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Men’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Men's Top 25 Rankings
Supreme Cook puts up two on the way to Oregon's 83-81 victory over Alabama

Hope and Hooping in Las Vegas: Jeff Goodman's Week in Sin City
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardway with his arms crossed on the sideline.

Penny Hardaway’s Team Is a Work in Progress. So Is He.
Cooper Flagg runs down the court dribbling the ball

Picks Against the Spread: How to Bet a Wild Wednesday Slate of Games
Women’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Women's Top 25 Rankings
After nearly a decade of leadership at Florida Atlantic, Dusty May was named head coach of Michigan in March

Inside the Big Ten: Dusty May’s Debut, Oregon’s Home-Grown Big Man, Lots More
Texas guard Rori Harmon, left, and Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles in a split screen image

Five Huge Games Highlight an Epic Thursday in Women’s Hoops
Sean Pedulla #3 of the Mississippi Rebels drives to the basket

Inside the SEC: The Ace Scorers Dominating at Ole Miss and Texas A&M
Butler Bulldogs forward Jahmyl Telfort (11) sets up the offense

Inside the Big East: Is Butler the Top Dog?
Wisconsin guard John Tonje holds a basketball in his right hand about to dribble.

“He Got Himself There”: The Not-So-Sudden Rise of Wisconsin Star John Tonje
Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate holds his hands in the air to celebrate a win over Houston.

10 Under-the-Radar Performances From Feast Week
Zeke Mayo #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks puts up a three-point shot against Tyrese Proctor

Kansas Escapes, Auburn Dominates, Hurley Whines: Racing Through An Epic Tuesday in College Hoops
UConn players Jana El Alfy, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, KK Arnold, and Sarah Strong stand side by side on the court.

Women's Notebook: UConn Is Dominating Once Again

Alex Squadron

Alex Squadron

Alex Squadron is a staff writer for Hoops HQ. His byline has appeared in SLAM, the New York Post, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated and SB Nation. As an associate editor for SLAM, Alex produced cover stories on basketball stars such as Stephen Curry, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson, Dwyane Wade, Paolo Banchero and more. Alex's first book, Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA, was released in October 2023.
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St. John's coach Rick Pitino watches a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

My Day With Rick Pitino: Get Up, Show Up, Try to Keep Up

The St. John's coach, 72, is fueled by Starbucks, workouts and constant change

By Alex Squadron
Creighton coach Greg McDermott talks to center Ryan Kalkbrenner on the sideline during a game.

Team Preview: Creighton Bluejays

Senior center Ryan Kalkbrenner is back, which means the Bluejays are ready to stand tall

By Alex Squadron
Alabama head coach Nate Oats talks to Alabama point guard Mark Sears.

Team Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide

Following a historic trip to the Final Four, the Alabama Crimson Tide are ready to hit the ground running — again.

By Alex Squadron
Cooper Flagg of the Duke Blue Devils shoots against the Lincoln Lions at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Ranking the Top Freshmen for the 2024-25 Season

No surprise, Cooper Flagg heads the list. Who else makes the cut?

By Alex Squadron
Cooper Flagg of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles up the court at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 4, 2024 in Durham, North Carolina.

Top Candidates for Player of the Year

Our preseason predictions of who's in the running to take home the hardware

By Alex Squadron
Johnell Davis of the Florida Atlantic Owls looks to drive

Top Transfers for the New Season

There are a lot of new faces in new places

By Alex Squadron
Houston Cougars

Team Preview: Houston Cougars

Coach Kelvin Sampson's team looks primed for a run at the title

By Alex Squadron