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Mark Pope celebrates with members of his 1996 Championship team after the Wildcats' win over Tennessee on Saturday

$22 Million? Mark Pope on Kentucky's NIL Budget, Pressure

The Wildcats' coach stops by The Hoops HQ Show

By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
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USC guard JuJu Watkins

2027 WNBA Mock Draft: JuJu Watkins Is Going First. Who’s Next?

Expect a year full of WNBA-ready performances from some SEC fan favorites. PLUS: Who are the best bigs in a guard-dominated draft class?

By Gene Wang
Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh celebrates a basket

SEC Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season
By Tristan Freeman
JuJu Watkins, sophomore guard at USC, the University of Southern California, dribbles up the basketball court.

USC Setting JuJu Watkins up for a ‘Super’ Final Season
By Luke DeCock
A collage featuring Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington and point guard Tyler Tanner

Led by a Preseason All-American, Vanderbilt Is Still a Force to Be Reckoned With
By Alex Squadron
Head coach Kevin Willard of the Villanova Wildcats signals a play during a college basketball game against the Georgetown Hoyas at Finneran Pavilion on January 21, 2026 in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Kevin Willard on Playing for the Pope, and 12 Cups of Coffee a Day
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz

CONFERENCE POWER RANKINGS

Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas looks up at the scoreboard

Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

Once again, Arizona and Houston will battle for Big 12 supremacy. See where the rest of the conference lands in our preseason power rankings.
By Tristan Freeman
Silas Demary Jr. dribbles the ball for UConn

Big East Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

UConn and St. John's still lead the way in the top-heavy Big East, but the conference is expected to be a bit deeper this season
By Tristan Freeman
Elliot Cadeau dribbles the ball up court for Michigan

Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

The reigning national champs rank third in our Big Ten preseason power rankings. Which teams landed ahead of Big Blue?
By Tristan Freeman
Duke's Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje strolls down the court in between plays

ACC Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

The Blue Devils are once again the team to beat in the ACC. Check out where Duke's rivals land in the conference's preseason power rankings
By Tristan Freeman

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Brand New Season: Kentucky Coach Mark Pope

The Wildcat coach talks Big Blue Nation, NBA-caliber returners and rumors of a $22 million NIL budget. PLUS: Pope takes on the Hoops HQ Shot Clock Challenge with Seth Davis and Andy Katz.

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Reese Alston rising up for a dunk during the SLAM Summer Classic at Rucker Park

Recruiting Buzz: Updates on Two Five-Star Prospects, San Diego State’s Big Haul and More

A rundown of the latest headlines from the high school recruiting trail, including major developments in San Diego and Columbia
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
A man in a light blue shirt and patterned tie crouches intently on a basketball court, watching the game.

My Friend, Rick Barnes — From Don’t Mess With Happy by Fran Fraschilla

Fraschilla and a young, fiery Rick Barnes bonded as they navigated recruitment, media, punched students and bullies in the Big East
By Fran Fraschilla
Pryce Sandfort shoots a jump shot over an Iowa defender during the NCAA Tournament

Nebraska’s Pryce Sandfort Was Born Into Basketball

The Cornhuskers’ senior guard is ready to step out of his big brother’s shadow once and for all
By Chris Dortch
Top 100 graphic featuring Tyler Tanner, John Blackwell, Pryce Sandfort, Silas Demary Jr., Boogie Fland

2026-27 Season Preview: The Top 100 Players in College Hoops

Hoops HQ delivers you the definitive ranking of the top 100 players in college basketball for the 2026-27 season

By Aaron Cohen, Tristan Freeman and Alex Squadron

HOOPS NEWS

Kansas coach Bill Self

Kansas Rolls The Dice By Adding NBA Draftee
By Seth Davis
From left: Flory Bidunga, Tyran Stokes, Jeremy Fears Jr.

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part Five
By Alex Squadron
From left: Elliot Cadeau, Boogie Fland, Tounde Yessoufou

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part Four
By Aaron Cohen
Close up of Boston College head coach Luke Murray

Recruiting Buzz: Boston College Stays Hot, Cal Lands Major Prize and More
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
A collage featuring Virginia head coach Ryan Odom, Thijs De Ridder and Chance Mallory

‘They Had Unfinished Business’: Virginia’s Core Is Back and Ready to Level Up
By Alex Squadron
Gonzaga coach Mark Few

Gonzaga Basketball Enters New Era as Eligibility Questions Loom
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ ranked the top 100 players in college basketball for the 2026-27 season (From left: Ian Jackson, Zoom Diallo, Cayden Boozer)

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part Three
By Alex Squadron
Hoops HQ ranked the top 100 players in college basketball for the 2026-27 season (From left: Ian Jackson, Zoom Diallo, Cayden Boozer)

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part Two
By Tristan Freeman
Ahmed Nur drives to the net for the U18 Next Gen Team 3SSB

Recruiting Buzz: Ole Miss Lands Major Prize, Florida Goes Big and More
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
Hoops HQ ranked the top 100 players in college basketball for the 2026-27 season (From left: Terrence Hill Jr., Markus Burton, Alijah Arenas)

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part One
By Aaron Cohen
Team USA's Darius Wabbington participating in pregame warm-ups

High School Recruiting Buzz: LSU and Indiana Land Five-Stars
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
Dana Altman

