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A graphic shows two close-up photos displayed side-by-side. On the left, Georgetown forward Chet Nweke holds the ball with two hands and looks up and ahead. On the right, Princeton guard Toby Nweke shoots a right-handed jump shot.

Amid the rigors of college basketball, Chet and Toby Nweke have a secret weapon: Each other

By Jenn Hatfield / November 21, 2025

The Georgetown graduate student and Princeton sophomore have lifted each other up through injuries and doubts

Iowa State center Audi Crooks shoots over defenders on her way to scoring a school record 43 points in a game on Nov. 12.

The Weekly Fast Break: Thriving or floundering early

By Missy Heidrick / November 19, 2025

Mid-November tests, pressures and sunburns ahead

South Carolina guard Raven Johnson drives to the basket while defended by Texas guard Rori Harmon.

How Raven Johnson is South Carolina’s ‘consummate’ point guard

By David Mendez-Yapkowitz / November 18, 2025

The fifth-year guard is the team’s leader amid several new faces

Raven Johnson shoots a left handed layup, eyes on the basket.

Sights and sounds from the defensive battle for the ‘real SC’ 

By Cameron Ruby / November 17, 2025

In the defensive showdown between the two USCs, the Gamecocks showed why they are ranked second in the country

Michigan women's basketball guard Olivia Olson sitting on the floor yelling, wearing blue jersey with maize trim.

Michigan’s ‘hardest working team’ claim and how it backs it up

By Thomas Costello / November 17, 2025

The Wolverines are not afraid to tout their work ethic and are prepared for the bright lights shining on the program

North Carolina Central's Morgan Callahan dribbles in a game last year.

HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central

By Rob Knox / November 16, 2025

Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M

Several planes sit outside Newark Liberty International Airport. The city skyline is in the background.

Without charter flights, Ivy League teams roll with flight disruptions

By Jenn Hatfield / November 15, 2025

Megan Griffith: ‘It’s just, how do you respond in those moments?’

UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts holds the ball to her side while posting-up Mississippi big Christine Iwuala, who grimaces while bracing against Betts with a forearm. Loosely filled arena seats are hazily visibly far behind them.

Lauren Betts’ development — the good, the bad and the ugly

By Emily Adler / November 15, 2025

The projected lottery pick is a stellar talent, with one or two seriously limiting flaws

How San Diego State can build on momentum from its 2025 Mountain West title

By Scott Mammoser / November 12, 2025

Nala Williams, Bailey Barnhard lead talented incoming class for the Aztecs

UConn forward Sarah Strong, wearing UConn's home white jersey, drives to the basket with the ball in her right hand

The Weekly Fast Break: A season in the pressure cooker

By Missy Heidrick / November 12, 2025

Who will stand up to the pressures of the 2025-26 season?