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A big game from freshman Liam McNeely would go a long way towards helping UConn knock off the Zags at The Garden.

Is UConn Back? They'll Find Out Tonight Against Gonzaga

The Huskies have won three in a row, but the Zags will be the toughest test of all.

By Jamal Murphy
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TODAY'S TOP STORIES

Today’s Picks: Texas A&M vs. Purdue, Louisville at Kentucky, Gonzaga vs. UConn and More

Picks Against the Spread: Texas A&M vs. Purdue, Louisville at Kentucky, Gonzaga vs. UConn and More
By Seth Davis
The Kentucky transfer has not yet made a big impact at Ohio State. It appears he will not be available for Saturday's game against Auburn.

Aaron Bradshaw Is Back for Ohio State But Doubtful for Saturday's Game Against Auburn
By Matt St. Charles
In leading the Irish to a win over No .2 UConn, Hidalgo established herself as the best player in women's college basketball

In Taking Down UConn, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo Proves She's the Best Player in the Nation

Forget about Paige and JuJu (for now). Hidalgo's near triple double against the Huskies vaulted her to the top of the heap.

By Eden Laase
Brea ranks second in the country in three-point shooting at 56.1 percent

"He's the Best Shooter I've Ever Seen." How Kentucky's Koby Brea Found His Touch
By Chris Dortch
UConn freshman Sarah Strong dribbles the ball with her left hand as a defender tries to keep up.

Women's Basketball Stock Report: UConn's Sarah Strong Is Rising, Who Is Falling?
By Andy Tulin
Auburn forward Johni Broome holding the basketball about to shoot a free throw.

There’s a New #1 in Our Player of the Year Rankings

Johni Broome, Kam Jones and Cooper Flagg lead our POY rankings
By Alex Squadron
Arkansas Razorbacks coach John Calapari at Madison Square Garden on December 10, 2024

In His Return to MSG, John Calipari's Razorbacks Proved Worthy of the Big Stage

Arkansas' 89-87 win over Michigan gave Calipari a much-needed boost following a rough start
By Jamal Murphy
Ken Pomeroy, founder of KenPom.com, college basketball's analytics guru

Ken Pomeroy Crunched The Numbers And Changed The Game

Meet the man behind KenPom.com, college basketball's premier analytics site
By Seth Davis

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Missouri forward Mark Mitchell stands on the court with his arms in the air, celebrating a win over Kansas.

Inside the SEC: Oklahoma and Missouri Add Fuel to the SEC’s Hot Start

Plus: Tennessee ascends to No. 1, Alabama’s depth and more on the SEC’s domination of the ACC
By Chris Dortch
UNC guard Seth Trimble soars through the air for a layup as a defender tries to block him.

The Top 10 Breakout Scorers in College Hoops

Tristan's Top Ten: Ranking the out-of-nowhere players getting major buckets this season
By Tristan Freeman
Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb on sideline, and his player Anthony Roy in action

Doug Gottlieb's Diary: Inside My Decision to Bench Anthony Roy

In a Hoops HQ exclusive, the Green Bay coach details why he sat the nation's leading scorer
By Doug Gottlieb

Featured Stories

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
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
Great Crossing High School basketball player Malachi Moreno commits to the UK men's basketball

Faux Pelini: Advice for the Newest D1 Basketball Commits
By Faux Pelini
UConn coach Geno Auriemma standing on the sideline during a game with his arms folded.

Now the NCAA's Winningest Coach, Geno Auriemma Hopes the Future Looks Like the Past
By Eden Laase
Caitli Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes drives to the basket against Paige Bueckers of UConn

No Caitlin Clark? No Problem! Four Ways to Push Women's College Hoops Forward
By Debbie Antonelli
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
Matt Painter

What’s the Key to Matt Painter’s Success? He Reads
By Seth Davis
A general view of the ball going through the hoop and net is seen during the third quarter of a Mid-American Conference regular season college womens basketball game between the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and the Toledo Rockets on January 25, 2023 at Savage Arena in Toledo, Ohio.

Was the GOP Election Day Win a Victory for the NCAA?
By Mit Winter
NCAA President Charlie Backer answers questions in front of a microphone during the 2024 NCAA Tournament

NCAA President Charlie Baker: The Hoops HQ Interview
By Seth Davis
Kelly Graves

Oregon Coach Kelly Graves Has His Star Guard, and His Sights on the Final Four
By Eden Laase

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

AJ Dybantsa with his tongue out and his hands open after completing a dunk in a game.

AJ Dybantsa, the Top-Ranked Recruit in the Class of 2025, Commits to BYU
By Alex Squadron
Dajuan Harris Jr. tosses a lay-up during Kansas's Sunday night upset loss to Missouri

What's the Matter with Kansas?
By Seth Davis
Duke freshman Isaiah Evans with the ball in his hands about to take a three-pointer as the crowd cheers behind him.

Inside the ACC: Louisville’s Injuries Are Taking a Toll
By Brett Friedlander
Creighton head coach Greg McDermott with his arms around guard Pop Isaacs during a game.

A Huge Win and a Devastating Injury: Creighton’s Topsy Turvy Season Keeps Twisting Away
By Alex Squadron
Bob Holt

Long-Time Arkansas Beat Writer Bob Holt Was One of a Kind
By Chris Dortch
Cal Poly head coach Mike DeGeorge kneels to talk with his players sitting on the bench.

Surprise! Cal Poly – Yes, Cal Poly – Is Running, Scoring and Winning
By Alex Squadron
Head coach Ben McCollum

From Division II to Undefeated, Ben McCollum Is Making an Early Mark at Drake
By Joey Dwyer
Aaliyah Roberson #23 of the TCU Horned Frogs breaks to the basket

TCU’s Sudden Transformation Was Years in the Making
By Eden Laase
Texas guard Rori Harmon, left, and Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles in a split screen image

Five Huge Games Highlight an Epic Thursday in Women’s Hoops
By Eden Laase

TOP 25 RANKINGS

Men’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Men's Top 25 Rankings
By Seth Davis
Women’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Women's Top 25 Rankings
By Eden Laase
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