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North Carolina point guard Derek Dixon moves the ball up the court

Top 10 Position Battles to Watch for in 2026-27

As teams add talent in the offseason, players are forced to fight for minutes. Here's a look at the NCAA's best position battles for 2026-27.

By Tristan Freeman
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A total offseason rebuild took Tennessee from defensive juggernaut to one of the top scoring units in the nation

SEC Roster Reshuffle: The Current State of Every Team’s Lineup, Part One

From Tennessee to Vanderbilt, who swam and who sank in an offseason of hardcore personnel movement for the SEC?

By Chris Dortch
Georgia coach Mike White watches his Bulldogs from the sidelines

After Back-to-Back NCAA Tournament Appearances, Georgia Is Hungry for More
By Alex Squadron
Kenny Klein celebrates with Louisville great Damion Lee after a win vs. Duke

Kenny Klein Was One Of A Kind
By Seth Davis
A wide photo of the first round selections onstage at the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA Draft Breakdown: Expert Analysis of all 30 Picks
By Krysten Peek and Andy Katz
Michigan's frontcourt trio (from left) Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg on NBA Draft night

NBA Draft: Who Went Too High, Too Low and Other Surprises
By Seth Davis

Is High School Recruiting Dead?

In an hour-long special episode, Seth and Andy evaluate the future of college basketball in the face of a landmark rule change. PLUS: A look ahead to 2026-27, including top contenders, NBA Draft futures and the coaching carousel.

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Dusty May looks on ahead of Michigan's NCAA Tournament title game vs. UConn

Dusty May Is Messing With Happy. Will He Regret It?

Michigan coach Dusty May cuts down the net after beating Tennessee in the Elite Eight

Dusty May, NCAA Championship Coach at Michigan, to Coach NBA’s Dallas Mavericks

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

Final NBA Mock Draft 2026: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson In Race for Top Pick

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Cameron Boozer has inserted himself into the No. 1 overall pick conversation, which was once considered a two-man race between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson

NBA Draft Rumors: Could There Be a Surprise at the Top?
By Jonathan Wasserman
From left: Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, surrounded by lottery ping pong balls with NBA team logos

Latest NBA Draft Buzz: The Real Fun Starts At No. 5
By Krysten Peek
Jalen Brunson rises above Stephon Castle and Julian Champagine for a layup during the NBA Finals

NBA Draft 2026: Winners and Losers After the NBA Finals
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
AJ Dybantsa’s love of the grind will earn him a top NBA Draft pick — and a very busy summer

In the Gym With AJ Dybantsa

Seth Davis goes 1-on-1 with the NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick

By Seth Davis

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Darius Acuff Jr. (left), Ebuka Okorie (center) and Darryn Peterson (right)

'I Don’t Think He Has a Clue How to Play' NBA Scouts' Candid Takes on Draft Prospects

PART TWO: "Finch” is back with his unvarnished opinions on the top players that are hoping to be selected in this week’s NBA Draft
By Seth Davis
Oklahoma State landed one of the best players in the country in former Florida guard Liv McGill

Ranking the Top 20 Women’s Transfers in the Big 12

A close look at the top 20 transfers in the Big 12, where Oklahoma State and West Virginia led the way in the offseason battle for talent
By Tristan Freeman
New Georgia Tech coach Harrison Barnes

Scott Cross Kicks Off Rebuild Project at Georgia Tech

Following impressive stints Texas-Arlington and Troy, Scott Cross tries to work his magic for a struggling Georgia Tech program
By Brett Friedlander

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Returning players Dame Sarr (#7) and Cayden Boozer (#2) should help Duke offset the loss of National Player of the Year Cameron Boozer

ACC Roster Reshuffle: The State of the Conference, Part 1

Hoops HQ's ACC correspondent takes a deep dive into every roster change in the conference from last year to next season
By Brett Friedlander
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: John Mobley of Ohio State, UCLA's Trent Perry and USC's Alijah Arenas

Roster Reshuffle: The Current State of Every Big Ten Team

Can the Big Ten claim back-to-back national titles? Here’s a detailed breakdown of where each program stands after another chaotic offseason.
By Alex Squadron
Big Ten Returnees: Andrej Stojakovic (Illinois), Elliot Cadeau (Michigan) and Jeremy Fears Jr. (Michigan State)

Big Ten Roster Reshuffle Part 1: The Current State of Every Team’s Lineup

Can the Big Ten claim back-to-back national titles? Here’s a detailed breakdown of where each program stands after another chaotic offseason.
By Alex Squadron
From top left: David Punch, Jordan Burks, Tyran Stokes, JT Toppin, Brandon Rechsteiner and Gavin Sykes

Big 12 Roster Reshuffle: The State of the Conference, Part 2

Hoops HQ’s Big 12 correspondent takes a deep dive into the roster changes for every team in the league, from Kansas to Utah
By Joshua Parrott
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

