The Huskies, who are ranked No. 1 in USA TODAY Sports women's basketball coaches poll, are looking to repeat as champions for the first time since 2015-2016. The Huskies are 43-8 all-time in season openers and have won 29 in a row and looking good for their 30th.

The Wisconsin Badgers officially returned to action on Monday night, as they opened their 2025-26 season with a 96-64 victory over Campbell.

Auburn coach Steven Pearl criticizes 'really bad' closeouts after Bethune-Cookman shoots 55% from three-point range in 95-90 contest.

Florida couldn't keep up against Arizona as the Gators became the first defending national champion in 22 years to lose their season opener.

Odom’s approach, which he brought with him from VCU – to wear down the opponent on the defensive end with full-court defense – is a different way of skinning the cat than UVA Basketball fans became accustomed to with 16 years of Tony Bennett Basketball, which had the same goal, to wear opponents down with defense, just of the halfcourt variety.

If you were told before tipoff that BYU would shoot under 40% from the field and under 30% from three against a quality program like Villanova, you’d probably chalk that up as an early-season loss.

Alabama basketball returns experienced shooters at guard, but will their defense be strong as well? Coach Nate Oats addressed that Tuesday.

Purdue coach Matt Painter says there are two keys to his team having a successful defense, and that his team will never stray from that approach.

Kentucky basketball played without its two top point guards vs. Georgetown, but the Wildcats' defense was suspect in the loss Thursday at Rupp Arena.

The NBA season continues with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder facing off with the Los Angeles Clippers tonight.