Five-in-Five Eligibility Is A Terrible Idea
They’re called “four-year colleges” for a reason. Why does the NCAA insist on granting athletes a fifth year?
Chris Spatola, College Basketball Analyst and Former Duke Coach, Dies at 47
Spatola played college basketball at Army and was an assistant coach for the Blue Devils from 2007 to 2012
The Public Is Still Not Sold On the Protect College Sports Act
The NCAA committed a major turnover by not featuring student-athletes in its case for the bill. Is it too late?
Top 10 Rising Coaching Stars for 2026-27
Hoops HQ ranks the up-and-coming coaches to determine who is on the cusp of basketball coaching stardom in 2026-27
Why College Hoops Should Expand the Coaches Replay Challenge
Last year’s experiment with the coaches replay challenge was a good start. It's time for the NCAA to streamline the process.
That Time When Players Couldn’t (Legally) Be Paid
Oklahoma coach Billy Tubbs wanted "honor among thieves" when it came to paying student-athletes. He would have thrived in the NIL era.
“We Need Guardrails”: John Calipari Is Not Giving Up On Congress
Calipari recognizes imperfections in the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act but sees it as the best way to move college sports forward
Did Lane Kiffin Accidentally Save College Sports?
By pushing so hard to get pro athletes back to college, the LSU coach may have pushed the entire enterprise towards a more workable model
Is The NCAA’s Legal Tide Starting to Turn?
The NCAA suffered a string of losses in state courts, but recent wins plus strong actions by conferences are putting college sports on firmer ground
Frustrated by the Eligibility Crisis? Blame the Coaches.
College basketball coaches complain about uncertainty. Why are they creating more of it by trying to add players who might be ineligible?
Recapping a Chaotic Week in the College Sports World
A frantic race to pass the PCSA and a monumental decision in a five-for-five eligibility case have stirred more confusion in college sports
It’s Time For the NCAA To Get Back To Basics
A tweak to the proposed five-in-five eligibility rule could help tilt the balance back towards education in college sports, and improve the NCAA’s legal standing in the process