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Basketball Mike Malone with a University of North Carolina logo

North Carolina to Hire Michael Malone as Head Coach

Malone spent 10 seasons as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets, winning an NBA championship in 2023

By Alex Squadron
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LATEST STORIES

From Left to Right: Michigan State's Jeremy Fears, Gonzaga’s Braden Huff, Duke’s Caleb Foster and Michigan’s Trey McKenney

Seth Davis’ Never-Too-Early Preseason Top 25

Hoops HQ Editor-In-Chief Seth Davis shares his early Top 25 NCAA rankings for the 2026-27 college hoops season

By Seth Davis
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
Who does Seth like to take home the title?

Seth's Picks: Who's Winning the Title Tonight?
By Seth Davis
Dusty May grew up in Indiana. In his return home, he took Michigan to the promised land.

It’s Dusty In Here: May Leads Michigan To NCAA Championship
By Seth Davis
Eliot Cadeau has completely turned around his college career after transferring from North Carolina.

“It’s Just Surreal”: Michigan Guard Elliot Cadeau Wins Final Four Most Outstanding Player 
By Alex Squadron

Michigan vs. UConn: March Madness Championship Picks and Preview

Seth Davis and Andy Katz recap the Final Four and analyze Monday's NCAA Tournament final between Michigan and UConn. Plus: Yaxel Lendeborg's injury, news from the coaching carousel and the end of the Big Ten title drought.

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TRANSFER PORTAL NEWS

From left: Jalen Haralson, Flory Bidunga, Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr.

Transfer Portal Latest: Kentucky and Kansas Stars On the Move

April 4: Today's new portal entries include an All-ACC star, a Kentucky duo and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year
By Quentin Williams
University of Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux

The Biggest Transfer Portal News of the Week

April 1: The transfer portal doesn't formally open until April 7, but already hundreds of players have declared their intent to transfer. Here, we note the biggest talents.
By Quentin Williams
A graphic of 5 college basketball players in various states of play

Latest Transfer Portal News: Top 10 New Players

March 27: While the Sweet Sixteen played out on the court, the list of players entering the transfer portal heated up on social media. Here are the top 10.
By Quentin Williams
3 college basketball players in various states of play

Early Portal Action: First Players On the Move

March 24: While March Madness dominates the spotlight, a number of players are on the move. Using analytics, we’ve ranked the players poised to make the biggest impact. 
By Quentin Williams

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Point guard Elliot Cadeau shined in the NCAA Tournament for the Wolverines.

Hail to the Victors, Indeed: Michigan Scraps Its Way to the National Title

It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but Dusty May’s Wolverines capped off a 37-3 season with their second national championship.
By Joey Dwyer
Alex Karaban ends his collegiate career just short of a third national title.

UConn Falls Just Short of Third Title in Four Years

Dan Hurley and Alex Karaban were victorious in their two prior trips to the title game. But this time, it wasn't meant to be.
By Luke DeCock
Wisconsin's John Blackwell, a Michigan native, scored a game-high 26 points to help the Badgers deal the Wolverines their first loss of the season

Transfer Portal Latest: Let the Madness Begin as Portal Opens

Wisconsin loses a star guard, Kansas loses the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Tennessee loses everything. Here are the top storylines from day one of the 2026 transfer portal.
By Aaron Cohen

HOT ON HHQ

Dan Hurley, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. (left) take on Michigan's Dusty May, Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara (right) for the NCAA title

Dynasty or Juggernaut? UConn and Michigan Set for Epic National Final
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 and Still Without a Coach, North Carolina Pivots to an Uncertain Future
By Luke DeCock
The Wolverines have counted on the freshman McKenney to step up, and he has delivered.

Trey McKenney Thrives in New Role, Helping Wolverines Reach Title Game
By Luke DeCock
Michigan basketball player Yaxel Lendeborg suffers an injury versus Arizona in the Final Four

With Yaxel Lendeborg Hobbling, Michigan Steamrolls Arizona
By Seth Davis
A dejected Koa Peat and Jaden Bradley walk to the Arizona bench after losing to Michigan in the 2026 Final Four

Arizona’s Season Ends in Embarrassing Fashion
By Joey Dwyer
UConn coach Dan Hurley hugs player Braylon Mullins

UConn Will Play for the National Championship. Again.
By Alex Squadron
Illinois basketball player Kylan Boswell drives to the basket versus UConn in the 2026 Final Four

Illinois' Magic Runs Out. The Lessons Will Remain.
By Luke DeCock
Betts' primary role was to shut down Texas star forward Madison Boozer

Lauren Betts Leads Lockdown Defense as UCLA Beats Texas
By Eden Laase
Against all odds, the well-traveled Underwood has the Illini in their first Final Four since 2005

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood’s Long and Winding Road to the Final Four
By Joshua Parrott
Dusty May and Yaxel Lendeborg celebrate after Michigan's Elite Eight win over Tennessee

Michigan Is All Personality — It Makes Them Better
By Joey Dwyer
Illinois coach Brad Underwood and Keaton Wagler are ready to battle UConn coach Dan Hurley and Tarris Reed Jr.

