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Seton Hall falters late to lose to Oklahoma in ESPN Events Invitational

Grant Sherfield scored a season-high 25 points and Oklahoma pulled away late to beat Seton Hall.

Seton Hall victorious thanks to improbable buzzer-beater

Tyrese Samuel banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer and Seton Hall beat Memphis 70-69 on Thursday night at the ESPN Events Invitational.ย 

Wild college hoops scuffle erupts after coach yells 'go f--k yourself' at rival fans

As the 78-74 Arkansas win came to a finish, Razorbacks coach Eric Musselman exchanged expletives with San Diego State fans behind the Aztecs bench in the intimate 2,400 seat venue....

St. John's has made one thing clear through six nerve-wracking wins

Off to its first 6-0 start since 2018-19, St. John's won the Empire Classic the last two days at Barclays Center in chaotic fashion.

Behind the scenes of the magical, controversial, highest scoring night in basketball history โ€” and what came next

It has been 10 years since Taylor first played at Darby Gymnasium, since 951 people came to Grinnellโ€™s home court for a seemingly trivial Tuesday night tip-off on Nov. 20,...

New York's team: St. John's outlasts Syracuse in overtime

Andre Curbelo and David Jones โ€” continued to show Tuesday night why they were worthy of the hype.

New guard comes up big in St. John's win

For most of Monday night, Andre Curbelo was off the mark. From turnovers to missed shots, the new St. Johnโ€™s point guard just didnโ€™t have it.

What's eluded St. John's so far despite perfect start

For 20 impressive minutes Thursday night, it was clear why Mike Anderson was so high on this team in the preseason.

St. John's rips Nebraska in Gavitt Tipoff battle

Joel Soriano had 17 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, and St. John's scored 50 second-half points to rally past Nebraska 70-50 on Thursday night.

Seton Hall undone by cold shooting in loss to Big Ten foe

Kris Murray tied a career high with 29 points and Iowa beat Seton Hall 83-67 on Wednesday night at Prudential Center.

Ex-Albany hoops player sues coach Dwayne Killings, school

The University of Albany is facing an explosive lawsuit from a former basketball player.

Infamous gambler makes another enormous bet after $75 million World Series win

Mattress Mack is already betting his winnings and targeting a different Houston team to win it all this year.

St. John's dominates late as freshman shines in win

It took St. Johnโ€™s a half to again wiggle free from and inferior opponent and when it did it was decisive ย 

Top St. John's commit set to officially sign: 'They've been loyal to me'

St. John's has received the best news of the early season, and it has nothing to do with what's happening on the court.

Good value on the favorite in this college hoops clash

Itโ€™s NFL Sunday, but there's good betting value on a college basketball favorite.

Big man's dominance changes game in St. John's win

Nobody on Lafayette could handle Joel Soriano, the hulking 6-foot-11 center for St. Johnโ€™s, in the paint.

Fan's bizarre โ€” yet effective โ€” method of flirting during game goes viral

A fan was caught flashing his Costco card to apparently flirt with a girl during a menโ€™s basketball game between Detroit Mercy and Boston College on Friday.

Seton Hall routs Saint Peter's in coach's first game vs. old team after Cinderella run

Shaheen Holloway didn't forget about the school he put on the map last March just because he left for Seton Hall.

Gonzaga narrowly avoids Michigan State stunner on Navy warship

Drew Timme had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and led No. 2 Gonzaga in a spirited comeback.

Bet on these NCAA tournament contenders Friday

Here is a look at a pair of Friday college basketball games between teams poised to make some noise in the NCAA Tournament.ย