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Michigan State looks to get another win over a ranked SEC team, taking on Kentucky in the Champions Classic tonight. For another @BustingBrackets preview, check out my keys to the game for the Spartans.
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Otega Oweh, 3-pointers among keys for Michigan State to beat Kentucky in Champions Classic
After losing so much production from the previous season, Michigan State had a chance to take a step back in the 2025-26 campaign. However, as with any team coa
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November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Michigan State looks to get another win over a ranked SEC team, taking on Kentucky in the Champions Classic tonight. For another @BustingBrackets preview, check out my keys to the game for the Spartans.
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Without Jaland Lowe tonight, it'll be a challenge for Kentucky Basketball to beat Michigan State in the Champions Classic battle. Here are my three keys for the Wildcats pulling off the victory.
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Collin Chandler, rebounding among keys for Kentucky in matchup with Michigan State
Few teams had as much preseason hype as the Kentucky Wildcats, viewed as having one of the most expensive overall rosters in college basketball. However, as the
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November 18, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Without Jaland Lowe tonight, it'll be a challenge for Kentucky Basketball to beat Michigan State in the Champions Classic battle. Here are my three keys for the Wildcats pulling off the victory.
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It's going to be hard for Kansas to win tonight without Darryn Peterson. But what else do the Jayhawks need to focus on in their Champions Classic matchup with Duke? Here are my keys to the game for.
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Peterson's absence, defending Evans among key storylines for Kansas in Champions Classic matchup with Duke
It’s rare to see the Kansas Jayhawks unranked in the Coach Bill Self era. However, after losing to North Carolina in the opening week of the season, Kansas (3-1
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
It's going to be hard for Kansas to win tonight without Darryn Peterson. But what else do the Jayhawks need to focus on in their Champions Classic matchup with Duke? Here are my keys to the game for.
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Kansas may not have its star freshmen for tonight's Champions Classic matchup, but Duke will. Check out what else I have as keys to the game for the Blue Devils.
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Cameron Boozer, backcourt play among keys for Duke in matchup with Kansas
So far this 2025-26 college basketball season, Duke (4-0) has established itself as one of the best teams in the nation. They have a trio of easy wins, along wi
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November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Kansas may not have its star freshmen for tonight's Champions Classic matchup, but Duke will. Check out what else I have as keys to the game for the Blue Devils.
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The Villanova Challenge MTE concludes tomorrow, with Villanova hosting Duquesne.
I share my 3 keys to the game for the Dukes to pull off the upset, including a key battle on both the inside and the perimeter.
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I share my 3 keys to the game for the Dukes to pull off the upset, including a key battle on both the inside and the perimeter.
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What Duquesne needs to do to pull off the road upset at Villanova Basketball
One of the dozens of MTES going on in college basketball this month is the “Villanova Challenge”, featuring four programs. That includes host Villanova, Sacred
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November 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Villanova Challenge MTE concludes tomorrow, with Villanova hosting Duquesne.
I share my 3 keys to the game for the Dukes to pull off the upset, including a key battle on both the inside and the perimeter.
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I share my 3 keys to the game for the Dukes to pull off the upset, including a key battle on both the inside and the perimeter.
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There have been a number of quality individual performances to start the 2025-26 CBB season. But which notable ones have flown under the radar?
Here's my top-10 for @thehoopshq.bsky.social.
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Here's my top-10 for @thehoopshq.bsky.social.
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The 10 Best Surprise Performances of College Basketball's First Week
Well-known young talents like Koa Peat have shined early on, but who are some others to watch out for that didn't get preseason attention?
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November 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
There have been a number of quality individual performances to start the 2025-26 CBB season. But which notable ones have flown under the radar?
Here's my top-10 for @thehoopshq.bsky.social.
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Here's my top-10 for @thehoopshq.bsky.social.
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There were some upsets, some near upsets, and a thrilling top-12 battle to open the season. I looked at the four most consequential results for Busting Brackets.
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These were the 4 most consequential results from opening night of 2025-26 season
College Basketball debuted last night, featuring a ton of great games. It started at 8 am ET, when Winthrop held off Queens for the first official result. The n
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November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
There were some upsets, some near upsets, and a thrilling top-12 battle to open the season. I looked at the four most consequential results for Busting Brackets.
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Robert Morris was the Horizon League champion last season, but with a whole new roster, where do they stand this year? Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference for @BustingBrackets.
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Horizon League Basketball power rankings: Oakland, RMU among the early teams to beat
Last season was one of highs and lows in the Horizon League. At the top was Robert Morris, which had its breakthrough campaign in winning its final 10 games aga
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November 3, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Robert Morris was the Horizon League champion last season, but with a whole new roster, where do they stand this year? Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference for @BustingBrackets.
