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Men's college basketball Power Rankings: A whole new list after two weeks of games
We're only 10 days into the 2026-27 college basketball season, but there have already been seven matchups between ranked teams. That has led to plenty of movement for our first edition of Power Rankings. The biggest risers since our preseason…
Fantasy basketball adds and NBA bets: Take Warriors and the points at Houston?
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…
Top 25 Men's College Basketball Transfers Making an Immediate Impact
It has become almost impossible to build a competent men's college basketball roster without at least dipping a toe into the transfer portal. By my count (per Verbal Commits), there were 1,708 transfers from one D-I school to another this past…
UCLA men's basketball puts on a historically smothering display
Five days after easily notching triple digits in a blowout victory, the UCLA men's basketball team showed what its defense could do. Smothering Arkansas-Pine Bluff with full-court pressure and halfcourt traps Wednesday night, the Bruins made so…
How to Watch North Alabama at No. 17 Miami Basketball
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Another in the books fo r No. 17 Miami (2-1) after defeating North Florida 89-51 by dominating in the paint and building the score from the inside out. Not only have the Hurricanes rebounded from the No. 1 Florida loss…
UNC Basketball vs. Georgia: How To Watch, Listen, Preview
Tuesday night was an encouraging outing for the North Carolina Tar Heels, who defeated the Wyoming Cowboys, 76-63. At times, it felt like the typical performance for this particular group, as the Tar Heels led 31-29 at halftime, in part due to a…
Friskies Signs Kentucky's Wildcat to Its Certified Frisky Mascot Roster for College Basketball Season
As part of the partnership, Friskies will serve as the Official Cat Food and Cat Treats of Kentucky Athletics, with the Friskies logo featured on the mascot's jersey throughout the basketball season. The Wildcat joins Friskies' existing roster of…
Kansas City vs. George Mason prediction, odds: 2026 college basketball picks on Thursday, Nov. 12 by top model
The George Mason Patriots look to stay perfect on the season when they take on the Kansas City Roos in the 2026 Showdown in St. Pete on Thursday. Kansas City is coming off an 87-65 win over Florida A&M on Wednesday, while George Mason downed Coppin…
Signing Day Makes Elite Iowa State Basketball Class of 2027 Official
The Iowa State Cyclones have turned into one of the most consistent men's basketball programs in the country under head coach T.J. Otzelberger. That sustained success, which has led to five consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, has been the…
A storybook career.' Webster Groves' Scottie Adkinson signs to play basketball at Mizzou
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College basketball odds, picks, predictions, best bets for Wednesday: Model, experts backing Michigan, Cal
College basketball action continues on Wednesday with seven games involving top-25 teams, including defending national champion Michigan (No. 20) against Marquette at 7 p.m. ET. The Wolverines are 3.5-point favorites in that matchup, while No. 21…
How to Watch Seton Hall at No. 18 Alabama Basketball
Alabama basketball is 3-0 in the 2026-27 season, as it turns the page to a home matchup against Seton Hall on Nov. 13. Alabama scheduled a home-and-home series with Seton Hall during the offseason, as next year's matchup will be in Newark, New…
Why The Best Black Women Basketball Coaches Are In NCAA Hoops
As the women's college basketball season gets underway, WNBA fans are likely to see familiar faces on the sidelines. Skylar Diggins, a seven-time WNBA All-Star, has returned to her hometown roots and alma mater as a special advisor to head coach…
What's At Stake for Auburn Basketball In Friday Matchup With No. 12 Arizona
The Auburn Tigers are off to a strong start to the season after beating Southeastern Louisiana and Appalachian State by over 20 points each, but their biggest test yet is still to come, as on Friday, the No. 12 Arizona Wildcats will travel to…
What Should Alabama Basketball's All-Defensive Lineup Be? Just a Minute
Welcome to BamaCentral's 'Just a Minute,' a video series featuring Alabama Crimson Tide on SI's beat writers. Multiple times per week, the writers will group up or film solo to provide their take on a topic concerning the Crimson Tide or the…
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