DePaul Hosts Alabama A&M in Chicago Monday
DePaul looks to strengthen its NET Rankings profile against Alabama A&M in a Monday night non-conference matchup in Chicago.
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Basketball coverage in the Windy City follows the NBA and WNBA clubs and college programs through games, trades, contracts and front office decisions. Reporting reaches Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Hyde Park, Logan Square and The Loop.
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November 9, 2026
Champions Classic Returns to Chicago's United CenterThe doubleheader features Michigan State against Duke, followed by Kansas against Kentucky, on Tuesday.
November 8, 2026
Suder Scores 15 in Windy City Bulls DebutFormer Lakers two-way player Peter Suder scored 15 points as Windy City Bulls beat Noblesville Boom 135-128 in the G League season opener.
November 6, 2026
Rose Advises Wilson to Wait 25 GamesFormer Bulls guard Derrick Rose says Caleb Wilson should hold off on judging the team's start until the 25-game mark.
November 6, 2026
Loyola Chicago Beats West Georgia 76-53Loyola Chicago handed University of West Georgia a 76-53 loss at Gentile Arena, ending the Wolves' two-game road trip through Chicago.
November 5, 2026
DePaul Opens Season With 75-58 Win Over West GeorgiaKoree Cotton scores 20 points in his DePaul debut as the Blue Demons open with a double-digit victory.
November 5, 2026
Knicks Rout Bulls 135-105 in Chicago LossNew York beat the defending champion-level Knicks' opponent Chicago by 30 points, as all 15 Bulls players scored for the first time in franchise history.
November 4, 2026
Bulls Explore Offers for Norman PowellChicago is reportedly willing to consider trade offers for guard Norman Powell ahead of the deadline.
November 3, 2026
Buzelis Admits Early Struggles as Bulls FallChicago's Matas Buzelis says he is still adjusting after a difficult start to the season under new coach Tiago Splitter.
November 3, 2026
Loyola Chicago Routs Citadel 77-52 in OpenerDayan Nessah scored 19 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Loyola Chicago opened its season with a 25-point win over Citadel.
November 3, 2026
UIC Routs Saint Francis 96-47 in OpenerMekhi Lowery led the Flames with 20 points as UIC opened its season with a lopsided home victory over Saint Francis of Illinois.
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