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There's no more UMass, but there are 14 teams in the Atlantic 10 looking to win the regular-season crown. But who has the best chance to do so?
Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference, including my No. 1 pick.
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Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference, including my No. 1 pick.
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Atlantic 10 Basketball: Preseason power rankings for 2025-26 season
Saint Louis tops our Atlantic 10 preseason power rankings as VCU, Dayton, and Loyola Chicago look to chase down the Billikens in 2025-26.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
There's no more UMass, but there are 14 teams in the Atlantic 10 looking to win the regular-season crown. But who has the best chance to do so?
Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference, including my No. 1 pick.
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Check out my preseason power rankings for the conference, including my No. 1 pick.
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Pitt Basketball got 2 preseason wins in the last 9 days, and there was plenty to take away from it.
Here are my observations from the 40 minutes of action, both positive and negative.
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Here are my observations from the 40 minutes of action, both positive and negative.
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What we learned from Pittsburgh's exhibition wins over Providence and Pitt-Johnstown
Pittsburgh Basketball had its last exhibition game on Monday against Pitt-Johnstown, a game that should’ve been easy. However, the Panthers fought with their ha
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October 29, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Pitt Basketball got 2 preseason wins in the last 9 days, and there was plenty to take away from it.
Here are my observations from the 40 minutes of action, both positive and negative.
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Here are my observations from the 40 minutes of action, both positive and negative.
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Tomorrow is a big day for Gonzaga Basketball, as they'll find out whether their star offseason transfer will be able to play this season.
I take a look at the impact Tyon Grant-Foster can have on the rotation and the alternative plans if he's out.
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I take a look at the impact Tyon Grant-Foster can have on the rotation and the alternative plans if he's out.
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Gonzaga Basketball's roster situation with (or without) Tyon Grant-Foster for 2025-26
Among the many college basketball teams to open the 2025-26 campaign with preseason scrimmages and exhibitions were the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The top-25 squad opene
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October 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Tomorrow is a big day for Gonzaga Basketball, as they'll find out whether their star offseason transfer will be able to play this season.
I take a look at the impact Tyon Grant-Foster can have on the rotation and the alternative plans if he's out.
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I take a look at the impact Tyon Grant-Foster can have on the rotation and the alternative plans if he's out.
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Pittsburgh got itself a nice exhibition victory against former Big East foe Providence this past weekend. I share some of my takeaways from the game, including the positives and negatives for the Panthers.
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Takeaways from Pittsburgh's exhibition victory over Providence Friars
Pittsburgh and Providence were former Big East rivals a decade ago, until the Panthers joined the ACC. The programs have reunited for a two-year exhibition seri
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October 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Pittsburgh got itself a nice exhibition victory against former Big East foe Providence this past weekend. I share some of my takeaways from the game, including the positives and negatives for the Panthers.
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For @thehoopshq.bsky.social, I worked on the preseason power rankings for the 18-team ACC. Here's my top teams.
1. Duke
2. Louisville
3. UNC
4. Virginia
Check out where the rest falls below.
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1. Duke
2. Louisville
3. UNC
4. Virginia
Check out where the rest falls below.
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ACC Preseason Power Rankings for the 2025-26 Season
Can Duke still dominate? Is UNC back? The ACC is a battleground for the greatest talent in college basketball. We rank the best of the best.
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September 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
For @thehoopshq.bsky.social, I worked on the preseason power rankings for the 18-team ACC. Here's my top teams.
1. Duke
2. Louisville
3. UNC
4. Virginia
Check out where the rest falls below.
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1. Duke
2. Louisville
3. UNC
4. Virginia
Check out where the rest falls below.
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With Bruce Pearl retiring, that presents an opportunity for some very good players to enter the transfer portal, possibly. Here are five who could get a lot of attention if they were to leave.
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With Bruce Pearl gone, these 5 notable players could enter the transfer portal
Joining Wofford and St. Joe’s with head coaching changes weeks before the 2025-26 season are the Auburn Tigers, who lost one of, if not the most successful, coa
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September 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
With Bruce Pearl retiring, that presents an opportunity for some very good players to enter the transfer portal, possibly. Here are five who could get a lot of attention if they were to leave.
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I have a series of "breakout" pieces coming out at @thehoopshq.bsky.social, looking at who may be the next stars in college basketball. Up first is the ACC, led by a sharpshooting wing, I think, who will be elite.
