GCU vs Louisville Game Preview
Louisville comes into this game with a 5-1 record and comes off a gritty performance where the Cardinal achieved a huge 71-64 win against Purdue. The Cardinals experienced early success despite...
Grand Canyon and the Havocs are Ready to Host Louisville
When: 7 p.m. Saturday. Where: GCU Arena. TV/Radio/Live Stream: CW6, ESPN3, Fox Sports 910 AM. Sirius channel 113, XM 194, Internet 956) GCU TV http://gcutv.gcu.edu/player/0yQGrR43X_c/yt (WAVE-TV i...
Future Bracket Busters
Every year in March, some team you’ve never heard of will end up busting your bracket. That is why I plan on keeping you updated throughout the year on what teams are good among the mid-majors and p...
ACC Power Rankings
This year’s ACC is definitely the best conference in college basketball, and it may be the deepest as well. Through the first week in the season we’ve learned a little about some teams and nothing...
Dime a Dozen: Episode 2
Austin Brown and Jack Rogers talk Kansas’ win over Duke (2:40), Josh Jackson’s performance through the first two games (3:40), and Bill Self’s lack of physical fitness (11:15). Austin rants agai...
Beat the Spread: College Basketball Marathon Perfect Parlay
The first Tuesday of the basketball season is always one of the best days of the year. On this Tuesday, ESPN airs a 24 hour Marathon of college basketball games from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM eastern stand...
Dime a Dozen: Episode 1
Student Union presents the Dime a Dozen podcast with Austin Brown. Austin and his guests talk college sports with perspectives straight from college campuses across the country. Student Union’s ...
Pay for Play?: The NCAA and Student-Athlete Debate
The NCAA sells recruits on a dream. But are they the ones that are actually killing that dream? The student-athletes that are employed by the NCAA are unlike any other employee in the fact that while ...
History 101: Duke Basketball
By Jordan Tomiyama Duke Basketball has been an elite college basketball program for many years. But in the past ten years they have won two championships and produced elite NBA stars. A NCAA program h...
Playing In The Shadows of Giants
By Noah Simerly – University of Tennessee As we all know, Kentucky went 38-1 in the 2014-15 season. To call that a special team is an understatement. You had a whole team of All-Americans to com...
Tight-knit Tinkles
Tres Tinkle may be playing for his father Wayne at OSU, but he’s also got a close relationship with his mother, Lisa After the Oregon State men’s basketball team’s 85-70 win over No. 21 USC on J...
The Definitive and Absolutely Accurate 2016 NCAA Tournament Conference Rankings
By Marisa Miller, Butler University Now that we all have had some time to digest the events of the National Championship Game (literally what did we all even watch in those last 30 seconds?!), it is n...
Philadelphia’s One Shining Moment
Every Philadelphian thought it happened again. Within arm’s reach of a championship, to have it ripped away at the final moments. That was thought process when Marcus Paige leaped, double clutched, ...
The 2016 NCAA Basketball Uniform Tournament
Before Monday’s game, I decided to crown my own champion and have the teams compete in a different way: A Uniform Tournament. I kept it simple. Each team will be assessed based on the uniform ...
March Madness Podcast – Episode 2
Connor Sprague, from Cal Poly, and his guests get together to have some fun and talk about the 2016 NCAA Tournament....
The Final 4 Study Guide: Villanova vs. Oklahoma
The #2 seed in the Midwest Region, Villanova Wildcats (33-5) will meet the #2 seed in the West Region, Oklahoma Sooners in the first game of the Final Four in Houston. The Wildcats opened as 2-point...
TCU Scores a Slam Dunk With Dixon
Jamie Dixon is coming home to Fort Worth to coach his alma mater. Dixon played at TCU from 1984-87 and helped lead the Horned Frogs to back-to-back Southwest Conference championships during his tenu...
Wichita State’s Batman & Robin Leave Lasting Legacy
This season of college basketball is different. We have grown accustomed to the idea that freshmen and sophomores run the show. But this winter, it was the year of the senior. Buddy Hield, Denzel Vale...
March Madness Podcast – Episode 1
Connor Sprague, from Cal Poly, and his guests get together to have some fun and talk about the 2016 NCAA Tournament....
Cincinnati’s March Sadness
Sorry Texas, sorry Stephen F. Austin, sorry Purdue, and sorry Northern Iowa. I know your teams went through some heartbreaking losses in the NCAA tournament, and being a Cincinnati fan, I like to thin...
