College basketball’s 7 most disappointing men’s teams in 2026
Sustaining success in college basketball is harder than ever right now. The transfer portal has essentially made every…
What are the best men’s college basketball rivalries? Make your picks here
North Carolina-Duke was our No. 1 men’s college basketball rivalry, but what about yours? Grant Halverson / Getty…
Bracket watch (and a history lesson), plus Trinity Rodman’s injury
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Men’s college basketball Top 25: While Duke holds steady at No. 1, Florida surges into top 5
College basketball is bigger than ever. This season, the average standing height — just over 6-foot-5 — is…
2026 NBA mock draft: Absurdly deep class is why so many teams are tanking
March is here, and as we head toward the madness, it’s worth updating The Athletic’s 2026 NBA Mock…
Ranking the top 50 rivalries in men’s college basketball, from Duke-Carolina to Wofford-Furman
For every shining moment college basketball celebrates from the beginning of March through early April, the groundwork was…
John Calipari matches the worst loss of his career and wishes it ‘would have gone faster’
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Arkansas coach John Calipari needed D.J. Wagner’s 3-pointer in the final minute to avoid…
NBA tanking, March Madness and Angel Reese’s multi-hyphenate stardom
Great generals throughout history used retreat as a strategy, choosing to take short-term defeats as part of a…
Lakers hire former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as NBA Draft adviser
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun rebuilding their college scouting department, hiring former Virginia coach Tony Bennett as…
Pat Riley thinks a suit makes a more effective leader. He might be right
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Sign up for Peak’s…
Ranking 25 men’s college basketball breakout stars in 2025-26
The 2025-26 men’s college basketball season has been defined by the stars who have turned it into one…
Wayne Tinkle, who guided Oregon State to 2021 Elite Eight, won’t return next season
Wayne Tinkle made two NCAA Tournaments in 12 seasons at Oregon State. Chris Pietsch / USA Today Network…