# ![@John_Fanta Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::428498287.png) @John_Fanta John Fanta

John Fanta is active in college basketball media, providing updates and insights on various teams and coaches. He recently interviewed coaches like Dan Hurley, Greg McDermott, and Kevin Willard, discussing their teams' prospects and strategies. Fanta also covered games and milestones, including Creighton's 31st consecutive season opener victory and the upset win by Mercyhurst over Loyola Chicago.

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"@kitten_mouse @SetonHallMBB @PruCenter That means the world thank you. Hope all is well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1235359198893965313)  2020-03-05T00:19Z 134.1K followers, [--] engagements


"St. Johns has scored a major [----] commitment. Guard AJ Storr has announced hes heading to the Red Storm. The 6-6 prospect ranked 49th in the ESPN Top [---] is out of IMG Academy. Received offers from Kansas Illinois LSU + other high majors. Huge get for Mike Anderson. #SJUBB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1423112595704369152)  2021-08-05T02:44Z 136.9K followers, [---] engagements


"BREAKING: NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down effective June 2023"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1519078151158173698)  2022-04-26T22:17Z 134.1K followers, [---] engagements


"The @Big12Conference season preview podcast is LIVE on @TheFieldOf68 Check it out: My most intriguing storyline The rise of @TCUBasketball. The sleeper team @CycloneMBB. We also take a deep dive on everybody else around the league. There is a brand new episode of the DTF podcast LIVE in your audio feeds right now. @T_Oglesby22 @John_Fanta and myself discuss the preseason top 25s before getting into a @Big12Conference preview. 🎧 https://t.co/fAZ0s6ds5i 🎥 https://t.co/iifS2GkStw POWERED by @BetRivers https://t.co/9VpRc4t6Gu There is a brand new episode of the DTF podcast LIVE in your audio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1582836714946457603)  2022-10-19T20:50Z 136.4K followers, [--] engagements


"Browns Ravens predictions GO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1584217987388612608)  2022-10-23T16:19Z 136.6K followers, [---] engagements


"The Cleveland Browns are 2-5. Four of the losses are by three points or less"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1584270822813753346)  2022-10-23T19:49Z 136.9K followers, [--] engagements


"12 minutes in in Madison: Wisconsin [--] Illinois 9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1619435078865817600)  2023-01-28T20:39Z 136K followers, 32.1K engagements


"Off to a land of basketball skyline Montgomery Inn @EiserXUSports and on this night @jasonbenetti and Bill Raftery. #16 Xavier. #17 Providence. The lone ranked v. ranked game in the country tonight. There is one guarantee: The Cintas Center will be rambunctious"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1620784092496400384)  2023-02-01T14:00Z 134.2K followers, 36.8K engagements


"Good morning from the home of the national leader in wins in college basketball the 26-3 College of Charleston Cougars"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1628782002684981248)  2023-02-23T15:41Z 135.8K followers, 25K engagements


"San Diego State is quietly 23-5 on the season. Lamont Butler delivered the 🧅🧅🧅 for the Aztecs who won at The Pit at the buzzer to beat New Mexico. Brian Dutchers team is 14-2 in the MWC and has won [--] straight. Theyre fully capable of being a second weekend tournament team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1629715504226074625)  2023-02-26T05:30Z 136.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Marquette looks Final Four good. This game is over. Over"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1634707527165247490)  2023-03-12T00:07Z 137.8K followers, 111.2K engagements


"My reflection on UConns 5th national championship:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1643133135821893632)  2023-04-04T06:07Z 136.7K followers, 36.8K engagements


"My way too early Top [--] for next season:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1643641434354974728)  2023-04-05T15:47Z 136.8K followers, 259K engagements


"Good Friday morning everybody. The Big East schedule will be released at [--] AM ET. Watch on Twitter and YouTube for each teams slate coaches interviews reports from campuses and more. @PaulFritschner hosts the whiparound coverage"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1702664336123076809)  2023-09-15T12:43Z 134.1K followers, 32.9K engagements


"The Browns have no passing offense. None. Their $230 million quarterback is a joke. An absolute joke. Cleveland made a massive organizational error by bringing him in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1716147641472434461)  2023-10-22T17:40Z 136K followers, 63.2K engagements


"Rick Pitino with quite a quote here: I didnt care that we lost to Pace. I was just happy for Pace. I was happy to see some guys play. We know Michigan is around the corner and we know Michigan beat Marquette 106-101 in an exhibition game. So we know we have a big test next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1722079573624402149)  2023-11-08T02:32Z 136.3K followers, 42.8K engagements


"Really interesting Charleston Classic semifinal between St. Johns and Atlantic [--] frontrunner Dayton. Flyers rallied for a dramatic win over LSU yesterday. Red Storm were up double-digits lost that lead but hung on to beat North Texas. Daron Holmes II vs. Joel Soriano = fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1725588223194247638)  2023-11-17T18:54Z 136.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Hang it in the Louvre"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1727186930545328620)  2023-11-22T04:47Z 134.1K followers, 60.8K engagements


"College hoops from Boston Lets go Stony Brook at Northeastern Mens College Basketball [--] pm ET CBS Sports Network @John_Fanta (pbp) & Dr. John Giannini (analyst) #CBB #MBB Stony Brook at Northeastern Mens College Basketball [--] pm ET CBS Sports Network @John_Fanta (pbp) & Dr. John Giannini (analyst) #CBB #MBB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1743039126780191209)  2024-01-04T22:38Z 135.4K followers, 32.2K engagements


"DePaul is a difficult job. The program badly needs a guy who can come in significantly raise NIL dollars rally the community and get talent. NIL situation is currently in the area code of $200000. Failure goes beyond that but this is a Big East job. That $$ has to be more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1749512689582531031)  2024-01-22T19:21Z 137K followers, 203.7K engagements


"With 5:50 remaining in the first half: Connecticut [--] Xavier 7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1751660500599836850)  2024-01-28T17:36Z 136.6K followers, 63.4K engagements


"My dad died of a heart attack on Monday. He was my best friend and the influence for my passion. Gerry Fanta you were the best father that a son could ask for. You were the best storyteller I know. I love you and will miss you Dad. So so much. https://www.chambersfuneral.com/obituary/gerard-j-fanta https://www.chambersfuneral.com/obituary/gerard-j-fanta"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1752430968772653133)  2024-01-30T20:37Z 137.8K followers, 1.5M engagements


"Shaheen Holloway is reminding everybody just how good of a coach he is. You dont make the Elite Eight at Saint Peters if youre not one. Seton Hall was picked 9th in Big East. Pirates didnt win offseason. But theyre 10-5 in the league and beat UConn. Their DNA = toughness"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1759373681078292777)  2024-02-19T00:25Z 137.1K followers, 73.3K engagements


"Georgetown womens basketball lost its head coach Tasha Butts to cancer at the age of [--] in October. This team has played for her all year. They were picked 10th in the Big East. The Hoyas are going to the conference title game for the first time ever"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1766970905253511423)  2024-03-10T23:34Z 135.3K followers, 1.2M engagements


"For just the second time since the NCAA Tournament expanded the Big East will just be a 3-bid conference. The other time was 1993"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1769492850532560993)  2024-03-17T22:35Z 136.6K followers, 154.4K engagements