Oregon Coach Dana Altman Announces His Retirement
By Alex Squadron

COACHES' CORNER

Jon Scheyer squats on the Duke sidelines as he watches his team in action

Duke Ready to Rebound After Epic Final Four Loss
By Brett Friedlander
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo watches his team from the sidelines

Tom Izzo Is Ready for Another Run at a Title
By Mike DeCourcy
Florida head coach Todd Golden is all smiles on the sidelines

Todd Golden Is Primed To Chase Another Title At Florida
By Andy Katz
Bryan Hodgson coaching South Florida in a 2026 NCAA Tournament game against Louisville

Bryan Hodgson Brings the Heat to Providence Basketball
By Andy Katz
Jeff Capel fielding questions at the 2026 ACC basketball tipoff

Jeff Capel Is at Peace as He Approaches a Pivotal Season at Pitt
By Brett Friedlander
Oregon coach Tony Stubblefield reacts from the sidelines

Tony Stubblefield Gets His Mulligan at Oregon
By Andy Katz
Duke head coach Kara Lawson celebrates a win over North Carolina

Duke’s Kara Lawson Pivots from Team USA to the Final Four Chase
By Gene Wang
Jerrod Calhoun

Jerrod Calhoun Has a Plan to Revitalize Cincinnati Basketball
By Mike DeCourcy

WOMEN'S HOOPS HEADLINES

Hoops HQ is back with a preseason installment of the never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Preseason Women’s Top 25: A Brand New Superpower

As the season approaches, last year's key contenders — UConn, South Carolina, USC and Duke — prepare to do battle as a Big Ten power shapes up

By Gene Wang
Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo flashing a smile while fielding questions at the 2026 ACC media day

Hannah Hidalgo Is Resuming Her Chase for History
By Gene Wang
USC guard JuJu Watkins during a 2025 game

Debbie Antonelli’s Top 10 Storylines for the 2026-27 Women’s College Basketball Season
By Debbie Antonelli
UCLA women's basketball team posing with their trophy after defeating South Carolina in the 2026 National Title game

Ten Burning Questions for the Women’s 2026-27 Season
By Gene Wang
Sophie Sene high fives her Utah State teammates as she returns to the bench

Ranking the Top 20 Pac-12 Women’s Transfers for 2026-27
By Tristan Freeman

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Ian Jackson and Rick Pitino stand side-by-side

St. John’s Has a New Look But the Same High Hopes
By Aaron Cohen
UConn's Sarah Strong looks on during pregame warm-ups

A More Aggressive Sarah Strong Could Give UConn a Happier Ending
By Morgan Mueller
Jordan Page reacts positively to a play while competing for Team USA at the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup

High School Recruiting Buzz: UConn Lands Another Five-Star, Duke Goes International
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
A collage featuring Nebraska players Braden Frager (left) and Pryce Sandfort (right) with head coach Fred Hoiberg in the middle

Can Nebraska Keep Climbing This Season?
By Alex Squadron
Michael Malone clapping on the sidelines with the UNC logo branded on the image

High School Recruiting Buzz: Which Colleges Are Off to a Rocky Start?
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten
Jalen Haralson holds the ball while being guarded by Juke Harris at a Tennessee basketball practice

Meet the Million Dollar Transfer Ready to Make a Splash at Tennessee
By Chris Dortch
A collage image of the US Capitol building flanked by nondescript college athletes

Landmark Protect College Sports Act Passes in Senate
By Alex Squadron
Jordan Smith Jr. (left), Bryce Drew (center) and Neoklis Avdalas (right)

Five Bold Predictions for the 2026-27 Men’s Hoops Season
By Alex Squadron
High school basketball star Moussa Kamissoko throws down a two-handed dunk during the SLAM Summer Classic at Rucker Park

High School Recruiting Buzz: Syracuse Lands a Five-Star Prospect
By Alex Squadron and Jake Weingarten

That Time When...

LeBron James shoots the ball against R.J. Reynolds High School on January 15, 2003

That Time When I First Watched LeBron James Play
By Mike DeCourcy
Rick Majerus coaching the Utah Utes

That Time When Rick Majerus Bared All
By Seth Davis
22-year-old Patrick Ewing holds his Big East Tournament MVP trophy with Georgetown coach John Thompson

That Time When John Thompson Called Me a “Foo”
By Jack McCallum
Bob Knight looks over freshman guard Neil Reed in 1995

That Time When Bob Knight Choked Me
By Jack McCallum
Georgia fans celebrate after winning the 2008 SEC Tournament

That Time When a Tornado Struck the Georgia Dome
By Chris Dortch
Picture of a chartered airplane carrying members of the East Tennessee State basketball team after it crash-landed at Walker County Airport in 1984

That Time When My Plane Caught On Fire
By Chris Dortch
Juan Dixon runs up the court during the 2002 NCAA Tournament

That Time When Juan Dixon Showed His Gratitude
By Seth Davis
Image of Brett Friedlander posing with "Cameron Crazies" as he holds a carboard sign that reads: "Do Not Enter. New Laptop."

That Time When Grayson Allen Destroyed My Laptop
By Brett Friedlander

WHO'S ON YOUR TEAM NOW?

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.
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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
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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
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