Dybantsa, Wright fuel huge BYU rally vs. Clemson
Behind the largest second-half comeback in program history, one fueled by AJ Dybantsa and capped by Robert Wright III, BYU took down Clemson, 67-64, in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night.
College Basketball
10th December 2025
Utah seeks private equity deal to boost revenue
The University of Utah announced the formation of Utah Brands & Entertainment LLC, a plan to help the athletic department generate new revenue streams, in part through a partnership with a private equity firm.
Jimmy V Men's Classic guide: Breaking down BYU, UConn wins
BYU and UConn pulled off close victories against Clemson and Florida in the 2025 Jimmy V Men's Classic.
A No. 1 recruit, retention and role players: How BYU built a roster to contend
Landing the No. 1 recruit was only the first step. Retention, role players and chemistry came next.
Do college sports need a CBA? Some ADs are starting to think so
A growing number of athletic directors say they are interested in exploring a once-unthinkable option.
9th December 2025
Arizona grabs top spot in Top 25 men's hoops poll
With a perfect start to the season, the Arizona Wildcats have taken the top sport in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll. Purdue, which sat atop the poll for three straight weeks, slid to sixth after losing to Iowa State.
AP Top 25 poll Week 5 reaction: What to know about every team
The fifth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the ranking.
8th December 2025
Few 2nd fastest to 750 wins, Gonzaga rolls to 9-1
No. 11 Gonzaga routed the North Florida Ospreys 109-58 on Sunday night in Spokane, Washington, giving Mark Few, now in his 27th season as the Bulldogs' coach, his 750th career victory in a game in which his team improved to 9-1 on the season.
Kansas top freshman Peterson scores 17 in return
Potential No. 1 pick Darryn Peterson scored 17 points in his return after a month lost to a hamstring injury as No. 21 Kansas crushed rival Missouri 80-60.
7th December 2025
Baylor hires McNamee as new athletic director
Baylor has hired Doug McNamee as its new athletic director, replacing Mack Rhoades, who had been athletic director since 2016 and stepped down for personal reasons.
USC guard Dickerson (hip) out 3 to 4 months
USC guard Amarion Dickerson will be out three to four months after injuring his right hip in the Trojans' win over Oregon earlier this week, coach Eric Musselman said Saturday.
Iowa St. hands No. 1 Purdue historic home loss
No. 10 Iowa State pounded top-ranked Purdue 81-59, handing the Boilermakers the largest nonconference home loss by a No. 1 team in AP poll history.
Boozer scores 18 in Duke's win over Michigan St.
Cameron Boozer scored 18 points, including 16 in the second half, and Caleb Foster added 12 points to help No. 4 Duke hold on for a 66-60 victory over No. 7 Michigan State in a game that had the intensity of an NCAA regional final.
6th December 2025
'No heart': Ex-star Cousins rips UK after ugly loss
Former Kentucky star DeMarcus Cousins didn't hold back on his opinion of the Wildcats after their 35-point loss to No. 11 Gonzaga, saying the team "has no heart.".
Kansas star Peterson on track to play vs. Mizzou
Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, coach Bill Self said Friday.
Roy Kramer, SEC commish and BCS architect, dies
Roy Kramer, who served as SEC commissioner for 12 years and was the force behind the creation of the Bowl Championship Series, has died at the age of 96.
Michigan St. receives $390M donation for athletics
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university and athletic department with one of the richest donations in college sports history.
E. Campbell died of drowning after medical issue
Former basketball player Elden Campbell died Monday from drowning after suffering a medical emergency while out fishing, his sister and a Broward County official confirmed.
5th December 2025
Gottlieb tosses chair after Green Bay blows game
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb threw a chair as he walked off the court after his team blew an 11-point lead in an "embarrassing" 80-78 loss to Robert Morris.
???? Big Ten guide: 10 NCAA tourney-bound teams
From Michigan to Minnesota, tiering the Big Ten. Plus, key games to watch. Conference play begins Dec. 2.
Power Rankings: Michigan leaps to No. 1, plus 5 new faces
The Wolverines had perhaps the best Feast Week to take them over Arizona and Purdue in a roller-coaster No. 1 race.
4th December 2025
Campbell, Clemson great, NBA champ, dies at 57
Elden Campbell, the all-time leading scorer at Clemson who played for the Lakers in the 1990s and won an NBA title with the Pistons, has died at the age of 57.
3rd December 2025
Mullins' breakout performance lifts UConn over KU
Five-star UConn freshman Braylon Mullins hit a trio of 3-pointers and scored 17 points, blocked a layup by Kansas' Jamari McDowell in the closing seconds, then sealed the Huskies' win over the Jayhawks with a pair of clutch free throws Tuesday night.
Evans' 3 sends Blue Devils over champion Gators
A go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left by Duke sophomore Isaiah Evans sent the No. 4 Blue Devils to a 67-66 win over reigning national champion Florida on Tuesday, an effort that gave them a 9-0 mark, including five wins at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Orange's Kyle, 42% FT shooter, ices upset vs. Vols
Syracuse center William Kyle III, a 42% foul shooter, sank a crucial free throw with 13.8 seconds to go to upset No. 13 Tennessee 62-60.
