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Basketball player Joe Grahovac and ex NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski

Woj Bomb! Ex-NBA Insider Lands a Big Recruit With a Wild Backstory

Joe Grahovac, a top juco prospect from California, is heading for St. Bonaventure, where Woj is the GM. You won't believe his story.

By Seth Davis
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President Bill Clinton posing in front of a March Madness bracket

Exclusive: President Bill Clinton's March Madness Bracket
By Seth Davis
Hannah Hidalgo #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moves the ball against Kayla Williams #4

Notre Dame’s Guards Point the Way for National Title Contender
By Eden Laase
A moving image which reads NCAA Tournament Live Updates.

NCAA Tournament 2025: Hoops HQ’s Live Updates

March Madness news, constantly updated throughout the Tournament

By Hoops HQ Staff
Seth picks all 16 of Friday's first round games

Seth's Picks Against the Spread for All 16 of Friday's NCAA First-Round Games
By Seth Davis
Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke's Khaman Maluach

Two NBA Academy Africa Stars Reconnect in Big Dance
By Alex Squadron

HOT ON HOOPS HQ

Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers attempts a shot

Zakai Zeigler Directs Tennessee to a First-Round Win over Wofford

"I feel blessed for all that’s come my way, and I’m thankful Coach Barnes saw something in me," said Ziegler
By Chris Dortch
McNeese Cowboys players shower head coach Will Wade to celebrates the team’s win over Clemson

Will Wade May be Leaving, but McNeese State Will be Hanging Around

Its Coach is Heading to NC State, but McNeese State Upsets Clemson to Move on to Face Purdue
By Mike Barber
Cooper Flagg #2 of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles during practice day prior to the First Round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lenovo Center on March 20, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Flagg Ready to Fly: Duke Star to Play Without Restrictions in First-Round Game

Duke coach John Scheyer says Flagg — who injured his ankle in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals — is not 100 percent, but is “itching to get out there”.
By Brett Friedlander
Freshman Derik Queen, Maryland's leading scorer and rebounder, is a driving force for "The Crab Five."

Maryland’s “Crab Five” Want to Finish What They’ve Started

Maryland's starting five has a combined scoring average of 69.6 points per game, highest among all majors
By Wendell Barnhouse
Troy coach Scott Cross and freshman guard Cooper Campbell talk strategy during a Sun Belt Conference game.

Coach Scott Cross and Troy Hope to Take a Big Step Against Kentucky

After his surprising dismissal by UT-Arlington, Scott Cross has "taken the stairs" again to build a winner at Troy.
By Wendell Barnhouse
Basketball analyst Clark Kellogg on air before the National Championship game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium on April 08, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.

Clark Kellogg’s Guide to March Madness

The NCAA Tournament broadcast legend, NBA veteran and former Ohio State superstar previews March Madness for Hoops HQ
By Clark Kellogg

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Dylan Cardwell is the heart and soul of the Tigers

Dylan Cardwell Is the X-Factor for No. 1 Auburn

“I’ve never had a teammate like [him],” says Auburn senior guard Miles Kelly
By Chris Dortch
Chaz Lanier #2 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Thompson-Boling Arena on March 01, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Chaz Lanier Is the Leader Tennessee Needs

In his first year with the Vols, Lanier earned first-team All-SEC honors and the league’s initial newcomer of the year award
By Chris Dortch
In his first season as BYU's coach, Kevin Young has the program pointed in the right direction and there's a 5-star recruit arriving next season.

BYU First-Year Coach Kevin Young Has the Cougars Winning and Recruiting

BYU could bust some brackets in this tournament, but its fan base knows that incoming No. 1 recruit A.J. Dybantsa could make next season even more special
By Wendell Barnhouse

Featured Stories

Collage of college basketball players (from left to right): Hayden Gray, Jahmai Mashack, Joseph (JoJo) Tugler, Alex Condon, Dylan Cardwell

Meet the 2024-25 All-Glue Team
By Seth Davis
St. John's guard Kadary Richmond

"He Is 'Mr. Clutch'": St. John’s Star Kadary Richmond Is Built for the Big Stage
By Alex Squadron
Women's basketball players Serena Sundell, Hailey Van Lith and Makayla Timpson in a graphic

WNBA Draft Sleepers: Six Players Who Could Make a Huge Impact
By Hayley McGoldrick
McNeese student manager Amir Khan

Meet Viral Video Star, Student Manager and Hype Man Amir Khan
By Alex Squadron
Isaiah Evans #3 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts a three-point shot against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

NBA Draft Report: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
By Krysten Peek
Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III

Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III
By Aaron Cohen
The NCAA Tournament has not substantially expanded since 1985. It's time for the tourney to expand again.

