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Stanford Basketball Looks to Stay Hot Against Virginia

Stanford basketball has been on a hot streak over the last two games, where they have taken down No. 16 Louisville at home and Virginia Tech on the road.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 10

Stanford Lands DB Upgrade From Washington After Huge Bowl Game

Stanford is on a recruiting run right now, securing three players in the transfer portal in recent days. They began with the addition of offensive lineman Aidan Kilstrom from Harvard, then added quarterback Davis Warren from Michigan to the mix shortly after.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 9

Stanford is on Target for NCAA Tournament Bid

Going into the 2025-26 season, Stanford basketball had one true goal: Make it into the NCAA tournament. While the Cardinal dreamed big, it was hard to expect Stanford to actually get to the tournament, given that they would be without their three leading scorers from a year ago, and Maxime Raynaud is in the NBA.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 7

Ebuka Okorie's insane three caps huge comeback as Stanford downs Virginia Tech

Freshman guard Ebuka Okorie had a finish to remember, draining a long right-wing 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds left to give Stanford a 69-68 win over Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Wednesday.

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 7

Stanford Head Coach Kyle Smith on Difficult Travel Schedule in the ACC

Last season, Stanford basketball was in one of the toughest positions in all of sports. Not because of a roster, a coaching staff, or a fanbase, but due to one of the most unique travel situations college sports has seen.

Stanford Travels to Virginia Tech for Crucial ACC Road Opener

Momentum will be Stanford basketball’s biggest advantage going into Wednesday’s battle against Virginia Tech on the road. Now the question is: How impactful is playing on the road in college basketball.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 6

Ex-Stanford Standouts Begin 2026 Unrivaled Campaign

Unrivaled is back. For the second year, the new 3x3 women's basketball league is back, with WNBA players using it as an alternative to going overseas during the offseason, instead working on their game in a highly competitive setting.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 5

Blend of Freshmen, Veterans Help Stanford Take Down No. 16 UNC

Sunday's win over No. 16 North Carolina was the first of what could be many resumé-building wins for the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball program this season.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 4

Ebuka Okorie Dominates in Stanford's Big Win

All season, Stanford basketball has had a well kept secret. A guy that wasn’t highly ranked out of high school, a freshman, and an undersized guard, not expected to contribute too much for the Cardinal heading into this season.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 3

Stanford's First Transfer Portal Offer Addresses One of Biggest Needs

With the transfer portal opening up on Friday, Stanford football will be searching for upgrades to their roster to give them the best shot possible at finally turning a corner in 2026.

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 3

Stanford Shocks No. 16 Louisville in Biggest Win of Kyle Smith Era

College basketball is weird sometimes. Sometimes you will see a team drop just 40 points in a basketball game against a disorganized team without their star player.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 2

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

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

Stanford Cardinal News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / January 2

Top ACC Freshman Okorie, Brown Jr. Face Off at Maples

Tonight, Stanford will host Louisville in one of the most crucial conference matchups of the season for both teams. The Cardinal come in at 11-3, while the Cardinals are 11-2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 16

2026 NFL Draft intel: Which star QB is the comp for Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza?

NFL Draft intel: How Indiana's Fernando Mendoza compares to past Heisman-winning QBs

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. Once again, we're answering some of the biggest questions about the draft.

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

Steelers could make bold Week 17 decision after 'MNF' win over Dolphins

Dolphins have no easy fix for tenuous QB position

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Stanford Cardinal News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28