Kansas without Peterson again in loss to UConn
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson, who entered the season as the front-runner for the No. 1 pick in June's NBA draft, sat out Tuesday's 61-56 loss to UConn at Allen Fieldhouse with a lingering hamstring injury, his seventh missed game of the season.
Men's ACC/SEC Challenge guide: The best games, from Duke, Arkansas, more
Day 1 was for the ACC, while Day 2 was for the SEC. How the Blue Devils, Razorbacks and others got key wins.
2nd December 2025
Kansas star Peterson could return vs. No. 5 UConn
Kansas coach Bill Self said Monday that Darryn Peterson has looked good in practice while coming back from a hamstring injury, but he won't know until Tuesday whether the star freshman will be available when the Jayhawks play UConn.
Michigan rises to No. 3 in AP Top 25 men's poll
Michigan jumped to No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 men's basketball poll Monday as rival Michigan State and Iowa State both climbed into the top 10.
Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 4 reaction: What to know about every team
The fourth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
1st December 2025
10 key men's college basketball games to watch in December
National champions facing off, the nastiest rivalry in the game and more are up this month.
Men's Feast Week lessons: Michigan No. 1? St. John's, Florida in trouble?
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a top-25 showdown in New York, here's what we learned last week.
29th November 2025
UConn phenom Mullins makes long-awaited debut
Touted freshman guard Braylon Mullins played 10 minutes in his debut for No. 5 UConn on Friday in its 74-61 win over No. 13 Illinois after missing more than a month because of an ankle injury.
28th November 2025
BYU's Davis scores 18 in return from 2-game ban
BYU men's basketball star Kennard Davis returned from a two-game suspension Thursday after a DUI arrest earlier this month, scoring 18 points and adding five rebounds in the Cougars' 72-62 win over Miami.
27th November 2025
Michigan makes statement in beating Zags by 40
Yaxel Lendeborg said the Wolverines made a statement about their place in college basketball's hierarchy with a 40-point victory over Gonzaga in the Players Era title game Wednesday night.
USC claims Maui title behind Baker-Mazara's 23
Chad Baker-Mazara scored 23 points, Jaden Brownell added 16 points, and USC claimed the Maui Invitational championship with an 88-75 victory over Arizona State on Wednesday.
KU deals Vols 1st loss, finds momentum in Vegas
Kansas arrived at the Players Era tournament with a 3-2 record and a long list of question marks. But after Wednesday's comeback win over No. 17 Tennessee, the Jayhawks leave the desert with three straight wins and renewed optimism about their potential.
Players Era CEO flips, to rethink format for 2026
After promising to stick to the current format, Players Era Festival CEO Seth Berger told ESPN that the event will consider a new one when next year's field expands to 32 teams.
Okla. juco hoops player dies from game injury
Ethan Dietz, a sophomore basketball player at Connors State College in Oklahoma, died Tuesday from an injury suffered during a game Saturday in Texas.
NCAA pitches shorter transfer windows for hoops
The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Oversight committees have proposed that the notification-of-transfer windows open for 15 days following the conclusion of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.
One genre, many audiences: A quarter century of sports movies, ranked
A national Seton Hall poll crowns America's favorite modern sports movie..
26th November 2025
CEO: Players Era champ to get extra $1M in NIL
The winner of the Players Era championship game Wednesday will receive an additional $1 million in NIL compensation, with the loser getting $500K.
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.
Cyclones' Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey did not play against Creighton in the Players Era Festival after suffering a lower-body injury and is day-to-day.
25th November 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 3 reaction: What to know about every team
The third in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
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.
Your guide to key men's college basketball Feast Week results
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here's what happened Thanksgiving week.
23rd November 2025
Ex-Wake Forest, NBA'er Rodney Rogers dies at 54
Former Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA player Rodney Rogers has died. He was 54.
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.
'LeBron watches us': Duquesne coach talks Akron roots ahead of game at former high school
Joyce, now the coach of Duquesne, won a state championship with LeBron James at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his team will now play on Saturday.
22nd November 2025
NCAA now won't allow athletes to bet on pro sports
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization's membership voted as of Friday to rescind a rule change that would have permitted those bets.
Texas A&M gives AD Alberts six-year extension
Texas A&M gives athletic director Trev Alberts a six-year contract extension Friday, matching the extension given to football coach Mike Elko last weekend.
Sources: Temple extends Fisher through 2030
Temple coach Adam Fisher has received a two-year extension through 2030, sources told ESPN.
NCAA: Ex-Temple player bet against own team
A former Temple men's basketball player placed dozens of bets on Owls games over two seasons, including wagering against his own team, the NCAA announced.
Kansas star Peterson to miss 3 games in Vegas
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will miss the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas next week due to his hamstring strain, coach Bill Self told reporters.
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.
21st November 2025
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.
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.
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.
AD Rhoades exits Baylor, week after taking leave
Baylor on Thursday announced the departure of athletic director Mack Rhoades.
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.
???? Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start
The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week's top-25 risers.
20th November 2025
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.
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.
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.