It’s Time For the NCAA Tournament to Expand. But Will It?
By Seth Davis
Who's most likely to get picked first in the NBA draft?

2025 NBA Mock Draft: A Newcomer Enters the Top Five
By Jonathan Wasserman
Split image of UConn guard Paige Bueckers, and Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles

WNBA Mock Draft: Who Are the Top Picks?
By Hayley McGoldrick
Ken Pomeroy, founder of KenPom.com, college basketball's analytics guru

Ken Pomeroy Crunched The Numbers And Changed The Game
By Seth Davis
Duke center Mike Gminski rises for a jump shot.

Mike Gminski Has Lived a Hard Life. Now He’s Living His Best One.
By Alex Squadron
Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis at the 2018 Final Four.

Farewell to My Friend Greg Gumbel
By Seth Davis

OUR EXPERTS' PICKS

Seth Davis, Hoops HQ's Editor-in-Chief, in front of a graphic of the 2025 NCAA Tournament Bracket

Seth Davis' 2025 Bracket Breakdown

Fresh off the CBS Selection Show, Hoops HQ's Editor-in-Chief explains his bracket picks region by region
By Seth Davis
Jeff Goodman, college basketball reporter, in front of a graphic of a basketball and a tournament bracket

Jeff Goodman’s 2025 March Madness Bracket

Our Sr. Contributor's picks
By Jeff Goodman
Hoops HQ's Women's Editor Eden Lasse in black and image, in front of a graphic of an NCAA Tournament bracket

Eden Laase's Women's Bracket Breakdown

Hoops HQ's Women's Editor sorts through the tourney's top players, best matchups, Cinderella candidates and much more
By Eden Laase
Rapheal Davis in front of a graphic of the 2025 NCAA March Madness Tournament Bracket

Rapheal Davis’s 2025 March Madness Bracket

B1G Network analyst, ex-Purdue player's picks
By Rapheal Davis
Hoops HQ's Staff Writer Alex Squadron makes his picks.

Alex Squadron’s 2025 March Madness Bracket

HHQ's Staff Writer's picks
By Alex Squadron
WIlton Jackson in front of a March Madness bracket

Wilton Jackson’s Women’s 2025 March Madness Bracket

Women's hoops contributor's bracket
By Wilton Jackson

MORE MARCH MADNESS

Self and Calipari haven't faced off in the tournament since the 2012 national title game

Hall of Fame Game: Bill Self and John Calipari Face Off in First Round
By Jordy Fee-Platt
After Omaha won its opener in the Summit League tournament, the Mavericks celebrated by letting strength coach Ray Hawili take his turn at the “torment a trash can” tradition.

Omaha: From Trash (Can) to NCAA Treasure
By Wendell Barnhouse
ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament Duke Blue Devils Louisville Cardinals

Louisville Shrugs Off Seeding Frustrations, Readies For Raucous Crowd
By Jordy Fee-Platt
The Tar Heels shot 14-for-23 (58 percent) from distance in a dominant win over the Aztecs

UNC Heard the Doubters and Silenced Them With First Four Smackdown
By Mike Barber
UConn player Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma on the sideline

9 Years Since Its Last Title, Can UConn Win it All?
By Eden Laase
USC Head Women's Basketball Coach Lindsay Gottlieb questions a referee's call against Ohio State at the Galen Center in Los Angeles Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.

USC Coach Lindsay Gottlieb Feels “Disrespected” By USC’s Low No.1 Seed
By Hayley McGoldrick
Nevaeh Tot #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners dribbles

Five Great First Round Women’s NCAA Tournament Matchups to Watch
By Wilton Jackson
West Virginia Mountaineers guard Joseph Yesufu (1) in the first half of a Big 12 tournament game between the Colorado Buffaloes and West Virginia Mountaineers on March 12, 2025

Faux Pelini’s Complete Guide to March Madness. (Have You Heard of the CBI?)
By Faux Pelini
South Alabama

How South Alabama Got Invited to the NIT. And Then Promptly Uninvited.
By Wendell Barnhouse

SPOTLIGHT ON THE WOMEN'S GAME

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo celebrates a win over No .2 UConn,

Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Proves She's the Best Player in the Nation
By Eden Laase
Three top women's college basketball players. From left to right, JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo and Lauren Betts.

JuJu, Lauren or Hannah? Who Is the Women’s Player of the Year?
By Eden Laase
LSU women's basketball player Aneesah Morrow lines up to shoot a free throw

LSU Star Aneesah Morrow Had to Leave Chicago to Grow up. She’s Ready to Go Home Again.
By Eden Laase

NCAA TOURNAMENT PREVIEW

Four college basketball players. From left: Wisconsin's John Tonje; Alabama's Mark Sears; Baylor's VJ Edgecombe and Duke's Cooper Flagg

EAST: In a Region Stacked With NBA Lottery Picks, Can Cooper Flagg Dominate?

