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KATZ’S CORNER: Praise for Cameron Boozer, trouble at Providence and UCLA. Read more on www.hoopshq.com/conferences/...
Katz’s Corner: Praise for Cameron Boozer, Trouble at Providence and UCLA
Michigan State is off to a sizzling start, while Providence and NC State had weeks to forget. Andy Katz unpacks a bountiful Feast Week.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
KATZ’S CORNER: Praise for Cameron Boozer, trouble at Providence and UCLA. Read more on www.hoopshq.com/conferences/...
2026: WNBA MOCK DRAFT: Lauren Betts or AWA Fam? Check out hoopsHq.com to read more on our projected top picks in the 2026 WNBA draft!
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
2026: WNBA MOCK DRAFT: Lauren Betts or AWA Fam? Check out hoopsHq.com to read more on our projected top picks in the 2026 WNBA draft!
She was an icon. She was my friend.
Mourning the loss of Sister Jean and celebrating the incredible impact she’s had on the Loyola University Chicago community and so many others.
Read more about her legacy and influence on @sethdavishoops.bsky.social and the basketball community at hoopshq.com
Mourning the loss of Sister Jean and celebrating the incredible impact she’s had on the Loyola University Chicago community and so many others.
Read more about her legacy and influence on @sethdavishoops.bsky.social and the basketball community at hoopshq.com
October 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
She was an icon. She was my friend.
Mourning the loss of Sister Jean and celebrating the incredible impact she’s had on the Loyola University Chicago community and so many others.
Read more about her legacy and influence on @sethdavishoops.bsky.social and the basketball community at hoopshq.com
Mourning the loss of Sister Jean and celebrating the incredible impact she’s had on the Loyola University Chicago community and so many others.
Read more about her legacy and influence on @sethdavishoops.bsky.social and the basketball community at hoopshq.com
Can UConn bounce back? Can Houston be dethroned in the Big 12? Will Kentucky rise to the top of the SEC? Can John Calipari get back to the Final Four? Alex Squadron is monitoring our favorite storylines for the 2025-26 season. ⬇️
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Five Burning Questions for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season - Part 2
Key storylines are emerging for the 2025-26 season. We unpack UConn’s quest to bounce back, John Calipari’s loaded Arkansas squad and many more.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Can UConn bounce back? Can Houston be dethroned in the Big 12? Will Kentucky rise to the top of the SEC? Can John Calipari get back to the Final Four? Alex Squadron is monitoring our favorite storylines for the 2025-26 season. ⬇️
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Two years ago it appeared the Pac-12 was dead. Turns out it was only MOSTLY dead. @sethdavishoops.bsky.social spoke to commissioner Teresa Gould about how she resurrected the conference of champions. ⬇️
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“Nothing Rattles Her”: How Teresa Gould Resurrected the Pac-12
The Pac-12 was left for dead. Its new commissioner gave it life in seven new teams and landmark TV contracts. She’s just getting started.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Two years ago it appeared the Pac-12 was dead. Turns out it was only MOSTLY dead. @sethdavishoops.bsky.social spoke to commissioner Teresa Gould about how she resurrected the conference of champions. ⬇️
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Olivia Miles gave up the WNBA Draft for a senior season with TCU. That decision reunited her with an old recruiter in Coach Mark Campbell — and proved Campbell's theory that "success attracts." Read the full story on HHQ ⬇️
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"Success Attracts": With Olivia Miles on Board, TCU Looks Unstoppable
Five years after trying to recruit her, TCU Coach Mark Campbell finally has his dream guard in Olivia Miles. His next mark is the NCAA title.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Olivia Miles gave up the WNBA Draft for a senior season with TCU. That decision reunited her with an old recruiter in Coach Mark Campbell — and proved Campbell's theory that "success attracts." Read the full story on HHQ ⬇️
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Coach T.J. Otzelberger's hardcore ethos has Iowa State on a winning trajectory. With Tamin Lipsey on board, can the Cyclones seal the deal and snatch the Big 12 title? ⬇️
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At Iowa State, Winning Is Always On the Schedule
Heading into his fifth season, Coach T.J. Otzelberger once again has the Cyclones poised to compete for a Big 12 title
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September 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Coach T.J. Otzelberger's hardcore ethos has Iowa State on a winning trajectory. With Tamin Lipsey on board, can the Cyclones seal the deal and snatch the Big 12 title? ⬇️
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Hoops HQ is having a 25% off Sale. For just $44.91 you get an annual subscription and access to the most in-depth men's and women's college hoops coverage anywhere. Take advantage! ⬇️
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September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Hoops HQ spoke to Clemson's Brad Brownell, who is now the winningest coach in the ACC. Read Mike Barber's report on patience, Tournament runs and Clemson's young core below ⬇️
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Easy, Tigers. Clemson Coach Brad Brownell Knows Patience is Key.
