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Florida's Xaivian Lee hopes to keep his hot streak going when the Gators visit Kentucky

Seth’s Picks Against the Spread: UNC at Duke, Indiana at Ohio State, Florida at Kentucky

March 7: How to bet the biggest games from the final weekend of the regular season

By Seth Davis
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LATEST STORIES

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.

MARCH 7 UPDATE: We are 8 days from Selection Sunday. Here's the latest on who's in and who's out.

By Brad Wachtel
President Trump

Lots of Talk, Little Dialogue at White House 'Saving College Sports' Summit
By Alex Squadron
Hoops HQ Editor-in-Chief Seth Davis sits behind a desk and cradles a basketball

Hoops HQ's Seth Davis Is Honored by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
By Alex Squadron
Henri Veesaar and the rest of the Tar Heels will be forced to step up following the injury to Caleb Wilson.

Duke Looks For Revenge In Rivalry Rematch With North Carolina
By Brett Friedlander
Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland is heading into March Madness without his best player

Texas Tech Coach on Life Without JT Toppin: 'We Can Still Win the Whole Thing'
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Point guard Braden Smith leads a group of talented Purdue seniors

Still Time for Purdue to Achieve Ultimate Goal

The preseason favorites have been a disappointment so far, but the experienced Boilermakers can change the narrative this spring
By Andy Katz
Jeff Capel and Pitt have the most direct path to clinching the final spot in the ACC tournament

Inside the ACC: Trio of Teams Battle for the Final Conference Tourney Spot

Pitt, Notre Dame and Boston College will be fighting for the ACC Tournament's final spot in their regular season finales
By Brett Friedlander
Nick Martinelli is leading the Big Ten in scoring for a second straight season, but his Wildcats have not fared well as a whole

Despite a Disappointing Season, Nick Martinelli Is Leaving a Legacy at Northwestern

The Wildcats’ senior forward is closing in on the Big Ten scoring title. He’d rather be playing in March Madness.
By Michaelmccleary

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Bracketology with Texas Tech Coach Grant McCasland

With star player JT Toppin down for the count, coach Grant McCasland talks tenacity, seeding and Texas Tech's Achilles' heel (not Toppin's), ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Seth and Andy monitor five bubble teams and make their picks against the spread for the last weekend of the regular season.

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Welcome to March! Jay Bilas Tees Up the NCAA Tournament

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Jon Scheyer on Cam Boozer, Coach K, All-Duke Team

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Coach of Undefeated Miami (OH), Travis Steele

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TOP 25 RANKINGS

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

Men's Top 25: The Gators Bite Back
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: UConn + UCLA Separate From Field
By Eden Laase

HOT ON HHQ

Conference tournament play rolls on as Selection Sunday fast approaches.

Conference Tournament Tip Offs: SoCon, CAA, Southland, Big Sky and America East
By Tristan Freeman
Cameron Boozer remains at the top of Alex Squadron's NPOY list.

National Player of the Year Race Update: Cameron Boozer and Everyone Else
By Alex Squadron
Star freshman Caleb Wilson is out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in a loss to Miami on Feb. 10

North Carolina Star Caleb Wilson Out for Season After Breaking Thumb
By Alex Squadron
Kim English

No Mercy at Providence: English Canceled
By Alex Squadron
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

TCU, Georgia Boost Tournament Chances. Indiana, Cal In Panic Mode.
By Brad Wachtel
Michigan Wolverines

Andy Katz: There Are Only 5 True Title Contenders
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Michigan's Elliot Cadeau shoots over Keaton Wagler of Illinois. Cadeau notched 17 points and 7 assists in the win over the Illini

Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan Keeps Rolling, Purdue Hits Rough Patch
By Drew Blouin
Bryan Hodgson's South Florida team is averaging a healthy 88.2 ppg this season

Top 10 Teams from One-Bid Leagues Most Likely to Pull off a Round of 64 Upset
By Tristan Freeman
Debbie Antonelli (left) and Beth Mowins (right) are the duo behind the longest partnership in college basketball broadcasting

How the NCAA's Most Dynamic Duo Met (and Made History)
By Eden Laase
Jay Bilas watching Texas and Duke battle earlier this season at the Dick Vitale Invitational

