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Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Seth's Picks: Kentucky at Alabama, Tennessee at Arkansas and More

Jan. 3rd: Who will win Saturday's top games?

By Seth Davis
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LATEST STORIES

Wooden Award contender Cameron Boozer gives Duke a big edge over the rest of the ACC

Katz: Contenders and Pretenders in the Power Five Conferences

Is Duke for real? How dominant is the Big 12? Andy Katz separates the winners from the wannabes in every power conference to kick off 2026.

By Andy Katz
The return of freshman guard Braylon Mullins from an ankle injury gives the formidable UConn offense yet another weapon

Big East Power Rankings: Creighton Rising, Huskies Still Top Dogs
By Tristan Freeman
The Vanderbilt Commodores are one of just six remaining undefeated teams

SEC Superlatives: Picking the Best Team, Coach, Freshman and Player So Far
By Chris Dortch
AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer headline a season stacked with quality freshmen

Ranking the Top 10 Freshmen in Men’s College Hoops
By Alex Squadron
Christian Anderson's production has doubled this season after making the All-Big 12 Freshman Team last year

Big 12 Notebook: Christian Anderson Hits His Stride for Texas Tech
By Joshua Parrott
Walter Clayton Jr. (left), Rick Pitino (center) and Cooper Flagg (right) headline 2025's top storylines

The Top 10 Stories of 2025

Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida on a wild NCAA Tournament run, Cooper Flagg wins the Wooden Award and more from a blue-chip year of college ball
By Alex Squadron
Former TCU guard PJ Haggerty is leading Kansas State — and the Big 12 — with 22.9 points per game

Hoops HQ’s Top 10 Transfers of 2025

Our 2025 transfer retrospective, including Yaxel Lendeborg, PJ Haggerty and the biggest risers and fallers ahead of conference play
By Drew Blouin
In the era of NIL, some walk-on players are paying to ride the bench

Debbie Antonelli: How to Save the Walk-On Role

College basketball's original Cinderellas are in desperate need of saving. At it will take is a tweak to the NET and a reminder that walk-ons are the game in its purest form.
By Debbie Antonelli

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TOP 25 RANKINGS

Another installment of Seth Davis's never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: Who's Winning the Big 12 Battle Royal?
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: A Superstar Debut at UCLA
By Eden Laase

HOT ON HHQ

Wanna bet? Hoops HQ's gambling tandem pick some midseason trends for the 2025-26 season

Wanna Bet? Three Futures Plays for 2026
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Yaxel Lendeborg has passed through junior colleges, mid-majors and tech warehouses on his way to Big Ten super stardom

He Played 11 Games In High School. He May Win College Player of the Year.
By Alex Squadron
Michael Ajayi has gone from a major disappointment with Gonzaga to a Big East player of the year candidate with Butler

Hoops HQ’s Top 10 Bounce-Back Transfers
By Tristan Freeman
Vitale and Charles Barkley made headlines earlier this month when they teamed up to call a highly-watched game between Kentucky and Indiana

Dick Vitale Is Hoops HQ’s Person of the Year
By Seth Davis
No need to re-rank Yaxel Lendeborg, who was the top-rated portal player heading into the season and has only solidified his standing

Andy Katz: Ranking the 12 Best Transfers, and My Lock for the No. 1 NBA Pick
By Andy Katz
Another installment of Seth Davis's never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: Texas Tech Dismantles Duke
By Seth Davis
Although there is no timetable for a full return to coaching, Graves has returned to the ISU sidelines in a limited capacity

After Triple Bypass, Indiana State Coach Matthew Graves Feels “Extremely Grateful”
By Andy Katz
Freshman forward Jalen Haralson has picked up the slack since Burton's injury

"All Hands on Deck" for Notre Dame After Losing Leading Scorer
By Brett Friedlander
Fans have dubbed Neoklis Avdalas “The Greek God of College Hoops"

A New 'Greek Freak'? Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas Has a Game Like Luka Doncic’s
By Alex Squadron
James Nnaji played for the New York Knicks' Summer League team this year

Explaining How a 2023 NBA Draft Pick Is Playing College Ball

Andy Katz speaks to Baylor coach Scott Drew and the NCAA about James Nnaji — and another milestone in college eligibility

By Andy Katz

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Junior center Audi Crooks is the linchpin of an undefeated Iowa State squad

Seven Burning Questions for Women's Hoops in 2026
By Eden Laase
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: SEC Supremacy
By Eden Laase
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women's Top 25: An Ivy Debut and a Big Question Mark
By Eden Laase
Lauren Betts, Azzi Fudd and Awa Fam are among the projected top picks in Eden Laase's WNBA mock draft

WNBA Mock Draft: Who's Dallas Taking at No. 1?
By Eden Laase

HOOPS HEADLINES

Kentucky coach Mark Pope was a senior captain on Pitino’s 1996 NCAA championship team at UK

Inside Rick Pitino’s “Special” Return to Kentucky
By Seth Davis
Cameron Boozer and undefeated Duke are one of five teams in the running for best team in the country

The HHQ Fast Break: Debating the Hottest Topics in Hoops
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
The UConn Huskies are far and away the most competitive team in the Big East

December Big East Power Rankings: UConn Dominion, Seton Hall Rising
By Drew Blouin
After engagements with six other schools, Duke Miles is saving the best for last during his final stop with Vanderbilt

After Playing or Committing to 7 Schools, He's Finally Found a Home
By Chris Dortch
JT Toppin (left), AJ Dybansta (center) and Braden Smith (right) are among the top candidates to take this season's National Player of the Year award

National Player of the Year Race Update: AJ Dybantsa's Leap and a Mid-Major Contender
By Alex Squadron
Pryce Sandfort was a huge factor in the Huskers match against Illinois, pouring in 32 points on the way to a victory