Student Union’s March Madness – Live Blog
Student Union presents a running commentary on the first round of the NCAA Tournament our top Contributors. Join us by leaving comments in the blog or tweet @StudentUSports and our Contributors if y...
WCC Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Kyle Collinsworth, BYU If we are going to talk about to the most valuable players in the West Coast Conference, we have to start with conference player of the year, Ky...
ACC Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Anthony Barber, North Carolina State Barber was far and away, the most valuable player in the ACC during the regular season. The 6-2 junior averaged 23.3 points, 4.5 as...
March Madness: Teams of Destiny
Year in and year out there are teams that enter the NCAA Tournament that no college basketball fan thinks can win it all. But after the brackets are announced, the records disappear. It is a clean sla...
Big 10 Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Denzel Valentine, Michigan State The stat lines of 19 ppg/7 rpg/7 apg that Denzel Valentine put up this season are unbelievable, but even the stats don’t do justi...
American Athletic Conference Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Gary Clark, Cincinnati While an initial look at his stats may not be so impressive (but still very good), a deeper look into them show the great value of Gary Clark. Th...
Bracket Babblings Podcast – Episode 4
Student Union’s resident Bracketologists from Delphi Community High School came in first place out of 143 bracket predictions on BracketMatrix.com. They were more accurate than ESPN, Fox Sports,...
Big East Basketball: The CliffsNotes
By Marisa Miller, Butler University Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Kris Dunn, Providence Dunn averaged 16.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game during the course of this season. He was named unanimously...
Big 12 Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Buddy Hield, Oklahoma Hield is far and away the best player that the Big 12 has seen since Blake Griffin. He led the conference in scoring, free throw percentage, thr...
Pac 12 Basketball: The CliffsNotes
Three Most Valuable Players: 1. Jakob Poeltl, Utah If having a solid big man is important for NCAA teams, Utah is in great shape. Poeltl shoots 66.0 percent from the field and averages nearly a double...
Free Swag Alert: Join the Student Union Bracket Challenge
We invite you to join Student Union’s very first Bracket Challenge where we will be giving away prizes to our Top 3 entries. The prizes are as follows: 1st Place – Student Union T-Shirt,...
Ben Simmons: Hoops or Hype
By Matthew Bennett; a sophomore at Cedarville University. If you are a college basketball fan and have not heard about Ben Simmons, teach me your ways. He seemingly appears in every twist and turn of ...
Bracket Babblings Podcast – Episode 3
I am Daniel Jakes, and I am a part of a bracketology club from Delphi Community High School in Delphi, Indiana. This group consists of six juniors and seniors, four teachers, and one graduate. We cr...
Bracket Babblings Podcast – Episode 2
Welcome back to edition number two of Delphi Bracketology. Another week of college basketball has come and gone, only this week conference tournaments have gotten underway with 12 automatic bids cli...
March: The Sport Lover’s Dream
By Matthew Bennett; a sophomore at Cedarville University. March. Potentially the perfect month. It’s the month when the snow (hopefully) melts away and the weather is nice enough for shorts....
Bracket Babblings Podcast – Episode 1
Editor’s Note: The accompanying article was published on Tuesday, March 1st, 2016. I am Daniel Jakes, and I am a part of a bracketology club from Delphi Community High School in Delphi, Indiana....
The Evolution of Grayson Allen: How He Became the Most Hated Player in College Basketball
It felt like Grayson Allen knew what he was doing. It seemed like he knew exactly how people were going to react to it. And it seemed like he wanted it to happen. Toward the end of Duke’s 80-65 wi...
LinkedIn or Left Out?
Bring your resumes. Seth Berland is looking to hire a few good teams for his NCAA Tournament pool. Like any good employer, LinkedIn is one of his first stops. Let’s take a look at some of the te...
History 101: Ohio State Basketball
Ohio State men’s basketball has had its ups and downs over the past ten years. From battling to take home the Big Ten Title in the 2012-2013 season, to a shaky season in 2015-2016 that is still unde...
How Good is Maryland Actually?
The Maryland Terrapins 2015-16 season has been filled with fans saying “Wow they’re good!” on many nights, but on other nights saying “Uh…what was that?” The Terps started the season o...
Could Villanova Finally Break Through?
The Villanova Wildcats are without a doubt, one of the best college basketball programs since 2005….in the regular season. Under Jay Wright, the Wildcats are 243-98 since 2005 (excluding thi...
Can Baylor Succeed in March?
