Brian Rauf
@brauf33.bsky.social
National writer for Basket Under Review. Author of the #RaufReport, host of Weekend Under Review. @USBWA Member. Proud @UofSC alum.
Updated Top 25 rankings following last night's action!
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Updated Top 25 rankings following last night's action!
My new top 25 rankings!
January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
My new top 25 rankings!
I am very much IN on this @ucfknights.bsky.social team.
On today's episode of Weekend Under Review about why I'm buying UCF following its win over Kansas.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review or wherever you get your podcasts!
On today's episode of Weekend Under Review about why I'm buying UCF following its win over Kansas.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review or wherever you get your podcasts!
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
I am very much IN on this @ucfknights.bsky.social team.
On today's episode of Weekend Under Review about why I'm buying UCF following its win over Kansas.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review or wherever you get your podcasts!
On today's episode of Weekend Under Review about why I'm buying UCF following its win over Kansas.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review or wherever you get your podcasts!
My favorite thing from today’s #RaufReport column:
There are 8 players in the country with an assist rate over 22, steal rate over 3, AND an ORtg over 133.
6 of the 8 are potential All-Americans. One of the others is Sam Hoiberg.
There are 8 players in the country with an assist rate over 22, steal rate over 3, AND an ORtg over 133.
6 of the 8 are potential All-Americans. One of the others is Sam Hoiberg.
January 5, 2026 at 5:52 PM
My favorite thing from today’s #RaufReport column:
There are 8 players in the country with an assist rate over 22, steal rate over 3, AND an ORtg over 133.
6 of the 8 are potential All-Americans. One of the others is Sam Hoiberg.
There are 8 players in the country with an assist rate over 22, steal rate over 3, AND an ORtg over 133.
6 of the 8 are potential All-Americans. One of the others is Sam Hoiberg.
A lot of good nuggets in today's #RaufReport! I dive into:
-Boopie Miller's play & how to view SMU
-How Alabama is pacing to be one of Nate Oats' best teams
-Kevin Willard as COY candidate
-UCLA's stylistic problem
-Sam Hoiberg's importance to Nebraska ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
-Boopie Miller's play & how to view SMU
-How Alabama is pacing to be one of Nate Oats' best teams
-Kevin Willard as COY candidate
-UCLA's stylistic problem
-Sam Hoiberg's importance to Nebraska ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Evaluating SMU's legitimacy, why Alabama and Villanova are even better than you think, and more
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January 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
A lot of good nuggets in today's #RaufReport! I dive into:
-Boopie Miller's play & how to view SMU
-How Alabama is pacing to be one of Nate Oats' best teams
-Kevin Willard as COY candidate
-UCLA's stylistic problem
-Sam Hoiberg's importance to Nebraska ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
-Boopie Miller's play & how to view SMU
-How Alabama is pacing to be one of Nate Oats' best teams
-Kevin Willard as COY candidate
-UCLA's stylistic problem
-Sam Hoiberg's importance to Nebraska ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
New episode of Weekend Under Review is live!
Join us as we decipher what matters from the weekend of college hoops before previewing this week's biggest games.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...
Join us as we decipher what matters from the weekend of college hoops before previewing this week's biggest games.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...
Weekend Under Review - January 5, 2026
On this edition of Weekend Under Review with Brian Rauf and Matthew Winick, the rundown includes:
Nebraska vs. Michigan State
Alabama vs. Kentucky
Arkansas vs. Tennessee
UCF & SMU Upsets
Rapid Takeaw...
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January 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
New episode of Weekend Under Review is live!
Join us as we decipher what matters from the weekend of college hoops before previewing this week's biggest games.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...
Join us as we decipher what matters from the weekend of college hoops before previewing this week's biggest games.
Full episode available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...
Creighton has turned things around in a big way after a slow start, ripping off 4 straight wins - including a 3-0 start in Big East play.
We dove into what's behind Creighton's recent surge on today's episode of Weekend Under Review!
Full episode available at Basket Under Review!
We dove into what's behind Creighton's recent surge on today's episode of Weekend Under Review!
Full episode available at Basket Under Review!
