TCU finalizing addition of A-10 Player of the Year Robbie Avila, whose return to SLU was blocked
The best passing big man in college basketball could be headed to TCU. But can he play now?
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Men's College Basketball Power Rankings: What's behind great starts for Florida, Kansas, MSU?
Early in the season is the most difficult time to rank teams, and there has already been plenty of movement since the preseason.
Tyran Stokes chose Kansas over Kentucky. The Jayhawks' romp over the Wildcats showed why
Stokes picked the system and coach to get the best out of him, as he showed on Tuesday night when Kansas ran Kentucky off the floor.
Michigan State's win over Duke a warning to college basketball: 'Just a stepping stone'
Sparty beat the Blue Devils with a new weapon — offense. That should terrify the rest of the Big Ten, if not the nation at large.
What we learned from Kansas-Kentucky, Michigan State-Duke in Champions Classic
At the Champions Classic, Jeremy Fears Jr. controlled the game in a win over Duke. Kentucky has roster questions after a 20-point loss.
Tennessee men's basketball players release terms of first-in-kind CBA talks with school
Those involved in this ultimately symbolic act hope it'll lead to more serious conversations about collective bargaining in college sports.
How to watch Champions Classic: TV info for Michigan State vs. Duke, Kansas vs. Kentucky
Michigan State and Duke are top-five teams with distinct styles. Kansas and Kentucky are the two winningest programs in NCAA history.
Virginia is a title contender, and more overreactions from college basketball's first week
Plus: Does UCLA have the best NBA Draft prospect in the world? It looks that way.
Michigan State’s Coen Carr is a dunking action hero … and a bit of a romantic
He’s “the best dunker in the world,” TV analyst and former Purdue star Robbie Hummel said on the air last season.
The 10 non-freshman NBA Draft prospects I'm most excited to watch this season
These guys have already built a track record in college, and in a draft perceived as weak by many, they could be diamonds in the rough.
AP Top 25: Florida remains No. 1 and UCLA flies into top 10 in college basketball rankings
Nebraska joined this week's AP Top 25, taking the spot of Iowa State after the Cyclones' loss to Memphis.
College basketball thoughts: Early flops by Oklahoma and Purdue and best backcourt contenders
Just how soft will the bubble of the expanded NCAA Tournament be? What to watch in Tuesday's Champions Classic in Chicago.
For the birds: Arkansas routed by Virginia, but John Calipari shoos away the pigeons
A trio of pigeons stole the show in a top-12 matchup between Virginia and Arkansas.
Silas Demary Jr. can do it all. His UConn team looked capable of winning it all against Michigan
Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins looked like one of the best backcourts in the country in UConn's statement win over Michigan.
A college basketball cult hero is eligible to return. His team doesn't have a spot for him
A judge ruled Robbie Avila could return to play for Saint Louis, but the CSC denied the school's request to add a 16th player.
Did the midterm elections kill the Protect College Sports Act? Here's what happens next
The PCSA, which has survived a few near-death experiences to get this far, is definitely not dead, but the odds are stacked against it.
Inside Mike Boynton’s quest to keep Michigan on top and prove he was the right choice
Boynton received a two-year “prove it” deal from Michigan following Dusty May's surprising departure to coach the Dallas Mavericks.
Already a Playoff snub? Plus, LSU's next villain coach enters
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Ten 2027 NBA Draft prospects to watch in college basketball this season
Big NIL money means talented veterans abound in college basketball. But there are also some intriguing one-and-dones in this draft class.
Is the Big Ten worth the flights? USC, UCLA basketball coaches weigh the trade-off
The USC and UCLA basketball coaches see the perks of the Big Ten, but not all feel at home in a league that stretches from coast to coast.
USC and Chad Baker-Mazara settle lawsuit over NIL payments and team dismissal
In addition to the money left in his contract, Baker-Mazara sought damages for what he said was harm to his NBA Draft stock.
What we learned on college basketball's opening day: Even Mick Cronin feels warm and fuzzy
What we saw as the good, the bad and the surprising of the first full day of the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
Michael Malone gets the win, dose of reality in UNC debut: 'Welcome to the roller coaster'
A night that was supposed to kick off UNC's new era instead became a nail-biter, exposing how much of a work in progress Malone's team is.
What's it like to play a college basketball game at 3 a.m.? 'Screw it, let's have fun'
The revival of the college basketball tipoff marathon brought out those who love the sport — or a spectacle.
Eligibility is the biggest storyline in college basketball this season. It didn't need to be
The court cases are happening across the country, and the outcomes could make for one of the strangest college basketball seasons ever.
Love Will Wade or hate him, he leads men’s college basketball’s 25 most interesting list
Even if you dock Wade for the blatant cheating in his past, you can’t say he has no coaching talent.
Ten things to know about the 2026-27 men's college basketball season
From Michigan's repeat bid to 17-year-old stars and an expanded NCAA Tournament, these are the key storylines of the new season.
