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Transfer Portal Madness: Ranking the Top 10 Players On the Move

March 24: While March Madness dominates the spotlight, some of the nation’s top transfers are already on the move. Using analytics, we’ve ranked the players poised to make the biggest impact. 

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LATEST STORIES

Seth Davis’ NCAA Tournament Bracket Reset: Picks for the Sweet Sixteen and Beyond

Bracket Reset: Seth Davis Re-Picks the Tourney From the Sweet Sixteen On

Hoops HQ Editor-In-Chief Seth Davis refreshes his bracket for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, but remains confident in his Final Four

By Seth Davis
Three days into March Madness, the NCAA is already under pressure to spike the Evo NXT

Overinflated NCAA Tournament Balls: A Real Issue or a Bunch of Hot Air?
By Alex Squadron
Brad Wachtel correctly predicted 47/68 team's seeds and 67/68 teams within one seed

HHQ's Lead Bracketologist Refreshes His Bracket
By Brad Wachtel
Hoops HQ's Women's Editor, Eden Laase

Women's Bracket Reset: Eden Laase Re-Picks Heading Into the Sweet Sixteen
By Eden Laase
Tabitha Amanze fouled out with 3:57 to play in Virginia's first overtime vs. Iowa

'Not Ready to Be Done': Virginia Upsets Iowa in Double OT
By Eden Laase

NCAA Tournament Latest

Senior Alex Karaban gestures to the crowd in Philadelphia after hitting a timely 3-pointer in the second half

UConn Dances on to the Sweet Sixteen with a Statement Victory Over UCLA

The second-seeded Huskies toppled the seventh-seeded Bruins 73-57 to set up a meeting with Michigan State on Friday
By Alex Squadron
Alvaro Folgueiras reacts after hitting the game-winning 3-pointer

Dagger Three Slays Florida, Sends Iowa to the Sweet Sixteen

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a shot from the corner as 9th-seeded Hawkeyes advance to second weekend for first time since 1999.
By Ainsley Davis
St. John's Dylan Darling hits the game-winning layup as time expires.

Dylan Darling’s Buzzer Beater Layup Lifts St. John’s Over Kansas

With the 67-65 win, the Johnnies headed to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1999. Kansas' Darryn Peterson led all scorers with 21 points.
By Ken Davis

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Meet the Men of March

Dylan Darling

How Dylan “Big Bells” Darling Emerged as the March Madness X-Factor for St. John’s
By Alex Squadron
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
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
As he enters his senior season, the pieces are in place for Robbie Avila to reclaim the spotlight

“I Want to End It Right”: Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila Is Ready for One Last Ride
By Alex Squadron
Florida retained six players from its Championship roster, but they weren't winning trying to imitate last year's team

Florida Redeemed: How the Best Team in the Nation Got Its Mojo Back
By Joey Dwyer
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
Bucky McMillan

How ‘Bucky Ball’ Took Texas A&M to Top of the SEC
By Alex Squadron

Complete March Madness Bracket Breakdown

March Madness is officially here! Seth and Andy reveal their brackets for the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, discuss their main takeaways from Selection Sunday and make their picks for the Final Four.

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THE COACHING CAROUSEL

Jerrod Calhoun was named the 2026 Mountain West Coach of the Year

Cincinnati to Hire Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun as Next Head Coach

Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun will become the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. He is the first UC alum to helm the program since 1989.
By Aaron Cohen
Randy Bennett

Arizona State Bedeviled by New Coach Randy Bennett

After an incredible 25-year run at Saint Mary's, Bennett is set to replace Bobby Hurley as the head coach at ASU
By Alex Squadron
Gerry McNamara

Syracuse to Hire Program Legend Gerry McNamara as New Head Coach

McNamara, a Syracuse legend and member of the 2003 title team, has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Siena
By Alex Squadron
Greg McDermott

Creighton Coach Greg McDermott Announces Retirement

Associate head coach Alan Huss, a Creighton alum, is set to take over the program
By Alex Squadron
Thad Matta

Butler Coach Thad Matta Is Retiring

Matta won a combined eight conference regular-season championships at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State
By Alex Squadron
Bryan Hodgson

No Bull: Providence to Hire USF's Hodgson as New Coach

In one season at South Florida, Hodgson led the Bulls to a 25-9 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012
By Alex Squadron
Wes Miller

Cincinnati Parting Ways With Coach Wes Miller

Over the past five seasons, Miller has compiled a 100-74 overall record with the Bearcats
By Alex Squadron
Damon Stoudamire

Georgia Tech Fires Coach Damon Stoudamire After Three Seasons

The Yellow Jackets finished last in the ACC with a 2-16 record
By Alex Squadron

OUR EXPERTS' BRACKETS

Pearl left Auburn shortly before the season began, leaving son Steven to manage the Tigers

Bruce Pearl's Bracket
By Bruce pearl
Rapheal Davis in front of a graphic of the 2025 NCAA March Madness Tournament Bracket

Rapheal Davis' Bracket
By Rapheal Davis
Jordan Cornette makes his NCAA Tournament selections.