January 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Creighton has turned things around in a big way after a slow start, ripping off 4 straight wins - including a 3-0 start in Big East play.
We dove into what's behind Creighton's recent surge on today's episode of Weekend Under Review!
Full episode available at Basket Under Review!
We dove into what's behind Creighton's recent surge on today's episode of Weekend Under Review!
Full episode available at Basket Under Review!
Seth Trimble is not UNC's best player, but he's the key to unlocking its ceiling. A new #RaufReport explains why.
We also look at how Houston has been very un-Houston-like, dissect what's behind Creighton's surge & more!
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We also look at how Houston has been very un-Houston-like, dissect what's behind Creighton's surge & more!
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Rauf Report: Seth Trimble's importance, Houston looking un-Houston-like, and more
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January 2, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Seth Trimble is not UNC's best player, but he's the key to unlocking its ceiling. A new #RaufReport explains why.
We also look at how Houston has been very un-Houston-like, dissect what's behind Creighton's surge & more!
For Basket Under Review ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
We also look at how Houston has been very un-Houston-like, dissect what's behind Creighton's surge & more!
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Kevin Willard and this Villanova team don't get talked about enough. This Wildcats team has proven it's a legitimate NCAA Tournament team and a will be very dangerous group in Big East play.
From Weekend Under Review:
From Weekend Under Review:
December 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Kevin Willard and this Villanova team don't get talked about enough. This Wildcats team has proven it's a legitimate NCAA Tournament team and a will be very dangerous group in Big East play.
From Weekend Under Review:
From Weekend Under Review:
There are 5 power conference teams that left non-conference play with lofty records, yet questions still remain about their legitimacy.
Today's #RaufReport dives into why you should (and shouldn't) believe in Georgia, LSU, Cal, UCF, & Oklahoma State: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Today's #RaufReport dives into why you should (and shouldn't) believe in Georgia, LSU, Cal, UCF, & Oklahoma State: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Evaluating 5 teams with shiny records and unproven resumes
An independent college basketball outlet.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
There are 5 power conference teams that left non-conference play with lofty records, yet questions still remain about their legitimacy.
Today's #RaufReport dives into why you should (and shouldn't) believe in Georgia, LSU, Cal, UCF, & Oklahoma State: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Today's #RaufReport dives into why you should (and shouldn't) believe in Georgia, LSU, Cal, UCF, & Oklahoma State: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Houston's win over Arkansas showed the Coogs are starting to round into form, and the way it beat the Razorbacks showed Houston's ceiling is as high as ever.
Check out the full episode of Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Check out the full episode of Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
December 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Houston's win over Arkansas showed the Coogs are starting to round into form, and the way it beat the Razorbacks showed Houston's ceiling is as high as ever.
Check out the full episode of Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Check out the full episode of Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review, or listen wherever you get your podcasts!
Jayden Quaintance's performance was the story of the weekend, but he was far from the only player that made a statement.
A new #RaufReport dives into those making both positive - and negative - impacts for their teams.
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
A new #RaufReport dives into those making both positive - and negative - impacts for their teams.
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Risers, Stallers, and the Games Inside the Game
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December 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Jayden Quaintance's performance was the story of the weekend, but he was far from the only player that made a statement.
A new #RaufReport dives into those making both positive - and negative - impacts for their teams.
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
A new #RaufReport dives into those making both positive - and negative - impacts for their teams.
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
If college basketball stinks and March Madness is awful (as Joel Klatt says) why are the NBA, college football, and other sports trying to copy it?
That leads today's #RaufReport, which also looks at improvement from key big men at Tennessee & Georgetown: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
That leads today's #RaufReport, which also looks at improvement from key big men at Tennessee & Georgetown: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Why Jaylen Carey, Julius Halaifonua, and Brock Wisne are underrated big men worth monitoring
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December 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
If college basketball stinks and March Madness is awful (as Joel Klatt says) why are the NBA, college football, and other sports trying to copy it?
That leads today's #RaufReport, which also looks at improvement from key big men at Tennessee & Georgetown: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
That leads today's #RaufReport, which also looks at improvement from key big men at Tennessee & Georgetown: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Arizona hasn't just racked up elite wins - the Wildcats have dominated in different ways, showing the ability to beat high level teams at their own game.
