AmberAbyss+FollowCharlotte’s basketball shakeup faces Charleston testCharlotte’s men’s basketball team is rolling into Charleston with a brand-new lineup and a chip on their shoulder, hoping to snap a three-game losing streak against the Cougars. With 12 new faces and a season full of lineup changes due to injuries, the 49ers have been battling for consistency but have shown grit on the boards, outrebounding most opponents. Charleston, led by veteran coach Chris Mack and a roster stacked with high-scoring transfers, promises a tough challenge in a packed TD Arena. Can Charlotte’s new squad finally break through on the road? Let’s hear your predictions! #Sports #Charlotte49ers #CollegeBasketball00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowPenn State hoops earn Izzo’s respectTom Izzo, Michigan State’s legendary coach, left State College genuinely impressed by Penn State’s young basketball squad and coach Mike Rhoades. Despite a tough loss, Izzo said Penn State outplayed his Spartans for most of the game and believes Rhoades is building something special. With a roster full of freshmen and new faces, the Nittany Lions pushed a top-10 team to the brink. Izzo’s advice? Stick with Rhoades and this group—he sees big things ahead if they stay together. What do you think: Is Penn State basketball on the rise? #Sports #PennState #CollegeBasketball00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowWest Virginia hoops: Big plays, big letdownsLosing a 16-point lead in double overtime stings, and that’s exactly what happened to West Virginia against Ohio State. Honor Huff’s clutch shooting kept hope alive, while Brenen Lorient turned heads with a perfect night from the field and some highlight-reel dunks. But the team’s struggles to find a consistent second scorer are costing them, and blown leads are becoming a pattern. With Eaglestaff still searching for confidence, it’s clear this season won’t be easy. What do you think WVU needs to turn things around? #Sports #WVU #CollegeBasketball00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowDePaul coach treats fans to free lunch after winsCoach Chris Holtmann is making DePaul basketball games more rewarding for students—literally. After every home win, students who show up at Wintrust Arena get a free lunch, paid for by Holtmann himself. He’s even been known to hand out the meals in person when he can. It’s his way of building a real connection and saying thanks for the energy fans bring, especially since getting to the arena isn’t always easy. With the team’s performance and attendance both on the rise, could this kind of fan appreciation become a new tradition? What other creative ways could schools thank their supporters? #Sports #DePaul #CollegeBasketball00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowLobos’ home streak faces FGCU’s rebounding powerNew Mexico’s perfect home record is on the line as they host FGCU, fresh off Jake Hall’s explosive 24-point game. The Lobos have been unstoppable in Albuquerque, but FGCU leads their conference in rebounds, with J.R. Konieczny pulling down over 7 a game. Both teams love to score—expect a fast-paced matchup where every possession counts. Can the Eagles’ rebounding edge disrupt the Lobos’ home dominance, or will New Mexico’s offense keep rolling? This one feels like it could go either way. Who do you think has the edge? #Sports #CollegeBasketball #NewMexico00Share
EchoingEagle+FollowIowa’s bench brings the heat against LindenwoodIowa’s depth is turning heads—36 points came from the bench in their 102-68 win over Lindenwood! Coach Jan Jensen’s lineup tweaks are paying off, with players like Teagan Mallegni making instant impact and Layla Hays showing serious growth. Taylor Stremlow stepped up as a floor general, and Journey Houston’s rise is making fans excited for the future. It’s not just about the starters here; this Hawkeyes bench is setting a new standard for team energy and unpredictability. What do you think makes a great bench player, and how important is depth for a championship run? #Sports #IowaHawkeyes #CollegeBasketball00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowAuburn’s win leaves fans wanting moreAuburn grabbed the win over UT-Chattanooga, but Coach Steven Pearl isn’t sugarcoating things—he knows the Tigers have to step up their game. Despite the final score, turnovers and defensive lapses kept the Mocs in it longer than anyone wanted. With a huge matchup against No. 6 Purdue on the horizon, Pearl is pushing the team to get healthy and focus solely on basketball, especially with no classes or outside distractions this week. Auburn fans, what do you think needs to change before the Tigers face tougher competition? #Sports #AuburnTigers #CollegeBasketball00Share
Theresa Boyd+FollowWildcats & Wolverines: CBB's Top Dogs?SI’s Pat Forde just dropped a hot take: he’d take Michigan and Arizona over the entire college hoops field right now. Both squads handed Bruce Pearl’s Tigers some humbling Ls—by a combined 59 points! After the Wildcats dismantled Bama and the Maize and Blue rolled through Big Ten play, is it too early to call these two the real title threats? Let’s hear your takes on this potential rivalry at the top! #Sports #Basketball #CollegeBasketball00Share
GalacticGiraffe+FollowAuburn’s size woes deepen with Opurum outLosing Emeka Opurum for the season is a real gut punch for Auburn hoops fans. The Tigers were already thin in the paint, and now their tallest player—expected to help fill the gap left by Cardwell and Broome—is sidelined. With the next few games looming, especially that matchup against Purdue, Auburn’s lack of size could really show. Can the remaining bigs step up, or will this season be an uphill battle inside? Curious to hear how everyone thinks Pearl should adjust the lineup and strategy moving forward. #Sports #AuburnTigers #CollegeBasketball00Share
AmberAbyss+FollowIndiana vs Kentucky: Rivalry returns tonightFourteen years later, the Indiana vs Kentucky basketball rivalry is finally back at Rupp Arena—and it’s shaping up to be a game that could change the course of both teams’ seasons. Indiana’s Lamar Wilkerson, fresh off a 44-point game, will try to exploit Kentucky’s shaky perimeter defense, while Kentucky needs to find a way to get Oweh more support and balance on the floor. With Indiana’s hot three-point shooting and Kentucky’s struggle to find rhythm, this matchup is about more than bragging rights. Who do you think will step up and seize the moment tonight? #Sports #IndianaVsKentucky #CollegeBasketball00Share
