Women’s Top 25: Tennessee Slides, Illinois Arrives
Feb 2: A blowout loss spells danger for Iowa. TCU stumbles. West Virginia scores a statement win. A new star emerges at Illinois.
Cal, Texas and Indiana Enter the Field. Ohio State and Miami (Fl.) Drop Out.
Feb. 2: Illinois and Iowa State are both making a case for No. 1 seeds
Big East Power Rankings for January 2026: St. John's Rising
Hoops HQ's Big East correspondent ranks the nation's most top-heavy conference, from the undefeated Huskies to a brutal Creighton loss
Indiana, NC State Are Back On the Bubble. Florida Looks Repeat Ready.
Jan. 30: Meanwhile, Missouri and Seton Hall are trending in the wrong direction
Big 12 Power Rankings: Arizona Stays Undefeated, Texas Tech on the Rise
Hoops HQ's Big 12 correspondent ranks the nation's fiercest conference, from Arizona's undefeated streak to BYU's loaded roster
Player of the Year Race Dominated by Freshmen
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer remains the frontrunner to win the Wooden Award, but the race is far from over. Who else is in the mix?
Portal Check-In: Which Transfers Have Been the Best Pickups?
Jan 27: A thriller from Keyshawn Hall and a bounceback win for Yaxel Lendeborg marked a key week for the top transfers in college basketball
Top 25: Illinois and St. John's Climbing Fast
Jan 26: UConn faces adversity. Illinois sends Purdue packing. Auburn teeters. Three schools join the ballot, including a dominant mid major.
Top 25: Oklahoma Ignites, Rhode Island Shows Out
Jan 26: Oklahoma proves its mettle during an overtime win vs. South Carolina. UConn defends its win streak. An A-10 contender climbs the boards.
The Big Ten Owns Half of the Top 10 Seeds in the Tournament. But Here Comes the ACC...
Jan 26: Illinois and North Carolina come up with huge road wins, while Stanford and Seton Hall fall out of the field.
Panic Meter! Ten Teams Headed In The Wrong Direction
The Tar Heels are tumbling, the Sooners are struggling and the Bonnies are bumbling. It’s only January, but these 10 teams have reason to panic.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Michigan on Top, One Undefeated Left
With 2026 well underway, Hoops HQ's Big Ten correspondent ranks the nation's most competitive conference, from Braden Smith to David Coit
