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“I Believe We'll Get It Done”: Senator Ted Cruz Hopes His Bill Will Fix College Sports

Cruz joined The Hoops HQ Show to break down the Protect College Sports Act, a new bipartisan bill that addresses transferring, eligibility and more issues affecting college athletics

By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
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The 2026 NBA Draft is almost upon us, and the field is stacked

Updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mikel Brown Jr. Is On The Rise

UPDATED: May 29...The lottery is over and the NBA Draft order has been set. Where are AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and the other stars of 2026 headed?

By Krysten Peek
Team logos for the following college basketball teams: USC, Texas, Lousiville, Florida and Duke

Never-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 Update: Florida Jumps to No. 1
By Seth Davis
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NBA Draft 2026: The Top 10 Wings
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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
By Joshua Parrott
Just like its predecessor, the SCORE Act, which failed to pass in congress, the Protect College Sports Act also faces an uphill battle to become law

The Senate Bill to Fix College Sports Has Good Ideas but Bad Timing
By Noah Henderson

Ted Cruz Wants to Save College Sports

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“Adapt or Die”: Miami’s Jai Lucas and the Rising ‘Canes

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“The Ultimate Test”: Big Ten Network’s Rapheal Davis

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Cameron Boozer at No. 1? Wass’ NBA Draft Board

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The 2026 NBA Draft is almost upon us, and the field is stacked

Updated 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mikel Brown Jr. Is On The Rise

UPDATED: May 29...The lottery is over and the NBA Draft order has been set. Where are AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and the other stars of 2026 headed?

By Krysten Peek

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Casey Alexander

An Inside Look at the Fast and Furious Start to the Casey Alexander Era at Kansas State

After jumping from Belmont to K-State in March, Alexander had to completely rebuild his roster via the portal. Here’s how he approached it.
By Alex Squadron
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Winners and Losers of the NBA Draft Deadline

Duke, Florida, Michigan State, Illinois win big as NIL money and championship dreams lure NBA Draft prospects back to college
By Andy Katz
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

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Shaka Smart has acknowledged his no-portal policy carries risks, including perennially inexperienced squads

The Top Bounce Back Teams for the 2026-7 College Basketball Season
By Tristan Freeman
University of Texas head basketball coach Sean Miller on the sideline

Sean Miller Reloads, Has Texas Pointed in Right Direction
By Chris Dortch
Rapheal Davis believes the Big Ten's depth is the reason for its resurgence

Purdue Legend: NIL and the Transfer Portal Are Depriving Today's Players
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Ben Jacobson, shown here during his time at Northern Iowa, is tasked with continuing Utah State's recent run of success

Ben Jacobson Is Ready to Carry the Torch at Utah State
By Alex Squadron
From left: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, surrounded by lottery ping pong balls with NBA team logos

The Case for Cameron Boozer at No. 1
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Beckham Black, Marcus Spears Jr. and JJ Crawford are three of the top recruits on this year's high school circuit

Inside the Gym Where the Top High School Recruits Wow College's Biggest Coaches
By Krysten Peek
From Left to Right: Jaquan Johnson, Alex Wilkins and Cruz Davis, who have transferred to Iowa State, Kentucky and Texas Tech, respectively

Ready to Break Out
By Alex Squadron
Texas A&M coach Bucky McMillan beside transfer guard PJ Haggerty

One of the Nation’s Top Scorers Is About to Meet ‘Bucky Ball’: Inside Texas A&M’s Successful Rebuild
By Alex Squadron
Illinois coach Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood Is Refreshed, Reloaded And Ready To Repeat
By Seth Davis
No. 1 ranked transfer Liv McGill is bound for Oklahoma State

Winners and Losers In the Women’s Basketball Transfer Portal
By Aaron Cohen
New transfer and recruit signings mean an update to the preseason top 25 ranking

Never-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 Update: Arizona’s Path to No. 1
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
AJ Dybantsa is the favorite to go No. 1 overall to the Washington Wizards but he has some competition for the honor

All the Buzz from the NBA Draft Combine
By Krysten Peek
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
Peat's lackluster showing in the shooting portion of the combine could lead him to return to Arizona for a sophomore season

Koa Peat’s Big Question: Stay in the Draft or Go Back To Arizona?
By Luke DeCock
From left: Jeremiah Wilkinson, Allen Graves, Juke Harris and Dedan Thomas Jr.

UPDATED: The Top 50 Players in the Portal

May 3 update: Over 2,000 players have declared their intent to change schools. We rank the top 50.

By Quentin Williams, Alex Squadron and Aaron Cohen

TRANSFER PORTAL NEWS

Is the current landscape of college basketball really as "unsustainable" as critics claim?

