Head coach Scott Drew implemented a 1-3-1 zone defense against No. 6 Houston in the wake of a starting center Josh Ojianwuna’s season-ending knee injury. It was a rocky debut, but nevertheless offered ...

Michigan State's Tre Holloman, right, moves the ball as Indiana's Myles Rice defends during the first half on Tuesday, Feb.

Indiana basketball relied on a zone defense they’ve rarely used for a prolonged period of time during the Mike Woodson era in a 71-67 upset win over No. 11 Michigan State on Tuesday night.

Adams and Kaiser are hoping the two games help NM State improve its defense and return to its "brand of basketball." "Defense is our identity, and that's what's going to travel with us," Kaiser said.

Smith exited with 24 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds and four steals. Three-pronged defense:Purdue basketball's approach to defending opposing point guards isn't one man's job Caleb Furst ...

When Danielle Lefferts isn't coaching in a gym, much of her preparation is done in front of a screen. From efficiency ratings to usage rates, the Erskine Academy girls basketball coach looks at ...

Even knowing Tuesday that he and his Kansas basketball teammates would have to face UCF at home without guard Dajuan Harris Jr. Even knowing that, down the stretch, Harris’ absence — due to ...

LAWRENCE — It will still be some time, before Bryson Tiller earns a role on the court in games with Kansas basketball. Tiller is continuing to recover from an injury. The freshman, who’s ...

Kansas basketball avoids deflating upset, beats UCF at home Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. “The strategy was to foul before they got to half-court,” Kansas coach Bill ...