College Basketball

On Sunday, KenPom, the widely-considered Holy Grail of college basketball metrics (which is used by the NCAA Tournament selection committee come March), was unveiled for the 2026-27 season. Here is where Indiana stands: Where did Indiana basketball land in KenPom 2026-27 preseason ranking? Indiana sits as the No. 47 team in the country entering the year, per KenPom. The Hoosiers …

Falling into Place has been the perfect docuseries to get fans ready for the start of the Illinois basketball regular season. The Illini, which finished 22-12 last season, have been giving fans an inside look at the preparation of the women’s basketball program. The series has analyzed every part of the program, from the coaching staff and the facilities to …

It’s not the regular season yet, but it’s pretty close. The 2026-27 season begins in three weeks, and to prepare for that Arizona has scheduled a trio of exhibition games against Division I opponents. The first of those comes Tuesday night when San Francisco visits ALKEME Arena at McKale Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. PT and the game …

FAYETTEVILLE – The excitement surrounding the 2026-27 Arkansas men’s basketball season is palpable, and that was evident on Monday. The Razorbacks were picked to finish third in the SEC behind Florida and Texas, while both Jordan Smith Jr. and Billy Richmond III were named to preseason All-SEC teams. Smith was named preseason Second Team All-SEC, while Richmond was Third Team …

Michigan State basketball is opening the season ranked in the top 10 of a notable poll. The official preseason KenPom rankings have been released, and Michigan State is near the top of the list. The Spartans came in at No. 7 in the country, which is second among Big Ten teams. Only Illinois was ahead of the Spartans at No. …

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats have been among the best regular-season teams in college basketball since he took over in 2021-22, with last year finally resulting in a deep run in March and the program’s first Final Four appearance since 2001. Expectations are even higher now as Lloyd enters his sixth season in Tucson, with a roster that only …

Penny Hardaway reveals why he contributed $2.6 million of own salary to Memphis’ NIL fund appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here. In today’s day and age of college basketball, money reigns supreme, and with NIL becoming a driving factor in player commitments, programs with larger budgets have an advantage. In an attempt to …

Iowa State head coach T.J. Otzelberger set an intense tone for the upcoming men’s basketball season during media day Monday, emphasizing daily work habits, culture and relentless accountability as the Cyclones look to build upon last season’s 29-win campaign. Entering his sixth year leading the program, Otzelberger stressed that the Cyclones are embracing a daily grind focused on internal growth …

In the preseason KenPom rankings, the Gonzaga Bulldogs start the 2026-27 campaign at No. 14. At the end of the 2025-26 season, Gonzaga ended up at No. 15 after finishing with a 31-4 overall record and falling to the No. 11-seeded Texas Longhorns in the Round of 32 in the NCAA Tournament. The Zags hold the No. 7 offensive rating …

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas true freshman center Caleb Ourigou won’t start his college career with much glamour as some of his fellow new teammates. But he does bring potential that could potentially make him a difference maker in the post come SEC play. Don’t think for a second that Razorbacks coach John Calipari was desparate to find a big man …

Sleep on Wisconsin basketball in the offseason. Act surprised when its new pieces fit seamlessly into one of the most entertaining systems in the country. Praise head coach Greg Gard for yet another marvelous coaching job. Rinse, wash, repeat. Advertisement Underestimating Wisconsin basketball in the preseason is a time-honored tradition at this point. The Badgers have consistently out-performed expectations the …

The 2026-27 college basketball season is three weeks away, with the Gonzaga Bulldogs facing the Purdue Boilermakers in Las Vegas in one of the marquee matchups of Nov. 2. In fact, it’ll be an opening day matchup between two of the top 25 teams in the country, at least according to the preseason KenPom ratings – which were revealed on …

We are just a few weeks away from Gopher basketball. Before you know it, we will be watching Gopher hockey on Friday, football on Saturday and dedicating a couple more nights every week to men’s and women’s basketball. We are just a little more than a week away from the team’s opening scrimmage against Omaha and then it is just …

The Illinois basketball program is entering the 2026-27 season with some of the biggest hype in recent memory. Brad Underwood got this team to the Final Four last season, and most of the roster returned. The Illini are expected to be a unanimous top-five program to start the season, and the first KenPom rankings agree. Advertisement KenPom released their preseason …

Many around the Oregon Ducks basketball program knew that coach Dana Altman was on his way out the door, but they just didn’t realize it would be a bit over a month before the start of the 2026-27 season. After 16 seasons and 382 wins with a .677 winning percentage at Oregon, including four Pac-12 Conference regular-season and tournament championships, …

The often-discussed KenPom.com ratings were updated for the 2026-27 college basketball season on Sunday afternoon, and the Gophers will begin the season with one of their highest ratings in years. At No. 42 in the preseason ratings, it’s clear that Minnesota has the potential for a breakout season in Year 2 under Niko Medved. KenPom.com has been one of the …

Oklahoma State’s first men’s basketball exhibition of the season brought an end to a decades-long winning streak and renewed concerns about the Cowboys’ defensive performance. New Mexico defeated Oklahoma State 99-89 on Sunday at Gallagher-Iba Arena, snapping the Cowboys’ 57-game home exhibition winning streak and handing the program its first such loss since Nov. 22, 1988, against the Soviet National …

Maryland men’s basketball took the floor for the first time in exactly seven months, opening its 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Georgia Tech. Despite 10 players making their unofficial debut, the Terps came out hot. Maryland started on an 8-0 run and led by as many as 27 points in the second half before the Terps took their …

Bill Self is the most accomplished coach in Kansas basketball history, boasting two national titles, 17 Big 12 regular-season championships, and four Final Four appearances. However, like anybody in his position, he has his faults. Self is generally a very stubborn coach, which often works in his favor. He relies on a select few players each year and usually shrinks …

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have been making moves in the recruiting realm. The Blue Devils inked their second commitment in the 2027 class with Australian point guard Luke Paul, who joins 5-star forward Kager Knueppel as Duke’s two commits in the class. Additionally, the Blue Devils recently picked up a crystal ball prediction to land …

Friday night was the first time we saw the North Carolina Tar Heels in the Michael Malone era, as they defeated the USC Trojans 88-70. With that in mind, here are five observations from the Tar Heels’ win over USC. Advertisement Matt Able and Terrence Brown Struggle Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; NC State Wolfpack guard Matt Able (3) …

UConn men’s basketball opens the 2026-27 season ranked as the No. 11 team in Ken Pomeroy’s initial KenPom rankings. The Huskies finished No. 9 overall last season after reaching the national title game for the third time in four seasons before losing to Michigan. UConn ranks No. 29 in offensive efficiency and No. 6 in defensive efficiency. Last season, the …

UConn vs. Syracuse exhibition brings back a rivalry college basketball fans have missed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. UConn and Syracuse are meeting on a basketball court again Tuesday, giving fans an early-season game with a history that runs much deeper than a typical exhibition. The teams have …

Ken Pomeroy released his preseason KenPom rankings for the 2026-27 season on Sunday afternoon, and Gerry McNamara’s squad slotted in at 80th amongst the 365 teams in college basketball, which is 7 spots above where the Orange finished last year. Syracuse is projected to have a record of 17-14, 7-11 in ACC play (no prediction for the Rutgers game yet) …

Indiana basketball opened its preseason exhibition schedule Sunday night with a showdown against Butler in Indianapolis. Markus Burton supplied some early scoring, the frontcourt made its size felt and a freshman showed he might be in line for meaningful minutes. Here are four observations from Indiana’s 96-68 exhibition win over Butler. Markus Burton can score in a hurry Burton wasted …