"This is why this tournament should never be changed football people be damned. David can beat Goliath. Basic annual pay from their respective schools this season: Kentucky's John Calipari: $8500000 Oakland's Greg Kampe: $329609 Basic annual pay from their respective schools this season: Kentucky's John Calipari: $8500000 Oakland's Greg Kampe: $329609"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1770985720867336281)  2024-03-22T01:27Z 136.6K followers, 298.1K engagements


"John Calipari: "I'll look at other ways that we can do stuff but this thing here is a different animal. We're playing teams that our average age is [--] and their average age is [--] and [--]. So do I change because of that Maybe add a couple older guys to supplement it.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1771006713191153670)  2024-03-22T02:51Z 134K followers, 106.4K engagements


"Friday night. Cleveland Ohio. The most anticipated and most watched womens basketball Final Four game in the history of the sport. Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers. Iowa. Connecticut. Absolute theater"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1775007395938214272)  2024-04-02T03:48Z 136.2K followers, 566.8K engagements


"At this very moment: The minimum ticket price on StubHub to get into the Mens Final Four: $571 The minimum ticket price on StubHub to get into the Womens Final Four: $970"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1775153400885203419)  2024-04-02T13:28Z 136.6K followers, 4.7M engagements


"The [----] Maui Invitational field is set: Baylor NC State Oregon Seton Hall Texas UNLV USC Chaminade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1790398033730974132)  2024-05-14T15:05Z 135.5K followers, 234.5K engagements


"Working on something fun and need your submissions. In [--] words or less how would you describe Big East basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1826021604570411151)  2024-08-20T22:20Z 136.6K followers, 236.5K engagements


"The UCLA non-con schedule: Nov [--] - Rider Nov [--] - New Mexico (Henderson Nev) Nov [--] - Boston Nov [--] - Lehigh Nov [--] - Idaho St Nov [--] - Cal St Fullerton Nov [--] - Southern Utah Dec [--] - Arizona (Phoenix) Dec [--] - Prairie View A&M Dec [--] - North Carolina (MSG) Dec [--] - Gonzaga (LA)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1828537801169653833)  2024-08-27T20:59Z 136.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Dont want to overreact week one but man this guys injected a breath of much-needed fresh air into Boston College. The hire felt like a home run for the Eagles in the moment. Their entire vibe physicality and organization looks night and day from years past tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1830795225905631691)  2024-09-03T02:29Z 136.6K followers, 126.4K engagements


"Ticked off and chuckling at this point"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1837923842464927876)  2024-09-22T18:36Z 136.6K followers, 4M engagements


"No because Im an adult from Cleveland Ohio. Best of luck to your Cowboys this afternoon and the Yankees in the playoffs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1837929866475303281)  2024-09-22T19:00Z 136.6K followers, 82.6K engagements


"Good afternoon from Bloomington Here for Indiana practice checking out Mike Woodsons Hoosiers. A highly anticipated season at IU is just [--] days away from tipping off. Takeaways to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1848423162218000802)  2024-10-21T17:56Z 136.6K followers, 56K engagements


"Well we can conclude one thing: UConn won't be back in the Maui Invitational"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1861542631110517244)  2024-11-26T22:48Z 136.4K followers, 992.3K engagements


"On the previous drive the Browns have a delay of game on a 3rd and [--] then a checkdown on 3rd and [--]. Then on defense its a 3rd and [--] with Denver pinned way back and its a 93-yard touchdown pitch and catch for Bo Nix and Marvin Mims. What 3-9 football looks like kids"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1863787298631856457)  2024-12-03T03:28Z 133.9K followers, 20.2K engagements


"Providence is just a different basketball team at home. What a start by the Friars at 8/12 from the floor and 4/5 from [--]. Jayden Pierre driving PC St. Johns just 1/5 from deep and out of sync. Kim English would love to make this a frenetic 3-point contest in his building"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1870279229197234598)  2024-12-21T01:24Z 136.6K followers, 24.5K engagements


"This is old-school put em in the meat grinder Cincinnati Basketball in this first half. Bearcats defending at an incredibly high level against a top [--] Dayton offense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1870292874065297768)  2024-12-21T02:19Z 134K followers, 38K engagements


"How about those Princeton Tigers They trailed Akron by [--] at one point. Reigning Ivy League Player of the Year Caden Pierce went down with an ankle injury. And yet the Tigers come from behind to beat the Zips 76-75 on a Dalen Davis game-winning triple"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1873827071203680728)  2024-12-30T20:22Z 134.2K followers, 55.2K engagements


"Tonight in college basketball: #1 Tennessee at #8 Florida #24 Michigan at #22 UCLA #6 Kentucky at Georgia Pittsburgh at #4 Duke Arizona at #21 West Virginia #2 Auburn at Texas St. John's at Xavier Clemson at Louisville Nebraska at Iowa Georgetown at #7 Marquette UNLV at Boise St. #14 Mississippi St. at Vandy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1876646952474902740)  2025-01-07T15:07Z 136.9K followers, 291.9K engagements


"Heres my top [--] for this week. What do you guys think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1878611558483526084)  2025-01-13T01:14Z 136.6K followers, 601.6K engagements


"On the 100th anniversary of the opening of historic Rose Hill Gym the oldest on-campus venue currently used primarily for an NCAA Division I basketball team Fordham and UMass are tied at [---] and heading to TRIPLE OVERTIME. Madness in The Bronx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1879733380172140873)  2025-01-16T03:32Z 134.1K followers, 29.4K engagements


"How about Matt Painter and Purdue Boilermakers go to Eugene and take down Oregon 65-58. Matt Painter's team is 15-4 on the year and 7-1 in the Big Ten. The evolution of Trey Kaufman-Renn is so impressive -- had [--] and [--] today. Braden Smith with [--] points [--] assists [--] steals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1880740853372846325)  2025-01-18T22:15Z 132.2K followers, 59.8K engagements


"The Louisville Cardinals are back on the national map. Theyve won nine in a row their longest winning streak in five years and are in second in the ACC at 8-1. Thanks to @patkelsey for joining @LaTulip_Mike and me. This was a fantastic conversation: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1PlJQbbbPYVxE https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1PlJQbbbPYVxE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1882498656059953450)  2025-01-23T18:40Z 136.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Mavericks reached the NBA Finals last year. The Mavericks dont think they can win with Luka in the prime of his career after doing that This is just bonkers. Completely bonkers. As stunning as I can remember"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1885928528387903898)  2025-02-02T05:49Z 136.9K followers, 117K engagements


"The Saint Mary's Gaels have firm control of the West Coast Conference. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are in 3rd place in the WCC Randy Bennett's team beats the Zags 62-58 to head to 10-0 in the league. Incredible game and season brewing in Moraga"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1885933731443040662)  2025-02-02T06:10Z 136.4K followers, 21.5K engagements


"William & Mary won [--] games all of last season. Tonight they had over [----] students at a game and an AWESOME atmosphere. Brian Earl has changed the program. Their style is FUN. Tribe is 14-9 + 8-2 in CAA. This is what college basketball is about: bringing a campus together"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1886612891773673762)  2025-02-04T03:08Z 110.8K followers, 241K engagements


"It instantly becomes the biggest question in college basketball: Who should replace Mike Woodson Who are the most realistic options What should the Hoosiers be looking for in their next head coach My column on top candidates: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/indiana-basketball-coaching-candidates-who-should-replace-mike-woodson https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/indiana-basketball-coaching-candidates-who-should-replace-mike-woodson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1887999827000086576)  2025-02-07T23:00Z 110.6K followers, 88.2K engagements


