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2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Season Preview

Latest College Basketball News & Rumors Today

James Ernest

10/19/2025

Few programs in college basketball can match the heritage, passion, and dominance of the Kentucky Wildcats. Since tipping off their first season in 1903, the Cats have authored 122 years of greatness built on tradition, talent, and championship grit. With an all-time mark of 2,424–770–1 (.759), Kentucky remains the gold standard of college hoops. Under Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart and Head Coach Mark Pope, now entering his second season at ...

“In 49 Other States It’s Just Basketball, But This Is Indiana”: A Deep Dive into the Meaning Behind Indiana’s Iconic ...

Mike Goodpaster

10/16/2025

Top 17 Dirtiest College Basketball Coaches of all time

Mike Goodpaster

10/15/2025

Top 10 White Point Guards in NBA History

Mike Goodpaster

10/14/2025

The Dayton Flyers: Rising High and Building a New Era of Greatness

James Ernest

10/13/2025

Top 10 Ohio State Basketball Players of All Time

Mike Goodpaster

10/13/2025

Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball: Tradition, Passion, and a Bright New Era

James Ernest

10/07/2025

James Ernest

10/06/2025

🏀 Cincinnati Bearcats 2024-25 Season Preview: A New Era in the Big 12

For more than 124 years, the Cincinnati Bearcats have embodied toughness, pride, and tradition. Now, entering ...

James Ernest

10/04/2025

Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball: Building on Tradition and Rising Higher

The Xavier Musketeers men’s basketball team has long been one of college basketball’s proudest programs. Representing ...

James Ernest

10/02/2025

NKU Men’s Basketball 2025-26 Preview

The Northern Kentucky Norse have built one ...

Mike Goodpaster

09/30/2025

Legends of Hoosier Hysteria: Marion Pierce the Henry County Hurricane

High school basketball in Indiana once carried ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/27/2025

Legends of Hoosier Hysteria: 1954 Montezuma High School The David to Milan’s Goliath

We all know the story of ...

Mike Goodpaster

08/01/2025

Top 10 Maryland Terrapins Basketball Players of All Time

Here is a detailed Top 10 list ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/18/2025

The Final ABA Finals: 1976 Showdown Between the New York Nets and Denver Nuggets

The 1976 ABA Finals marked the end ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/16/2025

The 1971 ABA Finals: Utah Stars vs Kentucky Colonels – A Forgotten Classic

The 1971 ABA Finals brought together two ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/15/2025

Super John Williamson: The Forgotten Scoring Machine of the ABA Nets

In the storied, chaotic, and colorful world of the American Basketball Association (ABA), few players were ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/11/2025

“Wonderous” Willie Wise: ABA Legend & Two-Way Star

Willie M. Wise (born March 3, 1947, ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/10/2025

Larry Bird’s 1986 Season: A Masterpiece of Basketball Brilliance

When basketball historians discuss the greatest individual ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/09/2025

Brian Taylor: The Underrated Star of the ABA’s Golden Era

While many basketball fans associate the early ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/08/2025

🏀 Jimmy Jones: The Forgotten Genius of the ABA Hardwood

When we talk about the ABA greats, ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/03/2025

The Top 10 Players in ABA History: Legends of a Revolutionary League

The American Basketball Association (ABA), which existed ...

Mike Goodpaster

07/02/2025

Film Review: The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979) A Bizarre, Bouncy Basketball Time Capsule

If you’re looking for polished storytelling or ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/30/2025

Capital Conquest: The Bullets’ Forgotten Championship Run

In the storied history of the NBA, ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/27/2025

Dan Issel: The Bluegrass Bomber Who Bridged Eras of Basketball Greatness

Dan Issel's basketball journey is a story ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/24/2025

Skywalkers and Sell-Offs: The Rise and Fall of the Virginia Squires

The Virginia Squires were one of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/23/2025

Top 10 NBA Finals Game 7 Performances of All Time

📍Madison Square Garden 📊 36 points, 19 ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/21/2025

If the Pacers Win Game 7, One game. One state. One chance at immortality

If the Pacers Win Game 7, It ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/20/2025

The 1976 Cleveland Cavaliers: “The Miracle of Richfield

The 1975–76 Cleveland Cavaliers season remains one ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/19/2025

Short-Lived Swagger: The History of the Oakland Oaks

The Oakland Oaks were a professional basketball ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/18/2025

Mythical Showdown: 1973 Indiana Pacers vs. 1973 New York Knicks – A Seven-Game ABA vs. NBA Classic

