Purdue sits atop the Top 25 poll for the third straight week, followed by UConn, Houston, Kansas and Arizona. Preseason No. 1 North Carolina is ranked again after winning four straight games.… Continue Reading »
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Bracketology: ‘Tis the season; Kansas is a No. 1 seed once again
With Quadrant 1 wins over Duke, NC State, Wisconsin, at Missouri and Indiana, the defending national champions are doing what they always do.… Continue Reading »
Nine Final Fours, endless holiday cheer: Tom Izzo, Rick Barnes rock Christmas sweaters
The Michigan State and Tennessee coaches broke out their own versions of the ugly holiday attire for Wednesday’s games.… Continue Reading »
College basketball’s 2022-23 freshmen: Who’s thriving, who’s surprising, who’s waiting to shine?
The top college freshmen in 2022’s ESPN 100 have more or less lived up to the hype they entered with. The rest? A mixed bag. Who has surprised, struggled and shined so far?… Continue Reading »
Arkansas guard Smith (knee) out indefinitely
Arkansas freshman Nick Smith Jr., considered the top NBA prospect in college hoops, is out indefinitely for “right knee management,” per the school.… Continue Reading »
E. Illinois shocks Iowa as 31.5-point underdog
Eastern Illinois became the first underdog of 30 or more points to win outright in the past 30 seasons, stunning Iowa 92-83 on Wednesday as a 31.5-point underdog.… Continue Reading »
Johnson out indefinitely for IU after foot surgery
Indiana starting guard Xavier Johnson has had foot surgery and will be out indefinitely for the 18th-ranked Hoosiers, the team announced Wednesday.… Continue Reading »
The modern dilemma of Hubert Davis
The legacy of Dean Smith — no cursing! — is secure under North Carolina coach Hubert Davis, who is bringing his own personality — and sneakers — to the Tar Heels program.… Continue Reading »
Even before the Jumpman Invitational, is Michigan’s season over?
ESPN Analytics’ BPI gives the team a measly 0.6% chance to make the NCAA tournament.… Continue Reading »
Has the transfer portal changed automatic wins in so-called ‘buy games’?
There was buzz early in this season about “buy games” — when a big program pays a smaller program to visit and play — not going according to plan.… Continue Reading »