Arizona's biggest strength is its lack of weaknesses.
From Weekend Under Review:
Arizona's biggest strength is its lack of weaknesses.
From Weekend Under Review:
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Arizona hasn't just racked up elite wins - the Wildcats have dominated in different ways, showing the ability to beat high level teams at their own game.
Arizona's biggest strength is its lack of weaknesses.
From Weekend Under Review:
Arizona's biggest strength is its lack of weaknesses.
From Weekend Under Review:
Marquette is in as bad of shape as the program has been in under Shaka Smart.
I don't believe Smart's job is in danger, but the Golden Eagles are running out to time to find an identity this season.
From Weekend Under Review:
I don't believe Smart's job is in danger, but the Golden Eagles are running out to time to find an identity this season.
From Weekend Under Review:
December 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Marquette is in as bad of shape as the program has been in under Shaka Smart.
I don't believe Smart's job is in danger, but the Golden Eagles are running out to time to find an identity this season.
From Weekend Under Review:
I don't believe Smart's job is in danger, but the Golden Eagles are running out to time to find an identity this season.
From Weekend Under Review:
Brayden Burries is getting the headlines following Arizona's win, but the play of fellow freshman Ivan Kharchenkov has been just as vital to their success.
Today's #RaufReport dives into Kharchenkov's impact with notes on Illinois, Texas Tech & more ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Today's #RaufReport dives into Kharchenkov's impact with notes on Illinois, Texas Tech & more ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Kharchenkov's hot streak, troubling trends with Illinois, Texas Tech, and more
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December 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Brayden Burries is getting the headlines following Arizona's win, but the play of fellow freshman Ivan Kharchenkov has been just as vital to their success.
Today's #RaufReport dives into Kharchenkov's impact with notes on Illinois, Texas Tech & more ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Today's #RaufReport dives into Kharchenkov's impact with notes on Illinois, Texas Tech & more ($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
BYU's strong 2nd half against Clemson is indicative of who the Cougars have been all season.
The Cougars are a 2nd-half team -- and the data backs it up.
Breaking down BYU's 1H vs 2H splits on Weekend Under Review:
The Cougars are a 2nd-half team -- and the data backs it up.
Breaking down BYU's 1H vs 2H splits on Weekend Under Review:
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
BYU's strong 2nd half against Clemson is indicative of who the Cougars have been all season.
The Cougars are a 2nd-half team -- and the data backs it up.
Breaking down BYU's 1H vs 2H splits on Weekend Under Review:
The Cougars are a 2nd-half team -- and the data backs it up.
Breaking down BYU's 1H vs 2H splits on Weekend Under Review:
Florida's frontcourt gives the Gators a high floor. But the backcourt is letting them down, particularly Boogie Fland.
Fland's regression in the playmaking department is the biggest problem facing Florida right now, which I discussed on Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review.
Fland's regression in the playmaking department is the biggest problem facing Florida right now, which I discussed on Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review.
December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Florida's frontcourt gives the Gators a high floor. But the backcourt is letting them down, particularly Boogie Fland.
Fland's regression in the playmaking department is the biggest problem facing Florida right now, which I discussed on Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review.
Fland's regression in the playmaking department is the biggest problem facing Florida right now, which I discussed on Weekend Under Review at Basket Under Review.
The dichotomy between BYU’s 1st/2nd half play vs Clemson is part of a larger trend with the Cougars.
I dive into that in today’s #RaufReport at Basket Under Review, along with a look at Iowa State’s secret star, a (pleasant) surprise for Michigan and more! www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
I dive into that in today’s #RaufReport at Basket Under Review, along with a look at Iowa State’s secret star, a (pleasant) surprise for Michigan and more! www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: BYU's 2nd half explosions, Iowa State's secret star and more
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December 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The dichotomy between BYU’s 1st/2nd half play vs Clemson is part of a larger trend with the Cougars.
