Key Big Ten Headlines for the 2025-26 College Basketball Season
What do you need to know about the Nanjing Monkey Kings? Why does the conference's scoring king feel disrespected? Without further ado, let’s begin this Big Ten basketball feast.
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
“Premier Conference” No More: Can the ACC Rebound?
The ACC's four tournament teams represented its lowest bid rate since 1975. Could tougher non-conference schedules change the narrative?
Why the Future Looks Brighter Than Ever at Missouri
The Tigers have already earned commitments from three elite prospects in the Class of 2026
Inside Thierry Darlan’s Groundbreaking Move From the NBA G League to Santa Clara
The 6-foot-8 guard, who averaged 10.9 points in the G League last season, will join the Broncos as a junior with two years of eligibility remaining
Seth Davis’ Preseason Top 25 Rankings
Florida has a legit chance to win back-to-back titles, and Duke has another stellar freshman class
‘Maniacal’ Desire to Help Players Improve Has Fueled Rick Barnes’s Success at Tennessee
At 71, Barnes has a lifetime contract and one of his deepest teams. Could the Vols finally end their season on the last Monday night?
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?
Seth Davis' Burning Questions for the New Season
How North Carolina coach Hubert Davis fares in this critical season is one of many burning questions in college hoops as the season draws nigh
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?
Women's Basketball Breakout Candidates: Who Is Set to Take a Step Forward This Season?
With an elite freshman class and established stars division-wide, it's a tough time to break out big in women's college basketball. Here are eight rising stars capable of beating the odds.
Can a New-Look Team End Wake Forest’s NCAA Tournament Drought?
Coach Steve Forbes thrived in the portal once again, adding a handful of talented transfers to go with a promising group of returnees. Now the excitement is building in Winston-Salem.