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Kingston Flemings has surged up the Draft boards since his debut win vs. Duke last month

2026 NBA Draft Stock Report: Who's Up, Who's Down?

Beyond the big three of freshmen stars Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and AJ Dybantsa, here's who's trending up and who's trending down

By Jonathan Wasserman
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Vanderbilt's Duke Miles (Left), Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford (Center) and Florida's Xaivian Lee (Right) are key figures in this week's college hoops headlines

Vandy's Lethal Shooting, Lee's Struggles at Florida and More Hoop Thoughts

Seth's insights from around the country: UNC, Villanova, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and N.C. State

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

Men's Top 25: Purdue's Plummet and the Race for No. 1
By Seth Davis
Yaxel Lendeborg and Michigan have looked unbeatable at times but it will be tough to stat unblemished with plenty of Big Ten road games on the schedule

Just How Good Are the Seven Remaining Undefeated Teams in Men’s College Basketball?
By Andy Katz
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 weekend

There are a Bunch of Big Games This Weekend. But These are the 3 to Bet.
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Despite the loss, Darian Devries meticulously-recruited Hoosiers look like a well-oiled machine

Andy Katz: Indiana's Rebuild Is Ahead of Schedule

First-year coach Darian DeVries's team lost at Minnesota, but is ready to win. The Hoosiers need to prove that against Louisville on Saturday.
By Andy Katz
Star forward Tarris Reed Jr. is back in action after an ankle injury, bolstering an already formidable UConn lineup

The Definitive Big East Power Rankings for December 2025

As the calendar flips, Big East correspondent Patrick Stevens power ranks the most top-heavy conference in high-major basketball
By Patrick Stevens
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?

With Awa Fam, Lauren Betts and Azzi Fudd on the board, the class of 2026 is unlikely to disappoint
By Eden Laase

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TOP 25 RANKINGS

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

Men's Top 25: Michigan and UConn Climb, Florida and UCLA Tumble
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: A New Power Enters the Top 5
By Eden Laase

HOT ON HHQ

Rienk Mast missed the 2024-25 season recovering from osteochondritis dissecans surgery

After Radical Knee Surgery With Cadaver Cartilage, Nebraska Forward Is Back, and Balling
By Alex Squadron
Cameron Boozer's fantastic start for Duke has him in the chase for the National Player of the Year, not just Freshman of the Year

Katz's Corner: The Inside Scoop on a Whopping 41 Teams
By Andy Katz
Micah Handlogten led Florida's front court before his injury in March 2024

No Handlogten, No Title: Meet Florida’s Comeback Kid
By Chris Dortch
Freshman big man Cam Boozer has more than lived up to his hype by leading Duke in scoring, rebounding and assists

ACC Power Rankings for December 2025
By Brett Friedlander
Alex Karaban led the Huskies with 15 points in a wire-to-wire win over the Illini

UConn, No Turkey, Proves Coach Right in Big Win Over Illinois
By Alex Squadron
Yaxel Lendeborg posted a game-high 20 points and 11 boards in Michigan’s blowout win over Gonzaga in the Players Era Championship

Winners and Losers From an Epic Feast Week
By Tristan Freeman
Zuby Ejiofor is leading one of the most talented rosters in college ball

Players Era Wrap-Up: Michigan Steamrolls, St. John’s Stumbles
By Seth Davis
Madison Booker was instrumental in Texas' win over UCLA

Defense Will Win Championships in South Carolina-Texas Players Era Final
By Eden Laase
Rori Harmon's old-school guard play earned Texas the win over UCLA on Wednesday

Rori Harmon Plays Old-School, and Texas Beats UCLA in Vegas
By Eden Laase

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Rori Harmon called her own number and hit the game-winning shot in Feast Week's Players Era Tournament final

Pursuit of Perfection: Rori Harmon Leads Texas to Players Era Title
By Eden Laase
Senior Charlisse Leger-Walker is an elite facilitator on a deep UCLA roster

Three of the Top Four Women's Teams Face Off Tonight in Vegas
By Eden Laase
How Counting Rocks Made UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens a Star

How Counting Rocks Made UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens a Star
By Eden Laase
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: A New Power Enters the Top 5
By Eden Laase

HOOPS HEADLINES

Baker-Mazara battled a tight hamstring to deliver a standout performance for the Trojans

Chad Baker-Mazara Makes History, Leads USC to Maui Title
By Andy Katz
Jake Wilkins' elite vertical and trademark slams have him racking up highlights just seven games into his NCAA career

Dominique Wilkins’ Son, Jake, Gives Georgia Fans Déjà Vu
By Chris Dortch
Tyon Grant-Foster #7 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs shoots the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Nov. 26, 2025.

Players Era Latest: Gonzaga’s ‘Old Guys’, Houston’s Shooting Star and Michigan’s Schedule
By Seth Davis
Rodney Rice suffered a shoulder injury in the second half vs. Seton Hall and did not return to the game

Maui 'Owie': USC Wins, But Star is Injured
By Andy Katz
Josh Hubbard has devoted the NIL share most players use to contract agents to fund philanthropic projects in Jackson

Two-Time All-SEC Guard Is a ‘Better Human Being Than Basketball Player’
By Alex Squadron
After battling injuries early in her career, UConn's Azzi Fudd is back to show WNBA scouts her complete game

Relentless UConn Huskies Keep Finding Ways To Win
By Eden Laase
Arizona’s Jaden Bradley was left off preseason All-American lists but he's playing like he deserves being mentioned among the best

Andy Katz: Stop Complaining About Thanksgiving Tournaments
By Andy Katz
Another installment of Seth Davis's never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: Michigan State, Arizona Make Big Leaps
By Seth Davis
Darrion Williams, Labaron Philon, AJ Dybansta and Cameron Boozer are players to watch across a superb slate of games this Feast Week

Let's Feast! A Guide to the Best Week of Hoops Outside of March
By Alex Squadron
Andrej Stojakovic is a key part of the Illini's deadly four-man perimeter rotation

Big Ten Insider: Is Illinois a Monster in the Making?
By Lindsey Willhite
Marquette coach Shaka Smart (left) and Kentucky coach Mark Pope (right) are key figures in this week's college hoops headlines

Seth Davis’ Hoop Thoughts: Kentucky’s Real Problem, Marquette’s Big Question
By Seth Davis
Otega Oweh (center), Drew Valentine (left) and Shaka Smart (right) are key figures for teams on concerning trajectories

Top 10 Teams Showing Signs of Disaster
By Tristan Freeman

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

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

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

BETTING ARCHIVE

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 is the right play 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 weekend

Three Winning Bets for This Weekend
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Four Games to Bet On Thanksgiving Weekend
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this weekend

Wanna Bet? All Eyes Are On Vegas As Feast Week Approaches
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for four of Saturday's top games

Seth Davis’s Picks Against the Spread: Red Storm Brewing
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Four Under-the-Radar Plays For This Week
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 Against the Spread: Marquee Matchups at UConn and Illinois
By Seth Davis
Wanna bet? Hoops HQ's gambling experts offer some early trends for the 2025-26 season

Wanna Bet? Here Are Three Futures Plays for the 2025-26 Season
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
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Wanna Bet? Here’s A First Look At Some Early Trends
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Three More Futures Plays for the 2025-26 Season
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this weekend

Wanna Bet? Four Winning Wagers for Saturday, Nov. 15th
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall