Aaron Cohen

Aaron Cohen is an 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.

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.

Finally! Nebraska Rolls to First NCAA Tournament Win in School History

Sharpshooting forward Pryce Sandfort helped the Huskers eviscerate Troy in front of a highly partisan crowd in Oklahoma City

Big East Championship Preview: UConn Takes on St. John’s in Madison Square Garden

UConn vs. St. John's. Dan Hurley vs. Rick Pitino. The two best teams in the Big East conference face-off Saturday for the third time this season. Both have the chops to dismantle the other.

Undefeated No More! Miami (Ohio) Falls to UMass in MAC Tournament

After a magical 31-win, undefeated regular season, the Miami RedHawks fell to UMass in their first game at the MAC conference Tournament.