Cooper Flagg's health is the major storyline in the East Regional. Regardless, watch for Alabama.
By Alex Squadron
Will Auburn rediscover their dominance, or is the door open in the South Region?

SOUTH: Auburn Hopes to Shake Off Late-Season Slump, UC San Diego Looks for Upsets

Overall top seed Auburn should recover from a season-ending mini-slump and reach San Antonio
By Chris Dortch
West Region Preview: Florida, St. John’s, Maryland Face Off

WEST: Big-Time Scorers, White-Hot Teams, Iconic Coaching Matchups

With Florida and St. John’s, the region has two of the hottest teams in the nation. And there’s two-time defending champ UConn, too.
By Jamal Murphy
The Midwest Region features some of the best guards in the nation

MIDWEST: Is This Houston's Year? High-Level Guards Set to Dominate Region

Ziegler, Smith among stellar group of point guards hoping to slow down Houston
By Lindsey Willhite

Coaches' Corner

Bill Self put out a statement sticking up for his player who had been attacked on social media. His intentions were good, but he regretted bringing more attention to it.

“I Shouldn’t Have Done It”: Bill Self Regrets Addressing Social Media Hate
By Seth Davis
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardway with his arms crossed on the sideline.

Penny Hardaway’s Team Is a Work in Progress. So Is He.
By Seth Davis
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
New Mexico guard Donovan Dent and head coach Rick Pitino.

Like Father, Like Son: Richard Pitino Has New Mexico Winning Big
By Alex Squadron
The relationships like the one Shaka Smart has with point guard Kam Jones allow him to keep Marquette winning without using the transfer portal.

Shaka Smart Is the Only Major Coach Not Using the Transfer Portal. He's Still Winning.
By Seth Davis
UConn coach Geno Auriemma is surrounded by former players after becoming the all-time wins leader in college basketball.

For Geno Auriemma, Setting the All-Time Record Was Something to Be Celebrated and Shared
By Eden Laase
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 28: Mark Byington at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium on March 28, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Vanderbilt Athletics/Getty Images)

New Vanderbilt Mark Byington Is Not Rebuilding. He's Revolutionizing.
By Joey Dwyer
After 718 wins and 38 years as a head coach, Miami's Jim Larranaga suddenly retired on Thursday.

Jim Larrañaga Learned That When the Money Stops, So Does the Winning
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
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin with his hands in the air.

UCLA Coach Mick Cronin's Harsh Comments Show the Risk in Using the Transfer Portal
By Rapheal Davis
Matt Painter

What’s the Key to Matt Painter’s Success? He Reads
By Seth Davis
Does UConn have another run in them?

Even After Back-to-Back Titles, Dan Hurley Is Still Cranky
By Seth Davis
Welcome to Hoops HQ: A Letter from Seth Davis

Welcome to Hoops HQ: A Letter from Seth Davis

We're pumped to have you on the squad!

By Seth Davis

Best Bets Archive

Best Bets: Hoops HQ's daily tips on how to wager wisely

Daily Best Bets for Thu., March 20: Three NCAA First Round Games to Bet
By Justin Perri
Betting Editor Justin Perri's Best Bets column uses data to help you wager smarter.

Daily Best Bets for Wed., March 19: Three NCAA Tourney Futures to Play
By Justin Perri
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Daily Best Bets, Sat., March 15: An Epic SEC Clash, AAC and MWC Title Games
By Justin Perri
Betting Editor Justin Perri's Best Bets column uses data to help you wager smarter.

Daily Best Bets, Fri., March 14: Big East, ACC and Big 12 Championships
By Justin Perri
A graphic for Best Bets, Hoops HQ's betting column from Betting Editor Justin Perri

Daily Best Bets, Thurs., March 13: Big 12, Big 10 and SEC Championships
By Justin Perri
Betting Editor Justin Perri's Best Bets column uses data to help you wager smarter.

Daily Best Bets, Wed., March 12: Big East, A10 and Patriot League Championships
By Justin Perri
Motion indicators on a basketball location plot.

Daily Best Bets, Tues., March 11: ACC & Big 12 Championships
By Justin Perri
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Daily Best Bets, Mon., March 10: ASUN, CAA & WCC Championships
By Justin Perri
Betting Editor Justin Perri's Best Bets column uses data to help you wager smarter.

Daily Best Bets, Sat., March 8: Houston at Baylor, Samford vs Furman, St. John's at Marquette
By Justin Perri