#NET Rankings

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) - In most markets the howling about making the NCAA men's basketball tournament begins in March. This isn't most college basketball markets. Never has been. Never will be. The howling about the NCAA Tournament outlook for John Calipari's sagging University of Kentucky team whipped into overdrive Tuesday night. That will…

We preview the Big East conference battle between the Blue Demons and the Providence Friars on Sunday afternoonat Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois in this report. Key Information DePaul Blue Demons (7-7, 1-2) vs. Providence Friars (11-3, 3-0) Sunday, January 1sth, 1:30 p.m. Central - Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois How to Watch on Television -…

The main Pac-12 slate will finally tip off Friday, with the Bruins opening things up on the road against the Cougars. WHO: UCLA vs. Washington State DATE: Friday, Dec. 30 TIME: 8:06 p.m. PT LOCATION: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA TV: Pac-12 Networks - Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Bill Walton (analyst) RADIO: AM 570, Sirius Ch. 83, SXM App 83 - Nick…

The Utah Utes take on the California Golden Bears. Check out our college basketball odds series for our Utah California prediction and pick. This game is an absolute must for Utah in terms of its NCAA Tournament chances. The Utes do have a big win over Arizona on their profile, but they missed on additional chances to snag important wins and add…

TV Schedule: Friday, December 30, 6:00 PM ET, Big Ten Network Location: Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI Best Wins: Kentucky (86-77), Oregon (74-70), and Villanova (73-71), at Penn State (67-58) Notable Defeats: Gonzaga (63-64), Alabama (70-81), Northwestern (63-70), at Notre Dame (52-70), and Northwestern (63-70) RPI Ranking: 41 KenPom…

This was surely the most challenging nonconference run since Niko Medved took over the Colorado State men's basketball team. It's not just the schedule (which was solid) but the things the Rams dealt with. CSU hasn't had a full roster since the summer, with key players trading time sidelined with injury or illness. Star guard Isaiah Stevens missed…

Rumors of a UEFA Super League have become increasingly prevalent in recent times as larger clubs look for ways to earn a buck any way they can. An official announcement of a Super League even came earlier this year before being trounced by fans across the continent. Big clubs loathe the current Champions League format because it limits matchups…

Florida State is officially on a winning streak with back-to-back wins over Louisville and USC Upstate. Can they keep it going with a matchup against a very good St. John's team? It's going to be a good test to see how far along this team has progressed recently. St. John's sits 71st in NET Rankings, compared to Florida State which is up to 251st…

Mississippi State basketball coach Chris Jans is set for another dose of an in-state rivalry. While MSU doesn't take on Ole Miss until Jan. 7, Jans has ensured MSU sees Mississippi foes before SEC play begins. It started with Mississippi State beating Mississippi Valley State on Dec. 3. It continues Wednesday (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+) at the…

The Bruins' road trip will come to an end at the CBS Sports Classic in New York on Saturday, giving them a chance to solidify their resurgence with a win over the Wildcats. WHO: UCLA vs. Kentucky DATE: Saturday, Dec. 17 TIME: 2:15 p.m. PT LOCATION: Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY TV: CBS - Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Bill Raftery…

With the University of California Board of Regents on the verge of a verdict regarding the Bruins' move to the Big Ten, the blue and gold will start their East Coast road trip with a matchup against a potential future conference rival. WHO: UCLA vs. Maryland DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 14 TIME: 6 p.m. PT LOCATION: Xfinity Center, College Park, MD TV: FS1…

college basketball odds series for our Austin Peay Murray State prediction and pick. The Austin Peay Governors have a decidedly mixed profile. Their collection of results so far this season does not lend itself to an easy and obvious verdict about this team. On one hand, the Governors took on some big nonconference challenges to start their season.…

The college basketball season is a month through and non-conference play has taught us a lot about which teams have and will continue to defy preseason expectations. Here are TWSN writers Will Locklin and Tom Seipp on their picks for a surprise team from each Power Six conference in the land. SEC Will - Missouri Tigers 9-1 While Missouri's strength…

Earlier this week, we looked at the roster construction for the 2022-23 season. As discussed, Buzz and his staff utilized the transfer portal to bring some additional size and to the frontcourt while also improving the perimeter defense. The addition of an extremely athletic freshman forward will also help to fill the gaps left by some key…

A new season for Missouri State men's basketball is just a few days away. Here's a look at the Bears' non-conference schedule with the Bears' first exhibition game scheduled for Saturday: Some school called Newman will make its way over to Springfield to play the Bears in an exhibition game on Saturday. It's the first time the Bears will play an…