‘Expect a Real War’: UConn and Illinois Are Ready to Rumble
By Alex Squadron
A graphic of the Final Four matchups using university logos. From top left: Illinois, UConn, Michigan and Arizona.

Seth Picks Both Final Four Games
By Seth Davis
Clockwise from Top Left: Brad Underwood of Illinois, Michigan's Dusty May, Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Dan Hurley of UConn

Andy Katz Interviews All 4 Final Four Coaches
By Andy Katz
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd celebrates his team's win

Tommy Lloyd Inks Arizona Extension, Ends UNC Speculation
By Aaron Cohen
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz shoots the basketball over Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort

Freezing Takes: An Ice-Cold Collection of the NCAA Tournament’s Worst Predictions
By Fred Segal

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma arguing on the sidelines near the end of South Carolina's Final Four win over UConn

Coaches' Dustup Mars South Carolina's Upset Win Over UConn

Dawn Staley's squad takes down the defending champs, will face UCLA in the title game on Sunday

By Eden Laase
Lauren Betts of UCLA handles the basketball

Two Stars Lead UCLA, South Carolina Into Championship Game
By Eden Laase
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice are among the projected top picks in Eden Laase's three-round WNBA mock draft

Preview: The Women’s Final Four Is Champions vs. Challengers
By Eden Laase
The Huskies are three wins away from completing an undefeated season.

The Women's Final Four Is All No. 1 Seeds
By Eden Laase
A graphic of women's basketball players Olivia Miles of TCU and Raven Johnson of South Carolina

'Two of the Best Point Guards in College Basketball' Face Off With the Final Four on the Line
By Eden Laase
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
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
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

More Top Stories

Keaton Wagler has risen rapidly up the NBA draft prospects rankings during his stellar freshman campaign

Keaton Wagler, an ‘Off-The-Beaten Path’ Recruit, Has Led Illinois to the Final Four
By Joshua Parrott
Arizona star Brayden Burries flexing

“Calm, Composed,” Brayden Burries Is Steering Arizona Toward a National Championship
By Joey Dwyer
Former North Carolina coach Hubert Davis

The Coaching Carousel Keeps Spinning — Here’s Your Update Ahead of the Final Four
By Alex Squadron
Alex Karaban cheering on the court

UConn's Leader Eyes 3 Titles in 4 Years
By Alex Squadron
Silas Demary Jr. blocks Cayden Boozer's downcourt pass in the final moments of UConn's Elite Eight win over Duke

How Silas Demary Jr.’s “Phantom Inch” Saved UConn’s Season
By Luke DeCock
Illinois star Keaton Wagler at the Elite Eight

The Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Final Four
By Jonathan Wasserman
Justin Gainey, a former player at NC State, arrives in Raleigh after spending the last several years as an assistant with Tennessee

NC State Hires Justin Gainey as New Head Coach
By Brett Friedlander
Kansas head coach Bill Self encouraging his Jayhawks from the sidelines during their 74-56 loss at Iowa State on Feb. 14

BREAKING: Kansas Coach Bill Self Is Returning Next Year
By Alex Squadron
Graphic of a hundred dollar bill layered over a basketball

Inside the Dark Reality of Gambling Abuse in College Basketball
By Alex Squadron
Hubert Davis' Tar Heels started quickly this season but things have turned sour recently for UNC

Where Does UNC Turn After Firing Hubert Davis?

The injury to Caleb Wilson and collapse against VCU brought the Davis era to a shocking end. Now UNC will likely have to hire a coach from outside the family.

By Seth Davis

THE COACHING CAROUSEL

Will Wade

Will Wade Returning to LSU as Head Coach

Wade, who just wrapped his first season at NC State, coached the Tigers from 2017-22 before being fired for recruiting violations
By Alex Squadron
Hubert Davis

North Carolina Fires Coach Hubert Davis

The Tar Heels were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament in the first round, blowing a 19-point lead against VCU.
By Alex Squadron
Ronald Nored

Butler Hires Ronald Nored as New Head Coach

As a player at Butler, Nored helped the program reached back-to-back national title games in 2010 and 2011
By Alex Squadron
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
Wayne Tinkle

Oregon State to Part Ways with Coach Wayne Tinkle

The Beavers are currently 9-8 in league play and have their final game of the regular season on Saturday against Santa Clara
By Alex Squadron
Jerome Tang exits Kansas State with the team tied for last place in the Big 12

Kansas State Fires Jerome Tang After Viral Rant

Tang was axed following a post-game press conference in which he ridiculed his players
By Alex Squadron

INTERVIEWS WITH FINAL FOUR COACHES

Dusty May is back in the Final Four after also leading upstart Florida Atlantic to this stage in 2023

Dusty May Q+A
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood glares from the sideline

Brad Underwood Q+A
By Seth Davis

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
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

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
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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
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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
A map of the Big Ten conference's footprint across America. West coast to east coast

Big Ten Title Drought Hits 26 Years. Why?
By Luke DeCock