Eric Prisbell

Eric Prisbell

Eric Prisbell is an award-winning college basketball writer who has covered virtually every angle of the fast-evolving college athletics landscape for several national outlets. A writer at The Washington PostUSA Today and Sports Business Journal for 17 years, he has covered 16 Final Fours, a half-dozen national title college football games, the Super Bowl, the World Series and the NBA Finals. His work has been honored seven times in the Associated Press Sports Editors' national contests. Four of his stories received honorable mention recognition in the Best of American Sports Writing anthologies. Most recently, he served as the senior national college sports business writer at On3 Sports. He lives with his family in Dallas, where he can be found watching "One Shining Moment" videos on repeat throughout the summer.

Inside Houston’s Locker Room: “This One Ain’t Leaving You Anytime Soon”

The Cougars were riding high in the second half. At the end, though, there was heartbreak.

Sampson, Golden Face Off in Title Game in Different Stages of Their Coaching Careers

The Houston coach is 30 years older than his Florida counterpart — a generational divide amidst a changing college basketball landscape, be it the transfer portal's free agency or NIL player contracts

Late Collapse Sends Duke Into Offseason, and Cooper Flagg Into the NBA

"Heartbreaking": Inside the Duke locker room after stunning loss to Houston

Does Cooper Flagg Need a National Title to Cement his Legacy?

College basketball insiders Jay Wright, Jim Boeheim, Jay Bilas, Rick Pitino and Kelvin Sampson sound off on the Duke freshman's place in history

Beaten at Own Game, Final Four Remains Elusive for Heartbroken Tennessee

WIth a 69-50 loss to Houston, the Volunteers now have the most Sweet Sixteen appearances — 11 — without reaching a Final Four

As Maryland Falls, Kevin Willard is Forced to Contemplate His Future

Maryland's NCAA Tournament ended Thursday in a loss to Florida. Now, Willard's future is the top story.

Too Big, Too Strong: Florida Overpowers Maryland, 87-71, in Sweet Sixteen Win

Turnovers slowed the Gators in the first half, but they took control in the second half to advance to the Elite Eight, where they will face Texas Tech

BYU’s NBA Model: There Is a “Plan for Everything”

Every aspect of the Cougars’ team — analytics, nutrition, a rim-and-3s offense — follows a blueprint that Coach Kevin Young installed after six years as an NBA assistant

Houston, We Have a Title Contender: Kelvin Sampson's Toughness, Grit Powers Cougars

Sampson is so old school, he’s new school. And he has the Cougars poised to chase a title.

Are College Athletes Bound to Be Deemed Employees? An Important Case May Hold the Answer

As Congress drags its feet on a potential reform bill, Johnson vs. NCAA may decide the future of college sports

SMU Is Meeting Its Payroll and Competing in the ACC

Under new coach Andy Enfield, the Mustangs are already a factor in their first season in the ACC

New Title IX Ruling Was Supposed to Clear Up Revenue Sharing. It Raised More Questions.

U.S. Office for Civil Rights says revenue must be distributed equally among men and women, but it’s unclear if that's enforceable. The Trump administration's view is another unknown.