December 11, 2025
College Basketball
College Basketball News
In a significant shift in the college basketball landscape, the University of Michigan has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings. The Wolverines' climb to the top comes after a dominant 89 - 61 victory over Villanova, marking their sixth consecutive win by a margin of 25 points or more. Michigan's success is largely attributed to their formidable defense, which is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. Their impressive run includes decisive victories over several top-ranked teams, solidifying their position as the team to beat.
In another thrilling college basketball story, BYU staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Clemson 67 - 64 in the Jimmy V Classic. The Cougars overcame a 21-point halftime deficit, with freshman AJ Dybantsa leading the charge. Dybantsa had exceptional performance, contributing to 34 of BYU's 45 second-half points and finishing the game with 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The game was sealed by a buzzer-beating shot from Robert Wright III, capping off one of the most impressive comebacks of the season.
Scholastic News
In a major high school basketball upset, No. 18 Bishop McNamara defeated the top-ranked Sierra Canyon 57 - 52. Bishop McNamara erased a 19-point third-quarter deficit, fueled by a 10 - 0 solo run from Indiana signee Prince-Alexander Moody in the final quarter. This victory marks a significant moment in the high school basketball season, demonstrating the competitive nature of prep basketball.
In another standout high school performance, freshman guard Major Williams of Edison High School tied a school record by making 11 three-pointers in a single game. Williams finished with 39 points in Edison's 96 - 82 victory over Long Beach Jordan. His record-tying performance is one of the most impressive individual achievements in the early high school basketball season.
-Source: Parrish, G. (2025, December 11). College basketball rankings: Michigan jumps to top spot in Top 25 And 1 after destroying Villanova. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-michigan-jumps-to-top-spot-in-top-25-and-1-after-destroying-vilanova/
Fox Sports. (2025, December 10). Last Night in College Basketball: BYU's Massive Comeback Powered by Freshman Star. FOX Sports. https://wwww.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/last-night-college-basketball-byus-massive-comeback-powered-freshman-star
Divens, J. (2025, December 6). High school basketball: No. 18 Bishop McNamara erases 19-point, second-half deficit to upset No. 1 Sierra Canyon 57 - 52. CBS Sports. https://www.cbssports.com/high-school/basketball/news/high-school-basketball-no-18-bishop-mcnamara-erases-19-point-second-half-deficit-to-upset-no-1-sierra-canyon/
Sondheimer, E. (2025, December 9). Prep basketball roundup: Freshman Major Williams makes 11 threes for Edison. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2025-12-09/prep-basketball-roundup-freshman-major-williams-makes-11-threes-for-edison