College Basketball Season on Hoopla: Watch, Read, Remember 

Rise Above: The Journey to College Basketball (2023) 

In this coming-of-age documentary, three overlooked high school basketball players face uncertain futures in a turbulent recruiting world. With guidance from their coach, they battle injuries, personal hardships, and the high-stakes challenges of modern college recruitment—pushing through it all in pursuit of a common goal: earning a spot on a college basketball team. 

Duke-Carolina: The Blue Blood Rivalry (2013) 

Fueled by over a century of fierce competition, the Duke–UNC basketball rivalry is among the greatest in sports. Just eight miles apart, these teams clash at least twice a year, igniting passion across campuses and beyond. Blue Blood explores this storied feud with behind-the-scenes access, gameday emotions, and insights from legendary coaches and fans alike.

Calipari: Razor’s Edge Season 1 (2025) 

Hall of Fame coach John Calipari is known for building winning programs—something Arkansas fans demand. But in today’s unpredictable college basketball landscape, the path to success is tougher than ever. Watch and listen as Calipari works to shape young athletes into champions, navigating the intense pressure and challenges of the modern game. 

The Rivalry: Red v Blue (2015) 

The first film to chronicle the ultimate college basketball rivalry: Louisville vs. Kentucky. It blends present-day moments—including consecutive national championships—with the rich history of a matchup that, for decades, wasn’t played at all. 

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell and read by Rainbow Rowell, Maxwell Caulfield, and Rebecca Lowman: 

Cath is obsessed with Simon Snow—more than most. While her twin sister Wren has moved on, Cath still writes fanfiction, rereads the books, and lives in that world. But college brings change: Wren doesn’t want to room together, and Cath is forced out of her comfort zone to face real life, alone and uncertain. 

My Oxford Year written and read by Julia Whelan 

Set against the stunning backdrop of Oxford, this debut novel follows ambitious Ella Durran, who’s long dreamed of studying there. When a political opportunity collides with an unexpected romance with her witty professor, Jamie, Ella faces a heartbreaking choice: chase her lifelong dreams or stay for a love that could change everything forever. 

Night Shift by Annie Crown and read by Victoria Connolly 

Kendall Holiday prefers quiet nights buried in romance novels during her library graveyard shifts—until Vincent Knight, the college’s charming basketball star, shows up needing help with a last-minute assignment. Their unexpected meet-cute quickly turns steamy, but as sparks fly, Kendall and Vincent must navigate whether real-life love can survive beyond romantic tropes. 

Campus Diaries by Elle Kennedy and read by various narrators 

A spicy, humorous series that’s a spinoff of Kennedy’s Off-Campus and Briar U. Set at Briar University, the books follow the next generation of hockey players and campus royalty. The novels feature characters navigating college romance with steamy relationships, plenty of banter, and heartfelt emotions. The stories often involve fake dating, rivals-to-lovers tropes, and complicated love triangles.