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Power Ranking the Sweet 16 Games: Why Houston/Illinois Trumps Them All
The Sweet 16 offers the greatest cast of head coaches the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament has ever seen. Kelvin Sampson and Tom Izzo have made their seemingly annual return to the Sweet 16. Rick Pitino and Ben McCollum have each of their programs into the Sweet 16 for the first time this century.…
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Thief Season: Who from the ACC, Big 12 and Big East Could Steal an NCAA Tournament Bid?
The best moments of conference tournament week come from players rising to the occasion, fueled by the looming end of their season – or even their college careers – when the final buzzer sounds. This desperation, coupled with favorable paths, creates bid stealers each season: teams that earn automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament by…
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Practicing Patience: What to Learn from Kentucky, Alabama and Cincinnati
Kentucky fans filed out of Bridgestone Arena on Friday, Dec. 5 filled with disappointment and anger following Gonzaga’s 94-59 dismantling of the Wildcats. The roster rumored to be constructed on the backs of $22 million in NIL funds was seemingly nowhere near the national title aspirations imagined at the onset of the 2025-26 season. Harsh…
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Monday Rundown: Reviewing the Weekend in College Basketball
As we rapidly approach March, each result from the 181 college basketball games that took place this weekend continues to become more impactful. Whether it was Navy securing its first outright Patriot League regular-season title since 1997 or Georgetown and Seton Hall combining for under 100 total points – there are countless outcomes from the…
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A Look at NIL: Why It’s the Catalyst Behind College Basketball’s Best Season Yet
The 2025-26 college basketball season is being touted as one of the best in the sport’s history. From outstanding undefeated seasons to arguably the most talented freshman class ever, each night seemingly delivers better than the last. Two nights ago, on Feb. 9, Kansas moved to 40-0 on ESPN’s Big Monday at Allen Fieldhouse under…
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Illinois’ Title Hopes: Why This Season Gives Underwood His Best Shot at Cutting Down the Nets
Brad Underwood has led the Illini to four consecutive NCAA Tournaments, two Big Ten Tournament titles, a Big Ten regular season championship and a No. 1 seed in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Since the former Stephen F. Austin and Oklahoma State coach arrived in Champaign, Illinois, the program has enjoyed consistent, expected success. Yet, the…
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