As Scott Drew burned his third timeout with just over 10 minutes to play in the second half of Tuesday night’s game against Kansas, you could feel the air being sucked out of the Ferrell Center as t...
History 101: Cincinnati Basketball
While the Bearcats team currently dwells in the American Athletic Conference (hear our pleas Big 12), it has had a very rich history. From the Oscar Robertson days to the back-to-back championships ...
Recap: Student Union Instagram #SUTakeover – Herky The Hawk
It was Herky The Hawk‘s turn for an #SUTakeover on Student Union’s Instagram. We were able to get a behind the scenes look at what his busy week looks like. We even got to see him particip...
History 101: Syracuse Basketball
The last decade has been marked by change for Syracuse. The shift from perennial contender to championship afterthought, and of course, the leap from the Big East Conference to the ACC. Here is ...
Face Off
Buddy Hield, Ben Simmons, Jarrod Uthoff, and Denzel Valentine. Arguably the four best players in college basketball. On most nights their skills remind us of NBA players. Which NBA player (past ...
Life on the Bubble
As the clock ticks closer to March and the end of the college basketball regular season is near, every fan is starting to turn their attention towards the Madness. Some fans will get to relax on Selec...
The Big 12: Better Than Ever?
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. That’s essentially the way that many critics have viewed the Big 12 conference over the past two decades. The conference is known more so for its depth than b...
Straying Away From Tradition
Duke. Kentucky. Kansas. Such rich histories for every single one of them, but in recent years, the tide has been changing from the traditional ways of winning. Up until the 2000’s, elite basketball ...
Recap: Student Union Instagram #SUTakeover – Sierra Tuthill
Sierra Tuthill took over our Instagram last weekend and gave us a firsthand look at the TCU Showgirls gameday experience during the Big 12/SEC Challenge! Sierra, and her crew, cheered on the Horned ...
WAVES: Can Pepperdine Play Spoiler in the WCC?
When most people think of Malibu, California, they think of a sanctuary for Hollywood’s stars, beautiful beaches, and multi-million dollar houses. The simple drive from Los Angeles to Malibu is ...
15 Years Later, Ten’s Legacy Remains Strong
They were helpers. They held varying titles: father and husband. Brother and son. Friend and teammate. Their jobs included play-by-play announcer, sports information director and director of basketba...
Why Jayhawk Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried
Are we sure they’re good? I have asked myself that question about most of the teams in the Big 12 more times than I can count this season. In a month where we’ve seen upsets, buzzer beaters, a...
Duel In The Desert: WAC Game of the Week
A showdown for first place in the Western Athletic Conference is happening this Thursday, as the Grand Canyon Antelopes takes on the Bakersfield Roadrunners at 7pm in the GCU arena. This is one of t...
Recap: Student Union Instagram #MGRTakeover – Iowa State Basketball
Not a whole lot more to add to the Tweet below. Student Union should probably be cracking the Top 10 next week. Thanks to the Iowa State Men’s Basketball Managers for their takeover! Follow them...
Kruger’s Secret: Let it Marinate
Zero. That’s the number of current Oklahoma players who were alive the last time the Sooners were the number one ranked college basketball team in the country. It had been 26 long years since Skee...
Jamal Murray Building Toward Better Draft Stock
Jamal Murray once again has NBA scouts salivating on his potential to become a fluid scorer in the NBA. Over the past three games, Murray has shot 52.3 percent (23-of-44) from the field and 90.9 perce...
Thinking Less, Doing More: Donnal Playing More Confidently
Three games into the season, junior forward Mark Donnal lost his confidence and his starting spot in the lineup. Donnal tallied just 12 points in the Michigan men’s basketball team’s first three c...
Recap: Student Union Instagram #MGRTakeover – Iowa Basketball
Our hands were shaking like the father of a 16 year old daughter who just got her license as we handed the keys off to the Iowa Men’s Basketball Manager squad. However, they didn’t disappo...
Baylor’s Success Begins and Ends with Motley
Pour some out for the first half 2015-16 NCAA basketball season. As much fun as it is watching traditional powerhouses pulverize glorified high school teams by 50 points, I think it’s safe to say ...
IU Figuring Itself Out in Blackmon Jr.’s Absence
When a person goes blind, it’s said the other senses become enhanced. The ability to hear, feel, taste and smell all become better as a result of losing one’s vision. Nobody is going blind here, b...
GCU Basketball: An Unexpected Journey
Here at Student Union, we normally let the contributors and our social media do the talking. However, last night we found ourselves in the middle of a simultaneous rave/basketball game that was too mu...
