Andy Katz’s Top 10 Storylines for 2025-26
Katz, Hoops HQ’s new senior correspondent, is ready to raise the curtain on the new college hoops season
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?
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
Rutgers Is Getting Back to Basics
Following a disappointing season with Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey, Steve Pikiell is trying to bring back the Scarlet Knights’ blue collar identity
Inside the Washington Huskies' Rapid Rebuild
After a disappointing first year at the helm, coach Danny Sprinkle has the Huskies looking like a real threat in the Big Ten
Top 10 Big Ten Incoming Internationals
Which international phenoms will shine in the Big Ten this season?
UCLA Has a New Plan for Lauren Betts. Will It Work?
The Bruins lost their entire freshman class, but with Betts’ younger sister Sienna coming on board, hopes remain high in Westwood for another Final Four
From Iowa to Iowa: Ben McCollum Was Destined to be Hawkeyes' Coach
After four Division II National Titles and a historic year at Drake, McCollum is returning home and ready to apply his winning touch to Iowa hoops
The DeVries Team Is Primed for a Final Run At Indiana
Tucker DeVries, who played for his father Darian at Drake and West Virginia, is one of 10 transfers who will play for Darian's first team at Indiana
Portal Notebook: Latest Commitments, Visits and Biggest Storylines
Desmond Claude heads to Washington, while UTSA loses a high-major transfer and Hawaii has added a key piece
Ready or Not, College Athlete Salaries Are About to Plummet
As a new salary cap in college sports gets ready to go into effect, athletes are set to make a lot less money. Will it hold up in court?
Kevin Willard Looks to Move on From His Messy Exit at Maryland: “I Know They Hate Me”
Willard has done a good job rebuilding Villanova’s roster, but he understands the bad feelings from Maryland fans will linger.