Brad Brownell is the longest tenured coach in the ACC. His laser focus on patience has him winning today and investing in tomorrow.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Hoops HQ spoke to Clemson's Brad Brownell, who is now the winningest coach in the ACC. Read Mike Barber's report on patience, Tournament runs and Clemson's young core below ⬇️
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Now on Hoops HQ Seth Davis' tribute to George Raveling, whose impact on basketball went well beyond the game. This article is free.
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George Raveling’s Impact Went Well Beyond The Game
From Martin Luther King Jr. to Michael Jordan, George Raveling’s life is best measured through those he touched and the wisdom he imparted
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September 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Now on Hoops HQ Seth Davis' tribute to George Raveling, whose impact on basketball went well beyond the game. This article is free.
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Top 10 Division II transfers:
(by @ThePortalReport)
10. G - “Spudd” Webb (Georgia Southern)
7. F - Leo Beath (UC San Diego)
5. G/F - Elyjah Freeman (Auburn)
3. G - Jadin Booth (Samford)
2. F - Kieth Palek III (Missouri State)
Full Ranking 👇
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(by @ThePortalReport)
10. G - “Spudd” Webb (Georgia Southern)
7. F - Leo Beath (UC San Diego)
5. G/F - Elyjah Freeman (Auburn)
3. G - Jadin Booth (Samford)
2. F - Kieth Palek III (Missouri State)
Full Ranking 👇
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Top 10 Division II Transfers for the 2025-26 Season
The Portal Report ranks the top 10 Division II transfers with the highest overall rating heading into the 2025-26 season.
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August 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Top 10 Division II transfers:
(by @ThePortalReport)
10. G - “Spudd” Webb (Georgia Southern)
7. F - Leo Beath (UC San Diego)
5. G/F - Elyjah Freeman (Auburn)
3. G - Jadin Booth (Samford)
2. F - Kieth Palek III (Missouri State)
Full Ranking 👇
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(by @ThePortalReport)
10. G - “Spudd” Webb (Georgia Southern)
7. F - Leo Beath (UC San Diego)
5. G/F - Elyjah Freeman (Auburn)
3. G - Jadin Booth (Samford)
2. F - Kieth Palek III (Missouri State)
Full Ranking 👇
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College Basketball players in the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket - Division A (a 🧵)
Group A:
🇮🇱Omer Mayer (Purdue)
🇪🇸Alvaro Folgueiras (Iowa)
🇪🇸Pablo Navarro (Oral Roberts)
🇪🇸Clem Edomwonyin (Drexel)
🇫🇮Elmeri Abbey (Utah)
🇫🇮Olavi Suutela (Oregon St)
🇫🇮Abdullah Amzil (UC Davis)
🇵🇱Aleksy Walczak (Moberly Area CC)
Group A:
🇮🇱Omer Mayer (Purdue)
🇪🇸Alvaro Folgueiras (Iowa)
🇪🇸Pablo Navarro (Oral Roberts)
🇪🇸Clem Edomwonyin (Drexel)
🇫🇮Elmeri Abbey (Utah)
🇫🇮Olavi Suutela (Oregon St)
🇫🇮Abdullah Amzil (UC Davis)
🇵🇱Aleksy Walczak (Moberly Area CC)
July 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
College Basketball players in the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket - Division A (a 🧵)
Group A:
🇮🇱Omer Mayer (Purdue)
🇪🇸Alvaro Folgueiras (Iowa)
🇪🇸Pablo Navarro (Oral Roberts)
🇪🇸Clem Edomwonyin (Drexel)
🇫🇮Elmeri Abbey (Utah)
🇫🇮Olavi Suutela (Oregon St)
🇫🇮Abdullah Amzil (UC Davis)
🇵🇱Aleksy Walczak (Moberly Area CC)
Group A:
🇮🇱Omer Mayer (Purdue)
🇪🇸Alvaro Folgueiras (Iowa)
🇪🇸Pablo Navarro (Oral Roberts)
🇪🇸Clem Edomwonyin (Drexel)
🇫🇮Elmeri Abbey (Utah)
🇫🇮Olavi Suutela (Oregon St)
🇫🇮Abdullah Amzil (UC Davis)
🇵🇱Aleksy Walczak (Moberly Area CC)
Duke lost their ENTIRE starting 5 to the NBA Draft and has limped through Portal Season. Check out our ACC Transfer Class ranking and read our full analysis here: www.hoopshq.com/acc/ranking-...
July 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Duke lost their ENTIRE starting 5 to the NBA Draft and has limped through Portal Season. Check out our ACC Transfer Class ranking and read our full analysis here: www.hoopshq.com/acc/ranking-...
Our 2025 Big East Transfer Class Ranking: Creighton soars, Marquette plummets. Read the full analysis here: www.hoopshq.com/big-east/big...