Stockman’s Expanded Role is a Necessity
Coach Rick Pitino didn’t expect to rely on Matz Stockman this season, but that was before Mangok Mathiang broke a bone in his foot and Anas Mahmoud suffered a high ankle sprain, both injuries coming...
Seton Hall Basketball Managers Tell Their Story
Sleep, basketball, class and then more basketball....
Rutgers Enjoys Break From Grind of College Basketball with Loved Ones Back Home
The day prior to the night before Christmas is a time to go out and do some last-minute holiday shopping as the midnight hour of Dec. 25 quickly approaches....
Nader’s Long Road to Senior Season Hopes to Be Successful One
Driving down Interstate 80 on another bleak, frigid December day last winter, the Iowa State basketball players knew they were heading into their first real test of the season....
Ryan Developing into Key Player for Notre Dame
Freshman forward Matt Ryan has only played in seven games for Notre Dame, but a quick look at his bio on Notre Dame’s official sports website and makes it seem like the Cortland Manor, New York...
Family Matters: Moore Brothers Take Court Together
When Jalen and Grayson Moore both stepped onto the court in Utah State University’s first preseason game against Oklahoma Panhandle State, their father, Jimmy, was watching in the stands....
Kentucky’s Backcourt Is a Trifecta of Talent
John Calipari has won the lottery. Again...
With New Season Comes Anticipated Playing Time for Nebraska’s Andrew White
On a basketball team that returned just five players and featured ten new faces, Nebraska coach Tim Miles knew the newcomers would be important to his team this season....
Hurley, ASU Ready for New Era of Basketball to Begin
When ASU hosts Sacramento State Friday for its season opener, new head coach Bobby Hurley will be trying to impress one particular fan....
Talking About Practice With Gary Payton II
Gary Payton II collected a pass at the elbow, turned to the hoop and shot. Airball. It was during a practice, after all......
Cardinal Sin: Due To Sex Scandal, Louisville Must Fire Men’s Basketball Coach Rick Pitino
An open letter to Louisville AD Tom Jurich. ...
5-Year-Old Battles Cancer With Missouri Basketball Community Behind Her
Loos family receives support through tweets, texts and T-shirts as daughter Rhyan fights cancer....
UC Irvine Gets Ready For Hoops Season With Annual Midnight Magic
UC Irvine knows how to have fun! See how the Anteaters open basketball season with dunks......
Angel Rodriguez Prepares for Special Year with Miami Basketball Team
This season, all eyes are on Miami point guard and Puerto Rico native Angel Rodriguez, who missed......
Offseason Razorback Basketball Players Give Back With Wheelchair Pick-Up Games
The season doesn't officially start until Nov. 13 for the Razorback basketball team, but players faced......
Gaining Ground: Cameron Johnson Bulks Up In Offseason
Most students fear the “freshman 15.” Pitt shooting guard Cameron Johnson embraced all that and more with open, growing arms this offseason. ...
Love and Sports: University of Texas Athletes Tie the Knot
It was Jan. 17, family day for the women’s basketball team. Texas defeated Texas Tech 55-44, and the players were headed to eat lunch and......
With Expectations Higher Than Ever For Iowa State, Prohm, Nader Work to Keep Improving
The expectations surrounding the ISU men’s basketball team this year are higher than they......
Name of the Game: A Look Inside the University of Michigan’s $169M Nike Contract
The return of the “swoosh” to the Michigan Athletics apparel is emblematic of much more......
CSU Basketball Stars Newton, Kidd Form Unbreakable Bond Outside The Lines
It’s 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. With a crucial Mountain West conference match-up against New Mexico looming nearly seven hours away, Colorado State......
Jordan Baker: Fierce Competitor Behind His Big Smile
Jordan Baker is just your average college student. He cuts people's hair as a hobby. He loves art and music. When he has spare time away from basketball, he enjoys watching movies on Netflix......
The Man Behind The Chant
Bill Stauffer has been there since the beginning. He was there in 2002 when Alico Arena was built and the Florida Gulf Coast University basketball teams played their very first season. He was there i...
Tuning Up The Band
A familiar beat starts to play minutes before every UCI basketball game. The popular UCI fight song, “Anteaters Go” begins and the members of the Anteater band start waving their instruments from ...
‘Reppin the Blue and Gold
Under the soaring ceiling of the Bren Events Center, a UC Irvine logo is stamped proudly on the middle of the floor. This glistening wooden floor that squeaks under the sound of basketball shoes......- 6 of 6
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