Last season, the University of Chicago men's basketball team made the Division 3 tournament for the first time since 2007, only to watch St. John's celebrate a last-second win on their home floor.
"We just lost the ball, lost our balance... I just kind of dropped my head afterwards... It was crushing. But after a day or two, I realized this might pay us dividends in the future," said Mike McGrath, who is in his 27th season as head coach.
McGrath was right. The maroons are 16-2 in the season, currently ranked number one in Division 3 for just the second time in program history, led by a couple of grad transfers and a hunger for more.
"We want to go far and do it. We feel that every day in practice," said grad student guard transfer Nick Roper.
"We loved making it to the tournament... a little bit of success and... build on it this year," said senior guard Joe Berry.
The last time the Maroons were ranked number one, no one on the current roster was even born, but they are built the same way. They are good students and talented basketball players who want to win. It is a combination that has become the identity of this program.
"You want to give more than you take, and our guys take that seriously," McGrath said.
"There's a really special culture. Everybody wants to come together and accomplish great things," Roper said.
"I think it's a lot about loyalty. Student section, guys are great," Berry said.
We’re starting to get into crunch time for college hoops. There are some massive games this weekend with massive NCAA Tournament implications. And the best part is, it’s going to be that way for each of the next four weekends! Buckle up, lock in, and get ready to watch some great college basketball in the next month!
St. John’s beats UConn behind 25 and 12 from Zuby Ejiofor
Feb 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. John’s Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino directs his team against the DePaul Blue Demons during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Shout-out to FOX for scheduling this game on a Friday night. I have long complained about how imbalanced the weekend college basketball schedule usually falls — we need more Friday and Sunday games because right now there’s too much to watch on Saturday. I digress.
I think this is a great spot to back Rick Pitino and the Red Storm — UConn has not played a team with this kind of size and strength in a long time, and I don’t think Tarris Reed will be able to stop Zuby without fouling.
Illinois beats Michigan State 75-59 in the Breslin Center
This is a game of two teams heading in opposite directions — Illinois’ offense has taken off, and the Illini have not lost a game since handing the offense over to freshman Keaton Wagler, and Michigan State is on a two-game skid and dealing with media talk surrounding the questionable (some might say dirty) play of Jeremy Fears.
Minnesota showed the blueprint to beat the Spartans — don’t let them run in transition. Illinois is a better version of Minnesota. This game won’t be close.
North Carolina upsets Duke in an Instant Classic
The Tobacco Road rivalry is the best one in the sport, and has left us with indelible images over the years, such as Tyler Hansbrough’s bloody nose, Austin Rivers’ buzzer-beater, and Wendell Moore’s crazy putback. Now, it’s time for Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, and company to leave their mark on the history of this rivalry.
I like the Heels at home, who are coming in playing their best ball of the season. I think Henri Veesaar will be key – his ability to step out on the perimeter will prevent Duke from packing the paint like they love to do.
Tennessee avenges their earlier loss to Kentucky as JP Estrella puts up a double-double
Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) and forward JP Estrella (13) pose for a picture at the Food City Center for Tennessee Basketball media day on Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023.
In January, Kentucky traveled to Knoxville and shocked Tennessee with a second-half surge. I don’t think that’s the case here. Tennessee is the best offensive rebounding team in the nation, which is a type of offense that travels very well on the road. Felix Okpara has been injured, but JP Estrella has done a great job filling in, and this game could be a breakout performance for him.
Washington upsets UCLA to get back in the NCAA Tournament conversation
Life is rough as a West Coast team in the Big Ten with all of the cross-country road trips required. The good news for Washington, which has played the hardest schedule in the Big Ten to this point, is that this game is just a standard-fare old PAC-12 game. No time zone jumping, no marathon flight.
And this is a Washington team that is now fully healthy with Wesley Yates and Jacob Ognacevic back. The schedule gets really easy for the Huskies down the stretch, and this could be the start of a massive run to get on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble.
As March Madness looms around the corner, UConn continues to dominate in conference play. The Huskies take on DePaul Wednesday.
National No. 1 UConn has had no slip-ups since taking home the NCAA tournament trophy last spring. After a series of easier matchups in the Big East conference, the Huskies defeated No. 15 Tennessee 96-66 over the weekend, proving their strength against ranked squads as well.
Meanwhile, DePaul has settled for the bottom of the Big East standings, struggling with a 5-19 record. The Blue Demons have had several strings of poor losses, with their last win coming against Creighton on Jan. 25, 76-61.
Can DePaul put up any fight against the Huskies?
Here's everything you need to know about UConn vs. DePaul, including TV channel and streaming options for the college women's basketball game.
What channel is UConn women's basketball on today?
The matchup between UConn and DePaul women's basketball will be broadcast live on truTV. Cord-cutters can also stream the action on DIRECTV.
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UConn vs. DePaul women's basketball start time
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 4
Time: 8 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. CT
UConn vs. DePaul women's basketball will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The game will be played at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
Fans can tune into UConn vs. DePaul live on SiriusXM. The Huskies' call can be heard on channel 85.
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UConn women's basketball schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Huskies' next five matchups.
Date
Matchup
Time (ET)
Feb. 4
vs. DePaul
8 p.m.
Feb. 7
vs. Butler
Noon
Feb. 11
vs. Creighton
7 p.m.
Feb. 14
at Marquette
1 p.m.
Feb. 18
at Villanova
7 p.m.
DePaul women's basketball schedule 2025
Here's a look at the Blue Demons' next five matchups.
A classic women's basketball rivalry commences Sunday afternoon as UConn hosts Tennessee.
No. 1 versus No. 15 in the nation, it's a matchup basketball fans from near and far won't want to miss. Can the Huskies stay perfect or will the Vols get the upset of the season?
In last season's matchup, Tennessee earned the 80-76 win, but it came on its home court in Knoxville. The Vols will need the best from Talaysia Cooper and Co. if they want to overcome Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong.
No matter the results, this Sunday afternoon showdown is a must-see event. Here's how you can tune in with live stream and start time information.
What channel is UConn vs. Tennessee women's basketball on today?
UConn vs. Tennessee women's basketball will be broadcast on Fox. Cord-cutters can live stream the game on DirecTV.
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UConn vs. Tennessee women's basketball start time
Date: Sunday, Feb. 1
Time: Noon
UConn hosts Tennessee women's basketball on Sunday, Feb. 1. Tipoff is set for noon ET from PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, CT.
UConn vs. Tennessee women's basketball radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 84 (UConn), 190 (Tennessee)
Tune into UConn vs. Tennessee women's basketball on SiriusXM. The Huskies' broadcast will be on channel 84 while the Vols' broadcast will be on channel 190.
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UConn women's basketball schedule 2025-26
Below is a look at the Huskies' upcoming schedule.
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