"The longest winning streaks in college basketball: [--] -- The Akron Zips [--] -- Drake St. Johns Southern and Towson [--] -- Creighton George Mason"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1888421534420586500)  2025-02-09T02:55Z 134.9K followers, 86.8K engagements


"Happy Wednesday from the Main Line. #9 St. Johns. Villanova. With Raft at [--] ET on FS1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1889735826503852207)  2025-02-12T17:58Z 110.7K followers, 89.2K engagements


"We are taking red-hot Kansas State UConn's win at Creighton Florida as a title contender and more: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jMKgkNdrPeKL https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1jMKgkNdrPeKL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890064549283561515)  2025-02-13T15:44Z 110.7K followers, 12K engagements


"What a bonkers @Big12Conference game in Lubbock as Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State in [--] OT 111-106 JT Toppin - WOW. [--] points on 17/22 FG. Most points by a Red Raider since Jarrius Jackson in [----] and the most by any Big [--] player this season. Red Raiders are stacked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890084377591443603)  2025-02-13T17:03Z 110.7K followers, 26.7K engagements


"There's a lot that I'm looking forward to watching this Saturday in college basketball. Of many many things I am especially excited for another wild atmosphere at McKale as Arizona hosts Houston. Cougars are 12-1 in the Big [--]. Wildcats are 11-2. Contrasting styles clash"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890144474690400514)  2025-02-13T21:02Z 110.7K followers, 27.1K engagements


"Drake continues to be one of CBB's best stories. The Bulldogs are 23-2 and have won [--] in a row. Bennett Stirtz is as good as any mid-major player in the country. Averaging 19/4/6 per game while shooting 50%. Ben McCollum is a coaching star. @DrakeBulldogsMB - extraordinary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890147205417222316)  2025-02-13T21:13Z 111K followers, 88.7K engagements


"A great story out of the MAC: @MiamiOH_BBall is 19-5 and has won [--] in a row. @CoachSteeleMU's team is 10-1 in the league after the program's first win over Toledo since [----] earlier this week. Kam Craft had [--] () on 13/22 in the win. RedHawks averaging [----] made 3s per game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890149906729574546)  2025-02-13T21:23Z 111.3K followers, 59.7K engagements


"@g_pasono5 It's a sad reality but precedent shows only [--] bid"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890153185471524909)  2025-02-13T21:36Z 110.6K followers, [---] engagements


"The updated Big Ten standings: Michigan 11-2 Purdue 11-3 Michigan State 10-3 Wisconsin 9-4 Maryland 9-5 UCLA 9-5 Illinois 9-6 Ohio State 7-7 USC 6-7 Nebraska 6-8 Oregon 6-8 Indiana 6-8 Iowa 5-8 Rutgers 5-9 Minnesota 4-9 Northwestern 4-10 Washington 3-10 Penn State 3-11"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890251486929776919)  2025-02-14T04:07Z 110.8K followers, 35.2K engagements


"No. [--] has fallen in women's basketball Juju Watkins puts up a master class: [--] points [--] rebounds [--] blocks [--] assists to lead USC past a previously 23-0 UCLA team. What a game and what an unreal performance by the national player of the year candidate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890272979092926540)  2025-02-14T05:32Z 111K followers, 112.5K engagements


"The Naismith Trophy Midseason Team has been announced. Here are the [--] players: Ace Bailey Johni Broome Walter Clayton Donovan Dent Hunter Dickinson Eric Dixon Cooper Flagg Keshon Gilbert PJ Haggerty Dylan Harper Chucky Hepburn Graham Ike Kasparas Jakucionis Tre Johnson Kam Jones Curtis Jones Ryan Kalkbrenner Alex Karaban Trey Kaufman-Renn Chaz Lanier RJ Luis Ryan Nembhard Derik Queen Maxime Raynaud Mark Sears Javon Small Braden Smith John Tonje Danny Wolf Zakai Zeigler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890447082579743157)  2025-02-14T17:04Z 130.5K followers, 300.4K engagements


"This is awesome: Purdue and Iowa State announced a home-and-home starting next season at Mackey Arena with a return game the following year at Hilton Coliseum. Matt Painter is never afraid to schedule. Credit to T.J. Otzelberger for doing this as well. GREAT for college hoops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890487449513586806)  2025-02-14T19:45Z 111K followers, 79K engagements


"From Fox Sports Research: With Auburn at #1 in the AP Top [--] and Alabama at #1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll it's the first time we have #1 vs. #1 in two different polls since Duke beat Virginia 72-70 on Jan. [--] [----]. RJ Barrett had [--] Zion Williamson with [--] in that game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890516456007151842)  2025-02-14T21:40Z 111K followers, 19.2K engagements


"Saturday in college basketball: #1 Auburn at #2 Alabama #6 Houston at #13 Arizona #16 Wisconsin at #7 Purdue #22 Mississippi State at #19 Ole Miss #11 Michigan State at Illinois #15 Kentucky at Texas #21 Missouri at Georgia #23 Clemson at Florida State Arkansas at #8 Texas A&M #17 Kansas at Utah Stanford at #3 Duke West Virginia at Baylor Cincinnati at #10 Iowa State Wake Forest at SMU Kansas State at BYU Boise State at San Diego State Washington State at Saint Marys"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890585798812041572)  2025-02-15T02:15Z 112.8K followers, 616.8K engagements


"The first meeting between Ole Miss and Mississippi State was an overtime thriller with the Bulldogs winning behind some clutch shotmaking by Riley Kugel. But in that game: Bulldogs outrebounded the Rebels 51-29 Miss State is just 5-6 in the SEC. Huge rivalry showdown in Oxford"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890806363908911567)  2025-02-15T16:52Z 111K followers, 10.6K engagements


"NEWS: The NCAA selection committees top [--] reveal has been announced. Auburn Alabama Duke Florida Tennessee Texas A&M Purdue Houston Iowa State Kentucky Wisconsin Arizona Texas Tech Michigan Kansas St. Johns"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890821523025399928)  2025-02-15T17:52Z 111K followers, 65.3K engagements


"John Tonje is spectacular. Wisconsin lost Chucky Hepburn and AJ Storr and this team is even better offensively. Its ridiculous what Gard has done with this team"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890844586987188598)  2025-02-15T19:24Z 111.7K followers, 160.6K engagements


"Brutal news for Georgetown: Big East Freshman of the Year frontrunner Thomas Sorber is helped off the floor after taking a bad fall to the hardwood at Butler. He was holding his left foot at first but moving very very gingerly as he headed back to the Hoyas locker room"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890849616804851764)  2025-02-15T19:44Z 111K followers, 35.9K engagements


"I really think this is the best Wisconsin team since [----]. The Badgers create nightmares for your defense with their spacing. They've got big wings who can create and by spreading you out it generates a variety of possibilities for them to score. Greg Gard has evolved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890858763181068505)  2025-02-15T20:20Z 111.2K followers, 130.3K engagements


"Houston owns the nation's longest active road winning streak with [--] consecutive wins. The Cougars are 13-1 in the Big [--] and have a two-game lead in the league. They're tracking to win the conference for a second straight year (they joined last year). Ridiculous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890871609512141064)  2025-02-15T21:11Z 111.1K followers, 21.8K engagements


