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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

Chris Dortch

Chris Dortch

Chris Dortch has been editor and publisher for Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook — considered the “bible” of college hoops — for the last 26 years. Before that, he covered college basketball for four newspapers. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Sporting News, NBA.com, ESPN.com, The Athletic, Lindy’s, Athlon’s, the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and SECSports.com. Dortch has also taught sports writing and narrative non-fiction writing at East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He is a member of the East Tennessee State Communication Department Alumni Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame, and the United States Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame.
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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

Plus: Tre Johnson's MVP honors and Tennessee powerhouse Chaz Lanier

By Chris Dortch
Boogie Fland #2 of the Arkansas Razorbacks brings the ball up court during the first half against the Baylor Bears at American Airlines Center on November 09, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Inside the SEC: Arkansas has Lone Star troubles, Tennessee Finds a Gem and Loses a Legend

News and notes from around the SEC Conference

By Chris Dortch
Zakai Zeigler #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks on during warm-ups before the game against the LSU Tigers

Zakai Zeigler Is Back for Tennessee. He’s Got a Point to Make.

He's hyped to lead the Vols even deeper into the NCAA Tournament

By Chris Dortch
Wade Taylor IV

Inside the SEC: Wade Taylor IV Ready for Final Run at Texas A&M

"We’re excited to see him put on a show this season.”

By Chris Dortch