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Boys' recruiting: Michigan State, more No. 1 class contenders, 5-star intel, more

Teams that won (Michigan State) and have work to do (Kentucky), plus the latest on uncommitted five-stars. ... Continue Reading

How five-star Babatunde Oladotun fits at Maryland, more 2026 commitment projections

Breaking down top class of 2026 commitments, including former 2027 No. 1 Babatunde Oladotun to Maryland. ... Continue Reading

Power Rankings: A new No. 1 -- and a new Top 25 entrant

The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week's top-25 risers. ... Continue Reading

Ranking Freshman of the Year contenders: Who is No. 1?

AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer have cases for the strongest season so far. Here's who else is in the running. ... Continue Reading

AD Rhoades exits Baylor, week after taking leave

Baylor on Thursday announced the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades. ... Continue Reading

U-M board publicly opposes Big Ten private equity

The University of Michigan governing board publicly declared its opposition to the possibility of giving up a stake of the Big Ten in exchange for $2.4 billion in private investment. ... Continue Reading

Smith, No. 10 in '27 hoops class, picks Buckeyes

Junior L.J. Smith, who is No. 10 in the SC Next 60 for 2027, committed to Ohio State, becoming the highest-ranked 2027 prospect off the board. ... Continue Reading

Terps get Oladotun, Williams' 1st 5-star since '17

Babatunde Oladotun, ranked No. 8 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2026, committed to Maryland on Wednesday, giving coach Buzz WIlliams his first five-star recruit in nearly a decade. ... Continue Reading

UConn 'got punked' as Arizona overwhelms in paint

Arizona flipped the script on UConn in their top-five matchup, taking advantage of senior center Tarris Reed Jr.'s absence to win a physical battle in the paint during a 71-67 victory. ... Continue Reading

📈 Power Rankings: Biggest early-season risers

Five teams improved their standing by at least seven spots through the first 10 days of the season. ... Continue Reading

USC escapes in 3OT on steal, buzzer-beating 3

In a frantic finish, USC got a steal and drained a contested 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat Troy 107-106 in triple overtime to improve to 4-0 this season. ... Continue Reading

Inside Florida's 2025 national title rings: 36 wins, one statement

Florida's championship rings feature significant nods to the national title game, its iconic season and program history. ... Continue Reading

Houston lands Diane, No. 2 center in 2026 class

Arafan Diane, the No. 2-ranked center prospect in the 2026 class and arguably the most physically dominant player in the country, committed to Houston on Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Sources: Rhoades expected to exit as Baylor AD

Baylor is expected to announce the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades in the near future, sources told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

UConn says top scorer Reed (ankle) game-to-game

No. 3 UConn was without Tarris Reed Jr., its top scorer and rebounder, against No. 4 Arizona on Wednesday night as the Huskies lost for the first time this season. ... Continue Reading