Long Reads

Marquee matchups, players to watch, predictions and more. From the Player’s Era to Maui, the Duke-Arkansas clash to the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Nov 21: No. 8 Illinois’ 90-86 loss to No. 11 Alabama did nothing to suggest the Illini are unworthy of competing at the highest level

Kentucky is in crisis mode after the MSU loss. Plus: Marquette's no-portal policy, the key to St. John’s and more musings from Seth Davis.

INSIDE THE BIG EAST: The Hoyas' depth will be tested with senior big Vince Iwuchukwu out 6-8 weeks. Plus: Villanova's star guard, St. John's recovery and games of the week.

After an embarrassing non-conference campaign in 2024-25, the ACC is looking like a conference of competitors. Credit standout freshmen, can-do coaching and a new brand of Tournament hunger.

Driveway pickup games against his NFL brother prepared Kentucky’s Otega Oweh to be a basketball star. Now, the SEC Preseason Player of the Year is primed for a deep Tournament run.

Entering his 21st season as a head coach, Matta is determined to lead the Bulldogs back to the NCAA Tournament

Andy Katz talks injuries, Creighton's succession protocol, G League converts, Final Four weekend, the new kings of Madison Square Garden and more

After signing the nation’s top-ranked transfer class, St. John’s is among the favorites to win the 2025-26 national title. Can Rick Pitino’s new-look team mesh well enough to live up to expectations?

With five-star recruits and fresh NIL deals, the Big 12 looks more competitive than ever. Could the conference produce our national champion?

The 6-foot-10 graduate forward, who followed coach Alan Huss from High Point to Creighton, has missed the last two years after undergoing a heart procedure