College basketball rivalries — all-time series records

The games that matter most, with the full record behind them: every meeting in the database, decade-by-decade series timelines, biggest wins, and recent results. Click any rivalry for the complete history, or compare any two programs.

The Tobacco Road Rivalry: Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina Tar Heels leads the all-time series 103–93. The most storied rivalry in college basketball. Duke and North Carolina, separated by just 8 miles on Tobacco Road, have produced countless classic moments since 1920. Duke Blue Devils · North Carolina Tar Heels

The Bluegrass Rivalry: Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals

Kentucky Wildcats leads the all-time series 31–16. Kentucky and Louisville divide the Commonwealth. This in-state showdown pits two of the winningest programs in history against each other. Kentucky Wildcats · Louisville Cardinals

The Border War: Kansas Jayhawks vs Missouri Tigers

Kansas Jayhawks leads the all-time series 93–49. Rooted in Civil War-era conflict, Kansas vs Missouri is one of the oldest and most bitter rivalries in all of sports, dating back to 1907. Kansas Jayhawks · Missouri Tigers

The Tobacco Road Sibling Rivalry: North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack

North Carolina Tar Heels leads the all-time series 121–60. North Carolina and NC State share a fierce in-state ACC rivalry. The Wolfpack faithful live to upset their big brother from Chapel Hill. North Carolina Tar Heels · NC State Wolfpack

The Hoosier Rivalry: Indiana Hoosiers vs Purdue Boilermakers

Indiana Hoosiers leads the all-time series 71–67. Indiana and Purdue battle for Big Ten supremacy and state bragging rights in one of the conference's longest-running and most passionate rivalries. Indiana Hoosiers · Purdue Boilermakers

Big East Classic: Georgetown Hoyas vs Syracuse Orange

Syracuse Orange leads the all-time series 48–43. Georgetown and Syracuse defined the golden era of the Big East. Ewing vs Pearl, Thompson vs Boeheim — this rivalry shaped modern college basketball. Georgetown Hoyas · Syracuse Orange

The Crosstown Showdown: UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans

UCLA Bruins leads the all-time series 129–57. UCLA and USC are crosstown rivals in Los Angeles. The Bruins' dynasty dominance has fueled decades of fierce competition with the Trojans. UCLA Bruins · USC Trojans

The Michigan Rivalry: Michigan Wolverines vs Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State Spartans leads the all-time series 72–65. Michigan and Michigan State is the biggest rivalry in the Big Ten. Wolverines vs Spartans splits the state and fuels year-round debate. Michigan Wolverines · Michigan State Spartans

Blue Blood Clash: Kentucky Wildcats vs Indiana Hoosiers

Kentucky Wildcats leads the all-time series 30–19. Kentucky and Indiana, two of the sport's most decorated programs, have produced unforgettable matchups including the iconic 1992 "The Shot" game. Kentucky Wildcats · Indiana Hoosiers

The Blueblood Showdown: Kansas Jayhawks vs Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats leads the all-time series 24–12. The two winningest programs in college basketball history. Kansas and Kentucky have combined for 11 national championships. Kansas Jayhawks · Kentucky Wildcats

Duke vs Kentucky: Duke Blue Devils vs Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky Wildcats leads the all-time series 11–10. Two titans of the sport. Duke and Kentucky have met in some of the most memorable NCAA Tournament games ever, including Laettner's iconic 1992 shot. Duke Blue Devils · Kentucky Wildcats

WCC Showdown: Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Saint Mary's Gaels

Gonzaga Bulldogs leads the all-time series 83–38. Gonzaga and Saint Mary's battle for West Coast Conference supremacy. The Gaels are the only WCC team that consistently challenges the Bulldogs' dominance. Gonzaga Bulldogs · Saint Mary's Gaels

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