TTU forward JT Toppin set to make season debut
Texas Tech forward JT Toppin is expected to make his season debut Friday.
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8th November 2025
NCAA: Six hoops players banned for betting plots
Six former men's college basketball players at New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State and Arizona State participated in gambling schemes that included game manipulation or sharing information with known bettors, the NCAA announced.
Where does North Carolina go from here? Why this season could be pivotal
The Tar Heels' prestigious past can't guarantee a prestigious future. Here's what that means for their season.
7th November 2025
Gators' 7-9 Rioux becomes tallest college player
Olivier Rioux, Florida's 7-foot-9 center, became the tallest person ever to play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida.
The best power conference in men's basketball will surprise you
We're tracking the power conferences on the road to the Final Four.
6th November 2025
TCU center Diallo (ACL) out remainder of season
TCU starting center Malick Diallo will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee during the Horned Frogs' opener on Monday night.
???? Jay Bilas picks his top 68 teams this season
It's time for the only NCAA season preview you need. You're welcome.
5th November 2025
Boozer takes over game after Scheyer's challenge
After failing to score in the first half, Duke freshman Cameron Boozer rallied to finish with 15 points and 13 rebounds -- 10 of those after halftime -- as the Blue Devils overcame a 33-32 halftime deficit to beat Texas in the Dick Vitale Invitational.
Purdue F Kaufman-Renn (hip) misses opener
No. 1 Purdue was without starting forward Trey Kaufman-Renn on Tuesday night for its season opener against Evansville because of a hip injury.
7 big questions that will impact the 2026 NCAA tournament bracket
Why Joe Lunardi is so high on Michigan, and seven other bracket-impacting questions for 2025-26.
From Columbus to Duke: Cameron Boozer's HS coach reminisces on five defining moments
The Duke freshman's coach at Columbus High in Miami looks back on five moments that shaped his prep career.
4th November 2025
Dybantsa debuts with 21, says Aces aided prep
AJ Dybantsa finished with 21 points and six rebounds to lead No. 8 BYU to a 71-66 win over Villanova in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night. The freshman said observing the WNBA's Aces helped prepare him for his college debut.
Sampson joins 800-win club as Houston coasts
Emanuel Sharp scored 24 points to lead No. 2 Houston to a 75-57 win over Lehigh for coach Kelvin Sampson's 800th career win on Monday night.
Peterson has 21 points in 22 minutes in KU win
Freshman Darryn Peterson made his presence felt in an abbreviated stint in No. 19 Kansas' opening win over Green Bay on Monday night.
Loyola wins on last-second 3: Sister Jean 'with us'
Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine could feel Sister Jean's presence during a Monday win over Cleveland State that was sealed when Deywilk Tavarez hit a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the Ramblers' first game since the death of the longtime chaplain.
Big night for freshmen, more surprises and takeaways from openers
Koa Peat's 30 points in the Wildcats' win over the reigning champs highlights big night of freshmen debuts.
Bogavac debuts for UNC after eligibility resolved
North Carolina newcomer Luka Bogavac had his school eligibility issue resolved and was cleared to play for the No. 25 Tar Heels shortly before Monday's opener.
Auburn survives in OT in Steven Pearl's debut
No. 20 Auburn escaped with a 95-90 victory against Bethune-Cookman in Steven Pearl's first game as head coach Monday night.
Peat wows in debut as Arizona beats No. 3 Florida
Freshman Koa Peat scored 30 points to lead No. 13 Arizona to a 93-87 win over third-ranked and reigning national champion Florida in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night.
NCAA sends concerns to prediction market Kalshi
The NCAA sent a letter to Kalshi, a company that offers prediction markets on college basketball and football, expressing its concern about the company's "commitment to contest integrity.
An Ivy star and a pair of NBA draft decisions: How Florida prepared its title defense
The Gators needed the right dominoes to fall before they could set their sights on back-to-back championships.
Purdue enters hoops season as betting favorite
Expectations are high for Purdue going into the season, ranked No. 1 in the preseason AP poll for the first time, and bookmakers are giving them the added pressure of being preseason national championship favorites.
Betting: Will Purdue win the title and the Wooden with Braden Smith?
It's always tough to predict who will win the NCAA tournament, but bettors are backing Purdue and Houston.
1st November 2025
NCAA gambling inquiry widens pre-hoops season
An NCAA gambling investigation, with links to the NBA betting scandal, is impacting the status of multiple players at several schools, according to sources familiar with the probe.
Congress wants info on NCAA letting players bet
A trio of congressmen have asked NCAA president Charlie Baker in a letter to provide more information about the association's plans to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports.