What if the best of the ABA ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/17/2025

Louie Dampier: The Sharpshooting Legend of the ABA

Louie Dampier may not be a household ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/17/2025

Is ESPN Destroying Sports Television with a Woke Ideology? A Deep Dive into the Debate

For decades, ESPN stood as the undisputed ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/16/2025

A Detailed History of the New York Nets in the ABA (1967–1976)

The New York Nets were one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/15/2025

Why Scott Foster is Called “The Extender” in the NBA: A Deep Dive into the Controversy and the Stats

In the high-stakes world of the NBA ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/15/2025

ABA vs. NBA Exhibition Game History: A Detailed Look at a Forgotten Rivalry

From 1971 to 1975, the American Basketball ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/14/2025

A Detailed History of the Utah Stars in the ABA (1970–1976)

The Utah Stars were one of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/13/2025

Julius Erving and the ABA: The High-Flying Revolutionary Who Transformed Basketball

Before he was “Dr. J,” the icon ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/12/2025

Ghosts of the Hardwood: The History and Legacy of the Spirits of St. Louis

When basketball fans look back at the ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/11/2025

“A Banner Year: The 1970 Indiana Pacers Championship Season”

The 1969–70 Indiana Pacers season remains one ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/10/2025

ABA Champions, NBA Casualties: The Untold Story of the Kentucky Colonels

The Kentucky Colonels were one of the ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/06/2025

The 2004 NBA Finals: How the Gritty Pistons Shocked the Star-Studded Lakers

The 2004 NBA Finals remains one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/04/2025

Top 5 Upsets in NBA Finals History

In the NBA, the Finals are where ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/03/2025

Why the 2025 NBA Finals Matchup is a good thing for the NBA

The 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/02/2025

The 1975 Chicago Bulls: Grit, Defense, and a Forgotten Contender

In the pantheon of NBA history, the ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/30/2025

Spencer Haywood: Basketball Star and Trailblazer for Player Rights

Spencer Haywood’s legacy in basketball extends far ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/29/2025

Wayman Tisdale: A Life in Harmony – From Basketball Courts to Jazz Charts

Wayman Lawrence Tisdale was a man of ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/27/2025

Redemption in Red, White, and Blue: The 1973 ABA Finals

In the spring of 1973, the American ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/25/2025

“Save the Pacers”: The 1977 Telethon That Kept Indiana’s Team Alive

In the summer of 1977, the Indiana ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/23/2025

Dr. Dunk and the Dynasty: The Darnell Hillman Story

Darnell Hillman, affectionately known as "Dr. Dunk," ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/20/2025

Zelmo Beaty: The Quiet Force Who Bridged Eras in Pro Basketball

Zelmo Beaty (pronounced BAY-tee) may not be ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/16/2025

Connie Hawkins: The Hawk Who Soared Despite the Chains

Connie Hawkins, known as “The Hawk,” was ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/15/2025

The 1960 U.S. Men’s Olympic Basketball Team: The Original Dream team

When the Summer Olympics tipped off in ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/12/2025

Downtown Freddie Brown: The Sharpshooter Who Lit Up Seattle

Frederick "Freddie" Brown was born on August ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/10/2025

Banned but Not Broken: The Roger Brown Story

Roger Brown's basketball journey is a compelling ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/08/2025

Has LeBron James Contributed to the NBA’s Decline in Popularity? A Closer Look

For over two decades, LeBron James has ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/07/2025

Mel Daniels: The ABA’s Towering Force and Unsung Basketball Legend

Mel Daniels may not be a household ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/06/2025

The 1979 Seattle SuperSonics: A Championship Built on Grit, Defense, and Redemption

The 1978–79 Seattle Supersonics remain one of ...

Mike Goodpaster

05/02/2025

Bad Boys Crowned: The 1989 Detroit Pistons Championship Season

The 1988–89 NBA season marked the culmination ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/21/2025

From All-Star to Outcast: The Michael Ray Richardson Story

Michael Ray Richardson, affectionately known as "Sugar," ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/18/2025

Len Bias: The Shattered Promise and the End of a Dynasty

Leonard Kevin Bias was born in Landover, ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/17/2025

1984 NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Lakers — The Battle That Changed Basketball Forever

For over a decade, the NBA's greatest ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/16/2025

The 1976 Phoenix Suns: Cinderella Rises in the Desert

When the 1975–76 NBA season tipped off, ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/14/2025

Dennis Johnson: The Underrated Hall of Fame Guardian of Greatness

Dennis Johnson, often remembered by fans and ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/07/2025

🏀 Top 10 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Games of All Time

Context: Houston’s “Phi Slama Jama” (Hakeem Olajuwon, ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/02/2025

Why Paige Bueckers Isn’t as Big as Caitlin Clark?

