Burries buries 28 points as No. 1 Arizona routs Kansas State

No. 3 Iowa State beats Baylor to make school history with 15-0 start

No. 4 UConn survives scare, beats Providence in overtime

No. 11 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten with huge win over No. 13 Alabama

No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss takeaways: Darius Acuff Jr. shows out again

Miami surges past Wake Forest for first ACC road win in 24 months

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_11_vanderbilt_stays_unbeaten_with_huge_win_over_no_13_alabama/s1_13132_43301733'>No. 11 Vanderbilt stays unbeaten with huge win over No. 13 Alabama</a></h2>

In case you were wondering whether or not No. 11 Vanderbilt (15-0, 2-0 SEC) was a legit contender or not, their 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama (11-4, 1-1 SEC) on Wednesday inside a raucous Memorial Gym should tell you all you need to know.

No. 4 UConn survives, beats Providence in overtime

No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss takeaways: Darius Acuff Jr. shows out again to lead Hogs to 2-0 SEC start

Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_15_arkansas_vs_ole_miss_takeaways_darius_acuff_jr_shows_out_again_to_lead_hogs_to_2_0_sec_start/s1_13132_43301616'>No. 15 Arkansas vs. Ole Miss takeaways: Darius Acuff Jr. shows out again to lead Hogs to 2-0 SEC start</a></h2>

No. 15 Arkansas (12-3, 2-0 SEC) held on to beat Ole Miss (8-7, 0-2 SEC) in Oxford, Mississippi, on Wednesday evening. Here are three takeaways from Wednesday's game.

No. 4 UConn survives, beats Providence in overtime

Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_4_uconn_survives_beats_providence_in_overtime/s1_13132_43301282'>No. 4 UConn survives, beats Providence in overtime</a></h2>

The Providence Friars gave the No. 4 UConn Huskies a run for their money.

Kentucky hits 'rock bottom' after collapse against Missouri sends Wildcats to 0-2 in SEC play

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/cameron_boozer_scores_27_as_no_6_duke_storms_back_to_beat_no_20_louisville/s1_13132_43296302'>Cameron Boozer scores 27 as No. 6 Duke storms back to beat No. 20 Louisville</a></h2>

Freshman forward Cameron Boozer was the star of the show, scoring a game-high 27 points.

No. 2 Michigan survives with heart-attack inducing win over Penn State

No. 7 Houston snags huge conference win over No. 14 Texas Tech

Texas A&M beats Auburn in wild ending after buzzer-beater wiped out

Down 15 in second half, No. 22 Kansas upends TCU in overtime

Ja'Kobi Gillespie nets career-best 34 as No. 21 Tennessee corrals Texas

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_7_houston_snags_huge_conference_win_over_no_14_texas_tech/s1_13132_43296737'>No. 7 Houston snags huge conference win over No. 14 Texas Tech</a></h2>

The Cougars are rolling down the track, and there's not much that appears to be standing in their way.

The 'Big 12 mens basketball Player of the Year since 2000-01' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/texas_a_m_beats_auburn_in_wild_ending_after_game_winning_buzzer_beater_wiped_out/s1_13132_43296679'>Texas A&M beats Auburn in wild ending after game-winning buzzer-beater wiped out</a></h2>

Tuesday's game may turn out to be a very consequential one in the grand scheme of the season.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_2_michigan_survives_with_heart_attack_inducing_win_over_penn_state/s1_13132_43296303'>No. 2 Michigan survives with heart-attack inducing win over Penn State</a></h2>

Penn State nearly pulled off the biggest upset of the 2025-26 college basketball season.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_10_nebraskas_program_best_start_continues_with_road_win_at_ohio_state/s1_13132_43291511'>No. 10 Nebraska's program-best start continues with road win at Ohio State</a></h2>

Nebraska basketball has never seen such heights, and it isn't falling yet.

No. 10 Nebraska remains perfect with resilient win at Ohio State

It’s Time to Take Nebraska Seriously

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/five_takeaways_from_ap_top_25_mens_basketball_poll/s1_13132_43289521'>Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll</a></h2>

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll, released on Monday, the battle for the No. 1 ranking is historically close while two programs put the country on notice with upset wins.

No. 10 Nebraska's program-best start continues with road win at Ohio State

Coen Carr's 18-point effort propels No. 12 Michigan State past USC

St. John's seeking more help for Zuby Ejiofor against Butler

Defending national champion Florida has big issue that won't easily be fixed

Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball_w/articles/five_takeaways_from_ap_top_25_womens_basketball_poll/s1_13132_43289515'>Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll</a></h2>

In this week's Associated Press Top 25 women's college basketball poll, released on Monday, a new-look top 10 takes shape after a chaotic start to conference play.

Report: Texas Tech adding tallest player in women's college basketball

The 'College football color teams' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/cbb_weekend_winners_losers_smu_ucf_put_the_country_on_notice/s1_13132_43279136'>CBB weekend winners, losers: SMU, UCF put the country on notice</a></h2>

Conference play is officially in full swing, and the first weekend of 2026 didn’t disappoint.

Defending national champion Florida has glaring issue that won't easily be fixed

Arkansas freshmen grew up fast in win over No. 19 Tennessee

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference elite

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

No. 4 UCLA women look like title threats after convincing win over No. 17 USC

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/defending_national_champion_florida_has_glaring_issue_that_wont_easily_be_fixed/s1_13132_43282996'>Defending national champion Florida has glaring issue that won't easily be fixed</a></h2>

During the Gators' loss — which drops them to 9-5 on the season and 0-1 in Southeastern Conference play — their Achilles' heel was fully present.

