College Basketball

Over a span of three days, Missouri men’s basketball completed both its roster and likely its staff for the 2026-27 season, filling the final roster spot with the addition of Western Carolina transfer Cord Stansberry on Sunday, then announcing the hiring of four assistants on Tuesday. In the latest episode of the “All Things Mizzou” podcast, Missouri basketball reporters Joey …

There is a big concern surrounding Big Blue Nation right now, and it has to do with the “star player” for the 2026-27 season. Some feel that this roster does not have a star player, and it is really hard to be an elite team without one. The hope for fans right now is that Milan Momcilovic, who played at …

Twelve players now sit on Virginia Tech’s roster, leaving the team three athletes under the maximum allowed number of 15. With the roster almost fully having taken shape, here are my updated thoughts on what the Hokies’ depth chart looks like: Backcourt: After his incandescent end-of-season form, Hammond feels like a lock for one of the guard spots. The 5-foot-11 …

Slowly but surely, the 2026-27 West Virginia men’s basketball schedule is coming together. So far, it has the makings of a strong strength of schedule as WVU is going to test itself early in the year in non-con play while also playing in the most difficult league in America, the Big 12. Two weeks ago, the Mountaineers learned which teams …

For the second season in a row, the Auburn Tigers will be back in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2026 Players Era Championship. The Tigers will face the West Virginia Mountaineers on Nov. 17 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino to kick off the non-conference tournament. There are only eight teams in Auburn’s bracket …

The Kentucky Wildcats have made a handful of transfer portal moves following their second-round loss to the Iowa State Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Mark Pope has already landed five commitments this offseason, with the Wildcats’ transfer class tied for fourth in the SEC. Their biggest addition so far has been four-star center Franck Kepnang (Washington Huskies). However, the …

It was announced on May 7 that Alabama basketball will compete in the third annual Players Era Championships in Las Vegas in November, and the bracket was released on Thursday, per CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. Head coach Nate Oats and the Crimson Tide will first face Baylor on Nov. 24. Should Alabama win, it’ll go head-to-head with the victor of …

The 2025-26 Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball team will go down in history for what they achieved on the hardwood. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger had a special group of players that helped the team get off to its longest winning streak to start a season in program history. Some of those key contributors are now moving on in their basketball …

After having a successful first season under head coach Ryan Odom, Virginia is hoping to take the next step as a program and become a real threat in March, and they are getting a lot of preseason top 10 buzz already. Virginia Basketball’s ceiling, when everything aligns, is undeniably a team poised to challenge for the ACC title and make …

We are still a few months away from the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season, but the schedule is starting to take shape for teams. For North Carolina, the Tar Heels are set to enter the first year under Michael Malone. After a tough end to the season a year ago, there is optimism that they can get this …

The Michigan State Spartans continue to be coached under the legendary Tom Izzo, who has been with the team since 1995 and, at 71, is one of the oldest coaches in NCAA men’s basketball. But, Izzo is the kind of guy who proves that age is just a number. As the years go by, he seems as passionate and engaged …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu will return for his senior season to run it back with a stacked frontcourt that helped the Gators win a national championship in 2025. Chinyelu formally removed his name from the NBA draft to play another year with fellow big men Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh. Coach Todd Golden’s roster is expected to …

The bracket for the 2026 Players Era 16 has been released, and Tennessee basketball has a familiar face for its opener. The Vols played in the Las Vegas-based event for the first time in 2025 and knocked off Rutgers and Houston before losing to Kansas in the third-place game. Advertisement There will be two eight-team brackets. Tennessee will play Maryland …

Notre Dame and Dayton have agreed to play a preseason men’s basketball game to benefit charity, the programs announced this week. The proceeds from the matchup will support adolescent and young adult mental health initiatives. The game will be played at the UD Arena as part of an ongoing partnership between Dayton men’s basketball and Caresource, which has sponsored multiple …

Last season, Dan Hurley again showed why he’s one of the best coaches in college basketball. After a disappointing end to the previous year’s three-peat chase, the UConn Huskies roared back with a 34-6 record, a 17-3 mark in Big East play, and a return trip to the national championship game. Advertisement They didn’t finish the job, falling to Michigan, …

Auburn men’s basketball is set to play West Virginia in the Players Era 8 Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, with the tournament to begin on Nov. 17, via Jon Rothstein on X. Last season, the Tigers participated in the Players’ Era tournament, matching up against Oregon (W 84-73), Michigan (L 102-72), and St. John’s (W 85-74). Once again, Auburn was …

We now know the tip-off time for the Kentucky-North Carolina matchup in Madison Square Garden in December in the CBS Sports Classic. The Wildcats and the Tarheels will tip-off at 2:30 p.m. ET on December 19. Advertisement The tip-off time was announced by the KentuckyMBB X account earlier today. North Carolina will be led this season by new coach Michael …

After laying low for most of May, Dan Hurley and staff have added another player via the transfer portal. Isaiah Shaw, a 6-foot-8 wing from Northern Arizona, is set to join the Huskies for the 2026-27 season. Shaw started his career at Grand Canyon, where his father Casey is an assistant coach, before transferring to Valparaiso and spending last year …

The Players Era Tournament officially revealed both brackets on Thursday, outlining the path for each team during the Thanksgiving week event. Las Vegas will play host again, where Tennessee will open up on Tuesday, November 24th against Maryland. Yes, that sets up an obvious meeting with former Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell, who will now be tasked with slowing down Dai …

The brackets are set for the Players Era tournaments. The Oregon Ducks are scheduled to participate in the 16-team bracket during the week of Thanksgiving, and they will compete alongside several big brands and championship-contending programs. Oregon will be tossed in the deep end after a 12-20 season last year. The expectations are that the Ducks will improve this season, …

The Gonzaga Bulldogs will take on first-year coach Casey Alexander (previously with the Belmont Bruins) and the Kansas State Wildcats in the opening round of the Players Era 16 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 24. The Zags are 1-2 against the Wildcats in their all-time history. Last season, Kansas State finished with a 12-20 overall record and placed second-to-last …

Earlier this offseason, it was announced that the Michigan men’s basketball team would be making its return to the Players Era Championships in Las Vegas for the 2026-27 season. And according to multiple reports on Thursday, the full bracket has been set and Michigan’s first-round matchup has been revealed. The format for this year’s tournament is a bit different than …

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu decided Thursday he will return for his senior season to run it back with a stacked frontcourt that helped the Gators win a national championship in 2025. Chinyelu formally removed his name from the NBA draft to play another year with fellow big men Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh. Coach Todd Golden’s …

The first opponent for Rutgers basketball in the Players Era Tournament has been announced, as they are now scheduled to play Houston on November 17th, 2026, for the tournament’s opening round, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. Houston and Rutgers have squared off once before in the Steve Pikiell era. In 2021, both teams advanced to the round of …

Purdue men’s basketball’s next in-season tournament features at matchup with Boilermaker ties and a guarantee of another power conference game. The Boilermakers will participate in the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena during Thanksgiving week. The rest of the field includes Oklahoma, Pitt and DePaul. Advertisement Purdue will play DePaul on Nov. 24, and then the Boilers will …