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Steve Pikiell is swapping the star power of last year's Rutgers roster for a more traditional focus on toughness

Rutgers Is Getting Back to Basics

Following a disappointing season with Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Steve Pikiell is trying to bring back the Scarlet Knights’ blue collar identity

By Seth Davis
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Lauren Betts, Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, Ta’Niya Latson and Madison Booker show incredible promise as Player of the Year candidates headed into the 2025-26 season

With JuJu Watkins Out, Who Are The Frontrunners for Player of the Year?

Can Olivia Miles thrive at TCU? Is Azzi Fudd ready to elevate?

By Eden Laase
The Portal Report ranks the transfer classes of the SEC this offseason.

Ranking the SEC Women's Transfer Portal Classes This Offseason
By Riley Frain
Reigning Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year Joseph Tugler hopes to help the Cougars past their final hurdle.

The Best Frontcourts in College Basketball
By Tristan Freeman
In two years, Danny Sprinkle has taken Washington from Big 10 nonentity to NCAA Tournament threat

Inside the Washington Huskies' Rapid Rebuild
By Alex Squadron
With senior guard Otega Oweh in hand, Kentucky is among the only elite NCAA squads to return it's top player this season

Top 10 Backcourts for the 2025-26 Season
By Tristan Freeman
Ryan Hawkins is a gleaming example of D2-to-D1 transfer success, climbing from Northwest Missouri State University to a standout career with Creighton

Top 10 Division II Transfers for the 2025-26 Season

The Portal Report ranks the top 10 Division II transfers with the highest overall rating heading into the 2025-26 season
By Drew Blouin
Omer Mayer is set to bring his gritty two-way play to Purdue next season

Top 10 Big Ten Incoming Internationals

Which international phenoms will shine in the Big Ten this season?
By Oliver Fell
Hubert Davis Isn’t Concerned About Pressure

Hubert Davis Isn't Concerned About Pressure

Expectations are high at North Carolina. Hubert Davis fully embraces it.
By Brett Friedlander

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PORTAL TO THE PORTAL

Former HPU Panther Juslin Bodo Bodo is a ferocious rebounder and a prize pickup for Baylor this off-season

Crashing the Boards: The Top 10 Rebounding Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
All-Big Sky First Team performer Taylor Feldman highlights Purdue's transfer portal additions, ranked as the No. 1 class in the Big Ten.

Ranking All 18 Women’s Big Ten Transfer Classes
By Riley Frain and Drew Blouin
PJ Haggerty, scoring transfer rankings

Top 10 Scoring Transfer Classes for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season
By Riley Frain
Pop Isaacs is one of the key additions to Texas A&M, who came in at No. 1 in RIley Frain's SEC portal rankings

SEC Transfer Portal Rankings: Texas A&M, Vanderbilt Shine
By Riley Frain
Noelani Cornfield, Arizona

Ranking All 16 Women’s Big 12 Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin
Anthony Roy (right), JJ White (center) and Treysen Eaglestaff (right) are among the biggest Portal pickups headed to the Big 12 this season

Ranking All 16 Big 12 Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
No longer inhibited by injury, Rachael Rose is the umpteenth prize for an already-explosive Clemson roster

Ranking All the Women’s ACC Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
Oziyah Sellers (left), Blake Harper (middle) and Filip Borovicanin (right) are among the impact players headed to the Big East by way of the transfer portal this season

Ranking All 11 Big East Transfer Classes
By Riley Frain
Ranking the biggest Transfer Portal winners and losers from the ACC

Ranking All 18 ACC Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 25 Classes

Who's Winning the Portal?
By Tristan Freeman
Christian Collins is proving there's no one way to NCAA stardom

How Christian Collins Became a Top Name in the 2026 Class
By Sam Lance
Eric Reibe tops the list best international recruits in the Big East this season.

Ranking the Big East’s Top 10 International Recruits
By Oliver Fell

SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS OF THE NBA DRAFT

Graphic of Cooper Flagg, Duke University basketball player dunking the ball.