Jay Bilas: 'Idiot Proof' NCAA Tournament Will Expand
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
From Left to Right: Nolan Smith of Tennessee State, Gonzaga senior Graham Ike, and Siena's Gerry McNamara

Championship Week Continues with OVC, Summit, MAAC, MVC, and WCC Tournaments
By Tristan Freeman
Senior forward Graham Ike and longtime Gonzaga head coach Mark Few

It’s the Same Old Story at Gonzaga
By Seth Davis
Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

UConn Clings to a No. 1 seed. Indiana, UCLA, Auburn On the Edge.
By Brad Wachtel
In addition to USC and Auburn, Baker-Mazara also played at Duquesne, San Diego State and Northwest Florida State College

Chad Baker-Mazara No Longer With USC Trojans
By Alex Squadron
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

One Winning Play for Every Night This Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall

INSIDE THE POWER 5 CONFERENCES

With star guard Richie Saunders injured, BYU will need all hands on deck ahead of the NCAA Tournament

Big 12 Notebook: Texas Tech, BYU Move Forward Without Stars

PLUS: Cincinnati surges under Wes Miller, and more news from the Big 12.

By Joshua Parrott
Darius Acuff Jr. of the Arkansas Razorbacks drives to the basket around Latrell Wrightsell Jr. of the Alabama Crimson Tide

Inside the SEC: Arkansas Freshman Closing in on a Unique Double-Double
By Chris Dortch
Lendeborg has more than lived up to the hype since his transfer from UAB to Michigan

Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan, Illinois, Purdue and Nebraska Lead Pack
By Drew Blouin
Star freshman Caleb Wilson is out indefinitely after fracturing his left hand in a loss to Miami on Feb. 10

Inside the ACC: Louisville Freshman Breaks Out; UNC at Crossroads
By Brett Friedlander
From Left to Right: St. John's head coach Rick Pitino, Georgetown center Vincent Iwuchukwu and DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann

Big East Power Rankings for January 2026: St. John's Rising
By Tristan Freeman
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

HHQ's Favorite Features

University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith and the court at the Dean E. Smith Center

Tar Heel Nation Divided: Repair or Replace the Dean Dome?
By Brett Friedlander
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
Tyler Lundblade quietly became the most efficient three-point shooter in the nation last season

68 Three-Pt. Shots In a Row. But No Coach Wanted Him.
By Chris Dortch
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
Sister Jean was an icon, a hoops fan and a woman of purpose. She was also my dear friend.

Sister Jean Was an Icon. She Was Also My Friend.
By Seth Davis
Rienk Mast missed the 2024-25 season recovering from osteochondritis dissecans surgery

After Radical Knee Surgery With Cadaver Cartilage, Nebraska Forward Is Back, and Balling
By Alex Squadron
Those who have seen her play know Emilee Skinner is a "special" prospect

Buy in Now: Emilee Skinner Is Going to Change Women’s Basketball
By Eden Laase
In the era of NIL, some walk-on players are paying to ride the bench

Debbie Antonelli: How to Save the Walk-On Role
By Debbie Antonelli

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Geno Auriemma coaching UConn during a recent win over Creighton

Geno Auriemma Q+A: 12 Titles, One Vision and His All-Time UConn Starting 5
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: Here Comes Iowa
By Eden Laase
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: A Shakeup to the Core Four
By Eden Laase
Lauren Betts (left), Sarah Strong (center) and Mikayla Blakes (left) are among this season's top contenders to win the National Player of the Year award

Women’s National Player of the Year Race: Sarah Strong Leading, Madison Booker Rising
By Eden Laase

Bracketology + Bubble Watch

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

UConn Loses a Top Seed. Auburn, Indiana, Seton Hall Losing Hope.
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
Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

Houston Eyes a No. 1 Seed, While Panic Grips Auburn, Ohio State and Seton Hall
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

Last Shot for Indiana, Cal, Seton Hall and TCU
By Brad Wachtel
Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

Duke Is Now the Overall No. 1 seed. UCLA and Auburn Come Up with Big Wins.
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: Missouri and Virginia Tech are Back In
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: Miami Makes Its Return To The Field
By Brad Wachtel
A graphic illustrating Bracketology 2026, which predicts the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

Florida Looks Ready to Repeat. Houston, St. John's Rise, BYU Drops.
By Brad Wachtel
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

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