Men's college basketball national title odds: Duke, Florida open as favorites ahead of UConn, Illinois
Duke and Florida bring back familiar rosters and open the season as the favorites to win the national title.
There's a 24-hour college basketball marathon on Monday. Here are the games to watch
Men's college basketball is back in full swing Monday. We pick the best games and outline our ideal viewing schedule here.
Notre Dame vs. Villanova college basketball: How to watch Eternal City Tip-Off doubleheader
Both the men's and women's 2026-27 campaigns start in unison — and halfway around the world in Rome — with the Eternal City Tip-Off.
Pope Leo, Villanova grad, invokes papal neutrality rather than take sides in Nova-Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame open the college basketball season Sunday with a doubleheader at Rome's Palazzo dello Sport.
Michael Malone lands 5-star DeMarcus Henry, UNC’s first elite recruit of his tenure
Malone promised UNC would chase the best players in the country. Henry, the No. 4 prospect in the 2027 class, is proof.
How much is a top QB making in rev-share payments? Over $1.6 million
The highest-earning quarterbacks are also making upward of $1 million in third-party NIL deals, far more than any position group.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark stepping down for opportunity outside college sports
Early on, Yormark made it a key part of his job to grow the conference's footprint in many ways.
November sports watch guide: College basketball returns, NWSL Championship, 'Madden' movie
In surveying the sports month ahead, we did our best to cover the major events and promote some sleepers.
Will RJ Luis Jr. play for LSU? What we know about the latest Tigers eligibility saga
Luis was granted a favorable ruling in court this week, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll suit up for LSU next week.
2027 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Duke, Illinois, Florida and UConn start on top line
The preseason bracket includes 12 teams from the SEC, 10 from the Big Ten and Big 12 and eight from the ACC.
Why are Villanova and Notre Dame opening the college basketball season in Rome?
What started as an informal pitch by an executive at Fox Sports to have the Pope Leo XIV's alma mater play in Rome is now a reality.
Men's college basketball predictions for 2026-27: Final Four, national champion and more
Only five teams received national title votes from our staff, while 10 teams were projected as Final Four-worthy.
Men's college basketball preseason All-America team: Jeremy Fears Jr., Thomas Haugh and more
The depth of college hoops is evident in 27 players earning at least one vote from our staff panel.
Hubert Davis remembers ‘everything’ about UNC tenure but looks forward as TNT analyst
Davis says it’s still not time to express his thoughts about how his tenure ended at North Carolina.
Illinois made the Final Four with a record offense. Then it scrapped it for one with no plays
It's easy to change when what you're doing is not working. Illinois changed when everything was working — in pursuit of something greater.
Which college basketball coaches' seats are hottest? Where Hardaway, Pope and others stand
From Jeff Capel at Pitt to Mike Boynton at Michigan, these coaches have something to prove as the season begins.
Men's college basketball 2026-27 preseason Top 25: Why Duke is our No. 1 to start the year
CJ Moore picked Michigan to win the title last preseason — and then the Wolverines did. This year, Duke looks like a convincing No. 1.
Dale Brown, who twice led LSU to Final Four and discovered Shaquille O’Neal, dies at 90
Dale Brown won 448 games as the LSU Tigers men's basketball coach and retired with the second-most wins in SEC history
College basketball’s economic divide claims another tradition. This time in Philadelphia
The end of the storied Big 5 exposes a stark reality: Nostalgia doesn't pay the bills.
What we're hearing about Big 12 hoops: Kansas' big addition, Baylor's early stunner and more
Plus, Arizona guard Caleb Holt had the line of the week in talking about the Wildcats' talented lead trio.
How to play Strands: Sports Edition, step-by-step
Strands: Sports Edition has some twists that are worth knowing whether or not you've played the first edition of the game.
Welcome to Strands: Sports Edition, The Athletic's newest daily game
Strands: Sports Edition, our newest daily game, asks you to find hidden sports-themed terms in a grid.
Men's college basketball's top 50 players for 2026-27: Jeremy Fears Jr., Tyler Tanner lead way
Title contenders Florida, Duke, Illinois, UConn and Arizona lead the way with three top-50 players apiece.
Cincinnati to induct Bob Huggins into Hall of Fame amid medical condition
Huggins' 935 career wins rank third all-time among DI coaches and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2022.
Preseason AP men's basketball Top 25: Florida opens at No. 1, with Duke and Illinois next
Defending national champion Michigan, which must replace four starters and its head coach, is ranked 16th.
Kansas signs ex-Purdue star Trey Kaufman-Renn, raising Jayhawks' ceiling 2 weeks before season
Kaufman-Renn, a former All-Big Ten performer and Timberwolves draft pick, was recently granted eligibility by an Indiana judge.