EXCLUSIVE: How Cooper Flagg Took His Game to Another Level

Duke’s star freshman forward has solidified his spot as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. First, though, he wants to win an NCAA championship. 
By Krysten Peek
VJ Edgecombe

“Humble Superstar” Freshman VJ Edgecombe Has Blossomed for Baylor

He and the Bears will face No. 1 Duke on Sunday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line
By Alex Squadron
Walter Clayton Jr. is a nearly unstoppable force for the Gators

“Different”: Why Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. Gave Up Football for a Path to Hoops Stardom

Clayton’s work ethic and belief in himself — not to mention his immense talent — has made him the breakout star of the NCAA Tournament
By Alex Squadron
Tre Johnson (20) can be seen between players while in the huddle during a timeout

The Cosmic Connection That Started Tre Johnson’s Path to Texas

The freshman phenom and future lottery pick is playing for the same coach his father did nearly 30 years ago
By Krysten Peek
Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke's Khaman Maluach

Two NBA Academy Africa Players Reconnect at NCAA Tournament

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke’s Khaman Maluach were teammates at the training academy in Senegal
By Alex Squadron
Asa Newell dunks the ball with two hands during a game.

All Reps and No Rest: Georgia Freshman Asa Newell Is Already Making His Mark

Newell has shined for the Bulldogs and emerged as a top prospect for the 2025 NBA draft
By Alex Squadron
Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Stanford Cardinal dunks the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 15, 2025

How a Chess-Loving French Big Man Blossomed Into an NBA Prospect 

Pro scouts weigh in on Stanford senior Maxime Raynaud, who is a close friend and former teammate of Victor Wembanyama
By Alex Squadron
Wisconsin guard John Tonje holds a basketball in his right hand about to dribble.

“He Got Himself There”: The Not-So-Sudden Rise of Wisconsin Star John Tonje

The sixth-year guard, a transfer from Missouri, has led the Badgers to a perfect 7-0 start
By Alex Squadron

A Carousel of Coaches

Adrian Autry, Syracuse head coach

Adrian Autry Has a New Plan for Syracuse. Will It Work?
By Alex Squadron
Half a century after first suiting up for Pennsylvania, Head Coach Fran McCaffery still has the fire

“I Just Feel Blessed”: It’s Been a Grueling Journey, But Fran McCaffery Is Finally Home
By Aaron Cohen
Just six days after his Xavier squad eliminated Texas from the NCAA Tournament, Miller was introduced as the Longhorns' new coach.

Sean Miller Is Ready To Write His Next Chapter at Texas
By Seth Davis
Thanks to a hefty NIL budget, Dusty May signed four transfers and three freshmen to bolster his roster for his second season at Michigan.

Dusty May Is Still Winning
By Seth Davis
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson watching a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Long, Difficult Road to the Title Game
By Brett Friedlander
In his first season as BYU's coach, Kevin Young has the program pointed in the right direction and there's a 5-star recruit arriving next season.

BYU First-Year Coach Kevin Young Has the Cougars Winning and Recruiting
By Wendell Barnhouse
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo smiles and reaches out to hug one of his players

Tom Izzo Isn't Thinking About Retirement. "I Still Have the Fire"
By Seth Davis
St. John's coach Rick Pitino watches a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

My Day With Rick Pitino: Get Up, Show Up, Try to Keep Up
By Alex Squadron
Matt Painter

What’s the Key to Matt Painter’s Success? He Reads
By Seth Davis
The relationships like the one Shaka Smart has with point guard Kam Jones allow him to keep Marquette winning without using the transfer portal.

Shaka Smart Is the Only Major Coach Not Using the Transfer Portal. He's Still Winning.
By Seth Davis
Dennis Gates

Missouri Went 0-18 in the SEC Last Year. Now They're a Final Four Contender
By Seth Davis
UConn coach Geno Auriemma is surrounded by former players after becoming the all-time wins leader in college basketball.

For Geno Auriemma, Setting the All-Time Record Was Something to Be Celebrated and Shared
By Eden Laase
Bill Self put out a statement sticking up for his player who had been attacked on social media. His intentions were good, but he regretted bringing more attention to it.

“I Shouldn’t Have Done It”: Bill Self Regrets Addressing Social Media Hate
By Seth Davis

MORE HOOPS HEADLINES

We count down the top 10 transfer classes by defense

What Defenses Are Set to Lock Down Opponents This Season?

Iowa State highlights the best defensive additions in the portal

By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
Robinson and Obama are co-hosting “IMO," a new podcast with a focus on "everyday questions"

Craig Robinson on his Podcast With Sister, Michelle Obama, and His Role at the NABC
By Seth Davis
Jordan Lee is a prolific 3-point shooter who earned All-SEC Freshman honors last year. Her minutes are set to increase dramatically this season.