Over the past few years, women’s college ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/31/2025

David Thompson: The Rise and Fall of a Basketball Legend

David Thompson was one of the most ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/30/2025

Top 10 Houston Cougars Basketball Players of All Time

The University of Houston has a rich ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/24/2025

7 March Madness Takeaways: One of the Worst Tournaments, so far!

No buzzer-beaters. Of the 32 first-round ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/17/2025

Top Six Most Likely First Round NCAA Tournament Upsets

The Drake Bulldogs have faced their ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/10/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings Heading into the Big Ten Tournament

This was easy; the Huskies were bad ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/03/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: Spartans on Top, and here come the Hoosiers (03-02-25)

Washington's performance last week was unimpressive, losing ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/18/2025

Chris Street: The Iowa Hawkeyes’ Forever Young Legend

Chris Street was a rising star in ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/17/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: A new Number One (02-17-25)

In early January, the Nittany Lions upset ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/10/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 02-10-25

The Huskies upset Northwestern at home over ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/09/2025

Top 10 Realistic Hires for Indiana Basketball

On this list, we are going to ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/03/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 02-03-25

The Huskies will unlikely be favored again ...

Mike Goodpaster

01/21/2025

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (01-21-25)

Things have taken a downturn for the ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/24/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/24/24

Minnesota won their sole game last week ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/11/2024

Top 8 Greatest Rivalries in College Basketball History

College Basketball is famous for its rivalries, ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/10/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/10/24

Minnesota is back at the bottom of ...

Mike Goodpaster

12/03/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 12/03/24!

This week's 71-36 loss to Saint Mary's ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/27/2024

Louisville humiliates Indiana 89-61: Coach Woodson strikes again

This was the year, and that's what ...

Mike Goodpaster

11/26/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 11/26/24

No bad records exist in the Big ...

Mike Goodpaster

06/18/2024

Top 10 Big Ten Basketball Coaches of All Time: Who is the GOAT of Big Ten Basketball Coaches

The Big Ten has always been considered ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/21/2024

Top 10 Most Scandalous College Basketball Programs of All Time

This list of the dirtiest basketball programs ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/08/2024

Top 10 NCAA Basketball Championship Games of All-Time

The most incredible month-long sports event is ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/03/2024

Top 10 Indiana Hoosiers of All-Time: Who is the Greatest?

Today, we look at the greatest Indiana ...

Samuel Teets

04/03/2024

Top 12 big 3’s in NBA history, LeBron and Warriors claim spots

I’m defining a big three as three ...

Mike Goodpaster

04/01/2024

Elite Eight Takeaways: After 44 Years Purdue gets it done, UCONN rolls, NC State is Cinderella, and Bama is a Basketb...

This is a strange Final Four. You ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/25/2024

March Madness Second Round Takeaways: Purdue and UCONN roll, Indiana State should have been in and Much More!

March Madness was not as crazy as ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/24/2024

Dusty May Named Michigan Coach: While Indiana stands pat with Mike Woodson

Dusty May is what the Indiana Hoosiers ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/23/2024

March Madness Round One Takeaways: Refs save Kansas, SEC and Big Ten Overrated, Plus Much More!

The first round of the 2024 NCAA ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/22/2024

Seven Reasons Why the NCAA Tournament has Become the Greatest Sporting Event in America

Up until the 1970's, the NCAA Tournament ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/18/2024

Top 10 Greatest First Round Upsets in NCAA Tournament History

It's time for another year of March ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/12/2024

2024 Big Ten Tournament: Predicting every game!

This tournament appears destined for an Illinois ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/11/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings: End of the Regular Season

The Big Ten Tournament is upon us ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/10/2024

Indiana University Basketball is a hot mess!

About 15 years ago, a hot younger ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/04/2024

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings (03/04/24): Here Come the Hawkeyes and Buckeyes!

The Big Ten season is headed into ...

Mike Goodpaster

03/02/2024

How Corey Maggette maximized his one season at Duke

During the 1998-1989 season, Corey Maggette played ...

Mike Goodpaster

02/28/2024

NBA’s Best Perimeter Defenders of All Time: Top 10 Perimeter Defensive Specialist Ranked

Today, we will look at the most ...