Jordan Cornette's Bracket
By Jordan Cornette
Seth Davis’ NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Seth Davis' NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis and Picks
By Seth Davis
Broadcaster Tim Brando calling a college basketball game

NCAA Broadcast Legend Tim Brando's Upset-Heavy Bracket
By Tim Brando
Brad Wachtel correctly predicted 47/68 team's seeds and 67/68 teams within one seed

HHQ's Star Bracketologist Brad Wachtel Shares His Bracket
By Brad Wachtel
Jason Benetti’s NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Jason Benetti's Bracket
By Jason Benetti
Hoops HQ's Women's Editor, Eden Laase

Eden Laase's Women's Bracket
By Eden Laase
Hoops HQ's senior correspondent Andy Katz makes his picks

Andy Katz's Bracket
By Andy Katz
Walker as Texas Tech's interim head coach in 2013

Chris Walker's Bracket
By Chris Walker
The First Four games tip off March 17th in Dayton, OH

Chris Dortch's Bracket
By Chris Dortch
Dalen Cuff (right) at the 2022 Ivy League Tournament

Dalen Cuff's Bracket
By Dalen Cuff

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame dribbles the basketball up the floor

Hannah Hidalgo Leads Notre Dame Through Rebuild, and Into the Second Round
By Eden Laase
Hoops HQ's Women's Editor, Eden Laase

Eden Laase's Women's Bracket
By Eden Laase
Golden Gophers guard Amaya Battle (seated) gets swarmed by teammates after hitting the game-winning shot over Ole Miss

Battle Tested: Buzzer Beater Sends Gophers to Sweet Sixteen
By Eden Laase
Oluchi Okananwa and coach Brenda Frese during a quieter moment back in February

'I Believe In You!’ Maryland Coach’s Moment With Star Is Why We Love Sports
By Eden Laase

HOT ON HHQ

Purdue Univeristy basketball Fletcher Loyer celebrates a made 3-point shot

Purdue, the Preseason No. 1 Team, Finally Finds Its Form
By Luke DeCock
Tyler Tanner scored 27 points for Vanderbilt, but narrowly missed the biggest shot of the night

The Shot Was In, Then Bounced Out – Nebraska is Going to the Sweet Sixteen
By Luke DeCock
Andrej Stojakovic of the Illinois Fighting Illini brings the ball up court

Illinois Headed to Sweet Sixteen as Andrej Stojakovic Stars in Win
By Chris Dortch
Camden Heide's only bucket Saturday night was the one that sent Texas to the Sweet 16

‘That Shot You Watch on One Shining Moment’ Lifts Texas to an Upset of Gonzaga
By Alex Squadron
Duke basketball players Dame Sarr #7 and Cayden Boozer #2 celebrate after a big play

Duke Gets Injured Star — and Moxie — Back in Big Win Over TCU
By Brett Friedlander
Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 8 of Sunday's Round of 32 games

Seth Picks All 8 of Sunday's Second Round Games
By Seth Davis
UCLA basketball player Skyy Clark smiles with a broken tooth

Behind the Scenes of UCLA’s Skyy Clark’s Midnight Trip to the Dentist
By Luke DeCock
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? NCAA Tournament Day 4 Picks That Will Pay Off
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Zuby Ejiofor of St. John's leads his team in scoring, rebounding, assists and blocks

For St. John’s Zuby Ejiofor, a Win Will Show Kansas What It Lost
By Ken Davis
Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 8 of Saturday's Round of 32 games

Seth Picks All 8 of Saturday's Second Round Games
By Seth Davis
Braden Smith eclipsed Duke’s Bobby Hurley for the most assists in Division I history during a first-round drubbing of Queens

Braden Smith Sets D1 All-Time Assist Record, Leads Purdue Into 2nd Round Against Miami
By Luke DeCock
The Round of 64 delivered us a heap of monologues, expletives and all-time line

Picking the Greatest Quotes from the First Round of the NCAA Tournament
By Aaron Cohen
Labaron Philon Jr. poured in 29 points to help the Tide post a first-round win over Hofstra

Tide Wash Pride: Alabama Survives Early Scare to Rout Hofstra
By Ainsley Davis
Peter Suder (#5) and Brant Byers (#22) walk off the court following the Redhawks' season-ending loss to Tennessee

‘We’ll Be Back’: Miami’s Magical Season Comes to an End in Loss to Tennessee
By Alex Squadron
Terrence Hill Jr. celebrating VCU's upset win over the Tar Heels in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament

VCU’s Terrence Hill Could Write His Own Life Story
By Chris Dortch
Darryn Peterson's inability to stay on the court with Kansas is complicating his case for the NBA's No. 1 overall pick

NBA Mock Draft: Can Controversial Star Go No. 1?