"At least in the early goings this is where Auburn's defensive edge in this game on paper can be seen. Alabama just hasn't defended to the same level this season and Johni Broome is cooking. Would fully expect this game to have waves. But the Tide can't take plays off on D"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890875224259793066)  2025-02-15T21:25Z 110.9K followers, 12K engagements


"THE UPSET OF THE YEAR IN THE BIG EAST. FINAL: SETON HALL [--] UCONN [--] The Huskies turn it over off an in-bounds with [--] seconds left in overtime and Scotty Middleton wins it for the Pirates on a putback. The Hall snaps a 9-game losing streak with an absolutely shocking win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890887075827732577)  2025-02-15T22:13Z 111.4K followers, 165K engagements


"Seton Hall was down by [--] with [--] seconds left in regulation. The Pirates were down [--] with a minute left in overtime. They just beat UConn for a fourth straight year in Newark --- after being 1-12 in the Big East. You just never know in this sport man. You never know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890887404715712943)  2025-02-15T22:14Z 111.4K followers, 218.9K engagements


"College basketball folks. If you wait until March to follow it I pray for you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890905702635348154)  2025-02-15T23:27Z 111K followers, 26.8K engagements


"This is why Auburn stayed #1 this past week even after taking a loss and it's why Auburn has a complete stranglehold on the #1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. What a performance on the road by the Tigers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890908891749159408)  2025-02-15T23:39Z 111.2K followers, 64.5K engagements


"Bruce Pearl just became the first college basketball coach in the history of the sport to win a [--] vs. [--] showdown with two different schools (Tennessee over Memphis in [----] Auburn over Alabama today)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890911503986929985)  2025-02-15T23:50Z 111K followers, 48.1K engagements


"Taking your calls right now. We open with Seton Halls upset win over UConn: BIG EAST HOOPS 🏀🔥 https://t.co/l7ZeJJgpFt BIG EAST HOOPS 🏀🔥 https://t.co/l7ZeJJgpFt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890937119343882257)  2025-02-16T01:31Z 111K followers, 22.5K engagements


"Tom Izzo has passed Bob Knight as the winningest coach in Big Ten history with his 354th conference victory. What a road W for Michigan State who outscored Illinois 42-24 in the second half to win 79-65. And for the Hall of Famer Izzo it's history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890962209733255220)  2025-02-16T03:11Z 111.1K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Tom Izzo has passed Bob Knight to become the winningest coach in Big Ten games in the history of the conference. Proud to voice this piece:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890970084656468049)  2025-02-16T03:42Z 111K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Were breaking down Tom Izzo making history and Michigan States win right now https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMNEvnNKb https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1lPKqMNEvnNKb"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1890982354841116820)  2025-02-16T04:31Z 111K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Utah commanded Kansas 74-67 in Salt Lake City with Gabe Madsen becoming the program's all-time [--] pointers king in the win. He had [--] as the Utes outrebounded the Jayhawks by [--] and won the turnover battle by [--]. @UtahMBB really imposed its will on the game for its 6th Big [--] dub"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891012424246939888)  2025-02-16T06:31Z 111.1K followers, 20.7K engagements


"Kansas the preseason #1 is now 8-6 in the Big [--] and 5-5 in its last [--] games. The Jayhawks are just 3-6 in true road contests this season. Simply put this team hasn't been as potent offensively as we thought they would be. Portal pickups haven't fully panned out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891012735103623401)  2025-02-16T06:32Z 111.2K followers, 33K engagements


"NEW: My Top [--] has been updated and is live. Heres the top 10: Auburn Florida Duke Alabama Houston Texas A&M Tennessee Iowa State Wisconsin Texas Tech The complete rankings: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-remains-no-1-wisconsin-cracks-top-10 https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-remains-no-1-wisconsin-cracks-top-10"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891330779738763361)  2025-02-17T03:36Z 111.3K followers, 47.1K engagements


"Heres my top [--] for this week. What do you guys think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891344157634945183)  2025-02-17T04:29Z 111.4K followers, 411.8K engagements


"The AP Top 25: Auburn Florida Duke Alabama Houston Tennessee Texas A&M Iowa State Texas Tech St. John's Wisconsin Michigan Purdue Michigan State Missouri Marquette Kentucky Clemson Arizona Maryland Mississippi State Memphis Kansas Ole Miss Louisville"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891551601673797997)  2025-02-17T18:13Z 111.3K followers, 34.6K engagements


"Rough news for Illinois: Brad Underwood announces big man Morez Johnson Jr. is out indefinitely with a broken wrist. Had [--] and [--] against Michigan State on Saturday and has been on the rise. Illini are 9-7 in the Big Ten and at #11 Wisconsin tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891552126276452681)  2025-02-17T18:15Z 111.3K followers, 83.9K engagements


"Dukes allowed just [--] points to Virginia in the first [--] minutes of the second half. Cavaliers are obviously very offensively challenged but just love the Blue Devils activity on that end of the floor. Cooper Flagg with [--] points [--] rebounds [--] blocks [--] steals [--] assists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891675886597951593)  2025-02-18T02:27Z 111.2K followers, 21.7K engagements


"MONDAY NIGHT AFTER DARK Lets ride https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaLoeNEbKj https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaLoeNEbKj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891699532083175437)  2025-02-18T04:01Z 111.3K followers, 11.3K engagements


"We are doing a draft of national championship contenders. This is going to be fun. Join us: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaLoeNEbKj https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaLoeNEbKj"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891704491994480894)  2025-02-18T04:21Z 111.3K followers, 12.4K engagements


"FINAL -- ARIZONA [--] BAYLOR [--] Two days after the Wildcats fell short to Houston they respond with a huge road win to move ahead of Texas Tech and into 2nd place by themselves at 12-3 in the Big [--]. Tobe Awaka with [--] and [--] Henri Veesaar had 13/5/4 in his first career start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891722680723796230)  2025-02-18T05:33Z 111.2K followers, 17.8K engagements


"Arizona has always been a high-level offensive team under Tommy Lloyd. But this Wildcats team is actually better by the numbers on the defense and it's shown in the Big [--]. They guard well on the perimeter and do a nice job in transition. A quality road bounce-back win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891723238020923566)  2025-02-18T05:35Z 111.3K followers, 28.5K engagements


"Felt great about picks [--] and [--]. Gators are one of only two to beat Auburn Walter Clayton leads a top-5 offense in the sport and they defend. Houston I think this is Kelvin's best shooting team. As for the LAST pick does much make sense in March Kansas' BEST is still strong. 🔥 TITLE TEAM DRAFT 🔥 Who picked the best team of teams poised to make a run at the national championship 👀🤔 @JohnMartin929 x @CJMooreHoops x @John_Fanta WATCH: https://t.co/wY0jSZ0l1J https://t.co/3J1BSwb7RR 🔥 TITLE TEAM DRAFT 🔥 Who picked the best team of teams poised to make a run at the national championship 👀🤔"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891891827562745937)  2025-02-18T16:45Z 132.2K followers, 31.8K engagements


"How about @Towson_MBB Tigers have won [--] in a row -- have lost just ONCE since Dec. [--]. Tyler Tejada is a stud Dylan Williamson lives for the moment and they defend and rebound at a high level. @CoachPatSkerry getting the best out of his guys. Awesome story in @CAABasketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891905128262701283)  2025-02-18T17:38Z 135.9K followers, 26K engagements


