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Arkansas coach John Calipari imitates a basketball rattling around the rim during his press conference following the Razorbacks' 76-60 win over Lipscomb on November 6, 2024.

John Calipari’s First Postgame Press Conference at Arkansas Was an Instant Classic

John Calipari's first postgame press conference as the Arkansas Razorbacks' coach was certainly a memorable one.

Arkansas coach John Calipari imitates a basketball rattling around the rim during his press conference following the Razorbacks' 76-60 win over Lipscomb on November 6, 2024.

John Calipari’s First Postgame Press Conference at Arkansas Was an Instant Classic

John Calipari's first postgame press conference as the Arkansas Razorbacks' coach was certainly a memorable one.

Kalkbrenner (11) had an impressive season-opener Wednesday.

SI:AM | Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner Erupts for 49 Points

The fifth-year senior set a bunch of records in the Bluejays’ win.

UCF’s upset of A&M headlined a bad opening night for SEC hoops.

SI:AM | A Rough Night for the SEC

The opening night of the college basketball season didn’t go so well for one of the top conferences.

V.J. Edgecombe dunks on Joe Few.

Gonzaga Blew Out Baylor, but Mark Few’s Son Got Viciously Dunked on in Garbage Time

V.J. Edgecombe put Mark Few’s son on a poster.

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Duke Blue Devils freshman Cooper Flagg became the first men's college basketball player to sign with Gatorade.

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Indiana Head Coach Teri Moren disagrees with a call during the Indiana versus Brown women's basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Everything Teri Moren Said After No. 25 Indiana's 72-68 Loss To Harvard

Cal coach Mark Madsen

Cal Hands Cal Poly Its 22nd Straight Basketball Loss

Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler grabs a rebound against Niagara during the second half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

WATCH: Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler Speaks After Career Game

Former UConn Star Guard Drops Career-High In Second Start With Spurs

WATCH: Michigan State's Tom Izzo Talks Highs, Lows of Win Over Niagara

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Nov 7, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) and forward Thomas Haugh (10) defend Jacksonville Dolphins guard Jakari Spence (8) during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Oct 13, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) dribbles in front of New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet (44) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Indiana guard Yarden Garzon handles the ball during the Hoosiers' game against Harvard on Nov. 7, 2024. Indiana lost 72-68 in overtime at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

No. 25 Indiana Falls In Overtime Shocker To Harvard 72-68

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

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Michigan State's Jaxon Kohler celebrates after scoring and drawing a foul against Niagara during the first half on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.

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Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood gets a hand from a young fan before a game against the Eastern Illinois Panthers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

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Kansas basketball head coach Bill Self and UNC basketball head coach Hubert Davis

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Mar 9, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates looks on against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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