Kansas’ enigmatic freshman has looked great at times, but he will have some significant questions to answer as we approach the NBA Draft

By Jonathan Wasserman

TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS

The East Region features numerous blue blood programs and legendary coaches

East Region Preview: Duke Highlights Group of Blue Bloods

The East region features iconic programs — Duke, UConn, Kansas, St. John's, UCLA — and legendary coaches who total 21 Final Four appearances
By Tristan Freeman
From left to right: Florida's Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and Rueben Chinyelu

South Region Preview: The Reigning Champs Are Hungry For More

Can the Gators repeat? Can Houston conquer its demons? Can Nebraska win its first-ever NCAA game?
By Alex Squadron
Michigan's dominant frontcourt, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, has been overpowering opponents this season

Midwest Region Preview: Can Anyone Beat Michigan?

From elite defenses like Michigan and Iowa State to high-powered offenses like Alabama and Texas Tech, the Midwest region has a fascinating mix of teams
By Alex Squadron
Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley celebrating Arizona's conference tournament championship

West Region Preview: Arizona Looks Final Four Ready

The Wildcats haven’t been past the Sweet Sixteen since 2014-15 and haven’t been to the Final Four since 2000-01. Is this the year that changes?
By Tristan Freeman

More Top Stories

Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks to her players, including point guard and team leader Taina Mair

Coach Kara Lawson’s Early-Season Plan Paying Off for No. 3 Seed Duke
By Eden Laase
Duke center Patrick Ngongba dribbles a basketball in his road blue uniform

‘Duke Is Duke’: Blue Devils Confident Heading Into 2nd Round Against TCU
By Brett Friedlander
Mouhamed Dioubate and Otega Oweh of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrate

Overtime! 2 Buzzer Beaters! Kentucky Tops Santa Clara in Classic
By Luke DeCock
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Picks That Will Pay Off on March Madness Day Three
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Henri Veesaar's game-high 26 points was little consolation after UNC's epic collapse

Heels Headed Home: UNC Collapses in OT Loss
By Brett Friedlander
McMillan and leading scorer Rashaun Agee bump fists during A&M's first-round win over St. Mary's

‘Bucky Ball’ Earns Texas A&M a Spot in the Second Round
By Joey Dwyer
Xavier Edmonds developed a work ethic at Salt Lake Community College and it's paying dividends at TCU

TCU’s Edmonds Goes from Junior College Star to NCAA Tournament Hero
By Chris Dortch
Senior guard Justice Shoats was part of Siena's starting five, which played the entire game

‘Close Doesn’t Count’: Siena Saints Nearly Upset No. 1 Seed Duke
By Chris Dortch
Elan Elmer led the RedHawks in scoring in their upset win over SMU

‘Don’t Count Us Out’: After a Thrilling First Four Win, Miami (OH) Is Ready for Tennessee
By Alex Squadron
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice are among the projected top picks in Eden Laase's three-round WNBA mock draft

2026 WNBA Mock Draft

Jan. 29: With the WNBA in flux, all eyes are on the class of 2026. Our Women's Basketball Editor predicts all 45 picks, including Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, UCLA's entire starting lineup.

By Eden Laase

TOP 25 RANKINGS

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

Men's Top 25: The Final Poll of the Regular Season
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: UConn, UCLA and Everyone Else
By Eden Laase

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

Bracketology + Bubble Watch

Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

SELECTION SUNDAY BRACKETOLOGY: Duke is the overall No. 1 seed
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Sweating It Out: Texas, SMU, VCU and Oklahoma Must Sit, Wait and Pray
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bracketology 2026: Men’s Tournament Bubble Teams — Beware of the Bid-Stealer(s)!
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bubble Watch: UCLA, Ohio State and Seton Hall Are in Trouble
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Thursday Bubble Update: Auburn Stays Alive, Everybody Else Struggles
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

It's Win or Go Home Time for Indiana, Auburn and Cal
By Brad Wachtel
Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

6 Teams Are In the Tournament. Florida Grabs a No. 1 Seed...
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Undefeated Miami (OH) Is In. VCU Looks Good. Do or Die for Indiana at OSU.
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bubble Watch: Auburn and Indiana Are in Danger of Missing the Tournament
By Brad Wachtel

BETTING ARCHIVE

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

Seth's Picks: Kansas at Arizona, Virginia at Duke, Villanova at St. John's
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

5 Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Forget March — the Final Four Is Happening Today
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Five Winning Bets for Every Night This Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Kentucky at Florida, Kansas at Iowa State Top a Loaded Slate
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Tops Wednesday’s Wagers
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Winning Wagers for Tuesday Through Friday Games
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Seth Davis’ Picks: Duke-North Carolina and an SEC Spectacular
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Count on Alabama to Cover the Spread vs. Texas A&M
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

Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week, Starting with Syracuse vs UNC
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Weekend Picks: BYU at Kansas, Kentucky at Arkansas, Indiana at UCLA
By Seth Davis
Duke was saved by the lack of a bell in it's Round of 64 match versus No. 16 seed Siena

Duke Ekes Out Win Against No. 16 Seed Siena
By Brett Friedlander