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference elite

Isaiah Evans stands out as No. 6 Duke edges Florida State

Colorado edges Arizona State to claim first Big 12 road win in 15 years

Nebraska pleads with Cornhuskers fans: Stop storming the court

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball_w/articles/no_4_ucla_women_continue_to_look_like_national_title_threats_after_convincing_win_over_no_17_usc/s1_13132_43282913'>No. 4 UCLA women continue to look like national title threats after convincing win over No. 17 USC</a></h2>

It is hard to find another team in women's college basketball that has looked more impressive all season than the fourth-ranked UCLA Bruins.

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/arkansas_freshmen_grew_up_fast_in_win_over_no_19_tennessee/s1_13132_43282806'>Arkansas freshmen grew up fast in win over No. 19 Tennessee</a></h2>

In the rough-and-tumble world of the SEC, John Calipari needed his freshman duo to grow up quickly. They did just that.

No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU

SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference elite

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_12_north_carolinas_defense_nonexistent_in_concerning_loss_to_smu/s1_13132_43281797'>No. 12 North Carolina's defense nonexistent in concerning loss to SMU</a></h2>

The Tar Heels had no answer for SMU senior Boopie Miller, who went off for 27 points (10-of-13 FG) and 12 assists.

Caleb Wilson gets his ankle broken during North Carolina-SMU game

SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference elite

Isaiah Evans stands out as No. 6 Duke edges Florida State

Colorado edges Arizona State to claim first Big 12 road win in 15 years

Nebraska pleads with Cornhuskers fans: Stop storming the court

Notre Dame coach charges referee after losing on controversial 4-point play call

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/sec_opening_loss_shows_how_far_kentucky_is_from_conference_mountaintop/s1_13132_43281088'>SEC-opening loss shows how far Kentucky is from conference mountaintop</a></h2>

Kentucky received a glaring wake-up call in Saturday's SEC-opening loss to No. 14 Alabama.

NCAA president weighs in on eligibility of NBA players

The 'Most three-pointers in an NCAA Tournament game' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball_w/articles/report_texas_tech_adding_tallest_player_in_womens_college_basketball/s1_17055_43275353'>Report: Texas Tech adding tallest player in women's college basketball</a></h2>

Texas Tech Lady Raiders coach Krista Gerlich reportedly landed a big recruit on Thursday -- the biggest in women's college basketball history.

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_13_nebraska_stays_unbeaten_with_thrilling_win_over_no_9_michigan_state/s1_13132_43279129'>No. 13 Nebraska stays unbeaten with thrilling win over No. 9 Michigan State</a></h2>

There's magic in the air in Lincoln.

No. 2 Michigan slams No. 24 USC, is historically dominant vs. ranked teams

Stanford upsets No. 16 Louisville, deal Cardinals another road loss

'It's on now': Minnesota locking in for Big Ten play, faces Northwestern

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/no_2_michigan_slams_no_24_usc_is_historically_dominant_vs_ranked_teams/s1_17048_43278968'>No. 2 Michigan slams No. 24 USC, is historically dominant vs. ranked teams</a></h2>

Morez Johnson Jr. scored a career-high 29 points and second-ranked Michigan pounced on 24th-ranked Southern California early to roll to a 96-66 win Friday in a Big Ten Conference matchup.

No. 3 Iowa State handles WVU, equals school's best start

No. 7 Gonzaga rallies, avoids upset with OT win vs. Seattle

Stanford upsets No. 16 Louisville, deal Cardinals another road loss

No. 13 Nebraska stays unbeaten with thrilling win over No. 9 Michigan State

Report: Texas Tech adding tallest player in women's college basketball

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/stanford_upsets_no_16_louisville_deal_cardinals_another_road_loss/s1_13132_43279011'>Stanford upsets No. 16 Louisville, deal Cardinals another road loss</a></h2>

Stanford earned its biggest win of the 2025-26 season so far on Friday.

How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play

NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of current system

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/ncaa_says_players_who_signed_nba_contracts_wont_be_granted_eligibility/s1_14822_43266733'>NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility</a></h2>

Although the NCAA has granted four years of college eligibility to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji, who recently enrolled at Baylor, players who have signed NBA contracts will remain ineligible to play college basketball.

Tom Izzo criticizes absurd system that let Baylor add former NBA Draft pick

Caleb Wilson, No. 12 North Carolina swat Florida State in ACC opener

No. 7 Gonzaga makes it 20 straight wins against San Diego

Villanova's impact frosh Acaden Lewis presents challenge for DePaul

How Kentucky Wildcats basketball stacks up ahead of SEC play

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/how_kentucky_stacks_up_ahead_of_sec_play/s1_13132_43266053'>How Kentucky stacks up ahead of SEC play</a></h2>

The Wildcats went from preseason AP No. 9 to unranked altogether.

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of current system

Dream on: Five NBA names who should shock the world by returning to college basketball

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/tom_izzo_criticizes_absurd_system_that_allowed_baylor_to_add_former_nba_draft_pick_james_nnaji_shame_on_the_ncaa_shame_on_the_coaches/s1_127_43255275'>Tom Izzo criticizes absurd system that allowed Baylor to add former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji: 'Shame on the NCAA, shame on the coaches'</a></h2>

Izzo is very much a traditionalist, and unsurprisingly, he was staunchly opposed to the move.

Former NBA draft pick's college return reveals lunacy of current system

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_basketball/articles/the_20_greatest_ucla_mens_basketball_players_of_all_time/s1__42648485'>The 20 greatest UCLA men's basketball players of all time</a></h2>

No school has won more men's basketball national championships than UCLA's 11. All but one of those titles was guided by legendary coach John Wooden. Naturally, the Bruins were successful because of those players on the floor — some blossomed into legends of the game.