Commission moves to bolster NIL policing power
The College Sports Commission has asked schools to waive their right to challenge future punishments in court as part of an agreement that would give the agency significant power to investigate and punish rule breakers.
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.
Ranking men's basketball Freshman of the Year contenders: Cameron Boozer pulls away
Duke's star freshman has established a tier of his own at this point in the seasonlong awards race.
19th November 2025
Self optimistic KU star Peterson's absence not long
Kansas coach Bill Self says he doesn't think freshman Darryn Peterson, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, will be out long.
Pope rues 'poorly coached' Kentucky after blowout
Kentucky coach Mark Pope took responsibility for the Wildcats' struggles, saying his team is "completely discombobulated" after an 83-66 loss to Michigan State.
B1G denies Michigan coercion claim over PE deal
The Big Ten pushed back Tuesday on a claim by a University of Michigan regent that commissioner Tony Petitti threatened to punish the school if it refuses to support a plan that would clear the way for $2.4 billion in private investment in the league.
Hoyas' Iwuchukwu to have undisclosed procedure
Georgetown center Vince Iwuchukwu needs to have a medical procedure and will be evaluated after six to eight weeks.
Jordan gifts $10M to medical center to honor mom
NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan is donating $10 million to a regional medical center in North Carolina to honor his mother Deloris.
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.
BYU's Davis cited for DUI, marijuana possession
BYU player Kennard Davis Jr. was cited for DUI and marijuana possession after a crash Friday.
Kansas star Peterson (hamstring) out vs. Duke
Kansas star Darryn Peterson will miss Tuesday night's matchup with Duke in the Champions Classic due to a hamstring injury, the school announced.
Boozer, Peterson, Dybantsa headline Wooden list
Kansas standout Darryn Peterson, BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Duke star Cameron Boozer headline this year's Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 Watchlist.
What we learned from Duke's win over Kansas at Champions Classic
Here's what we learned on Tuesday night.
18th November 2025
???? 2026 mock draft: Projections for all 60 picks
Early injuries scattering the No. 1 pick race? Only two guards in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2026 first round.
'We've proven you can win this way': Why Duke is running it back with freshmen
Can Duke's freshman class live up to last season's success? Jon Scheyer thinks Cameron Boozer & Co. can do it.
U-M, USC opposition pauses $2.4B Big Ten deal
A private capital plan that would have infused $2.4 billion into the Big Ten has been paused in the face of opposition from Michigan and USC.
Goosby, No. 19 hoops recruit for '26, picks Texas
Five-star guard Austin Goosby, the No. 19 overall recruit in the 2026 SC Next 100, has committed to play basketball for Texas and coach Sean Miller over BYU.
Purdue reclaims No. 1; Louisville, Illini into top 10
Purdue and Houston again swapped spots, as the Boilermakers returned to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll while Louisville and Illinois entered the top 10.
SC Next Top 25: The best high school boys' basketball teams in 2025-26
Led by 2027 five-star Marcus Spears Jr., Dynamic Prep (Texas) tops the 2025-26 boys' high school SC Next Top 25 rankings.
Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 2 reaction: What to know about every team
The second in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what next for every team in the standings.
Ex-UNO player admits to point-shaving scheme
Former University of New Orleans men's basketball player Dae Dae Hunter has acknowledged his role in a point-shaving scheme last season.
16th November 2025
BYU big man Keita leaves after first-half collision
BYU's Keba Keita collided with UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. in the first half of Saturday's 86-84 loss and did not return.
15th November 2025
Boozer's 35 points tie 2nd most by Duke freshman
Cameron Boozer scored 35 points in a 100-62 victory over Indiana State, tying the second-most points in a game for a Duke freshman behind only Cooper Flagg's 42 last season.
Kansas' Peterson (hamstring) out vs. Princeton
Darryn Peterson will miss another game for No. 25 Kansas this weekend because of a lingering hamstring issue, Bill Self said Friday, though the Jayhawks coach added "we don't think it's a long-term deal at all.".
Taylor chooses Michigan State, boosts '26 class
Michigan State landed top-35 recruit Ethan Taylor on Friday, vaulting the Spartans into the top three of the 2026 recruiting class rankings.
UNC lands first 2026 recruit in four-star Adams
Top-30 men's basketball senior Maximo Adams announced his commitment to North Carolina on Friday, becoming the Tar Heels' first recruit in the 2026 class.
Duke lands latest top-five prospect in Williams
Top-five prospect Cameron Williams has committed to Duke over Arizona and Texas, giving the Blue Devils the highest-ranked commit in the 2026 class.
AD: USC wants long-term benefits of equity deal
USC athletic director Jen Cohen addressed the school's stance on the pending Big Ten private capital deal Friday, saying University leadership is focused on the long-term benefits.
BYU starter Davis arrested on suspicion of DUI
Kennard Davis Jr., who is a starter for a top-10 BYU squad this season, was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a crash in Provo, Utah, on Thursday, according to a release from local police.
14th November 2025
Welcome to the AJ Dybantsa Show: Inside BYU's big basketball bet
Advice from Kevin Durant. A program modeled after an NBA team. Here's how the No. 1 recruit landed in Provo.