"UCLA is 8-0 on the season when Skyy Clark scores in double-figures. Bruins have won [--] of their last [--] games boasting the top defense in the Big Ten and a +5.3 turnover margin. And get this: Mick Cronin sets aim at career win #500 as @UCLAMBB hosts Minnesota tonight at Pauley"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1891926314040414578)  2025-02-18T19:02Z 111.3K followers, 14.3K engagements


"UConn had to have it tonight and they found a way. Huskies locked down Villanova defensively down the stretch Liam McNeeley came up big with [--] of his [--] in the second half and Tarris Reed delivered in crunch time. Pivotal bounce-back to get to 10-5 in the Big East"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892047027384565964)  2025-02-19T03:02Z 111.3K followers, 25.2K engagements


"Another top [--] team falls tonight TCU takes down #9 Texas Tech 69-66 behind [--] apiece from Trazarien White and Noah Reynolds along with a double-double from Ernest Udeh. Horned Frogs have won [--] of their last [--]. Red Raiders got [--] from Darrion Williams but it wasnt enough"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892049854177657239)  2025-02-19T03:13Z 111.3K followers, 15.6K engagements


"BYU leads Kansas 64-35. The Jayhawks were in the committees top [--] reveal on Saturday. Theyre about to be 3-5 in their last [--] games. Just jarring to see the preseason #1 playing like this right now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892055220479283601)  2025-02-19T03:34Z 111.4K followers, 30.3K engagements


"FINAL WISCONSIN [--] ILLINOIS [--] The Badgers dominated the second half outscoring the Illini 48-33 in the final [--] minutes to win their fifth in a row and get to 21-5 on the season. John Tonje scored [--] and now has [--] points in his last two games. Hes been so so good"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892058046525841702)  2025-02-19T03:46Z 111.5K followers, 51.1K engagements


"Field of [--] After Dark. Were talking Wisconsin Michigan State UConn Kansas and much more tonight. Badgers star John Tonje will join the show. Come hang with us and if you a have a question fire away. With @T_Oglesby22 and @LaTulip_Mike: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892061794505519314)  2025-02-19T04:00Z 111.3K followers, 10.9K engagements


"How about those Wisconsin Badgers Theyre ROLLING: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892062544958836936)  2025-02-19T04:03Z 111.3K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Talking all things @BadgerMBB right now. https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892063974327255258)  2025-02-19T04:09Z 111.3K followers, 11K engagements


"He is playing as well as anyone in college basketball right now. @BadgerMBBs John Tonje joins us now: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vOxwXnOywWKB"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892067402608779548)  2025-02-19T04:23Z 111.3K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Dennis Gates deserves to be one of the first names brought up in the national coach of the year mix. Missouri is now 20-6 after a performance last night that was beyond impressive. Tigers beat Alabama 110-98 behind a combined [--] from Mark Mitchell + Caleb Grill. Up to [--] in NET"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892616728691024062)  2025-02-20T16:46Z 111.5K followers, 55.7K engagements


"Kentucky big man Amari Williams in the last two games combined: [--] points [--] rebounds [--] blocks. Wildcats really needed last night & put up an all business performance in Lexington to roll past Vanderbilt. Otega Oweh was excellent with [--]. The wait for Robinson/Butler continues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892617633402327323)  2025-02-20T16:49Z 111.5K followers, 25.3K engagements


"Georgetown's Micah Peavy is having a sensational season and helping his draft stock. He's always been a lockdown defender but the evolution of his offense stands out. Hoyas star has [--] straight 20+ point games. Last night: [--] pts [--] reb [--] assists [--] steals. All-Big East player"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892619353880735943)  2025-02-20T16:56Z 111.7K followers, 25.5K engagements


"NEWS: Legendary La Salle head coach Fran Dunphy will retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season the school announced. Dunphy will assume the role of special assistant to the president at La Salle and has agreed to a lifetime contract with the University for that role. A national search to determine Dunphys successor will begin immediately"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892671414303392027)  2025-02-20T20:23Z 113.5K followers, 83.2K engagements


"Fran Dunphy stepped up at his alma mater La Salle when they were looking for a head coach. The 76-year-old made sure his staff got taken care of more than he did. Has won over [---] games a combined [--] conference titles [--] league COTY honors. Philadelphia LEGEND terrific human"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892672583071379940)  2025-02-20T20:28Z 111.7K followers, 35.5K engagements


"Maryland just keeps on rolling winning its 13th straight at home and 4th in a row with an 88-71 victory over USC. Id put the Terrapins starting five up there with the best of them right now. So well-rounded offensively Rodney Rice and JaKobi Gillespie led the way tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892787814053339185)  2025-02-21T04:05Z 113.2K followers, 127.2K engagements


"Both Dennis Gates and Pat Kelsey are on my Naismith nominees list of [--] names and rightly so. Theyve both done an elite job @John_Fanta @NaismithTrophy Fanta. Love you. No Gates or Kelsey is CRAZY. Would also give Sampson flowers before Scheyer @John_Fanta @NaismithTrophy Fanta. Love you. No Gates or Kelsey is CRAZY. Would also give Sampson flowers before Scheyer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1892812231437328540)  2025-02-21T05:42Z 113.6K followers, 24.2K engagements


"Yes Villanova's struggled to close out certain games and has had some no-show performances like last weekend at Providence. But they own wins over St. John's and UConn -- and came very close vs. Creighton. The point: they CAN be a live dog -- or cat -- at MSG in a few weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893095812680360440)  2025-02-22T00:29Z 112.8K followers, 25.9K engagements


"This has really been an eye-opener in Philadelphia. Marquette started Big East play at 9-1 their best start since 2008-09. They're about to fall to 2-4 in the last [--] games and the two wins are over DePaul and Seton Hall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893116506524856382)  2025-02-22T01:52Z 112.7K followers, 41.6K engagements


"A standing ovation at Wells Fargo. Villanova buries [--] threes en route to a wire-to-wire 81-66 win over Marquette. Wildcats get to 9-8 in the Big East Golden Eagles drop out of 2nd now at 11-5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893119888757010587)  2025-02-22T02:05Z 112.7K followers, 70.7K engagements


"Updated Big East standings: St. John's 14-2 Creighton 11-4 Marquette 11-5 UConn 10-5 Xavier 9-7 Villanova 9-8 Georgetown 7-8 Providence 6-10 Butler 5-10 Seton Hall 2-13 DePaul 2-14"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893120270430359842)  2025-02-22T02:06Z 112.7K followers, 63.4K engagements


"Honestly thought Iowa State didnt stand much of a chance at Houston without Gilbert and Jones. If youre a Cyclones fan youve got like the groups fight today. But this is Kelvin Sampsons most dynamic shotmaking team in my opinion. Cougars CAN counter offensively and get hot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893443418635837718)  2025-02-22T23:31Z 113.2K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Cooper Flagg at Madison Square Garden Popcorn please. Good on Duke and Illinois for playing this game during a time of year where all eyes are on college basketball. Column: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/elite-fearless-generational-cooper-flagg-ready-shine-madison-square-garden https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/elite-fearless-generational-cooper-flagg-ready-shine-madison-square-garden"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893445358392320435)  2025-02-22T23:38Z 112.7K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Theres nothing like a soldout Madison Square Garden on a Friday or Saturday night. Nothing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893466031156252925)  2025-02-23T01:00Z 113.5K followers, 106.4K engagements


