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Demond Williams' saga exposed the murkiness of the NCAA's ability to enforce NIL contracts

College Sports' Billion Dollar Question: Are NIL Contracts Enforceable?

Demond Williams' Washington Huskies saga jolted college football. It has major repercussions for basketball and the landscape of college sports.

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By Noah Henderson

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Marquette's Nigel James (left), Tarris Reed of UConn (middle) and Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway (right)

Big East

Big East Power Rankings: UConn Still on Top, Hoyas in Free Fall

The Huskies are still unbeaten in conference play, but struggled against Providence. Elsewhere, St. John's stock climbs while Georgetown's struggles continue apace.

By Tristan Freeman

The Longhorns have responded with two huge victories since head coach Sean Miller publicly questioned the team's effort

SEC

Inside the SEC: Coach Sean Miller Lights a Fire Under Texas

By Chris Dortch

NIL has changed, but success is more lucrative than ever

NCAA

Twenty Charged in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme

By Chris Dortch

Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Betting & Picks

Seth's Picks: BYU at Texas Tech, Virginia at SMU

By Seth Davis

Coach Bill Courtney will be remembered for his strategic ingenuity and love of the game

Long Reads

“He Was A Joyous Coach”: College Basketball Mourns the Loss of Bill Courtney

By Alex Squadron

TOP 25 RANKINGS

Another installment of Seth Davis's never-miss men's Top 25 ranking (pictured: Tyler Tanner)

Rankings

Men's Basketball Top 25: Undefeated Vanderbilt Has Arrived

By Seth Davis

Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking (pictured: Jaloni Cambridge)

Women's College Basketball

Women’s Top 25 Rankings: A Major Podium Shakeup

By Eden Laase

Benetti is among the most prominent voices in college basketball, calling games for Fox

Long Reads

How Jason Benetti Overcame Cerebral Palsy and Became a Broadcast Legend

Jason Benetti has taken a laborious path to the top of sports broadcasting. He couldn't have done it without a tuba, his Nintendo and a whole lot of grit.

By Alex Squadron

Jon Scheyer's program has landed three five-star commits, including Cameron Williams, a 6-foot-11 forward out of Phoenix

Recruiting

Winners and Losers on the High School Recruiting Trail

Our high school recruiting expert has the inside scoop on where college basketball's next generation of stars are headed

By Sam Kayser

Big 12

Inside the Big 12: Picking the Best Team, Coach, Freshman and Player So Far

Is AJ Dybantsa mortal? Could Texas Tech win the title? Our Big 12 correspondent dishes out superlatives and picks the conference's best upcoming games.

By Joshua Parrott

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Auburn guard Keyshawn Hall is on top after posting a pair of 32-point performances against Texas A&M and Arkansas

Transfer portal

Transfer Ranking: Michigan Stumbles, Auburn Star Vaults to No. 1

By Drew Blouin

Welcome to the first installment of Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams that will make up the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

Rankings

Michigan Loses No. 1 Seed, Mizzou + St. John's Climb

By Brad Wachtel

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

NCAA

NCAA Denies Eligibility to Former NBA Player

By Andy Katz

London Johnson of the NBA G League’s Ignite

ACC

EXCLUSIVE: Louisville Activates Former NBA G League Player

By Seth Davis

Keaton Wagler's combination of skill, size and smarts continues to impress NBA scouts

NBA Draft News

2026 NBA Draft Stock Report: Risers, Fallers and Sleepers

By Jonathan Wasserman

Darrion Williams has struggled at times since transferring to NC State but he bounced back after his coach gave him a fiery endorsement

ACC

Inside the ACC: The Explosive Return of NC State's Priciest Guard

By Brett Friedlander

Joshua Jefferson (left), Cameron Boozer (center) and AJ Dybantsa (right) are the leading Wooden Award candidates

Players

National Player of the Year Race Update: AJ Dybantsa Keeps Climbing, Two New Players Enter the Top 10

By Alex Squadron

Rick Pitino and Mark Pope are not getting a big return on their massive NIL budgets

Seth Davis

Hoop Thoughts: Beware the Money Trap!

By Seth Davis

Nick Townsend of Yale and Miami (OH) head coach Travis Steele have garnered high marks at the midway point, while College of Charleston is a team to watch in the second half

Mid Majors

Mid-Majors Report Card: Who's Up, Who's Down?

By Tristan Freeman

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Flau’jae Johnson, Olivia Miles and Ta'Niya Latson are among the projected top picks in Eden Laase's WNBA mock draft

Women's College Basketball

2026 WNBA Mock Draft: Lottery Shockwaves and a New No. 1 Pick

By Eden Laase

Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women's College Basketball

Women’s Top 25: LSU Tumbles and a B1G Comeback

By Eden Laase

Junior center Audi Crooks is the linchpin of an undefeated Iowa State squad

Women's College Basketball

Seven Burning Questions for Women's Hoops in 2026

By Eden Laase

Women's College Basketball

Women’s Top 25: A Superstar Debut at UCLA

By Eden Laase

Seth Davis dissects the NCAA chaos following Baylor's acquisition of NBA Draft pick James Nnaji

Special Report: The Eligibility Crisis in College Sports

Baylor’s decision to sign James Nnaji, a former NBA Draft pick, produced complaints and confusion. Here are answers to the most-pressing questions facing college athletics.

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By Seth Davis