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Mike Boynton has been officially named head coach at Michigan after Dusty May's surprising departure from the Wolverines

Mike Boynton Is Ready for His Second Act

Just two years after being fired as head coach of Oklahoma State, Boynton is taking over for Dusty May at Michigan

By Seth Davis
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Chris Collins is adapting with the times to ensure continued success at Northwestern

Can Northwestern Still Thrive in College Basketball’s Strange New World?

Chris Collins has done great work thus far in Evanston. The realities of the sport’s new financial math presents a fresh set of challenges.

By Luke DeCock
Arkansas commit Davion Thompson in action for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA AmeriCup

The Davion Thompson Show Could Be Coming to Arkansas Next Season
By Alex Squadron
Dusty May and Mike Boynton stand side-by-side at a Michigan practice

Michigan Makes it Official: Boynton Inks 2-Year Deal
By Aaron Cohen
The Longhorns have responded with two huge victories since head coach Sean Miller publicly questioned the team's effort

No. 1 Recruit Marcus Spears Reclassifies, Commits to Texas for Upcoming Season
By Aaron Cohen
Brad Brownell speaks to Dillon Hunter during a game against the Louisville Cardinals

Salute! Clemson Prepares for Italian Tour With Incomplete Roster
By Brett Friedlander

Hot on HHQ

Nick Dorn looks on during a match vs. Michigan

After a Football Championship, the Pressure Is on for Indiana Basketball

After ending the season on the wrong side of the bubble, Indiana coach Darian DeVries reloaded in the portal and looks ready to contend in Year Two
By Andy Katz
Javion Tyndale celebrating Team Canada's upset win over Team USA at the 2026 FIBA AmeriCup

10 Under-the-Radar Recruits to Watch This Summer

A closer look at 10 hidden gems in the Class of 2027 as recruiting season begins to heat up
By Alex Squadron
Team USA celebrates after defeating Serbia to win the FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup

Team USA Claims Gold as Duke Commit Shines

Plus, Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica’s college prospects and other buzz from the U17 FIBA World Cup in Turkey
By Krysten Peek

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Recruiting for the Class of 2027 is heating up

The Ultimate Breakdown of the Top High School Prospects to Watch This Summer

The stars of the class of 2027 — and which college programs have the inside track on recruiting them

By Alex Squadron

HOOPS NEWS

Incoming West Virginia freshman Miles Sadler dribbling the ball for Team Canada at the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup

The Big 12’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
Celebrity son and veteran assistant Luke Murray took the helm in March. How is he faring three months into the offseason?

Can Luke Murray Make Boston College A Cinderella Story?
By Seth Davis
Dusty May's decision to leave Michigan to take the head coach job with the Dallas Mavericks sent shockwaves through the world of college hoops

Hot Takes: Summer Recruiting, Dusty May, Eligibility and the 2027 NBA Draft
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Gabe Nesmith

Vanderbilt Scores Another Big Win As Gabe Nesmith Commits
By Alex Squadron
Malachi Moreno (left) and Rueben Chinyelu (right) battle for position during the SEC Tournament

SEC Roster Reshuffle: The Current State of Every Team’s Lineup, Part Two
By Chris Dortch
A total offseason rebuild took Tennessee from defensive juggernaut to one of the top scoring units in the nation

SEC Roster Reshuffle: The Current State of Every Team’s Lineup, Part One
By Chris Dortch
North Carolina point guard Derek Dixon moves the ball up the court

Top 10 Position Battles to Watch for in 2026-27
By Tristan Freeman
Georgia coach Mike White watches his Bulldogs from the sidelines

After Back-to-Back NCAA Tournament Appearances, Georgia Is Hungry for More
By Alex Squadron
Kenny Klein celebrates with Louisville great Damion Lee after a win vs. Duke

Kenny Klein Was One Of A Kind
By Seth Davis
A wide photo of the first round selections onstage at the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft Breakdown: Expert Analysis of all 30 Picks
By Krysten Peek and Andy Katz
Michigan's frontcourt trio (from left) Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg on NBA Draft night

NBA Draft: Who Went Too High, Too Low and Other Surprises
By Seth Davis
Dusty May looks on ahead of Michigan's NCAA Tournament title game vs. UConn

Dusty May Is Messing With Happy. Will He Regret It?
By Seth Davis

WHO'S ON YOUR TEAM NOW?

Returning players Dame Sarr (#7) and Cayden Boozer (#2) should help Duke offset the loss of National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer

ACC Roster Reshuffle: The State of the Conference, Part 1

Hoops HQ's ACC correspondent takes a deep dive into every roster change in the conference from last year to next season
By Brett Friedlander
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: John Mobley of Ohio State, UCLA's Trent Perry and USC's Alijah Arenas

Roster Reshuffle: The Current State of Every Big Ten Team

Can the Big Ten claim back-to-back national titles? Here’s a detailed breakdown of where each program stands after another chaotic offseason.
By Alex Squadron
Big Ten Returnees: Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois), Elliot Cadeau (Michigan) and Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State)

Big Ten Roster Reshuffle Part 1: The Current State of Every Team’s Lineup

Can the Big Ten claim back-to-back national titles? Here’s a detailed breakdown of where each program stands after another chaotic offseason.
By Alex Squadron
From top left: David Punch, Jordan Burks, Tyran Stokes, JT Toppin, Brandon Rechsteiner and Gavin Sykes

