Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger Turns Tragedy Into Purpose
Now at her third school, Poffenbarger has learned the hard way how pain can lead to wisdom, perspective and leadership
Katz’s Corner: It’s Time for School Presidents to Speak on Eligibility
Why school presidents need to speak out on the festering eligibility issue. Plus: Arizona and Michigan vs. the field and St. John's vs. UConn.
National Player of the Year Race Update: AJ Dybantsa Keeps Climbing, Two New Players Enter the Top 10
With a stellar crop behind him — led by rapid-riser AJ Dybantsa — Cameron Boozer shouldn't get too comfortable. Here are the top ten players vying for this year's Wooden Award.
Braden Smith Igniting Purdue’s Title Quest
The best playmaker in the country was at the top of his game in the second half of Wednesday's blowout win over Minnesota. Smith needs to duplicate that performance the rest of the way to help the Boilermakers finally realize their national championship aspirations.
AJ Dybantsa Gifts BYU Comeback Win of the Season
Dybantsa's heroics and Rob Wright III’s buzzer-beater completed the Cougar's 22-point comeback win at Madison Square Garden
After Radical Knee Surgery With Cadaver Cartilage, Nebraska Forward Is Back, and Balling
After missing the entire 2024-25 season with a knee injury, Rienk Mast has helped lead the Cornhuskers to a perfect 8-0 start
No Handlogten, No Title: Meet Florida’s Comeback Kid
A compound fracture sustained in the 2024 SEC Tournament led Micah Handlogten to opt for a medical redshirt. He called an audible when Florida needed him most.
Two-Time All-SEC Guard Is a ‘Better Human Being Than Basketball Player’
Mississippi State’s star guard, who was named to the Preseason All-SEC First Team, has been using his resources to make an impact in the community
How Counting Rocks Made UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens a Star
The graduate guard's twelve years of watching film, shooting free throws and counting rocks have her on a WNBA trajectory
“He’s A Warrior”: Zuby Ejiofor Takes The Lead at St. John’s
The Big East Preseason Player of the Year started at Kansas and is spearheading the Red Storm’s resurgence under Rick Pitino
Andy Katz: The Seniors Are Balling, Too
Meet the elder statesmen of college ball. Plus: Mikel Brown Jr. takes up the mantle at Louisville, stories from Rick Pitino and shoutouts across the NCAA.
Andy Katz: Inside an Alabama Star's Amazing Recovery
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is back on the court only 11 months after rupturing his Achilles — and he's showing no rust
