Farley intends to bring his “defense-first” mentality to Bath next season. “I’m traditionally a man-to-man coach who likes to use full-court pressure,” he said.

DUKE NCAA TOURNAMENT TICKETS: Duke basketball tickets in 2025 NCAA Tournament: Prices, how to buy for Elite Eight Arizona didn’t make an overwhelming amount of shots, finishing at 45% for the game.

Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger gave his thoughts on Cyclones' defense, Ole Miss' shot making in the NCAA Tournament second round.

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) celebrates scoring during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo ...

Tennessee basketball used its elite defense to crush UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and advance to the Sweet 16 again.

Purdue built its 76-62 second-round victory on defense and rebounding — the two areas holding it back from complete performances this season.

NASHVILLE — Mississippi State basketball held a long talk as a team on Monday. Defense was the focus, to not much surprise. The Bulldogs had just lost 93-92 at Arkansas two days prior.

This year the Catamounts won two games (Binghamton Jan. 16 and NJIT Jan. 23) while shooting under 40% from the field. Vermont's defense held Binghamton and NJIT to 36% or less on their field goals.

Eastview forward Jayda Wilson (21) dribbles past the defense of Anoka point guard Angel Chebichi (44) in the second half of the quarterfinal game of the 4A State Girls Basketball Tournament at ...

Why Auburn basketball could win the 2025 SEC Tournament This spiel almost feels like a waste of words, as Auburn handled one of the toughest schedules in the sport and lost fewer than five games.