Aaron Cohen

Aaron Cohen

Aaron Cohen is an Assistant Editor at Hoops HQ. He covered the 2025 NCAA Tournament from the Atlanta regional, and is a fixture in the Madison Square Garden press box, covering the biggest college basketball games at the World's Most Famous Arena. He also is a contributor to InsideHook, writing about culture. He is a graduate of Emory University.

Thomas Haugh Forgoes NBA Draft, Returning to Florida for Senior Season

Coming off a breakout season, Haugh joins Alex Condon and Boogie Fland as important returnees for the Gators in 2026-27

New SEC Coach Has Zero Players on His Roster. ZERO.

College hoops fans know transfer portal brings chaos, but zero? PLUS: Louisville lands another star.

Not So Fast! Big Changes to Eligibility Rules Are A Long Way from Happening

The NCAA’s Division I Cabinet declined to take a position on the proposed “five-for-five” eligibility rule during its spring meetings

It's Next Season Already: The NCAA Transfer Portal Is Open

April 7: Wisconsin loses a star guard, Kansas loses the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year and Tennessee loses everything. Here are the top storylines from day one of the 2026 transfer portal.

Tommy Lloyd Inks Arizona Extension, Ends UNC Speculation

Lloyd was reportedly North Carolina's top choice to replace Hubert Davis. On Friday, he announced he won't be leaving Tucson.

Duke Was Headed to the Final Four. Then, Suddenly, It Wasn’t.

The Blue Devils ended last season with a meltdown in the Final Four. This season ended with a meltdown in the Elite Eight.

Picking the Greatest Quotes From the Sweet Sixteen

In a bizarre round of press conferences and interviews, Dan Hurley flirted, Rick Pitino prayed and Michigan emerged as a schoolyard bully

UConn Beats Michigan State With Balance — and Experience

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is obsessed with continuity. It's only fair that his Spartans fell to Alex Karaban in his 148th game as a UConn Husky.

UConn-Michigan State Game Has a Final Four Feel

Premier programs, legendary coaches, NBA-level talent and a grudge – all in a regional semifinal. Here's what to monitor in UConn-MSU.

Picking the Greatest Quotes from the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament

The pressure of March reveals all. From sweat showers to male pattern baldness, here are the wildest quotes from the Second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati to Hire Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun as Next Head Coach

Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun will become the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. He is the first UC alum to helm the program since 1989.

Picking the Greatest Quotes from the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

The pressure of March reveals all. From spontaneous firings to steroids, here are the craziest quotes from a chaotic start to the NCAA Tournament.