Hoops HQ's Big 12 correspondent takes a deep dive into every roster change in the conference from last year to next season
By Joshua Parrott
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

ESSAYS AND EDITORIALS

Roger Ayers is eager to get back on the court and move on from the incident with UConn's Dan Hurley

After a Viral Moment and a Bitter Ending, Roger Ayers Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
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
The NCAA rules committee is considering moving men's hoops from two halves to four quarters

Katz’s Corner: Is It Finally Time to Cut Men’s Basketball In Half?
By Andy Katz
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
Michigan coach Dusty May and Duke icon Mike Krzyzewski

Dusty May, the Latter-Day Coach K
By Alexander Wolff
Graphic of a hundred dollar bill layered over a basketball

Inside the Dark Reality of Gambling Abuse in College Basketball
By Alex Squadron
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
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
New transfer and recruit signings mean an update to the preseason top 25 ranking

Never-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 Update: A New Big East Champion?

May 31: Seth Davis' rankings see changes to the top 10 as big-time players drop out of the NBA Draft and head back to school

By Seth Davis

WOMEN'S HOOPS HEADLINES

Coach Cori Close looks at Lauren Betts affectionately

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

HOOPS NEWS

From left: Yaxel Lendeborg, Alex Karaban, Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa

'He Doesn’t Look Like He Gives a Shit' — Scouts on Top NBA Draft Prospects:
By Seth Davis
From left to right: Duke coach Kara Lawson, Notre Dame's Madison St. Rose and Pitt's Taryn Barbot

Ranking the Top 20 Women’s Transfers in the ACC
By Tristan Freeman
Tom Izzo with Jeremy Fears Jr.

“I’ve Had It”: Why Tom Izzo Is Angry at Michigan State
By Luke DeCock
Anthony Grant at Dayton

Anthony Grant Is Turning Tragedy Into Hope
By Chris Spatola
Brendan Sorsby takes the field with Cincinnati

Big 12 Files Legal Complaint, Aims to Sanction Texas Tech Over Brendan Sorsby
By Alex Squadron
College sports needs to be reformed but a college athletes' union is a non-starter

Why a College Athletes’ Union Keeps Running Out of Bounds
By Scott Schneider
Seen here in uniform for Virtus Bologna of Italy's Serie A, Saliou Niang is headed to Baton Rouge this fall to play for Will Wade's LSU Tigers

The SEC’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
NBA-level prospect Roko Prkačin has made over 40 appearances across four of Europe's top leagues

The Big Ten’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
Canada upset the U.S. to win its first-ever FIBA U18 AmeriCup

O Canada! A Bevy of College-Bound Ballers Pulled Off an Upset over the U.S.
By Alex Squadron
Tom Crean with Dwyane Wade at Marquette

How to Make the NBA Jump with Tom Crean
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Brendan Sorsby admitted to gambling approximately $90,000 on college and professional sports over the past four years

Katz: Texas Tech Shows Blatant Hypocrisy In Brendan Sorsby Case
By Andy Katz
Just like its predecessor, the SCORE Act, the Protect College Sports Act was practically dead on arrival

Surprise, Surprise: Congress Dropped The Ball
By Seth Davis
Steve Lutz is striving for a more balanced approach as he heads into his third season as OSU's head coach

With a New Winning Formula, Oklahoma State Is Ready to Level Up
By Alex Squadron
From left: Will Wade, Michael Malone and Jerrod Calhoun have made some of the biggest offseason moves among rookie head coaches

Ranking the Top 10 First-Year Head Coaches
By Tristan Freeman
Notre Dame coach Micah Shrewsberry

Notre Dame Lost Everything. Coach Shrewsberry Is Loving It.
By Luke DeCock

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Babacar Sane is one of five top international recruits headed to St. John's this season

The Big East’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
Incoming Duke center Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje was named MVP of the 2026 EuroLeague Next Generation Tournament

The ACC’s Top 10 Incoming International Players
By Oliver Fell
The U.S. U18 roster consists mainly of incoming NCAA freshmen but also features a handful of high school seniors

USA Basketball Under-18 Roster Breakdown
By Krysten Peek
Ted Cruz

“I Believe We'll Get It Done”: Senator Ted Cruz Hopes His Bill Will Fix College Sports
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Just like its predecessor, the SCORE Act, the Protect College Sports Act was practically dead on arrival

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

An Inside Look at the Fast and Furious Start to the Casey Alexander Era at Kansas State
By Alex Squadron
a collage of 5 college basketball players

Winners and Losers of the NBA Draft Deadline
By Andy Katz
Graphic of AJ Dybantsa, Dailyn Swain and Isaiah Evans

NBA Draft 2026: The Top 10 Wings
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