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Previewing the women's college basketball season and predicting Final Four, more
Seven months ago, UCLA broke through for its first NCAA championship. UConn 's Sarah Strong won her first national player of the year awards. But as the 2026-27 women's college basketball season looms, old favorites have emerged as front-runners.
Ranking the top 100 players in men's college basketball
We've never had a top-100 list like this. Ever. This year's ranking of the 100 best players entering the 2026-27 men's college basketball season includes a mix of top-tier freshmen, the best returners in America, rising stars who could break out…
From basketball stars to bankers: Meet Serbia's new leaders
Serbia's right-wing populist leader Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat this week after a snap election forced him out of office. The ex-president said it is “clear we have lost these elections” after a student movement won 2.25 million…
Meet Serbia's potential new leaders: A banker, a basketball star and a chemist
A leaderless student-led protest movement swept Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic from power in a historic snap election on Sunday. Now the country is waiting to hear who it will appoint as prime minister and to other key ministerial…
Tuesday's fantasy basketball adds and bets to make in the NBA
ESPN's basketball daily cheat sheet is your pregame destination before you lock in daily fantasy and betting decisions for that night's games. Here you'll find our top insights for the slate, including players to target for your daily fantasy…
Predicting Quinn Ellis' Stats in 2026-27 for St. John's Basketball
The St. John's Red Storm are getting set for the start of the season soon, and they will be hosting Monmouth University to kick things off. With high expectations coming into the year, the team will be hopeful to live up to them. With a ton of…
3 Illinois Basketball Areas to Watch Against UIC
If we didn't know better, we would think Illinois basketball's season is already in full swing. The Illini, who just played Friday night against Baylor, are back at it for another exhibition outing on Wednesday against in-state Missouri Valley…
The Top 76 Players in Men's College Basketball for 2026-27, Ranked
College basketball season is here, and Sports Illustrated is helping you get ready with a breakdown of the best men's players in the sport. The talent pool in the college game is as deep as ever; NIL is keeping stars in school longer, prompting…
The banker, the basketball star, the cardiologist and the chemist: meet Serbia's potential new leaders
BELGRADE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – After a leaderless student-led protest movement swept Serbia's former President Aleksandar Vucic from power in a historic snap election on Sunday, the country is waiting to hear who it will appoint as prime…
The Best Available Fix to Texas Tech Basketball's Biggest Preseason Concern
There's a lot to be excited about with this Texas Tech roster. They have just about everything they need to be successful; however, they lack in one crucial area. There's a lot of small ball being played in Lubbock, as the Red Raiders' tallest…
What is the Floor and Ceiling for Vanderbilt Basketball This Season?
Less than a week from today, Vanderbilt men's basketball will tip off its 2026-27 season against Bellarmine Nov. 2 as head coach Mark Byington begins his third season in his time in Nashville. The Commodores brought back just three players from…
MSU Basketball's Biggest Concern Is Center. Here's the Best Available Fix
The good news is that Michigan State knows what its biggest issue is before the games officially start. The bad news is that there's a big issue already. UConn head coach Dan Hurley spelled out in black and white what it was after his Huskies…
Which Arkansas Basketball Players Helped Their Case for Bigger Roles Against Gonzaga?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas basketball opened its exhibition schedule with a 76-72 win over Gonzaga, but the result was only part of the story for John Calipari. The Razorbacks showed flashes of the offensive talent that has made them one…
UNC Basketball's Biggest Offensive X-Factor May Have Just Emerged
I wouldn't call Carolina's exhibition win over Charlotte a success by any means. In what realistically should have been a lopsided victory for the Heels, it turned out to be a dogfight as Carolina needed overtime in order to beat Charlotte 89-82.
Baylor Basketball Trending for 2027 5-Star Lewis Uvwo Ahead of Commitment
Scott Drew knows a thing or two about landing five-star prospects. Since 2021, Drew has signed one five-star in each class up to 2026 at Baylor. Dylan Mingo flipping from North Carolina to the Bears was the most recent five-star to end up in Waco.
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