17 teams that could win 30 games in 2025-26
History says a 30-win season could lead to a national title (see: Florida). Which teams could achieve the feat this season?.
31st October 2025
Woodward out as LSU AD amid Landry's criticism
Scott Woodward is out as LSU's athletic director, the school announced Thursday night, with the ouster coming in the wake of Gov. Jeff Landry's criticism of him earlier this week.
Lucas lands Gaskins, 1st 5-star as Miami coach
Five-star forward Caleb Gaskins announced his commitment to Miami on Thursday, giving first-year head coach Jai Lucas his first five-star recruit.
NCAA hoops tourneys to use availability reports
The NCAA will implement player availability reports for the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments in March.
Storylines to watch in all 31 college basketball conferences
Will UConn or St. John's win the Big East? Here are questions that could shape every league in 2025-26.
30th October 2025
Top '27 recruit Dooney Johnson commits to Zags
Dooney Johnson, a No. 28 recruit from Wisconsin, committed to Gonzaga on Wednesday, he told ESPN.
Men's NCAA basketball megapreview, predictions for 2025-26
Can Florida repeat? Here's your guide to the new season, from Final Four picks to conference winner predictions.
Loyola-Chicago to wear Sister Jean jersey patch
Loyola-Chicago men's basketball players will wear a patch on their jerseys this season to honor Sister Jean.
29th October 2025
NCAA delays date when bets on pro sports allowed
The NCAA Division I Board voted Tuesday to delay the effective date of the legislative change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports, moving it from Nov. 1 to Nov. 22.
Former OKC F Singler, 37, charged with assault
Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler, 37, was charged on Tuesday with misdemeanor assault in Haskell County, Oklahoma, after his girlfriend told authorities there that he grabbed her head and shoved her to the ground.
What have been the longest championship games across sports?
Game 3 of the 2025 World Series gave fans a marathon matchup for the ages. Check out which other championship games across sports went more than the distance.
Sankey asks NCAA to rescind betting rule change
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey sent a letter to NCAA president Charlie Baker on Oct. 25, stating that a rule change allowing athletes to bet on professional sports is a step in the wrong direction.
28th October 2025
Grant-Foster granted injunction to play for Zags
Tyon Grant-Foster, whose appeal for an eligibility waiver was denied by the NCAA earlier this month, has been granted a preliminary injunction by a Spokane County judge.
Top-30 senior Johnson decommits from Ohio State
Top-30 senior Marcus Johnson has decommitted from Ohio State, he announced Monday, more than 18 months after he originally committed to the Buckeyes.
Men's NCAA tournament 2026 schedule, locations, bracket announcement date, more
Everything to know about the 2026 men's NCAA tournament, from Selection Sunday to the Final Four and championship game.
Dick Vitale's teams, storylines to watch
From reigning champ Florida to the Bluegrass Rivalry to Diaper Dandies galore, 12 reasons to be excited.
Ranking 80 teams by March Madness potential
From contenders to Cinderellas, see where teams with the highest NCAA tournament potential land.
27th October 2025
Dayton holding Njie out, citing 'eligibility concerns'
Adam Njie Jr., who averaged 12.4 points and 4.2 assists at Iona last season, has been withheld from competition because of "eligiblity concerns," Dayton announced Sunday.
25th October 2025
UConn five-star recruit Mullins out for 6 weeks
Five-star recruit Braylon Mullins will miss the first six weeks of the UConn season with an ankle injury, the school announced.
Ex-EMU players refused to aid betting inquiry
Three former men's basketball players at Eastern Michigan refused to participate in an investigation into potential sports betting infractions involving multiple Eagles games from the 2024-25 season, the NCAA announced Friday.
Amir Abdur-Rahim's legacy lives on 1 year after his sudden passing
Those closest to the late South Florida coach remember him one year after his death shocked college basketball.
24th October 2025
Longtime NBA assistant Rogers joins Memphis staff
Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has added longtime NBA assistant Roy Rogers as an assistant to fill out his staff for this season.
Ohio high schools to vote on NIL proposal in Nov.
High school principals in Ohio will vote next month on a Name, Image and Likeness proposal for athletes in the state.
DeBauche, OVC's first woman commish, resigns
Beth DeBauche, who became the first woman commissioner for the Ohio Valley Conference in 2009, resigned Thursday to focus on family following the recent death of her father.
Top 100 men's NCAA basketball players ranked going into 2025-26
From seniors who have taken the national stage before to freshmen entering the spotlight, here is our 1-100.