July 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Our 2025 Big East Transfer Class Ranking: Creighton soars, Marquette plummets. Read the full analysis here: www.hoopshq.com/big-east/big...
NCAA Teams to produce two Freshman Top 5 NBA Picks in a year
'25 Rutgers (N/A, 15-17, N/A)
'25 Duke (#3 AP, 35-4, Final Four)
'19 Duke (#1, 32-6, Elite 8)
'14 Kansas (#10, 25-10, R32)
'12 Kentucky (#1, 38-2, National Champions)
'10 Kentucky (#2, 35-3, Elite 8)
'07 Ohio State (#1, 35-4, Runner-Up)
'25 Rutgers (N/A, 15-17, N/A)
'25 Duke (#3 AP, 35-4, Final Four)
'19 Duke (#1, 32-6, Elite 8)
'14 Kansas (#10, 25-10, R32)
'12 Kentucky (#1, 38-2, National Champions)
'10 Kentucky (#2, 35-3, Elite 8)
'07 Ohio State (#1, 35-4, Runner-Up)
June 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
NCAA Teams to produce two Freshman Top 5 NBA Picks in a year
'25 Rutgers (N/A, 15-17, N/A)
'25 Duke (#3 AP, 35-4, Final Four)
'19 Duke (#1, 32-6, Elite 8)
'14 Kansas (#10, 25-10, R32)
'12 Kentucky (#1, 38-2, National Champions)
'10 Kentucky (#2, 35-3, Elite 8)
'07 Ohio State (#1, 35-4, Runner-Up)
'25 Rutgers (N/A, 15-17, N/A)
'25 Duke (#3 AP, 35-4, Final Four)
'19 Duke (#1, 32-6, Elite 8)
'14 Kansas (#10, 25-10, R32)
'12 Kentucky (#1, 38-2, National Champions)
'10 Kentucky (#2, 35-3, Elite 8)
'07 Ohio State (#1, 35-4, Runner-Up)
Cooper Flagg is officially the 2nd-Youngest #1 pick in NBA Draft history. LeBron James (2003) is the only #1 pick drafted younger.
June 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Cooper Flagg is officially the 2nd-Youngest #1 pick in NBA Draft history. LeBron James (2003) is the only #1 pick drafted younger.
Keep 3, Cut 3: NBA Draft Edition. Build your starting lineup ⬇️
June 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Keep 3, Cut 3: NBA Draft Edition. Build your starting lineup ⬇️
Can UNC fight back into the bubble ?https://www.hoopshq.com/rankings/bracketology-2025-mens-ncaa-tournament
Bracketology 2025: Men's NCAA Tournament Projections
Our Bracketologist has 14 SEC teams scoring invitations to March Madness. St. John's sees a big jump, and UNC stays home.
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February 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Can UNC fight back into the bubble ?https://www.hoopshq.com/rankings/bracketology-2025-mens-ncaa-tournament
MAN OF THE YEAR:
SethDavis writes about how Danny Hurley OWNED college basketball this year. Check out the full story at HoopsHQ.com and comment down below if you agree or disagree 👇
SethDavis writes about how Danny Hurley OWNED college basketball this year. Check out the full story at HoopsHQ.com and comment down below if you agree or disagree 👇
January 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
MAN OF THE YEAR:
SethDavis writes about how Danny Hurley OWNED college basketball this year. Check out the full story at HoopsHQ.com and comment down below if you agree or disagree 👇
SethDavis writes about how Danny Hurley OWNED college basketball this year. Check out the full story at HoopsHQ.com and comment down below if you agree or disagree 👇
We are devastated to hear about the passing of Greg Gumbel. He left such an incredible impact on the College Basketball community. Selection Sunday will never be the same 🙁
December 27, 2024 at 10:42 PM
We are devastated to hear about the passing of Greg Gumbel. He left such an incredible impact on the College Basketball community. Selection Sunday will never be the same 🙁
I have never seen such beauty before 🥲🥹
December 13, 2024 at 11:41 PM
I have never seen such beauty before 🥲🥹
UPSET WATCH? Comment down below how many upsets will happen today and who 👀
December 10, 2024 at 10:08 PM
UPSET WATCH? Comment down below how many upsets will happen today and who 👀
How it feels on College sports saturdays 😅
December 7, 2024 at 9:24 PM
How it feels on College sports saturdays 😅
Saturday's to do list:
- Watch College Basketball
- Watch College Football
- Read HoopsHQ articles
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- Watch College Basketball
- Watch College Football
- Read HoopsHQ articles
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Division II to Undefeated: Ben McCollum Is Making Marks at Drake
Head coach Ben McCollum won four Division II national championships
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December 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Saturday's to do list:
- Watch College Basketball
- Watch College Football
- Read HoopsHQ articles
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- Watch College Basketball
- Watch College Football
- Read HoopsHQ articles
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