Unsustainable? Hardly! The NIL and Portal System Is Working (Sort Of)

Player compensation is rising, but the current system is vastly superior to the one it replaced
By Seth Davis
Langston Reynolds is one of the purest athletes in the Big Ten

The Top 10 Undervalued Players in This Year’s Transfer Portal

With well over 2,000 players in the transfer portal, most are bound to be overlooked. Here, ten undervalued transfers ready to make an outsized impact.
By Aaron Cohen
Mark Pope's Kentucky program is undergoing another roster rebuild this offseason after losing its five leading scorers

Time to Panic? Yes!

Time is running out for programs with decimated rosters to build contenders. Can schools like Kentucky and Kansas make dramatic comebacks?
By Alex Squadron
Savannah Curry (Temple), Tilda Trygger (NC Stat) and Madison St. Rose (Princeton)

Women’s Transfer Portal Headlines: Oklahoma State Building a Contender

Stars are teaming up, programs are reloading, and contenders are emerging as the transfer portal cycle heats up
By Quentin Williams
Transfer portal entries are down in college football and the same trend could hold true for college hoops

NIL Agent Tells All! Money, Power and the Future of College Sports

Agent Dan Poneman breaks down the current landscape, and where things are headed
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Wake Forest transfer guard Juke Harris dunking

Transfer Portal Headlines: Tennessee Loads Up, Duke Makes a Splash

It’s been a busy few days in the transfer portal. From Kentucky's budding backcourt to Kansas' first commit, here are the storylines you need to follow.
By Alex Squadron
Nabbing VCU star Terrence Hill Jr. was the crowning achievement on a strong portal season for Tennessee

Tennessee Is Loading Up in the Transfer Portal. Again.

Following his philosophy of “production over retention,” Rick Barnes has landed several big-time transfers and has the Vols ready to contend
By Chris Dortch
Aiden Sherrell is one of two top big men Indiana coach Darian DeVries signed out of the transfer portal

New SEC Coach Has Zero Players on His Roster. ZERO.

College hoops fans know transfer portal brings chaos, but zero? PLUS: Louisville lands another star.
By Aaron Cohen
Pat Kelsey, Louisville

Which Teams Are Winning the Portal?

There’s been an avalanche of commitments since the portal opened last week. Which teams have made the splashiest moves?
By Alex Squadron
Despite negative reactions to the news, the NCAA's decision to expand the tournament is the correct call

The NCAA Tournament Is Expanding. It Will Still Be Awesome.

If March Madness grows to 76 teams next year as expected, fans and media will complain, but we’ll still love watching it

By Seth Davis

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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
Audi Crooks, Kymora Johnson, Kiyomi McMiller and Jordan Lee rank among the top players in this year's transfer portal

Ranking the Top 25 Players In the Women’s Transfer Portal
By Quentin Williams
Savannah Curry (Temple), Tilda Trygger (NC Stat) and Madison St. Rose (Princeton)

Women’s Transfer Portal Headlines: Oklahoma State Building a Contender
By Quentin Williams
Audi Crook, the No. 1 ranked transfer in the nation, is moving from Iowa State to Oklahoma State for the 2026-27 campaign

Winners and Losers in the Women’s Transfer Portal
By Quentin Williams
Lauren Betts (#51), the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, celebrates with her teammates after upsetting South Carolina for a national title

UCLA Routs South Carolina to Claim First National Title Since 1978
By Eden Laase

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Inside the Dark Reality of Gambling Abuse in College Basketball
By Alex Squadron
Former UNC head Roy Williams (center) and his successor Hubert Davis (right) back in 2017, when Davis was still an assistant

Mired in Dysfunction, North Carolina Pivots to an Unsteady Future
By Luke DeCock
Rick Pitino and Mark Pope are not getting a big return on their massive NIL budgets

Hoop Thoughts: Beware the Money Trap!
By Seth Davis
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
The March Madness logo on a Tournament game floor

NCAA Sues DraftKings: 'Madness' Over Trademarks
By Noah Henderson
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
Grief pulls family apart. This is the story of how Saylor Poffenbarger pulled hers together.

Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger Turns Tragedy Into Purpose
By Eden Laase
Mark Pope celebrates with members of his 1996 Championship team after the Wildcats' win over Tennessee on Saturday

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope on Faith, Family and Facing Florida
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz

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Ronald Nored helped lead Butler to back-to-back national championship games as a player and is now back as the head coach of the wayward Bulldogs

Butler's Favorite Floor General Is Back in Charge. This Time, He's Coaching.
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The NCAA rules committee is considering moving men's hoops from two halves to four quarters

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