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 »
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📈 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Sampson critical of UH after close call vs. Orange
Kelvin Sampson pointed out the mistakes his No. 3-ranked Houston Cougars made in their comeback, overtime win vs. Syracuse in the Players Era tournament, saying there’s much to improve on despite the victory.… Continue Reading »
Branch, No. 2 hoops prospect, reclassifying to ’26
Bruce Branch III, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, plans to reclassify into the 2026 class.… Continue Reading »
Lipsey leaves Iowa State’s win over St. John’s
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey suffered an injury late in Monday’s game, and his status for the rest of the Players Era Festival is undetermined.… Continue Reading »
Orange without injured Freeman in Vegas tourney
A three-day stretch of Las Vegas matchups became more challenging for Syracuse on Monday, when the Orange announced star freshman Donnie Freeman will miss at least a week because of a lower-body injury.… Continue Reading »