"Holy smokes Duke"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893486648790266235)  2025-02-23T02:22Z 113.2K followers, 49.4K engagements


"Meanwhile Saint Mary's is up [--] at Gonzaga with less than [--] minutes to go. Gaels on the cusp of a SWEEP of the Zags --- who are trending towards that bubble now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893495562449584605)  2025-02-23T02:58Z 113.2K followers, 28.6K engagements


"FINAL -- DUKE [---] ILLINOIS [--] Blue Devils just showed the world why they have as much fire power as anybody to win their first national title since [----]. What a performance. Cooper Flagg had 16-7-5 but the balance of this team is spectacular. Held Illinois to 2/26 from 3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893501890941309285)  2025-02-23T03:23Z 113.2K followers, 39.1K engagements


"Duke's 110-67 win over Illinois is the largest margin of defeat for the Illini in program history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893502606015610910)  2025-02-23T03:26Z 113.5K followers, 75.1K engagements


"NEW: Jon Scheyer joins me postgame to break down Dukes 110-67 win over Illinois. On the defensive intensity of this team what the first half told him about the Blue Devils the MSG atmosphere and more. Our conversation:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893513252262322358)  2025-02-23T04:08Z 113.2K followers, 29.7K engagements


"Under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden in front of [-----] and a couple million people on network TV Duke showed the country why they have the pieces to cut down the nets for the first time since [----] this April in San Antonio.My column: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/cooper-flagg-duke-cruise-win-hand-illinois-largest-defeat-program-history https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/cooper-flagg-duke-cruise-win-hand-illinois-largest-defeat-program-history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893546899166085201)  2025-02-23T06:22Z 113.2K followers, 19.2K engagements


"My Sunday night column featuring thoughts on Duke's dominant performance over Illinois why Houston can win it all a Big Ten dark horse in March red hot BYU Chaz Lanier's stardom at Tennessee and more. Plus an updated Top 25: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-stays-top-duke-close-behind https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-stays-top-duke-close-behind"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1893888389432184982)  2025-02-24T04:59Z 113.5K followers, 14K engagements


"Think about this: Houston started Big [--] play in the 2023-24 season at 1-2. Immediately the take was that theyre not in the American anymore. Since then 30-2 in conference regular season games. Kelvin Sampson is outstanding and Houston is national title worthy (again)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1894244917435576404)  2025-02-25T04:35Z 113.6K followers, 62.1K engagements


"Alabama hung [---] on Mississippi State tonight. Tyler Hansbrough has the Tide winning the national championship: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKOlgqyPyGR https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKOlgqyPyGR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1894607238234337331)  2025-02-26T04:35Z 113.6K followers, 11.5K engagements


"Lets talk about Illinois who responded and beat Iowa by [--] tonight: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKOlgqyPyGR https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1ynKOlgqyPyGR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1894609328427995205)  2025-02-26T04:43Z 113.6K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Harvey Dent No its James Dent Jr. for the win for @GoHuskiesMBB This is wild. Weve got #MACtion in March @MACSports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1898210370210197754)  2025-03-08T03:13Z 137.4K followers, 40.3K engagements


"To cap the week Big East communications legend John Paquette held a retirement press conference with over [--] media members. @ralphDrussoATH presented JP with a card and a bottle of wine from everybody. Just awesome. Thank you for everything @wjpaquette @USBWA @CollSportsComm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1901023453844549690)  2025-03-15T21:31Z 136.5K followers, 45.5K engagements


"Cinderella candidates outside of Drake and UC San Diego (easy selections): Akron McNeese Yale High Point UNCW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1901392477854335190)  2025-03-16T21:57Z 136.8K followers, 196.9K engagements


"Here are my thoughts on the selection committees decision to include North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1901676626087121371)  2025-03-17T16:46Z 136.6K followers, 449.8K engagements


"I too have the Tritons in my Sweet [--] and the assurance from Dr. Pimple Popper is very encouraging. Dr. Pimple Poppers bracket #MarchMadness Michigan State 🏆 UC San Diego in the Sweet [--] 👀 McNeese upsets Clemson 🤯 Get your bracket in before they lock on Thursday 👉 https://t.co/EDKsOdC2PX https://t.co/DwWEHPPEsO Dr. Pimple Poppers bracket #MarchMadness Michigan State 🏆 UC San Diego in the Sweet [--] 👀 McNeese upsets Clemson 🤯 Get your bracket in before they lock on Thursday 👉 https://t.co/EDKsOdC2PX https://t.co/DwWEHPPEsO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1902022728133017676)  2025-03-18T15:42Z 137K followers, 110K engagements


"I never stop dreaming because of Providence College. Rick Pitino reflected on the [----] Friars run to a Final Four earlier today. Pretty awesome stuff on Billy Donovan and company:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1903225367432667406)  2025-03-21T23:21Z 136.6K followers, 432.9K engagements


"Sean Miller is leaving Xavier to take the head coaching job at Texas sources confirmed to Fox Sports. @CedGolden reported this news first"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1903888583850615038)  2025-03-23T19:16Z 134.1K followers, 549.4K engagements


"Kevin Willard is heading to the Sweet [--] for the first time in his career. The Maryland Terrapins are heading to the Sweet [--] for the first time since [----]. Incredible victory for the Terps who have been on the wrong end of some buzzer beaters this season and just won it. Wild"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1903979524351558131)  2025-03-24T01:17Z 137K followers, 80.3K engagements


"The SEC has [--] in the Sweet [--]. According to Fox Sports Research its the most teams from one conference in the Sweet [--] in the history of the NCAA Tournament. Auburn Florida Arkansas Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Ole Miss The best league in the nation has backed it up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1903994277115449648)  2025-03-24T02:16Z 136.6K followers, 723.4K engagements


"From Fox Sports Research: In the [--] team format (since 1985) there has never been a Sweet [--] to not see at least one non-major conference team. The closest instance was [----] and [----] when [--] major conference teams made it. Gonzaga was the lone exception in both years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1904008836819657192)  2025-03-24T03:14Z 136.6K followers, 126.4K engagements


"NEWS: The NCAA has announced the [--] officials selected to work the Sweet [--] and Elite Eight games this weekend in Newark San Francisco Atlanta and Indianapolis"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1904291233876611467)  2025-03-24T21:56Z 136.6K followers, 178.8K engagements


"Setting the tone to Final Four week. Tomorrow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1906539374713377113)  2025-03-31T02:49Z 137K followers, 357.1K engagements


"Coaches always say certain losses stick with them forever. The pain of last night will always be with Jon Scheyer but hes not the first coach to deal with something like it. What lies ahead is how he responds. Its now a lead part of his journey. Column: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/dukes-final-four-collapse-will-sting-jon-scheyer-wont-define-him https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/dukes-final-four-collapse-will-sting-jon-scheyer-wont-define-him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1909073824986927197)  2025-04-07T02:40Z 137K followers, 44.6K engagements


"As we hit the final games in the NBA regular season the West carries no shortage of possible scenarios. - Lakers down right now to OKC which could help the Nuggets - Clippers host Spurs Warriors visit Suns - Timberwolves & Grizzlies both up right now Memphis about to win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1909782153660899795)  2025-04-09T01:35Z 136.4K followers, 19.8K engagements


"Ladies and gentlemen: The transfer portal is officially closed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1914892111847067715)  2025-04-23T04:00Z 135.9K followers, 233.8K engagements