I dive into that in today’s #RaufReport at Basket Under Review, along with a look at Iowa State’s secret star, a (pleasant) surprise for Michigan and more! www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
I dive into that in today’s #RaufReport at Basket Under Review, along with a look at Iowa State’s secret star, a (pleasant) surprise for Michigan and more! www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
The national champion has been ranked in the top 12 of the Week 6 AP Poll for 21 straight seasons.
But there are always exceptions, especially in college basketball.
Here are 5 teams that can snap the streak, FREE at Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/the-next-out...
But there are always exceptions, especially in college basketball.
Here are 5 teams that can snap the streak, FREE at Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/the-next-out...
The Next Outlier? Meet the Teams Capable of Breaking College Basketball's Most Predictive Trend
We love the unpredictability that college basketball brings. It's part of the fabric of the season and peaks during the NCAA Tournament each March, where the single-elimination format helps amplify th...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The national champion has been ranked in the top 12 of the Week 6 AP Poll for 21 straight seasons.
But there are always exceptions, especially in college basketball.
Here are 5 teams that can snap the streak, FREE at Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/the-next-out...
But there are always exceptions, especially in college basketball.
Here are 5 teams that can snap the streak, FREE at Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/the-next-out...
Cam Boozer has turned into Duke's de facto point guard late in close games, and his playmaking has made all the difference for the Blue Devils the last two weeks.
I talked about Boozer's clutch playmaking on Weekend Under Review:
I talked about Boozer's clutch playmaking on Weekend Under Review:
December 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Cam Boozer has turned into Duke's de facto point guard late in close games, and his playmaking has made all the difference for the Blue Devils the last two weeks.
I talked about Boozer's clutch playmaking on Weekend Under Review:
I talked about Boozer's clutch playmaking on Weekend Under Review:
When Duke needs a bucket late, the Blue Devils are turning to Cam Boozer to be their PG - and it's working.
A new #RaufReport dives into Boozer's late-game brilliance along with some troubling Nate Ament stats & much, much more.
For Basket Under Review($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
A new #RaufReport dives into Boozer's late-game brilliance along with some troubling Nate Ament stats & much, much more.
For Basket Under Review($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: Boozer as late-game PG, Ament concerns and troubling trends
An independent college basketball outlet.
www.basketunderreview.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
When Duke needs a bucket late, the Blue Devils are turning to Cam Boozer to be their PG - and it's working.
A new #RaufReport dives into Boozer's late-game brilliance along with some troubling Nate Ament stats & much, much more.
For Basket Under Review($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
A new #RaufReport dives into Boozer's late-game brilliance along with some troubling Nate Ament stats & much, much more.
For Basket Under Review($): www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Where is NC State's defense failing?
Can Derek Dixon really be a difference-maker for UNC?
Why can't Florida find its offense?
Answering these questions and more in a new #RaufReport for Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Can Derek Dixon really be a difference-maker for UNC?
Why can't Florida find its offense?
Answering these questions and more in a new #RaufReport for Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: UNC's new X-Factor, concerns with Florida, NC State and more
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Where is NC State's defense failing?
Can Derek Dixon really be a difference-maker for UNC?
Why can't Florida find its offense?
Answering these questions and more in a new #RaufReport for Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Can Derek Dixon really be a difference-maker for UNC?
Why can't Florida find its offense?
Answering these questions and more in a new #RaufReport for Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
A new #RaufReport dissects my top weekend takeaways:
-UConn’s top tier performance
-Why TCU is legit
-Malik Reneau’s star start
-A 4-bid A10?
-Diatribe on why it’s *way* too early for conference play to start this week
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
-UConn’s top tier performance
-Why TCU is legit
-Malik Reneau’s star start
-A 4-bid A10?
-Diatribe on why it’s *way* too early for conference play to start this week
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
Rauf Report: TCU's resurgence, Malik Reneau's stardom and more
An independent college basketball outlet.
www.basketunderreview.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A new #RaufReport dissects my top weekend takeaways:
-UConn’s top tier performance
-Why TCU is legit
-Malik Reneau’s star start
-A 4-bid A10?
-Diatribe on why it’s *way* too early for conference play to start this week
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
-UConn’s top tier performance
-Why TCU is legit
-Malik Reneau’s star start
-A 4-bid A10?
-Diatribe on why it’s *way* too early for conference play to start this week
For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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