Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman has been the lead writer and editor at FanSided's Busting Brackets since 2018, amassing millions of views each year. He is also a contributor to Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Field of 68 Daily, Sleepers Media and HoriZone Roundtable. Tristan is a longtime member of the US Basketball Writers Association.

Pac-12 Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

Gonzaga is the team to beat in the new-look Pac-12. See where the rest of the conference is picked to finish in our preseason power rankings.

SEC Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

Florida looks like a juggernaut once again, but the Gators will have stiff competition in a loaded SEC that features a handful of contenders

Big 12 Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

Once again, Arizona and Houston will battle for Big 12 supremacy. See where the rest of the conference lands in our preseason power rankings.

Big Ten Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

The reigning national champs rank third in our Big Ten preseason power rankings. Which teams landed ahead of Big Blue?

Big East Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

UConn and St. John's still lead the way in the top-heavy Big East, but the conference is expected to be a bit deeper this season

ACC Preseason Power Rankings for the 2026-27 Season

The Blue Devils are once again the team to beat in the ACC. Check out where Duke's rivals land in the conference's preseason power rankings

The Top 100 Players in College Hoops: Part Two

Hoops HQ delivers you the definitive ranking of the top 100 players in college hoops for the 2026-27 season

Top 10 National Storylines to Watch for 2026-27

Mark Pope's hot seat, Michael Malone's NCAA debut and four stellar freshmen star in the top storylines of the impending season

Top 10 Rising Coaching Stars for 2026-27

Hoops HQ ranks the up-and-coming coaches to determine who is on the cusp of basketball coaching stardom in 2026-27

Top 20 Mid-Major Transfers for the 2026-27 Season

Memphis leads the pack in our look at the top men's transfers heading to mid-major teams for the 2026-27 campaign

The Top 20 Transfers in the SEC — For Now

The power conference has seen a masive influx of talent, even as court rulings impact who's eligible to suit up on the court

Top 10 Freshmen Most Likely to Lead Their Teams in Scoring

After last season's historically great freshman class, which high-school prospects are most likely to lead their team in scoring in 2026-27?