Rick Pitino has signed a new deal with St. John's University, extending his contract through the 2029-30 season and receiving a significant pay increase. His leadership has transformed the program, leading to a 20-13 record in his first season and a remarkable 31-5 record in 2024-25, which included winning both the regular season and Big East Tournament titles.
I sat in her office for two hours, soaking in her words of wisdom. She had a gift for making you feel immediately at ease. She also had an incredible ability to stare down doubt. That stare could quiet a room. It could tell you something about yourself.
UConn is outscoring opponents by 37.8 points per game with a +1435 scoring differential overall. It puts up 87.9 points per game, second in college basketball, and gives up 50.1 per contest, first in college basketball.
Auburn has a +133 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.7 points per game. It is putting up 82.6 points per game to rank 42nd in college basketball and is giving up 78.9 per contest to rank 312th in college basketball.
The SEC was considered one of the best conferences during the regular season, and the tournament will likely be a bloodbath. Florida was the regular-season champion with a 16-2 record in the conference and a 25-6 overall mark. ESPN Bracketology has the Gators as a No. 1 seed in the Big Dance.
Charleston (SC) was victorious in its most recent game against UNC Wilmington, 79-76, on Sunday. Jlynn Counter led the way with 23 points, plus three rebounds and seven assists. In its previous game, Towson defeated Hampton on Saturday, 74-68. Tyler Tejada scored a team-high 35 points (and added three assists and six boards).
ASUN play features the North Alabama Lions (14-12) at home against the Lipscomb Bisons (9-17) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. North Alabama won its most recent game versus Bellarmine, 87-54, on Wednesday. Sofia Ceppellotti was its high scorer with 21 points. Lipscomb lost its most recent game to West Georgia, 66-65, on Wednesday. Molly Heard led the way with 16 points, and also had four boards and one assist.
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Florida beat Alabama 100-77. With 25 points, Alex Condon was its top scorer. Texas A&M dropped its previous game to Alabama, 100-97, on Wednesday. Rashaun Agee was its top scorer with 21 points. When is Florida vs. Texas A&M and when does it start? This matchup between the Gators and Aggies will begin on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:30 p.m. ET.