23rd October 2025
NCAA athletes can bet on pro sports from Nov. 1
The NCAA approved a rule change on Wednesday that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.
Peterson, Dybantsa downplay race to No. 1 pick
The Big 12 might boast the top two picks in next summer's NBA draft -- but both Kansas guard Darryn Peterson and BYU wing AJ Dybantsa say the NBA isn't on their minds right now.
Bilas' men's NCAA basketball 2025 preseason All-America teams
From three transfers on the first team to four freshmen on the second, here are Jay Bilas' preseason All-America teams.
22nd October 2025
Izzo blasts NCAA for 'ridiculous' G League ruling
In the wake of two former G League players committing to play for Division I schools, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo sounded off Tuesday on the NCAA powerbrokers who've allowed those moves to happen.
Howard, top-20 senior in '26, commits to Duke
Bryson Howard, a top-20 senior in 2026 and son of former NBA player Josh Howard, announced his commitment to Duke on Tuesday.
Buckeyes land highest hoops recruit since '14
Anthony Thompson, ranked No. 13 in the SC Next 100 for 2026, chose Ohio State over Indiana to become the Buckeyes' highest-ranked basketball recruit since 2014.
Men's NCAA basketball conference player of the year picks
From teammates to contenders for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, here are the front-runners in each league.
21st October 2025
Judge OK's NIL deals for Ohio high schoolers
An Ohio common pleas judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday, which would allow high school athletes, such as receiver Jamier Brown who has verbally committed to Ohio State, in the state to enter into deals that profit off their talent.
NCAA prez urges caution on private equity deals
NCAA president Charlie Baker is urging schools and conferences tempted by riches offered through potential deals with new equity sources to think about the long-term repercussions before jumping into the deals.
Indiana State coach on leave after heart surgery
Indiana State men's basketball coach Matthew Graves, 50, is taking a leave of absence after having triple bypass surgery on Monday. Associate head coach Mark Slessinger will serve as interim head coach.
Purdue's Smith unanimous preseason All-American
Purdue's Braden Smith earned all 57 votes from a media panel in The Associated Press preseason All-America team released Monday, a week after the Boilermakers were voted preseason No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for the first time.
Ranking men's college basketball impact newcomers: The top 50 transfers, freshmen
Who will have the biggest impact in their first season with a team? Here are the top newcomers for 2025-26.
18th October 2025
Records: Gambling group targeted college hoops
As the NCAA and federal authorities investigate alleged point-shaving in college basketball, the documents reveal new details about the behavior of an alleged gambling syndicate and the games suspected members targeted.
College basketball teams that added -- or lost -- the most transfer talent
Which programs over- or underperformed in the portal ahead of the 2025-26 season based on previous cycles?.
17th October 2025
San Francisco athletic director Williams dies at 62
University of San Francisco athletic director Larry Williams died Thursday morning while working out at a gym on campus.
No vote on Big Ten capital deal; some urge caution
A decision on the Big Ten's proposed private capital deal does not appear imminent in the wake of a Thursday meeting of the league's presidents and chancellors. Some critics of the proposal labeled it as "reckless" and urged caution before proceeding.
Pearl joining TNT, CBS as college hoops analyst
TNT and CBS Sports announced on Thursday that Bruce Pearl will be an analyst for their college basketball coverage this season.
2025-26 coaching hot seat, retirement guide
From Hubert Davis' seat at UNC to Bill Self retirement watch at Kansas to future top candidates, these are the coaching storylines to watch.
16th October 2025
OU's Moser reflects on Sister Jean: 'Heart is sad'
Oklahoma coach Porter Moser reflected Wednesday on his longtime friendship with Sister Jean, the beloved chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men's basketball team, who died last week at the age of 106.
Gators to start Fland at PG with Lee sharing role
Florida coach Todd Golden says Boogie Fland will start at point guard for the defending National Champions, with fellow transfer Xaivian Lee sharing ballhandling duties during the upcoming season.
S. Pearl: Auburn planned for my dad's retirement
Steven Pearl said Auburn AD John Cohen had been prepared for years for Bruce Pearl's retirement.
15th October 2025
Kentucky's Pope says Quaintance won't sit out
Kentucky coach Mark Pope says there is no chance Jayden Quaintance will skip this season to rehab from an ACL tear and prepare for the NBA.
Sources: USC, U-M question Big Ten capital deal
Trustees at Michigan and USC questioned the Big Ten's proposed $2 billion-plus private capital deal, with one sticking point being it doesn't address the root issue -- soaring costs -- that has made the need for cash so imperative.