Mid-major preseason rankings: Saint Louis, Grand Canyon and VCU lead the way
How will Saint Mary's adjust after losing Randy Bennett? Does High Point have more NCAA Tournament success in store?
Spanish club seeks to bar Aday Mara from joining NBA, claiming breach of contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder, who drafted Aday Mara, say that no clearance is required and Mara should be able to play.
Big East preseason rankings: After UConn and St. John's, Marquette and Villanova are making moves
If Rick Pitino has the players he thinks he will, St. John’s can reasonably challenge UConn atop the conference. But there are questions.
ACC men's basketball preseason rankings: Can Virginia, Louisville or Miami challenge Duke?
The top of the ACC is poised to make a resurgence this season, but the middle of the conference is also as meaty as ever.
Big 12 men's basketball preseason rankings: Arizona, Texas Tech, Houston form a top tier
Iowa State and Kansas also loom as contenders in a Big 12 that should benefit from the expanded NCAA Tournament.
LSU, SEC still at odds: Court filing accuses school of 'stubborn refusal' to follow conference rules
Pointing to the actions of Tigers men's basketball coach Will Wade, the SEC wants the option of booting LSU to remain on the table.
2027 HBCU Classic to feature Howard, Tennessee State in powerhouse matchup
Both teams made the NCAA Tournament last season. They will square off at NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix on Feb. 20.
SEC men's basketball preseason rankings: Can anyone challenge a loaded Florida?
Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee all loaded up this offseason and could have Final Four-caliber squads.
Penny Hardaway says he put up $2.6M for Memphis' roster. His AD says it's more nuanced than that
Hardaway’s salary is $2.9 million this season, his ninth at Memphis.
Big Ten men's basketball preseason rankings: Is this Illinois or Michigan State's year?
After Michigan snapped the Big Ten's title drought last April, the conference could have multiple contenders again.
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to federal wire fraud
Kriisa admitted to “carrying out a fraud scheme totaling millions of dollars" that dated as far back at least 2022, prosecutors say.
Mississippi Valley State men's basketball player detained by ICE
Qingfang Pang, a Mississippi Valley State men’s basketball player, is in ICE custody at the Richwood Correctional Center in Richwood, La.
What we're hearing about ACC hoops: Realignment rumors, eligibility intrigue and budding breakouts
Most of the buzz at the league’s annual preseason basketball event was focused on the four ACC schools looking for a possible exit route.
LSU's Will Wade jokes he’s ‘no longer the most controversial coach on campus’
Wade jokingly poked fun at LSU football coach Lane Kiffin and referenced the high expectations of the program he was fired from in 2022.
Dana Altman retires as Oregon men's basketball coach less than a month before start of season
Former DePaul coach Tony Stubblefield, a longtime member of Altman’s staff, will serve as the program’s interim head coach this season.
Alabama’s Aden Holloway returns to roster, suspended for first 2 regular-season games
Holloway will also miss exhibition games against Furman, Ole Miss and Auburn and is expected to return Nov. 9.
Michael Jordan donates $10 million to UNC's School of Social Work in honor of his mother
Jordan gave the donation in honor of his mother, Deloris, a longtime social worker.
Melvin Council Jr., eligible for now, rejoins Kansas for 7th year of college hoops
Kansas coach Bill Self said in a statement that Council would begin practicing with the team right away.
Big 12 launches sportsmanship campaign in wake of derogatory chants directed at BYU
The Big 12 has a zero-tolerance policy toward discriminatory behavior, but repeat issues sparked increased scrutiny and calls for action.
Kansas State, Jerome Tang reach $12 million settlement over firing: Source
Kansas State fired Tang in February after he said his players did not "deserve to wear this uniform."
College basketball’s international wave: These 11 newcomers could make impacts
St. John's, UCLA, LSU and others are hoping for big seasons from their international imports.
Judge grants Denzel Aberdeen fifth year: Does Florida lock up preseason No. 1?
Aberdeen, who spent his first three seasons at Florida but played for Kentucky last season, transferred back to the Gators in the spring.
Miami (Ohio) has big MAC money, bigger ambitions. Can it climb the college sports ladder?
The RedHawks have been in the Mid-American Conference since 1947. Amid college sports changes, they goals of making a leap. Here's how.
The Senate just passed a historic bill to federally regulate college sports. What happens now?
Senate approval is a massive win for the NCAA and its conferences, but the Protect College Sports Act must pass the House, too.
Big Ten enacts basketball-specific rule to ban players who have signed pro contracts
The rule prohibit players who have signed professional contracts with NBA, G League or WNBA franchises from playing for Big Ten teams.
What's actually in the Senate bill that's supposed to stop the madness in college sports?
Changes to the bill have it inching toward a final vote in the Senate, meaning the possibility of something passing is closer than ever.
Protect College Sports Act scheduled for historic final vote in U.S. Senate on Monday
The approval, which is expected, would signal a massive win for the NCAA and its conferences.
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