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.

Big East Power Rankings for January 2026: St. John's Rising

Hoops HQ's Big East correspondent ranks the nation's most top-heavy conference, from the undefeated Huskies to a brutal Creighton loss

Panic Meter! Ten Teams Headed In The Wrong Direction

The Tar Heels are tumbling, the Sooners are struggling and the Bonnies are bumbling. It’s only January, but these 10 teams have reason to panic.

Big East Power Rankings: UConn Still on Top, Hoyas in Free Fall

The Huskies are still unbeaten in conference play, but struggled against Providence. Elsewhere, St. John's stock climbs while Georgetown's struggles continue apace.

Mid-Majors Report Card: Who's Up, Who's Down?

High Point's potent offense makes it the cream of the mid-major crop but UC Irvine and unbeaten Miami (OH) are close behind. We take a look at the biggest winners, losers and sleepers halfway through the season.

Big East Power Rankings: Creighton Rising, Huskies Still Top Dogs

While ranked squads at UConn and St. John's hold fast the the top spots, Villanova exceeds expectations and Creighton mounts a comeback

Hoops HQ’s Top 10 Bounce-Back Transfers

Ranking the transfers having the biggest bounce-back seasons, including Michael Ajayi (Butler), Cade Tyson (Minnesota) and Ven-Allen Lubin (NC State)

10 More Players, Coaches and Teams Showing Signs of Disaster

The 10 men's college basketball teams, coaches and players showing signs of disaster

Winners and Losers From an Epic Feast Week

Feast Week featured wall-to-wall basketball. Now that the dust has settled, it's time to separate the winners from the losers after a hectic week of action.

Top 10 Teams Showing Signs of Disaster

Three weeks into the college basketball season, squads like Kentucky and Marquette are showing signs of disaster. Are they bound for lost seasons or can they turn things around?

Top 10 Surprise Performances of the New Season

Forget Neoklis Avdalas and Koa Peat — these under-the-radar talents had explosive games worth celebrating. Here are our 10 favorite surprise performances from opening week.

10 Things You Need to Know Ahead of the 2025-26 Season

College basketball starts now. Here are 10 storylines to follow as your focus shifts from World Series baseball to the greatest game on Earth.

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 1 - 25

At last, the Top 25. Hoops HQ delivers you the final installment of the Top 100 players in college basketball for the 2025-26 season.