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Top 10 ACC Breakout Players for the 2025-26 Season
Hoops HQ ranks our “breakout” ACC players to watch this season, guys poised for larger roles, increased production and a national spotlight
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September 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I have a series of "breakout" pieces coming out at @thehoopshq.bsky.social, looking at who may be the next stars in college basketball. Up first is the ACC, led by a sharpshooting wing, I think, who will be elite.
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Which teams have the best collective backcourts for the upcoming season? For @thehoopshq.bsky.social, I share my top 10, including an obvious No. 1 option.
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Top 10 Backcourts for the 2025-26 Season
Florida and Houston's elite backcourts sent them to the NCAA Final. We present the next batch of Championship-caliber perimeters.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Which teams have the best collective backcourts for the upcoming season? For @thehoopshq.bsky.social, I share my top 10, including an obvious No. 1 option.
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Pittsburgh's non-conference schedule is out, with some notable opponents to watch for. I rank each of them in terms of how tough an out they'll be.
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Ranking the 13 opponents in Pittsburgh Basketball's non-con schedule for 2025-26
Last season, the Pittsburgh Panthers had a strong start in the non-conference. After a win over Ohio State on the road, they were ranked. However, after a blowo
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August 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Pittsburgh's non-conference schedule is out, with some notable opponents to watch for. I rank each of them in terms of how tough an out they'll be.
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The non-con schedule for Duquesne is out, including a road trip out west and plenty of home games. Who are the top teams to watch for the Dukes?
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Ranking the 11 D-I opponents on Duquesne Basketball's 2025-26 non-con schedule
Last season, the Duquesne Dukes went 13-19 overall and 8-10. It was a solid end, but they couldn’t overcome a 0-6 start, which included losses to Lipscomb, Milw
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August 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The non-con schedule for Duquesne is out, including a road trip out west and plenty of home games. Who are the top teams to watch for the Dukes?
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The Baylor Bears were without key players for their 2025-26 roster this past week, as they claimed a Silver Medal in the FISU University Games.
I provide some key takeaways from the results for Baylor, including some notable individual performances.
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I provide some key takeaways from the results for Baylor, including some notable individual performances.
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3 takeaways from Baylor's performance in FISU University Games Tournament
Over the past week, the Baylor Bears got the opportunity to represent the United States in the annual FISU University Games world tournament. Only American-born
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July 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Baylor Bears were without key players for their 2025-26 roster this past week, as they claimed a Silver Medal in the FISU University Games.
I provide some key takeaways from the results for Baylor, including some notable individual performances.
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I provide some key takeaways from the results for Baylor, including some notable individual performances.
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There's still plenty left of work for Duquesne's schedule next season, but we already got some good tidbits, including a future road trip to some Mountain West schools. Some early notes on the Dukes' schedule.
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3 early takeaways with Duquesne's partially set schedule for 2025-26 season
Last season, Duquesne Basketball started out the season 0-6 overall. That makes the Dukes' non-conference campaign for next season all the more interesting, to
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July 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
There's still plenty left of work for Duquesne's schedule next season, but we already got some good tidbits, including a future road trip to some Mountain West schools. Some early notes on the Dukes' schedule.
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What do we know about Pitt's schedule so far for the 2025-26 campaign? Here are my early takeaways, including an intriguing exhibition matchup in October.
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3 early takeaways with Pittsburgh's partially set schedule for 2025-26 season
So far this offseason, around 15 college basketball teams have announced their complete non-conference schedules, including the ACC’s own, UNC Tar Heels. We’ve
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July 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What do we know about Pitt's schedule so far for the 2025-26 campaign? Here are my early takeaways, including an intriguing exhibition matchup in October.
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The 2026 transfer portal gets a star entrant early, with Ivy League POY forward Caden Pierce sitting out next season. I look at the impact on Princeton and the Ivy League next season.
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Former Conference Player of the Year star elects to sit out 2025-26 season
In recent years, we’ve seen players from the Ivy League opt to sit out a season to preserve their eligibility before transferring. However, with the COVID-19 er
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July 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The 2026 transfer portal gets a star entrant early, with Ivy League POY forward Caden Pierce sitting out next season. I look at the impact on Princeton and the Ivy League next season.
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The U19 World Championships is a great spotlight for some incoming CBB freshmen. Based on their performances during the tournament, here's my top 10 individual performers.
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Top 10 incoming college basketball freshmen performers at U19 World Championships
The U19 World Basketball Championship was played last week, with 16 countries participating. That included the United States, which features several five-star p
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July 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The U19 World Championships is a great spotlight for some incoming CBB freshmen. Based on their performances during the tournament, here's my top 10 individual performers.
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