Big 12 Roster Reshuffle: The State of the Conference, Part 2

Hoops HQ’s Big 12 correspondent takes a deep dive into the roster changes for every team in the league, from Kansas to Utah
By Joshua Parrott
Brayden Burries (#5) and Koa Peat (#12) are leaving Arizona for the NBA, but the Wildcats still have plenty of talent left to work with next season

Big 12 Roster Reshuffle: The State of the Conference, Part 1

Hoops HQ's Big 12 correspondent takes a deep dive into every roster change in the conference from last year to next season
By Joshua Parrott
A graphic of the Big East basketball conference and 5 key men's players for the 2026-7 season

Roster Reshuffle: The State of Every Team in the Big East

A deep dive into every roster change from last year to next season, for all 11 team rosters in the Big East
By Tristan Freeman

WOMEN'S HOOPS HEADLINES

Johnea Donahue (#3) is making the move from Bowling Green to Georgetown

Top 20 Big East Women’s Transfers for 2026-27

Butler and Georgetown hit the portal hard this offseason. See where their additions rank among the top Big East's women's transfers.

By Tristan Freeman
From left to right: Talaysia Cooper, Jordan Lee and Jada Williams

Ranking the Top 20 SEC Women’s Transfers for 2026-27
By Tristan Freeman
Oklahoma State landed one of the best players in the country in former Florida guard Liv McGill

Ranking the Top 20 Women’s Transfers in the Big 12
By Tristan Freeman
From left to right: Duke coach Kara Lawson, Notre Dame's Madison St. Rose and Pitt's Taryn Barbot

Ranking the Top 20 Women’s Transfers in the ACC
By Tristan Freeman
No. 1 ranked transfer Liv McGill is bound for Oklahoma State

Winners and Losers In the Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal
By Aaron Cohen
Coach Cori Close looks at Lauren Betts affectionately

How Lauren Betts Saved a Life: An Interview with UCLA Coach Cori Close

Coach Close heads back to the drawing board after losing her starting lineup to the WNBA Draft. Plus: Lauren Betts on mental health and highlights from the Big Ten Tournament.

By Seth Davis and Andy Katz

ESSAYS AND EDITORIALS

Roger Ayers is eager to get back on the court and move on from the incident with UConn's Dan Hurley

After a Viral Moment and a Bitter Ending, Roger Ayers Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
By Seth Davis
Lendeborg was at the center of the NCAA world just a few weeks ago after helping lead the Wolverines to their first NCAA title since 1989

Yaxel Lendeborg Is Ready to Go from NCAA Star to NBA Role Player
By Luke DeCock
The NCAA rules committee is considering moving men's hoops from two halves to four quarters

Katz’s Corner: Is It Finally Time to Cut Men’s Basketball In Half?
By Andy Katz
UNC's Caleb Wilson shooting over Duke's Cameron Boozer in a Tar Heel victory at the Dean Smith Center

Blue Brothers: Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer Taking Parallel Paths to the NBA
By Luke DeCock
Michigan coach Dusty May and Duke icon Mike Krzyzewski

Dusty May, the Latter-Day Coach K
By Alexander Wolff
Graphic of a hundred dollar bill layered over a basketball

Inside the Dark Reality of Gambling Abuse in College Basketball
By Alex Squadron
After three decades in the limelight, "TV Teddy" Valentine quietly retired to Charleston, S.C.

“TV Teddy” Signs Off: Why College Hoops' Most (In)Famous Official Called It Quits
By Seth Davis
Benetti is among the most prominent voices in college basketball, calling games for Fox

How Jason Benetti Overcame Cerebral Palsy and Became a Broadcast Legend
By Alex Squadron
AJ Dybantsa’s love of the grind will earn him a top NBA Draft pick — and a very busy summer

In the Gym With AJ Dybantsa

Seth Davis goes 1-on-1 with the NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick

By Seth Davis

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Michigan coach Dusty May cuts down the net after beating Tennessee in the Elite Eight

May Day! Michigan's Dusty May to Coach NBA's Mavericks
By Alex Squadron
The 2026 NBA Draft is almost upon us, and the field is stacked

Final NBA Mock Draft: Top Targets Ahead of Round Two
By Krysten Peek
Darius Acuff Jr. (left), Ebuka Okorie (center) and Darryn Peterson (right)

'I Don’t Think He Has a Clue How to Play' NBA Scouts' Candid Takes on Draft Prospects
By Seth Davis
New Georgia Tech coach Harrison Barnes

Scott Cross Kicks Off Rebuild Project at Georgia Tech
By Brett Friedlander
Jalen Brunson rises above Stephon Castle and Julian Champagine for a layup during the NBA Finals

NBA Draft 2026: Winners and Losers After the NBA Finals
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
From left: Yaxel Lendeborg, Alex Karaban, Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa

'He Doesn’t Look Like He Gives a Shit' — Scouts on Top NBA Draft Prospects:
By Seth Davis
Cameron Boozer has inserted himself into the No. 1 overall pick conversation, which was once considered a two-man race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson

NBA Draft Rumors: Could There Be a Surprise at the Top?
By Jonathan Wasserman
Tom Izzo with Jeremy Fears Jr.

“I’ve Had It”: Why Tom Izzo Is Angry at Michigan State
By Luke DeCock
Anthony Grant at Dayton

Anthony Grant Is Turning Tragedy Into Hope
By Chris Spatola

Is High School Recruiting Dead?

In an hour-long special episode, Seth and Andy evaluate the future of college basketball in the face of a landmark rule change. PLUS: A look ahead to 2026-27, including top contenders, NBA Draft futures and the coaching carousel.

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