Katz' Corner: Every Question Left for the Season's Dark Horses
By Andy Katz
Another installment of Seth Davis' never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: Is Nebraska for Real?
By Seth Davis
Welcome to the first installment of Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams that will make up the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

The Tournament Starts In 3 Months. Who's In and Who's Out?
By Brad Wachtel
After a sluggish first half, Smith sparked Purdue to victory over Minnesota, finishing with 15 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals

Braden Smith Igniting Purdue’s Title Quest
By Andy Katz
Ryan Odom has brought an exciting new look to UVA in his first season on the sidelines

Wahoo! Ryan Odom Has Virginia on the Fast Track to Success
By Mike Barber
LSU was picked to finish 15th in the SEC but Dedan Thomas is a big reason the Tigers have defied preseason predictions

Inside the SEC: Star Transfer Lighting It Up at LSU
By Chris Dortch
Tyran Stokes (left) and Bruce Branch III (right) are making headlines in this fall's Border League

Where Will the 10 Best Uncommitted High School Prospects Will Land?
By Sam Kayser

COACHES TALK TO HHQ

CHARLIE WARD, FAMU

He Won the Heisman and Played in the NBA. Now Charlie Ward Is Balling at Florida A&M.
By Alex Squadron
Coach Mark Pope of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts against the Michigan State Spartans at Madison Square Garden on November 18, 2025.

Kentucky's Mark Pope Says One Team Was ‘Really Poorly Coached’. It Was His.
By Aaron Cohen
Now in his 21st season, Coach Thad Matta is bent on leading his Butler Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament

The Thad Matta Way: How the Veteran Coach Is Leading at Butler
By Alex Squadron
In an elite first offseason as head coach, Lutz signed the strongest transfer class in the Big 12 — and became a Stillwater celebrity

How Steve Lutz Is Building a Bright Future at Oklahoma State
By Alex Squadron
Back from a summer health scare, Bill Self is ready to bring Kansas to the promised land

After a Summertime Heart Scare, Bill Self Seeks to Rejuvenate Kansas
By Seth Davis
Nolan Smith's wayward career has carried him from Duke, through the NBA and now to his first Head Coaching position with Tennessee State

A Lifetime In Basketball Brings Nolan Smith to Tennessee State
By Aaron Cohen
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
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
Hubert Davis Isn’t Concerned About Pressure

Hubert Davis Isn't Concerned About Pressure
By Brett Friedlander
NCAA Champion Wes Miller has struggled to bring his Cincinnati Bearcats to a single Tournament match in four seasons as head coach

Wes Miller Is Feeling the Heat in Cincinnati
By Mike Barber
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
Michigan Wolverines coach Dusty May on the sidelines.

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
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
Darryn Peterson (left), Koa Peat (center) and AJ Dybantsa (right) headline one of the deepest freshman classes in memory

Is This the Best Freshman Class Ever?

The college freshman was supposed to be an endangered species, but this crop of freshmen is reminding coaches of the value of high school recruiting

By Seth Davis

The HHQ Top 100

Welcome to the final installment of Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 1 - 25

At last, the Top 25. Hoops HQ delivers you the final installment of the Top 100 players in college basketball for the 2025-26 season.

By Tristan Freeman and Drew Blouin
Welcome to Part Four of Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 26 - 40
By Drew Blouin
Welcome to Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 41 - 60
By Riley Frain
Welcome to Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 61 - 80
By Aaron Cohen
Welcome to Hoops HQ's data-driven player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 81 - 100
By Tristan Freeman

2025-26 Conference Power Rankings

Alex Karaban (left), Rick Pitino (center) and Chase Ross (right) are among the power players of the Big East headed into the 2025-26 season

The Definitive Big East Power Rankings
By Tristan Freeman
Donovan Dent (left), Braden Smith (center) and Brad Underwood (right) are among the power players liable to shake up the Big Ten this season

Big Ten Power Rankings for the 2025-26 Season
By Tristan Freeman
Cameron Boozer (left), Seth Trimble (center) and Will Wade (right) are among the power players of the ACC headed into the 2025-26 season

The Definitive ACC Power Rankings
By Tristan Freeman
Milos Uzan (left), Bill Self (center) and AJ Dybansta (right) are among the power players set to shake up the Big 12 this season

The Definitive Big 12 Power Rankings
By Tristan Freeman
Tahaad Pettiford (left), Nate Ament (center) and Todd Golden (right) are among the power players liable to shake up the SEC this season

SEC Power Rankings for the 2025-26 Season
By Tristan Freeman

BETTING ARCHIVE

Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this weekend

Wanna Bet? Five Winning Picks to Close Out 2025
By Jason La Canfora, Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Four Picks for an Underrated Holiday Hoops Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Seth's Picks: Kentucky vs. St. John's, Duke vs. Texas Tech and More
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? The Michigan State Under that Keeps on Giving
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall features five picks this week.

Wanna Bet? Four Winning Picks for a Stacked Weekend
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Arizona at Alabama, Indiana at Kentucky highlight matchups for Dec. 13, 2025

Seth's Picks: Arizona at Alabama, Indiana at Kentucky and More
By Seth Davis
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Picks Against the Spread: Battle of the Bluebloods!
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

There are a Bunch of Big Games This Weekend. But These are the 3 to Bet.
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Wednesday's top games

Seth's Picks: ACC-SEC Challenge, Big Ten Battle
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall features five picks this week.

How to Bet Iowa at Michigan State and Four More Upcoming Games
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Three Winning Bets for This Weekend
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Rienk Mast (left), Jeremy Fears Jr. (center) and Rienk Mast (right) are the engines behind the top teams in the Big Ten

The Definitive Big Ten Power Rankings
By Drew Blouin