February 12, 2026
NCAA Basketball
Big Ten Chaos
In the Big Ten, Purdue has climbed to a No. 2 seed in the latest bracketology projections following a hard-fought 80 - 77 overtime victory against Nebraska. Conversely, Illinois has fallen to a No. 3 seed after a 92 - 90 overtime loss at home to an unranked Wisconsin team. This was Wisconsin's second victory over a top-10 opponent on the road this season, a feat only matched by Purdue and Illinois themselves.
Kansas Dominates
Meanwhile, the Kansas Jayhawks have established themselves as one of the hottest teams in the nation, extending their winning streak to eight games. This impressive run includes victories over two teams ranked in the top two at the time of their matchups: then-No. 2 Iowa State and then-No. 1 Arizona. The Jayhawks have demonstrated their resilience by winning two of these games without their star freshman, Darryn Peterson.
Big 12 News
In the Big 12, TCU has significantly boosted its NCAA tournament aspirations with a 62 - 55 upset victory over No. 5 Iowa State. The loss for Iowa State, which snapped a five-game winning streak, has diminished their chances of securing a No. 1 seed in the upcoming tournament.
High School Basketball
High School News
In a somber turn of events, the Pamlico County High School boys' varsity basketball team has forfeited the remainder of its season. This decision follows a major altercation that occurred during a game at Lejeune High School on January 27, which also resulted in a two-game suspension from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA).
On a more positive note, Joe Fenlon, the head coach of the Tampa Prep boys' basketball team; has achieved a monumental milestone, securing his 900th career victory. This historic achievement makes him the winningest high school basketball coach in the state of Florida.
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Schulman, J. (2026, February 11). Kansas is the Hottest Team in College Basketball, and it's Not Even Close. Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/college/kansas/basketball/kansas-is-the-hottest-team-in-college-basketball-and-its-not-even-close
Young, R. (2026, February 11). TCU knocks off No. 5 Iowa State in major upset to keep NCAA tournament hopes alive. Yahoo Sports. https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/tcu-knocks-off-no-5-iowa-state-in-major-upset-to-keep-ncaa-tournament-hopes-alive-043134629.html
Crews, M. (2026, February 11). Brawl at Lejeune High on Jan. 27 leads Pamlico County boys basketball to forfeit season. WCTI 12. https:/wcti12.com/news/local/brawl-at-lejeune-high-on-jan-27-leads-pamlico-county-boys-basketball-to-forfeit-seaon
Smith, K. (2026, February 11). Tampa Prep Coach Fenion wins on and off the court. Bay News 9. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2026/02/11/tamoa-prep-coach-fenion-wins-on-and-off-the-court