Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman is from Pittsburgh. His college basketball love began with the Panthers' glory days and has extended across the country to every team and conference in the years since. He is a versatile analyst who can cover and talk about everything, and he is glad to be part of a great outlet to continue to talk about the great sport and what it has to offer.

The Definitive Big 12 Power Rankings

Can Houston win a title? Is Arizona bound for the Final Four? The Big 12 added new programs last year and the shakeup is just getting started.

The Definitive Big East Power Rankings

Will UConn dominate? Can Xavier transfer to the top? With 14 all-conference players gone, the Big East is showing signs of a major shakeup.

The Definitive ACC Power Rankings

Can Duke still dominate? Is UNC back? The ACC is a battleground for the highest caliber athletes in college basketball. We rank the best of the best.

Top 10 Mid-Major Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Season

As coveted prospects move to the mid-majors in search of playing time, new programs are becoming loaded with breakout talent. Who's next up?

Top 10 Big East Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Season

All 11 Big East programs will be counting on new faces to produce in 2025-26, as last year's top 12 scorers from the conference are now gone. Who's next up?

Top 10 SEC Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Season

The SEC may be the most difficult power conference to break-out in. Here are 10 rising stars capable of beating the odds.

Top 10 Big 12 Breakout Candidates for the 2025-26 Season

Which candidates have the chops to be the next JT Toppin? Here are 10 rising stars from the Big 12 to keep an eye on.

Top 10 Big Ten Breakout Players for the 2025-26 Season

Hoops HQ ranks the “breakout” Big Ten players to watch this season, guys poised for larger roles, increased production and a national spotlight

Top 10 ACC Breakout Players for the 2025-26 Season

Hoops HQ ranks our “breakout” ACC players to watch this season, guys poised for larger roles, increased production and a national spotlight

The Best Frontcourts in College Basketball

Will Florida and Houston continue to dominate inside? Is Duke still elite?

Top 10 Backcourts for the 2025-26 Season

Florida and Houston's elite backcourts sent them to the NCAA Final. We present the next batch of Championship-caliber perimeters.

Who's Winning the Portal?

UPDATED JUNE 8: There are some high-caliber players who still haven’t decided where they’re going, but these 25 teams already have done yeoman work in the portal.