"A STUNNER IN BOSTON: KNICKS [---] CELTICS [---] Mikal Bridges gets a game-sealing steal from Jaylen Brown and New York comes back from [--] down to take game one in a WILD ending. Brunson and Anunoby with [--] apiece. Celtics missed [--] three-pointers. Wow. Wow. Wow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1919570839080501333)  2025-05-06T01:52Z 135.4K followers, 25.5K engagements


"The quality of basketball is a joy to watch. To the 4th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1932989769459380277)  2025-06-12T02:34Z 136K followers, 20.1K engagements


"Coming up at halftime of Notre Dame and Texas A&M its a brand new edition of Fanta in [--]. We give you a quick hitting recap of a WILD Saturday in college football. See you at the break"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1967029332309619040)  2025-09-14T00:55Z 135.8K followers, 30K engagements


"The Big [--] has released its men's basketball conference schedule. Here's the entire slate: https://big12sports.com/news/2025/9/23/2026-big-12-mens-basketball-conference-schedule-revealed.aspx https://big12sports.com/news/2025/9/23/2026-big-12-mens-basketball-conference-schedule-revealed.aspx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1970571916734792068)  2025-09-23T19:32Z 134.7K followers, 10.8K engagements


"Weve got a BIG pregame show ahead of #3 Penn State and #6 Oregon Join us at [--] ET on NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1972072598831092164)  2025-09-27T22:55Z 136.6K followers, 20.4K engagements


"The Vanderbilt Commodores. What a start in Tuscaloosa a place they havent won in over [--] years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1974569876712014050)  2025-10-04T20:18Z 136K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Good afternoon. Lets talk Big Ten Basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1976351095166476313)  2025-10-09T18:16Z 133.9K followers, 63.2K engagements


"Will never forget Sister Jeans [----] Final Four press conference. A Hollywood scene The Loyola Chicago run and the amount of attention she got while handling it all with grace and positivity was extraordinary. Shes part of an incredible March Madness chapter. RIP to a legend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1976504400051937772)  2025-10-10T04:25Z 133.9K followers, 45K engagements


"Great to be in Chicago for Big Ten Media Day Cant wait for you guys to see what weve got cooking this season on @NBCSports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1976746164482371735)  2025-10-10T20:26Z 133.9K followers, 17.8K engagements


"Cant ask for a better [--] seconds to start the second half for Missouri. Love the Pribula/Hardy duo for the Tigers. Weve got a ballgame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977071427150110812)  2025-10-11T17:58Z 136.6K followers, 11.1K engagements


"Florida State has lost [--] straight ACC games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977098204656419100)  2025-10-11T19:45Z 133.9K followers, 13.9K engagements


"Thats where its a smart penalty by Ole Miss. Wish CFB would change to a spot foul on pass interference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977102199961595949)  2025-10-11T20:01Z 133.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"The College Football Playoff Committee is going to have some really difficult decisions to come to this year. After Ohio State Miami Indiana and I'll throw in Alabama who do you feel really strongly about right now Still so much football to be played but it's very open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977195582763737495)  2025-10-12T02:12Z 133.9K followers, 30.6K engagements


"Next Saturday night in South Bend: USC. Notre Dame. You can't overstate what that means for the Irish and Trojans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977202804583547124)  2025-10-12T02:40Z 135.2K followers, 71.2K engagements


"The Preseason AP Top [--] by conferences: Big Ten -- [--] Big [--] -- [--] SEC -- [--] Big East -- [--] ACC -- [--] WCC -- 1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1977778401072042400)  2025-10-13T16:48Z 136.1K followers, 19.4K engagements


"Preseason spaces. Tomorrow at [--] ET. Come ready with anything youve got. Will be taking your calls and questions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978135271968301138)  2025-10-14T16:26Z 133.9K followers, 34K engagements


"Loved being with @CoachKillingsDK and the Great Danes A fun morning in Albany with a team that will be in America East title contention. Breakfast with John Fanta ☕🏀 We were thrilled to have @John_Fanta of @NBCSports join our coaches players and friends of the program this morning to talk all things UAlbany Mens Basketball ahead of the upcoming season. #UAUKNOW https://t.co/vkJAxYRnaX Breakfast with John Fanta ☕🏀 We were thrilled to have @John_Fanta of @NBCSports join our coaches players and friends of the program this morning to talk all things UAlbany Mens Basketball ahead of the upcoming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978146085496381509)  2025-10-14T17:09Z 135.3K followers, 27.2K engagements


"Lord Bynum spaces do not support missing academic commitments. A degree is priority #1. That said a 10-minute restroom break is acceptable with the season inching closer. Thank you. @John_Fanta John Im going to skip my classes all day for this @John_Fanta John Im going to skip my classes all day for this"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978241450501349589)  2025-10-14T23:28Z 135.4K followers, 99.1K engagements


"Spaces at [--] ET today. Buckle up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978518391292838195)  2025-10-15T17:48Z 134K followers, 17.3K engagements


"Curt Cignetti just released the following video. This is awesome. Everything about his takeover of the program and their rise to becoming one of the nations best is awesome. Too early to say they should start working on a statue in Bloomington"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1978917179387953192)  2025-10-16T20:13Z 134.4K followers, 428K engagements


"Cassarinos or Al Forno would be my vote @John_Fanta Where is the best Italian spot in Providence for a Sunday evening dinner @John_Fanta Where is the best Italian spot in Providence for a Sunday evening dinner"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979245807917281490)  2025-10-17T17:59Z 133.9K followers, 40.5K engagements


"Labeling this as Contenders vs. Pretenders Saturday. Massive slate of college football is underway. Some thoughts:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979591917584384338)  2025-10-18T16:54Z 133.9K followers, 11K engagements


"From NBC Sports Research: With Georgia Tech's win at Duke the Yellow Jackets are heading to 7-0 for the first time in.58 years. Brent Key brought back a lot of pieces and now they're making history. Remaining schedule: Syracuse @ NC State @ Boston College Pitt GEORGIA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979629258558656529)  2025-10-18T19:22Z 134.1K followers, 10.8K engagements


"This was filthy from Julian Sayin to Carnell Tate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979643766308048987)  2025-10-18T20:20Z 133.9K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Meanwhile on Peacock Michigan State leads Indiana 10-7 with less than [--] minutes left in the first half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979644284161941707)  2025-10-18T20:22Z 133.9K followers, 12.2K engagements


"Five Ole Miss drives. Five touchdowns. Rebels just pushing Georgia around. Lane Train"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979668381273084377)  2025-10-18T21:58Z 133.9K followers, 11.4K engagements


"With [--] minutes to play in Athens Georgia trailed Ole Miss 35-26. The Rebels had scored a touchdown on each of their first [--] drives. The Bulldogs proceed to outscore them 17-0 from that point on. Kirby Smarts D held Trinidad Chambliss to [--] second half completions. UGA is 6-1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979683483556737499)  2025-10-18T22:58Z 133.9K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Irish. Trojans. Meeting [--]. Right now on NBC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979691652995600721)  2025-10-18T23:30Z 134.1K followers, 10.1K engagements


"What an entertaining first [--] minutes in South Bend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979696815453982984)  2025-10-18T23:51Z 134.1K followers, 11.9K engagements


