Hoop Thoughts: Beware the Money Trap!
As Kentucky and St. John's are learning, NIL money can buy players, but it can't buy a team. PLUS: UCLA, Darryn Peterson and KenPom.
Special Report: The Eligibility Crisis in College Sports
Baylor’s decision to sign James Nnaji, a former NBA Draft pick, produced complaints and confusion. Here are answers to the most-pressing questions facing college athletics.
Katz: Contenders and Pretenders in the Power Five Conferences
Is Duke for real? How dominant is the Big 12? Andy Katz separates the winners from the wannabes in every power conference to kick off 2026.
The Top 10 Stories of 2025
Walter Clayton Jr. leads Florida on a wild NCAA Tournament run, Cooper Flagg wins the Wooden Award and more from a blue-chip year of college ball
Hoops HQ’s Top 10 Transfers of 2025
Our 2025 transfer retrospective, including Yaxel Lendeborg, PJ Haggerty and the biggest risers and fallers ahead of conference play
He Played 11 Games In High School. He May Win College Player of the Year.
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, a 6-foot-9 forward leads what may be the best team in the country
Dick Vitale Is Hoops HQ’s Person of the Year
Vitale, the 86-year-old broadcaster, returned to ESPN this year, but his real work remains his fight against pediatric cancer
After Triple Bypass, Indiana State Coach Matthew Graves Feels “Extremely Grateful”
In the throes of recovery, coach Matthew Graves is thankful to be alive and patiently awaiting a full return to the sidelines
Inside Rick Pitino’s “Special” Return to Kentucky
It has been 30 years since the St. John’s coach led Kentucky to a championship. He aims to celebrate with a win over the Wildcats on Saturday.
The HHQ Fast Break: Debating the Hottest Topics in Hoops
Hoops HQ's expert panel talks weekend picks, Michigan vs. Arizona, Kentucky's win condition, Darryn Peterson's injury and more
After Playing or Committing to 7 Schools, He's Finally Found a Home
Point guard Duke Miles has signed with seven teams over six years. His veteran leadership and savvy ball-handling have pulled his undefeated Vanderbilt Commodores to the top of the SEC.
Katz' Corner: Every Question Left for the Season's Dark Horses
The Cornhuskers and Pirates have soared past their lowly preseason expectations and may have the talent necessary to keep the good times rolling
