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.

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.

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 81 - 100

Hoops HQ delivers you the definitive, data-driven ranking of the top 100 players in college basketball for the 2025-26 season

SEC Power Rankings for the 2025-26 Season

The SEC is coming off the greatest conference season in college basketball history and remains packed with Tournament contenders. Can they repeat?

Big Ten Power Rankings for the 2025-26 Season

The Big Ten is bigger than ever and chock full of Tournament contenders. How will the Pac-12 converts fare? Can Purdue and Michigan maintain their momentum?

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?