Following Providence-UConn on Sunday, No. 9 Oregon Hosts Maryland at 4 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock
This Week’s Men’s Basketball Coverage Begins Today with Peacock-Exclusive Doubleheader, Featuring Seton Hall-Xavier at 2 p.m. ET and St. John’s at Creighton at 4 p.m. ET
Ace Baldwin Jr. and Penn State Host Northwestern Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in First Game of Big Ten Men’s Basketball Doubleheader on Peacock
The Dayton Flyers Visit the George Washington Revolutionaries this Saturday at Noon ET, Tipping Off A-10 Men’s College Basketball Doubleheader on USA Network
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STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 31, 2024 – Alex Karaban and the No. 11 UConn Huskies host the Providence Friars this Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn., headlining this week’s college basketball coverage across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. Also on Sunday, the No. 9 Oregon Ducks host the Maryland Terrapins at 4 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.
The Huskies defeated the Butler Bulldogs, 78-74, on Dec. 21 to improve to 10-3, as Karaban scored 21 points. The Friars look to bounce back after falling to St. John’s, 72-70, on Dec. 20. Providence guard Bensley Joseph scored 17 points and recorded eight rebounds in the matchup. Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Donny Marshall (analyst), and Britney Eurton (sideline reporter) will call the game live from Gampel Pavilion.
The No. 9 Oregon Ducks defeated Weber State, 89-49, on Sunday to move to 13-1 on the season. Four of Oregon’s five starters scoring at least 10 points, with guard Jackson Shelstad recording a game-high 16 points in the win. Maryland defeated UMES, 81-66, on Saturday behind forward Julian Reese’s 23 points and 11 rebounds. Terry Gannon (play-by-play) and Eldridge Recasner (analyst) will call the game live from Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore.
This week’s men’s basketball coverage begins today with Seton Hall visiting Xavier at 2 p.m. ET followed by St. John’s-Creighton tipping off at 4 p.m. ET, both exclusively on Peacock. Coverage continues Thursday with a Peacock-exclusive Big Ten Men’s Basketball doubleheader featuring Penn State hosting Northwestern (7 p.m. ET) and Rutgers visiting Indiana (8:30 p.m. ET).
Penn State enters Thursday’s game with a 12-2 record after defeating Penn, 86-66, on Sunday behind Ace Baldwin Jr.’s 23-point, 10-assist double-double. Northwestern defeated Northeastern, 85-60, on Sunday to improve to 10-3 on the season as guard Brooks Barnhizer recorded 22 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in the win.
On Saturday, the Dayton Flyers visit the George Washington Revolutionaries (Noon ET on USA Network) and the Rhode Island Rams host the George Mason Patriots (2 p.m. ET on USA Network) in an A-10 men’s basketball doubleheader.
This week’s college basketball schedule across NBC Sports (all times ET):
| Date | Time | Game | Commentators |
| Tues., Dec. 31 | 1:30 p.m. | College Countdown | Ahmed Fareed, Jordan Cornette, Donny Marshall |
| Tues., Dec. 31 | 2 p.m. | Seton Hall vs. Xavier | Justin Kutcher, Robbie Hummel |
| Tues., Dec. 31 | 4 p.m. | St. John’s vs. Creighton | John Fanta, Nick Bahe |
| Thurs., Jan. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten College Countdown | Ahmed Fareed, Jordan Cornette, Josh Pastner |
| Thurs., Jan. 2 | 7 p.m. | Northwestern vs. Penn State | Jac Collinsworth, Stephen Bardo |
| Thurs., Jan. 2 | 8:30 p.m. | Rutgers vs. Indiana | Noah Eagle, Robbie Hummel, Caroline Pineda |
| Sat., Jan. 4 | Noon | Dayton vs. George Washington | Paul Burmeister, John Giannini |
| Sat., Jan. 4 | 2 p.m. | George Mason vs. Rhode Island | Jack Benjamin, Tim McCormick |
| Sun., Jan. 5 | 2 p.m. | Providence vs. UConn | Noah Eagle, Donny Marshall, Britney Eurton |
| Sun., Jan. 5 | 4 p.m. | Maryland vs. Oregon | Terry Gannon, Eldridge Recasner |
GOT NEXT WITH MEGHAN & ZORA
On the most recent episode of Got Next with Meghan & Zora, hosted by NBC Sports commentators and former college basketball players Zora Stephenson and Meghan McKeown, the hosts discuss Big Ten Media Day and more.
Got Next with Meghan & Zora sees the duo talk all things women’s basketball, ranging from college to WNBA, on a weekly basis. Tune in for their analysis, news, and top stories, joined by guests to break it all down and share some laughs. Click here for more.
HERE COME THE IRISH
The first six episodes of Here Come the Irish, the new docuseries showcasing life on and off the field of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team, are streaming now exclusively on Peacock. The series provides exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the legendary football program’s 2024 season that has seen them advance to the quarterfinals in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The finale is scheduled to be released on Thursday, Jan. 16. To watch the first six episodes, click here.
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