Is Texas Ready to Take the Final Step?
By Eden Laase
Australian-born Roman Siulepa waited to sign with Pittsburgh until late July, still toying with the idea of a career in rugby

The ACC’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
The Portal Report ranks all 11 Women's Big East squads by transfer class caliber

Ranking All 11 Women’s Big East Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain

HOOPS HEADLINES

Dan Hurley (left), Hubert Davis (middle) and Rick Pitino (right) are among the coaches with the biggest storylines headed into the 2025-2026 season

Seth Davis’ Top 10 Most Intriguing Coaches for 2025-26
By Seth Davis
Top 10 Distributing transfer classes

Passing Grades: The Top Ten Distributing Transfer Classes
By Riley Frain and Drew Blouin
CHARLIE WARD, FAMU

He Won the Heisman and Played in the NBA. Now Charlie Ward Is Taking Over at Florida A&M.
By Alex Squadron
Tahaad Pettiford (left), Flory Bidunga (middle) and Isaiah Evans (right) are among our top candidates for a sophomore breakout this season

Top 10 Sophomore Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season
By Alex Squadron
Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd added eight recruits this off-season. Seven of them are freshman.

At Arizona, What’s Old Is Young Again
By Seth Davis
The last-minute addition of two-way impact player Khamil Pierre should propel NC State from competitor to powerhouse

Women’s Burning Questions: NC State’s Renaissance, USC Recruiting and More
By Eden Laase
New Mexico Lobos

New Coach, Revamped Roster, Changing League: Inside New Mexico’s Extreme Makeover
By Paul Gutierrez
SYLA SWORDS, HANNAH HIDALGO

Top 10 Summer Stars on the Women’s Hoops International Circuit
By Oliver Fell
Trump sports EO

What Trump’s Executive Order Means for the Future of College Sports, NIL Deals, Title IX
By Kristi Dosh
Comissioner Tim Pernetti (left) announced Sunday that the AAC would rebrand to the American Conference, and adopt Soar the Eagle (middle) as a mascot

The American Conference Has A New Name and an Uncertain Future
By Seth Davis
Top 10 Shooting Transfer Classes

Top 10 Shooting Transfer Classes for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season
By Drew Blouin
Tyran Stokes is the most versatile prospect in the 2026 class, and a likely get for the Kentucky Wildcats

Breaking Down the Recruitment of the 5-Star Prospects in the 2026 Class
By Sam Lance
The NCAA Tournament has not substantially expanded since 1985. It's time for the tourney to expand again.

It’s Time For the NCAA Tournament to Expand. But Will It?

It has been 40 years since the tournament expanded substantially. There are good reasons to do it again, but it's not inevitable.

By Seth Davis

Featured Stories

Basketball player Joe Grahovac and ex NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski

Woj Bomb! Ex-NBA Insider Lands a Big Recruit With a Wild Backstory
By Seth Davis
Ken Pomeroy, founder of KenPom.com, college basketball's analytics guru

Ken Pomeroy Crunched The Numbers And Changed The Game
By Seth Davis
Duke center Mike Gminski rises for a jump shot.

Mike Gminski Has Lived a Hard Life. Now He’s Living His Best One.
By Alex Squadron
Images of Harmoni Turner throughout her life

For Harvard’s Harmoni Turner, There’s a Time to Play, and a Time to Heal
By Eden Laase
Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis at the 2018 Final Four.

Farewell to My Friend Greg Gumbel
By Seth Davis
Between graduation and transfers, Scott Drew lost every player who played for Baylor last season. Now he has to replace them with a limited NIL budget.

Baylor Lost All Its Players. Now What?
By Seth Davis
McNeese student manager Amir Khan

Meet Viral Video Star, Student Manager and Hype Man Amir Khan
By Alex Squadron
Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III

Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III
By Aaron Cohen
The NCAA Tournament has not substantially expanded since 1985. It's time for the tourney to expand again.

It’s Time For the NCAA Tournament to Expand. But Will It?
By Seth Davis

WNBA DRAFT: PLAYER PROFILES

Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrates in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd Brings UConn and Geno Auriemma Back to Mountaintop

With a win over South Carolina, the Huskies broke an eight-year drought to take home their 12th title
By Eden Laase
Images of Harmoni Turner throughout her life

For Harvard’s Harmoni Turner, There’s a Time to Play, and a Time to Heal

The Ivy League Player of the Year is sharing her painful story, in hopes that others might benefit
By Eden Laase
LSU women's basketball player Aneesah Morrow lines up to shoot a free throw

LSU Star Aneesah Morrow Had to Leave Chicago to Grow up. She’s Ready to Go Home Again.

The LSU Tigers’ game Thursday night at Illinois-Chicago will be a homecoming for their All-American candidate
By Eden Laase