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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.

Mar. 1: Our Bracketologist breaks down the Tournament landscape

By Brad Wachtel
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LATEST STORIES

Robert Morris head coach Andy Toole's squad could once again be the team to beat in the Horizon League

Welcome to March! Championship Week Tips Off With 6 Conference Tournaments

College basketball's 2026 postseason begins this week as low- and mid-majors host their conference 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
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
Senior Alex Karaban embraces UConn head coach Dan Hurley after a win over Seton Hall

Andy Katz: UConn's Alex Karaban Is a Model Player for the Modern Era
By Andy Katz

Welcome to March! Jay Bilas Tees Up the NCAA Tournament

ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas tips-off March with a report on top title contenders, the field of 76 and the state of Cinderella. Seth and Andy pick their "Tier 1" Tournament threats and unpack Chad Baker-Mazara's abrupt exit from USC.

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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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Kansas’ Bill Self on Darryn Peterson, NCAA Tournament

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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
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

The NCAA Tournament is almost here, which means the bubble is about to burst
By Brad Wachtel
Jon Scheyer has Duke ranked No. 1 despite losing all five starters from a team that made the Final Four last spring

Jon Scheyer on Cam Boozer’s IQ and His All-Time Duke Starting 5

The Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks with Seth Davis and Andy Katz on the latest episode of The Hoops HQ Show
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
UConn's Tarris Reed (left), DePaul's Brandon Maclin (center) and Villanova head coach Kevin Willard (right)

Big East Power Rankings: UConn Regains Top Spot from St. John’s

UConn's thrashing of St. John's allowed the Huskies to take back the Big East's top spot, while Villanova stayed hot against lesser opponents
By Tristan Freeman

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From left to right: Darius Acuff Jr. of Arkansas, Mikel Brown Jr. of Louisville and Arizona's Brayden Burries

Freshman of the Year Race Update: Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr. and Brayden Burries Shine
By Alex Squadron
Wayne Tinkle

Oregon State to Part Ways with Coach Wayne Tinkle
By Alex Squadron
With a 27-0 start, Travis Steele's RedHawks have been one of the best storylines of the season

Miami (OH) Coach Travis Steele Discusses Unbeaten Season, Strength of Schedule
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Dailyn Swain leads Texas this season in points, rebounds, assists, steals and minutes

A Much-Improved Dailyn Swain Is Carrying Texas Into March
By Chris Dortch
The UConn-St. John's rematch would very well decide the Big East regular season title.

UConn and St. John’s Are Ready To Rumble Again
By Alex Squadron
Bennett Stirtz #14 of the Iowa Hawkeyes handles the ball against Andre Mills #7 of the Maryland Terrapins

Re-Ranking the Top Transfers Ahead of the NCAA Tournament
By Drew Blouin
Another installment of Seth Davis's never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: There's a New No. 1
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: Here Comes Iowa
By Eden Laase
Jon Scheyer led his Blue Devils to a win over No. 2 Michigan on Saturday

Andy Katz: Is Duke's Jon Scheyer Coach of the Year?
By Andy Katz
Junior center Motiejus Krivas grabbed five boards and two steals in Arizona's win at Houston

After Statement Win at Houston, Arizona Is Primed for Final Stretch
By Joshua Parrott
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
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Top Wagers for Thursday and Friday Night
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Gators head coach Todd Golden celebrating Florida's national championship last spring

Florida Coach Todd Golden on Winning an NCAA Title, and Going For Another
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Hubert Davis is trying to change the narrative about perceived recruiting woes at UNC

Have Hubert Davis and North Carolina Turned the Corner on the Recruiting Trail?
By Sam Kayser
In the final year of his ASU contract, Bobby Hurley is focused on keeping his head in the game

As the End Nears at Arizona State, Bobby Hurley Eyes a New Beginning
By Seth Davis

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

Women’s Top 25 Rankings: Duke, Carolina Skyrocket, TCU Stumbles
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

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
Welcome to the first installment of 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, Texas In; Miami, VCU Out (For Now)
By Brad Wachtel
A graphic illustrating Bracketology 2026, which predicts the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

Cal, Texas and Indiana Enter the Field. Ohio State and Miami (Fl.) Drop Out.
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