EXPLAINED: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Fox Sports broadcaster accidentally called Florida Atlantic’s Giancarlo Rosado ‘Rosario Dawson’

Rosario Dawson?!?!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 23, 2023

DePaul AD DeWayne Peevy talks men’s hoops struggles, coach Tony Stubblefield’s future in exclusive interview

“There’s got to be a true return on this investment,” Peevy told the Sun-Times, “or we’re going to make decisions.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 19, 2023

Don’t sleep on Illini’s Terrence Shannon Jr., whose ode to basketball is a moonlight serenade

Why is Shannon, the best player on the 16th-ranked team in the land, averaging 21.7 points, shooting 50.8% from the field and 42.4% from three and being talked about in All-American terms? Read on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Kansas tightens grip on No. 1 in men’s college basketball poll

Miami climbed to No. 10 to replace a tumbling Florida Atlantic in the only major change at the top of the rankings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

Loyola trying to ramble its way back

After an ugly season, coach Drew Valentine is looking to return the Ramblers to their recent heights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Tip-Ins: Kansas 89, Kentucky 84 rocks the United Center; plus, my AP Top 25 ballot

Every now and then, an early-season clash of heavy hitters checks all the boxes going in and then checks about 100 more after the opening tip. This was one of those pre-Thanksgiving delights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 15, 2023

Loyola shows promise, but can’t put together complete game in 75-62 loss to No. 10 Florida Atlantic

FAU led by 18 early in the second before Loyola scored 11 straight, closing to 50-43. But FAU regrouped.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2023

College hoops preview: Kansas rocks, Big Ten is overdue; we’ll see about Illini and ’Cats

Let’s talk about what to watch for this season. Ten storylines:

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 7, 2023

SI’s Preseason Men’s College Basketball Top 25 … and More

From No. 1 Kansas to No. 362 VMI, check out insights on expectations for the 2023–4 season.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 1, 2023

Luke Altmyer bounces back, leads Illinois comeback win over Florida Atlantic

Altmyer threw a touchdown pass and ran for another and Isaiah Williams caught eight passes for 120 yards to lead Illinois to a 23-17 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 24, 2023