"Theyre storming the field in Tempe. Arizona State hands Texas Tech its first loss. Heck of a win for Kenny Dillingham. The Red Raiders become the third team in the top [--] of the AP poll to lose this weekend (Miami Ole Miss)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979697506771681634)  2025-10-18T23:54Z 133.9K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Iowa tried a 66-yard field goal to close the half against Penn State. Heres what happened:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979710923570081925)  2025-10-19T00:47Z 134.1K followers, 1.1M engagements


"We will go to Boise. Well take you to New Orleans. Well even stop by Birmingham. A new Fanta in [--]. Coming up at halftime of Notre Dame/USC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979714035789783453)  2025-10-19T00:59Z 134.1K followers, 13.3K engagements


"Tim Skippers UCLA Bruins have won [--] in a row. Yes you read that correctly. A fun story in Westwood and credit to those kids for responding from such a brutal start to the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979744510197543218)  2025-10-19T03:00Z 136.1K followers, 27.1K engagements


"What a night for Jeremiyah Love [--] carries on [---] yards. Couple his dominance with a Notre Dame defense that quietly has [--] takeaways in its last [--] games and the Irish are hitting their stride. ND had to have it tonight and beats USC by [--]. After an 0-2 start they have a path"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979747911996182811)  2025-10-19T03:14Z 134.1K followers, 22.8K engagements


"There are six unbeaten teams left in FBS: Ohio State Indiana Texas A&M BYU Georgia Tech Navy The five previously unbeatens who lost this weekend: Miami Ole Miss Texas Tech Memphis UNLV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1979949533065797754)  2025-10-19T16:35Z 133.9K followers, 18.8K engagements


"Good morning from Madison Square Garden. Its Big East Media Day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1980587817412722821)  2025-10-21T10:51Z 134.1K followers, 25.3K engagements


"The Big East Preseason Poll: St. John's UConn Creighton Providence Marquette Georgetown Villanova Xavier DePaul Butler Seton Hall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1980620509571129815)  2025-10-21T13:01Z 134.9K followers, 31.8K engagements


"The Preseason All-Big East First Team: Solo Ball UConn Alex Karaban UConn Tarris Reed UConn Owen Freeman Creighton Chase Ross Marquette Bryce Hopkins St. Johns Second: Silas Demary UConn Josh Dix Creighton KJ Lewis GTown Jason Edwards PC Ian Jackson SJU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1980699005043544064)  2025-10-21T18:13Z 134K followers, 37.6K engagements


"Good morning from Kansas City. Its @Big12Conference Media Day A terrific year in store for this league with three preseason top [--] teams - Houston BYU Texas Tech - and six total in the Top [--] which is tied for the most in college basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1980985306074780015)  2025-10-22T13:11Z 134K followers, 23K engagements


"The Big [--] has multiple national championship contenders and is loaded for a huge season. Some thoughts from Kansas City:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1981050376062394445)  2025-10-22T17:29Z 134.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"What a blast in Kansas City. So great to be at Big [--] Media Day and our @NBCSports team cant wait to add this monster league to our college hoops menu this season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1981148507483611518)  2025-10-22T23:59Z 134.4K followers, 26.6K engagements


"Victor Wembanyama. That is all"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1981201547553100149)  2025-10-23T03:30Z 134.1K followers, 29.9K engagements


"Pumped up for another college football Saturday. Who knows what will happen We'll have all of the chaos on a fresh Fanta in [--] at halftime of Michigan/Michigan State tomorrow night on NBC. Last week we recognized @UAB_FB @SMUFB @GeorgiaTechFB @BroncoSportsFB & @GreenWaveFB:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1981898050630012945)  2025-10-25T01:38Z 134K followers, 16.9K engagements


"WAKE FOREST WHAT A WALK-OFF WINNER SMU takes its first ACC loss in wild fashion"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982172466035224778)  2025-10-25T19:48Z 134.1K followers, 45.2K engagements


"Memphis comes back from a 31-17 second half deficit with [--] unanswered to stun USF and hand the Bulls their first conference loss. The Group of Five in college football is utter chaos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982174044213424420)  2025-10-25T19:54Z 134.1K followers, 11.9K engagements


"We have a major upset alert in Columbia. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982215469131018713)  2025-10-25T22:39Z 134.1K followers, 41.9K engagements


"The Vanderbilt Commodores are 7-1 for the first time since1941. Clark Leas team is making history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982223753162453434)  2025-10-25T23:12Z 136.2K followers, 11.7K engagements


"We had some fun with the Michigan / Michigan State rivalry looking back at some of its wildest moments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982272938381287526)  2025-10-26T02:27Z 134.5K followers, 23.8K engagements


"I mean my word Texas A&M. Aggies have taken LSU to the shed in Death Valley. Mike Elko has the program at 8-0 for the first time since [----]. What a season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982282877103493600)  2025-10-26T03:07Z 134.1K followers, 18.7K engagements


"College basketball is one week away. One week Here are [--] of the most intriguing storylines in my book heading into the season from the national title contenders to the importance of Cinderella returning. Some thoughts:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1982882055009775928)  2025-10-27T18:48Z 134.2K followers, 52.8K engagements


"Breaking down Steven Pearls Auburn Tigers right now. Just what could Tahaad Pettiford and this team do this season https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRQXXZOqKl https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRQXXZOqKl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1983620246813733069)  2025-10-29T19:41Z 134.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Who could be a sleeper in the SEC Keep an eye on Missouri and Vanderbilt Discussing now: https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRQXXZOqKl https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1vAGRQXXZOqKl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1983622541869728231)  2025-10-29T19:50Z 134.1K followers, 10.5K engagements


"What a perfect game-winning buzzer beater and what a last week for Austin Reaves. How about [--] points and [--] assists tonight Ridiculous stretch of hoops by him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1983747811494723626)  2025-10-30T04:08Z 134.1K followers, 10.4K engagements


"This is a real 3-game stretch by a player in the year of our Lord [----] and that player is Austin Reaves: [---] points. [--] assists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1983749691520250081)  2025-10-30T04:15Z 134.2K followers, 13.7K engagements


"As Greg Gard enters his 10th full season as Wisconsins head coach the leader of @BadgerMBB sat down with me to reflect on the last decade how Kirk Penneys offensive scheme changed the program John Blackwell and his 25-26 teams upside. Our NBC 1-on-1: https://youtu.be/PLibH3ofK2Ysi=lqhj5AcWkJX-jCgx https://youtu.be/PLibH3ofK2Ysi=lqhj5AcWkJX-jCgx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1984068235051069527)  2025-10-31T01:21Z 134.2K followers, 13.5K engagements


"Dropping tomorrow morning: one of the most interesting sitdown conversations Ive ever done. And theres an all-time ending story from this guy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1984094483324325896)  2025-10-31T03:06Z 134.2K followers, 27K engagements


"NEW: My preseason 1-on-1 with @TerrapinHoops head coach Buzz Williams. On his vision for the program the impact Myles Rice & Pharrel Payne will make his return to Marquette on November [--] his coaching roots and more. Our NBC Sports conversation: https://youtu.be/34OuCT3-O9Msi=6r41ePjLSti6QGRp https://youtu.be/34OuCT3-O9Msi=6r41ePjLSti6QGRp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1984303185775804661)  2025-10-31T16:55Z 134.8K followers, 12K engagements


"NEW: I asked Dan Hurley about the rivalry with St. Johns and his relationship with Rick Pitino. Heres what the UConn head coach had to say:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1984318721872068905)  2025-10-31T17:57Z 135.2K followers, 65.3K engagements

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