College Basketball

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A former 5-star and top-20 prospect prior to his reclassification into the 2026 recruiting class, point guard Davion Thompson is poised to be one of the next great ones under Arkansas coach John Calipari. He was a heavily recruited prospect out of Bolingbrook, (Illin.) prior to transferring eight hours south to Link Prep Academy in Branson, where …

The Duke basketball program validated the preseason hype in its first in-game action of the 2026-27 season. The Blue Devils defeated Belmont 102-62 in a scrimmage at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night. Duke’s plethora of talent, depth, and size on the roster, which was discussed heavily throughout the preseason, was on display for the first time. Oct 3, 2026; …

Big Ten Media Days are here, and Illinois has been a popular topic of conversation, and not just when talking to Brad Underwood and his players. After a Final Four appearance and retaining nearly the entire roster, the Illini are looked at as the top Big Ten team and a serious contender for the championship, and other coaches in the …

Team: Seton Hall Pirates 2025-26 Record: 21-12, 10-10 Big East 2025-26 Big East Finish: Fourth, five games behind Villanova, one game in front of Creighton Final 2025-26 Computer Rankings NET: #53KenPom.com: #51BartTorvik.com: #56 Advertisement Postseason: The Pirates advanced to the Big East semifinals with a win over Creighton, but had their season ended by St. John’s, 78-68. After they were …

While football season is in full swing, it doesn’t mean we can’t dabble in some basketball prep ahead of the first tip-off on November 3rd! Next up is a UFC fighter masquerading as a basketball player: Isaia Howard! #23 – Isaia Howard, G, 6’5″ 216 lbs3rd year; Plattsburg, MO; Plattsburg Advertisement 2025-26: 37 games, 5.1 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.1 APG, …

The Indiana Hoosiers visit the Butler Bulldogs for a college basketball exhibition today. Both teams have largely reconstructed rosters. Darian DeVries is entering his second season as IU coach. The Hoosiers went 18-14 last season and narrowly missed the NCAA Tournament. Advertisement Ronald Nored is in his first season leading the Bulldogs, who went 16-16 last season, the final one …

Fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer may or may not rely on 10 or more guys in his regular rotation once the regular season tips off in early November. Meanwhile, though, at least among his dozen players realistically vying for future playing time via their efforts at this early stage in the preseason, the vision seems clear: the deeper, …

MADISON, Wis. – Twelve of the 15 players on Wisconsin’s roster saw action in Saturday’s 94-71 exhibition victory over UW-Parkside, the unofficial start to the 2026-27 season. It was not a surprise that forward Austin Rapp (knee) and guard Josh Manchester (season-ending shoulder surgery) would not participate, but it was a mild surprise that freshman LaTrevion Fenderson didn’t get some …

The Auburn Tigers have massively overhauled their basketball roster over the last two seasons, though there is one addition from this past offseason that stands out from the pack: Narcisse Ngoy. The seven-footer was approved for two years of eligibility on Thursday, and he’s already turning heads in the national media. In fact, on Friday, The Athletic’s CJ Moore released …

The Auburn Tigers are looking to rebound from a disappointing opening to Steven Pearl’s tenure as the head coach of its basketball program, as the team went from a Final Four appearance to an NIT Championship win in the span of just a year. However, the Tigers reloaded their roster this offseason with a host of talent from all across …

Illinois forward David Mirkovic has been sidelined since early August because of a foot injury that required surgery and extensive recovery. Throughout the summer, and even now, despite his injury, the expectation has been that Mirkovic will be the cornerstone of the Illini offensive attack in 2026-27. But with a gauntlet of a non-conference schedule, Illinois is going to need …

MADISON, Wis – The first glimpse of a new-look roster showed plenty of promise for the Badgers. Wisconsin began its 2026-27 exhibition season with a stress-free 94-71 victory over UW-Parkside Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center, a win defined by efficient offense and improved defense against an overmatched opponent. All 11 players who saw significant minutes scored for the Badgers, …

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons head into the 2026-27 season with a lot to figure out after losing their top eight players. The Demon Deacons brought in 12 newcomers, including eight transfers. Wake Forest has been fairly consistent since head coach Steve Forbes took over the program following three straight losing seasons under Danny Manning. The Demon Deacons went 18-17 …

MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin basketball is once again ready to take center stage. As preparations continue for next month’s season opener, the Badgers begin their three-game exhibition schedule today against UW-Parkside (12 p.m./BTN+) at the Kohl Center in the 10th annual Garding Against Cancer game. As is the case in today’s world of college athletics, Wisconsin will debut a new-look …

The Kansas basketball program brought back Tre White via a court injunction last month to bolster the Jayhawks’ roster. He started every game for the Jayhawks last season and figures to slot into a similar role due to his familiarity with Bill Self’s scheme. One of the biggest things White did for this team was open up its lineup versatility. …

It’s been offseason of wonder with what Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball would do with its final assistant coach position. Nick Robinson, who is Kentucky’s Director of Operations for men’s basketball, slid into an on-court interim role over the summer. Some just assumed after Kentucky’s pursuit of Jamal Crawford cooled that Robinson would fill the final spot, with the thought …

MADISON – Wisconsin men’s basketball will not have another one of its freshmen on the court in 2026-27. LaTrevion Fenderson will focus on academics and not play as a freshman, UW coach Greg Gard told reporters after the Badgers’ exhibition win over UW-Parkside. Advertisement “So that’s why he is not going to dress all year,” Gard said. Fenderson, a Racine …

The college basketball season is approaching quickly, and many AP poll voters are getting good looks at teams in exhibition games. While UCLA’s first exhibition match isn’t until Oct. 21, this team already has a solid argument as to why it should be a top-25 team to begin the season. With the preseason AP Poll set to be released on …

For the last few months, the Duke Blue Devils have been discussed as a heavyweight national title contender entering the 2026-27 season, and arguably the best team in the entire sport. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff built the deepest and one of the most talented rosters in college basketball, blending continuity, veteran presence, and elite all-around talent. However, …

MADISON – Wisconsin men’s basketball’s Oct. 10 exhibition against UW-Parkside will finally give the Badgers a chance to compete against someone other than themselves. “You get to a point – and maybe this team has even got to it quicker than normal – that you’re tired of seeing each other,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said at the Big Ten’s annual …

Shauna Green is here to stay with the women’s Illinois basketball program, and she is practicing what she preaches with her recent contract extension. Green, entering her fifth year with Illinois, agreed to a contract extension on September 10 that could keep her inked to the program through 2036. This deal comes after four seasons of great success, in which …

The festivities of Big Ten Media Days took place this week, and Illinois basketball was one of the hot topics. The Illini are projected as one of the best, if not the best, teams in the Big Ten. After a Final Four run, Brad Underwood reloaded and has put us in a great position to contend for a national championship …

West Virginia hasn’t played a game yet, of course, but their NCAA Tournament stock is already on the rise, mostly due to the recent court rulings that went in favor of Brenen Lorient and Javan Buchanan, who were fighting for a fifth year of eligibility. In ESPN’s latest bracketology projection, Joe Lunardi bumped the Mountaineers up and placed them on …

The Duke basketball program looked like one of the best teams in the country in its first scrimmage of the 2026-27 season. Duke took down Belmont 102-62 at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Thursday night, and the Blue Devils had plenty to like on both ends of the floor. Advertisement Everyone knew this Duke team was extremely deep coming into the …

The 2026-27 college basketball season is right around the corner, so let’s dive into the Marquette men’s basketball roster and take a look at what to expect from each player this season. Going forward in these Player Previews, we’ll be going in this order: The two freshmen going in alphabetical order by last name then doing the same for the …