Purdue's Painter to get Legends of Coaching award
Purdue's Matt Painter will receive the Legends of Coaching award as part of the John R. Wooden Award weekend in Los Angeles next spring.
Calipari: Will retire before becoming 'transactional'
John Calipari has no plans to leave college basketball but said if he can no longer build relationships with players and do the job the way he wants, he'll exit the sport.
14 can't-miss early-season games to watch this November
November has nonconference heavyweight games (Purdue-Alabama), future bubble teams (VCU-NC State) and underrated rivalries (Yale-Vermont).
14th October 2025
Purdue tops preseason AP Top 25 poll for 1st time
Purdue is No. 1 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 college basketball poll for the first time. The Boilermakers earned 35 of 61 first-place votes to top Monday's poll to begin the 2025-26 season.
AP men's hoops preseason poll: Breaking down all Top 25 teams
Here's what to know about each team in the AP men's preseason Top 25, from No. 1 Purdue to No. 25 North Carolina.
11th October 2025
Sources: Big Ten closes in on $2 billion capital deal
The Big Ten is approaching a vote on a capital agreement and the formation of Big Ten Enterprises, which would infuse league schools with more than $2 billion, according to sources.
Sources: Big Ten closes in on private equity deal
The Big Ten is approaching a vote on a private capital agreement and the formation of Big Ten Enterprises, which would infuse league schools with more than $2 billion, according to sources.
Senator warns Big Ten of private equity risks
Senator Maria Cantwell sent a letter on Friday warning Big Ten presidents that a move into private equity could have negative consequences, including impacting the schools' tax-exempt status.
10th October 2025
Wetzel: Why college basketball coaches can watch more football in 2025
The NCAA's stalled 5-in-5 rule has put a hold on much of college basketball recruiting until next spring.
Sister Jean, beloved Loyola-Chicago chaplain, dies
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men's basketball team, died Thursday at the age of 106. "[She] was an invaluable source of wisdom and grace for generations of students, faculty, and staff," the school said.
Billionaire booster, conference commishes at odds
One of college sports' most powerful boosters lashed out at conferences for blocking necessary change, while those commissioners countered his views.
9th October 2025
Early 2026 boys' basketball recruiting class rankings: The surprise SEC team on top
With only one top-10 player committed, some surprising programs have emerged with the strongest classes so far.
At 66, John Calipari is innovating off the court, too
Arkansas hoops coach John Calipari is still innovating, this time in the insurance business.
Rule change to OK sponsor logos on unis proposed
An NCAA committee has proposed allowing sponsor patches on jerseys, potentially starting next year.
NCAA closer to letting athletes bet on pro sports
The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal to allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports.
New tip line launched to disclose NIL violations
The College Sports Commission launched an anonymous tip line Wednesday to allow for reporting of possible NIL infractions.
8th October 2025
NCAA: Betting abuse of athletes common online
A study commissioned by the NCAA showed that sports-betting-related abuse is still one of the most common forms of online harassment directed at college athletes, coaches and officials.
Tatum to assist Duke as hands-on player mentor
Duke said Tuesday that former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as "chief basketball officer.".
Preseason Top 25: Final rankings as 2025-26 tipoff looms
Does Purdue, Houston or Florida deserve the top spot? Find out in the last offseason edition of our rankings.
7th October 2025
Tarleton State's Gillispie reinstated after review
Tarleton State has reinstated men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint.
6th October 2025
Top-50 recruit Adkins latest add to Kansas' haul
Senior big man Davion Adkins announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday night, becoming the fourth player to pick Bill Self's Jayhawks in the past eight days.
Two-sport takeover: No. 1 hoops prospect Tyran Stokes scores on turf, stars on hardwood
The 6-7, 230-pound Notre Dame (CA) star scored in his football debut before taking the hardwood in the Border League at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
5th October 2025
Top-25 senior Cloer commits to Wade, Wolfpack
Top-25 senior Cole Cloer has committed to NC State, he told ESPN, giving Will Wade his second top-25 recruit since taking over the Wolfpack last spring.
4th October 2025
Tajh Ariza, ex-NBA veteran's son, picks Oregon
Top-25 recruit Tajh Ariza has committed to Oregon, he announced Friday, as the son of former NBA veteran Trevor Ariza chose the Ducks over USC.
Toure (No. 35) commits to Arkansas, Coach Cal
Top-35 senior Abdou Toure has committed to Arkansas, choosing the Razorbacks over fellow finalists Providence and UConn.
Tarleton State coach Gillispie under investigation
Tarleton State coach Billy Gillispie has been placed on temporary administrative leave as the university investigates an anonymous complaint.
