Joshua Parrott

Joshua Parrott

Joshua Parrott is an award-winning college basketball writer who has covered the sport for multiple national outlets after writing for newspapers in Texas, Tennessee and Louisiana. For the past four years, he’s served as an Associate Editor for Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook after being a Contributing Writer/Editor since 2012. From 2011-2021, he was the Mid-Major Columnist for Basketball Times. His story about Chaminade’s historic 1982 upset of top-ranked Virginia received honorable mention recognition in the 2013 Best of American Sports Writing book. He lives in Houston with his wife (Ashley), two children (Olivia and Grayson), two step kids (Sam and Amayah) and two cats (Muffin and Goose).

Brotherly Love: Dylan and Kayden Mingo Give Baylor a Potent Family Connection

A few weeks ago, Kayden Mingo transferred to Baylor. On Monday, his brother Dylan, a highly-touted recruit, decided to join him.

Illinois Coach Brad Underwood’s Long and Winding Road to the Final Four

Brad Underwood's coaching odyssey has taken him all over the country. After 39 years, the road has led him to this year's Final Four.

Keaton Wagler, an ‘Off-The-Beaten Path’ Recruit, Has Led Illinois to the Final Four

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler was badly overlooked as a recruit. The star guard is proving himself on the biggest stage there is.

Illinois Books Trip to Final Four For First Time Since 2005

Star freshman scores 25 points and Illini big men dominate the glass in closer-than-it-looks 71-59 win.

Illinois and Iowa Clash: a Big Ten Elite Eight

The best of Big Ten basketball will be on display Saturday, when the Hawkeyes and Illini collide with a trip to the Final Four on the line

Illinois Upsets Houston as Superstar Freshman Shines

The Illini’s star freshman guard, all 185 pounds of him, had double-digit boards for the first time in his career as the Illini slogged past Houston

Iowa Tops Nebraska as Bennett Stirtz's 'Hell of a Ride' Continues

The Hawkeyes rally past Big Ten foe Nebraska 77-71, as Stirtz scores 20 points

Houston is Ready for a Shot at Redemption

Emanuel Sharp and the Cougars can get one step closer to putting 2025 to rest when they meet Illinois for a Sweet Sixteen clash in Houston

Without Will Wade, McNeese Continues to Thrive

Bill Armstrong, a former Wade assistant, has led the Cowboys to their third straight NCAA Tournament appearance

How Houston's Kingston Flemings Survived a Near-Death Accident and Became a Star

Getting crushed by a car as a 3-year-old permanently altered the star freshman — and likely NBA lottery pick. Sixteen years since the accident, he still counts his blessings every day.

Big 12 Notebook: Texas Tech, BYU Move Forward Without Stars

PLUS: Cincinnati surges under Wes Miller, and more news from the Big 12.

After Statement Win at Houston, Arizona Is Primed for Final Stretch

With home games against Kansas and Iowa State approaching, the Wildcats are heading into the postseason full of confidence