College Basketball

Florida basketball landed in the top spot of both preseason editions of the USA TODAY Coaches Poll and AP Top 25 on Monday. The Gators also sit at No. 1 in CBS Sports writer Gary Parrish’s preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings as well. “This ranking is based on the Gators returning six of the top seven scorers — specifically …

EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 20: Jeremy Fears Jr. #1 of the Michigan State Spartans dribbles the ball past Silas Demary Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies in the first half of the game at Breslin Center on October 20, 2026 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) Getty EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 20: Ethan Taylor …

After several key players left the UNC basketball program via the transfer portal and the NBA Draft, along with a coaching change, the North Carolina Tar Heels had to reconstruct their roster in short order. North Carolina’s brass ensured that head coach Michael Malone would be well supported with a formidable roster. When Malone first arrived on campus, the Tar …

Arizona men’s basketball’s budget for building a Final Four-caliber team is significant, but the UA is far from one of the top spenders in the sport, according to a new report on roster spending. Arizona will spend approximately $15-17.5 million on its men’s basketball roster, CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander and Isaac Trotter reported this week. That puts Arizona in the …

Of the many issues that hamstrung Xavier last season, perhaps none were as debilitating as their inability to extend their own possessions or end those of their opponents by rebounding the basketball. With Jovan Milicevic not well suited to life in the paint in the Big East and Anthony Robinson and Pape N’diaye unable to deliver quality minutes on a …

In its final tune-up for the regular season, Xavier men’s basketball will make its Cintas Center debut in an exhibition against the Kent State Golden Flashes on Friday, Oct. 23. This winter, a win in Knoxville over Tennessee (picked to finish fourth in the SEC) would fit comfortably into the all-important “Quad 1” category for the Musketeers. But all Xavier …

In just over a week, Villanova men’s basketball will open its 2026-27 season in Rome and in the shadow of Pope Leo against Notre Dame. The Wildcats will do so entering their final season as a member of the Big 5, the association that comprises the six Division I college basketball programs in Philadelphia. Advertisement Florida is No. 1 for …

It’s a big week for Iowa State Cyclones forward Tre Singleton. After a long offseason and just one exhibition game, Singleton is already back for his homecoming game with his former team. Singleton has had a short but great collegiate career so far. He’s played just one season, during which he was part of the Northwestern Wildcats. And while the …

Michigan State basketball has offered two glimpses now into how it’ll look this season. The sixth-ranked Spartans now have just one preseason game left, a road game at Marquette on Sunday, following an 89-59 victory over Incarnate Word on Oct. 2 and a 78-70 loss to UConn on Tuesday. Both games were at the Breslin Center. Here are the players …

Illinois forward David Mirkovic is the Fighting Illini’s third-leading returning scorer from last season behind Andrej Stojakovic and Stefan Vaaks, but has garnered more preseason hype than his two teammates heading into the 2026-27 season. Mirkovic found himself in elite company on Wednesday as he joined four other college basketball players on the Associated Press’ Preseason All-America team, including a …

Even though it is football season, college basketball season is just around the corner, with the Buckeyes tipping off on Nov. 2 against BYU in Salt Lake City. There were a lot of roster changes for the Buckeyes heading into the 2026-27 season, and over the next couple of months, we will be dropping one player preview a week to …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Big 5 is no more. Well, at least not the incarnation most fans of the famed Philly basketball series remember from its heyday. Villanova will leave the Big 5 at the end of the 2026-2027 season and the series will continue with five teams starting next season in a round-robin format. The Big 5 Classic tripleheader …

The Kansas Jayhawks fell to Louisville 89-83 after a competitive exhibition matchup, despite strong performances from Tre White and Melvin Council. Kansas entered halftime with a narrow 37-36 lead but struggled to maintain its advantage in the second half as Louisville’s shooting and defensive pressure proved difficult to overcome. White led all scorers with 25 points, finishing 4-for-8 from three-point …

In 2017, the FBI became involved in an investigation surrounding the University of Arizona and an alleged $10,000 payment intended to persuade center DeAndre Ayton to join the Wildcats. Less than a decade later, the college sports landscape has completely transformed, with programs now needing to spend millions of dollars to assemble competitive rosters across the Power 5 conferences. An …

The Kentucky basketball team started the 2027 recruiting season off with a bang, landing four-star forward Ryan Hampton early in the process. Mark Pope has since been working hard to add more top talents to from the class, and has been in contact with many of the top players. Point guard Reese Alston is one of the guys Kentucky targeted, …

Last season, reports indicated that Kentucky Basketball coach Mark Pope spent $22 million on his roster. The Wildcats’ season ended in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, with injuries playing a significant role in their campaign. Starting point guard Jaland Lowe missed most of the season, while small forward Kam Williams missed the majority of the second half with …

Kentucky women’s basketball is entering the 2026–27 season with growing expectations, a talented roster, and a legitimate opportunity to compete with the nation’s best programs. Under head coach Kenny Brooks, the Wildcats are building toward something bigger, and the latest preseason rankings suggest that the program is moving in the right direction. Kentucky Women’s Basketball Ranking: No. 14 In The …

Louisville sends massive warning to college basketball with stunning Kansas exhibition win originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Louisville did not need a regular-season game to make an early statement about its potential. The Cardinals traveled to Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday night and delivered an impressive 89-83 exhibition victory …

The Washington Huskies have something to prove as they enter their third season in the Big Ten Conference. Not to mention, their head coach, Danny Sprinkle, is starting to reach a point where he could be on the hot seat very soon. Washington Basketball hasn’t been to the NCAA tournament since 2019. That’s a pretty long drought, but the Huskies …

FAYETTEVILLE — The wait is nearly over. Arkansas basketball will face a top-15 team inside Bud Walton Arena this weekend. Year 3 under John Calipari unofficially begins on Saturday, Oct. 24. The No. 13 Razorbacks will host No. 12 Gonzaga in a preseason exhibition at 3 p.m. (SEC Network). A few days later, Arkansas and Memphis will tussle in the …

Basketball season is quickly approaching as the Kentucky Wildcats get geared up for another exhibition game with Texas Tech in Lexington this Friday night at Rupp Arena. Similar to the last few seasons of college basketball, there are plenty of new faces in new places as transfers and incoming freshmen look to make a major impact quickly at their new …

Illinois basketball enters the 2026-27 season with one of the most talented rosters in the country, but its most important player might end up being someone who has yet to play a minute in a regular-season college basketball game. Freshman guard Quentin Coleman gave Illini fans plenty to be excited about in Saturday’s 105-96 exhibition victory over Cincinnati, stuffing the …

On Sunday, Indiana took down North Carolina 76-58 in an exhibition matchup in Indianapolis. It was the Hoosiers’ second of three exhibition games (also have Western Kentucky on Oct. 25). Here is our grade for each Indiana player who registered at least five minutes against the Tar Heels. Indiana basketball player grades after exhibition win over North Carolina Oct 18, …

The first preseason game of the year for the Iowa State Cyclones didn’t go as planned, with the team losing to the Creighton Bluejays 83-80. Trailing by as many as 19 points in the second half, it was encouraging to see the Cyclones show some heart and fight, not giving up at any point. Iowa State fans will be quick …

The Kansas basketball program has gone through a lot of eventful offseasons under head coach Bill Self, but none more chaotic than what we’ve witnessed in 2026. In a matter of one month, the Jayhawks have completely retooled their roster with the regular season approaching, thanks to a trio of players who were recently granted eligibility through court rulings. Given …