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Predicting the 2026-27 30-win men's NCAA basketball teams
Well, we did our best. And our best was actually pretty good. In last year's prediction of the teams that could win 30 games, ESPN's 17 picks averaged 27.9 wins. Eight of the 11 squads that hit the 30-win number by season's end were featured on our…
Thursday's fantasy basketball adds and bets to make in the NBA
The Blazers have no shortage of ball handlers with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Jrue Holiday, but Avdija continues to produce as a passer. He is averaging 6.3 APG and 31.3 MPG, clearing this line in two of his first three games. After playing just…
College basketball season is here. The eligibility chaos playing out in courthouses comes with it
Todd Golden had already retained enough talent for his Florida team to be a contender for its second national championship in three years. Then came another win, this one in a courthouse allowing guard Denzel Aberdeen to join the top-ranked Gators…
Sold-out Atlanta Dream Finals game raises questions about scheduling, future of women's basketball
The Atlanta Dream will play one of the biggest games in franchise history Thursday afternoon, but the unusual start time is raising questions about whether arena scheduling has kept pace with the growing popularity of women's basketball. Game 6 of…
UConn, Kansas and Texas offer the best college basketball national championship odds value
College basketball season is almost here, and it is one of my favorite times of the year. I love basketball in general, and getting more of it is even better. When the season starts, we usually see a lot of mismatches because many teams start their…
Iowa State Basketball Trending in Right Direction in Bracketology
The Iowa State Cyclones men's basketball team has turned into one of the most consistent programs in the country under T.J. Otzelberger. He has done a wonderful job of bringing in players who fit the scheme and system that he plays on both ends of…
Meet Sebastian Williams-Adams: Vanderbilt Basketball's Most Interesting Man
NASHVILLE—Sebastian Williams-Adams would always ask his mom, Kareema Williams, why other people would label him a nerd. The term felt demeaning and he couldn't understand why people would say that about him. Williams knew exactly the message…
Live blog of Mizzou basketball's exhibition game against UNLV
It's been 30 years since British R&B singer Mark Morrison released the hit single 'Return of the Mack,' and ahead of an exhibition contest between Missouri and UNLV, the title is part of Missouri's scouting report. The road game, set to tip off at…
Celtics Announce $200 Million Gift With an Impact Far Beyond Basketball
The Boston Celtics are making a commitment that deserves attention from far beyond their fan base. Boston Children's Hospital announced a gift of more than $200 million from the Celtics ownership group and the team, in association with the Boston…
Inside Villanova And Notre Dame's 'Once-In-An-Eternity' Basketball Games In Rome
It started as an inkling. A morsel of an idea. Farfetched? Perhaps. But it percolated. Quickly. Villanova men's basketball coach Kevin Willard joined his former agent, Jordan Bazant, for a drink at Campagnola on New York City's Upper West Side…
2026-27 college basketball predictions: National title odds, conference winners, sleeper picks
The 2026-27 college basketball season begins Sunday in Rome, Italy, when Notre Dame faces Villanova. The fun continues into Monday with a handful of marquee matchups on the slate, including No. 14 Miami facing No. 1 Florida in Tampa and No. 5…
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Fixer Pleads Guilty to Bribery and Wire Fraud Charges in NCAA Basketball Point-Shaving Scheme
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An Arkansas man has pleaded guilty to charges of bribery and wire fraud for his role in a point-shaving scheme involving NCAA Division I basketball games. Rodrick Winkler, 32, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court on…
Duke Basketball Wish List Now Includes Another Elite Prep
Fifth-year Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer was in his home state of Illinois for recruiting purposes on Thursday. And his trip translated into the Blue Devils' fifth offer recipient in the 2028 cycle, as Bolingbrook High School standout…
Leading Candidate for UCLA Basketball's Defensive X-Factor Emerging
Through UCLA's two exhibition games, one player has emerged as a very interesting piece of this Bruins roster. Coming from Butler in the offseason, there was some high praise from Mick Cronin for guard Azavier Robinson. Through both exhibitions…
Virginia Tech Basketball's Biggest Preseason Concern And How The Hokies Can Fix It
There's no use in bloating it up here: It's end-of-game execution. That proved to be Virginia Tech's bane in the 2025-26 season, resulting in nine single-digit losses — including four by one possession and three by a single point. Like the…
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