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.

Previewing 5 Mid-Major Tournaments Tipping Off In the Next 2 Days

Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s are on a collision in the WCC and what to watch for in the NEC, Summit, OVC and the Missouri Valley

Let the Madness Begin! Championship Week Tips Off With 5 Conference Tourneys

College basketball's 2025 postseason is already underway as five low- and mid-majors host their conference tournaments

Top Ten Performances by First-Year Coaches

Which new arrivals have their schools ahead of schedule and ready for March? We pick the best of the best.

Once Again, Gonzaga-Saint Mary’s Is Worth Staying Up For

On Saturday, the Zags hit the road to try to close the gap in the WCC on the first-place Gaels

Ranking the Top 12 Teams That Are Undefeated In Conference Play

Auburn or Duke? Yale or Saint Mary’s? Take a deep dive as these dozen teams grapple with perfection

The 10 Teams Under Pressure Right Now

Who's facing the most heat to secure major wins over the next two weeks?

What Will Auburn Look Like Without Johni Broome?

An MRI revealed no serious damage to Broome's ankle, but the Tigers will have to try to win without him for a while

The Top 10 Surprise Teams in the Men's Game

Which teams have overachieved so far this season?

The Top 10 Breakout Scorers in College Hoops

Tristan's Top Ten: Ranking the out-of-nowhere players getting major buckets this season

Ten Freshmen You Likely Don't Know Yet — But Soon Will

Tristan's Top Ten: You already know about Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper.

Tristan’s Top Ten: Breakout Players to Watch

Including an elite transfer and one of the top freshmen guards in the country