The Arizona Wildcats continue to climb, jumping two spots to hit the No. 2 ranking on The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while Purdue continues to be tops with 46 of 61 first-place votes.… Continue Reading »
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Vols, amid ‘chatter’ over schedule, topple Houston
Having heard the “chatter that we hadn’t played anybody,” Rick Barnes’ No. 17 Volunteers took down No. 3 Houston at the Players Era tournament on Tuesday and avenged their loss to the Cougars in last season’s Elite Eight.… Continue Reading »
Cyclones’ Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury
Iowa State point guard Tamin Lipsey missed the last two games of the Players Era Festival after suffering a lower-body injury.… Continue Reading »
Championship odds: Duke, Purdue the favorites; Arizona on the move
The updated odds to win the 2026 men’s college basketball championship, as well as a listing of the conference championship odds.… Continue Reading »
Peterson ‘running, cutting,’ but still out for KU
Darryn Peterson, ESPN’s projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is inching toward his return from injury, Kansas coach Bill Self said after the Jayhawks’ 69-59 win over Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.… Continue Reading »
Vols avenge Elite Eight loss, hold off No. 3 Houston
In a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight, Tennessee got 22 points from Ja’Kobi Gillespie, including six free throws in the final 35 seconds in a 76-73 win over No. 3 Houston.… Continue Reading »
📈 Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start
The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week’s top-25 risers.… Continue Reading »
Purdue No. 1; Arizona up to 2 in men’s hoops poll
The Arizona Wildcats continue to climb, jumping two spots to hit the No. 2 ranking on The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll, while Purdue continues to be tops with 46 of 61 first-place votes.… Continue Reading »
New Era: Big 12 nets $50M NIL hoops event deal
Big 12 announced Monday that it will get eight automatic bids to the Players Era Festival, in coming years, which will give every participant a guaranteed $1 million NIL payout.… Continue Reading »
Your guide to Feast Week: The 9 best games to watch
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here’s what we’re watching this week.… Continue Reading »