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Burning Questions Column

Five Burning Questions for the 2025-26 Men’s Hoops Season

In the first edition of our burning questions column, we unpack the state of the ACC, the A.J. Dybantsa hype train, the rise in international recruits and more

By Alex Squadron
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Kevin Savage, recruiting

Standouts, Recruiting Updates From Under Armour, Adidas Live Periods 

Quinn Costello and Gage Mayfield were among the top high school players getting scouted last week. Where might they be headed for college?

By Sam Lance
Alvaro Folgueiras will play for Spain as one of many college basketball appearing in U20 Eurobasket

Top 10 College Basketball Players to Watch in the 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket Tournament
By Oliver Fell
Pop Isaacs is one of the key additions to Texas A&M, who came in at No. 1 in RIley Frain's SEC portal rankings

SEC Transfer Portal Rankings: Texas A&M, Vanderbilt Shine
By Riley Frain
Caitlin Clark's Jersey Retirement

Life After 22: Future Looks Bright for Iowa in a Post-Caitlin World
By Angie Holmes
Cotie McMahon is the high-octane, Portal pickup Ole Miss Coach Yolette McPhee-McCuin promised at the end of last season

Five Burning Questions For the 2025-26 Women’s Hoops Season
By Eden Laase

SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS OF THE NBA DRAFT

Graphic of Cooper Flagg, Duke University basketball player dunking the ball.

EXCLUSIVE: How Cooper Flagg Took His Game to Another Level

Duke’s star freshman forward has solidified his spot as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. First, though, he wants to win an NCAA championship. 
By Krysten Peek
VJ Edgecombe

“Humble Superstar” Freshman VJ Edgecombe Has Blossomed for Baylor

He and the Bears will face No. 1 Duke on Sunday with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line
By Alex Squadron
Walter Clayton Jr. is a nearly unstoppable force for the Gators

“Different”: Why Florida’s Walter Clayton Jr. Gave Up Football for a Path to Hoops Stardom

Clayton’s work ethic and belief in himself — not to mention his immense talent — has made him the breakout star of the NCAA Tournament
By Alex Squadron
Tre Johnson (20) can be seen between players while in the huddle during a timeout

The Cosmic Connection That Started Tre Johnson’s Path to Texas

The freshman phenom and future lottery pick is playing for the same coach his father did nearly 30 years ago
By Krysten Peek
Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke's Khaman Maluach

Two NBA Academy Africa Players Reconnect at NCAA Tournament

Florida's Rueben Chinyelu and Duke’s Khaman Maluach were teammates at the training academy in Senegal
By Alex Squadron
Asa Newell dunks the ball with two hands during a game.

All Reps and No Rest: Georgia Freshman Asa Newell Is Already Making His Mark

Newell has shined for the Bulldogs and emerged as a top prospect for the 2025 NBA draft
By Alex Squadron
Maxime Raynaud #42 of the Stanford Cardinal dunks the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 15, 2025

How a Chess-Loving French Big Man Blossomed Into an NBA Prospect 

Pro scouts weigh in on Stanford senior Maxime Raynaud, who is a close friend and former teammate of Victor Wembanyama
By Alex Squadron
Wisconsin guard John Tonje holds a basketball in his right hand about to dribble.

“He Got Himself There”: The Not-So-Sudden Rise of Wisconsin Star John Tonje

The sixth-year guard, a transfer from Missouri, has led the Badgers to a perfect 7-0 start
By Alex Squadron

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PORTAL TO THE PORTAL

Anthony Roy (right), JJ White (center) and Treysen Eaglestaff (right) are among the biggest Portal pickups headed to the Big 12 this season

Ranking All 16 Big 12 Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
No longer inhibited by injury, Rachael Rose is the umpteenth prize for an already-explosive Clemson roster

Ranking All the Women’s ACC Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
Oziyah Sellers (left), Blake Harper (middle) and Filip Borovicanin (right) are among the impact players headed to the Big East by way of the transfer portal this season

Ranking All 11 Big East Transfer Classes
By Riley Frain
Desmond Claude is heading to another former Pac-12 school: Washington.

Portal Notebook: Latest Commitments, Visits and Biggest Storylines
By Riley Frain
A graphic of 5 players in Hoops HQ's ranking of the top 50 players in the men's basketball portal

The Top 50 Players in the Portal
By Riley Frain and Drew Blouin
Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 25 Classes

Who's Winning the Portal?
By Tristan Freeman
An NCAA basketball sits on the court during March Madness NCAA tournament

The Shocker in the House v. NCAA Settlement That Has All of College Sports Scrambling
By Kristi Dosh
Olivia Miles

Old Faces in New Places: How 5 Star Women's Players Fit With Their New Schools
By Hayley McGoldrick
Dillon Hunter #2 of the Clemson Tigers drives past Isaac McKneely #11

Good Things Come in Twos: The Top 10 Duos Grabbed From the Portal
By Tristan Freeman
Half a century after first suiting up for Pennsylvania, Head Coach Fran McCaffery still has the fire

“I Just Feel Blessed”: It’s Been a Grueling Journey, But Fran McCaffery Is Finally Home

Five decades later, Fran McCaffery is back home. In an interview with HHQ he talks recruitment, strategy and son Connor's relationship with Caitlin Clark.
By Aaron Cohen
ALEX JENSEN, UTAH

“Not Going to Be Shortcuts”: Inside Alex Jensen’s Pro-Style Rebuild At Utah

The former Runnin’ Utes star has returned home with a seasoned NBA staff, a compelling pitch for recruits and a vision to turn Utah into a winner again
By Alex Squadron
Mikel Brown Jr. is an explosive two-way player who led Team USA in points and assists along their low-resistance march to the U19 World Cup

Mikel Brown, Hannes Steinbach Headline Top Performers at U19 FIBA World Cup

Top recruits and incoming freshmen squared off in Switzerland. We highlight which college-bound players showed out and update the latest on unsigned recruits.
By Krysten Peek

Coaching Carousel

Adrian Autry, Syracuse head coach

Adrian Autry Has a New Plan for Syracuse. Will It Work?
By Alex Squadron
Just six days after his Xavier squad eliminated Texas from the NCAA Tournament, Miller was introduced as the Longhorns' new coach.

Sean Miller Is Ready To Write His Next Chapter at Texas
By Seth Davis
Thanks to a hefty NIL budget, Dusty May signed four transfers and three freshmen to bolster his roster for his second season at Michigan.

Dusty May Is Still Winning
By Seth Davis
Houston coach Kelvin Sampson watching a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

Coach Kelvin Sampson's Long, Difficult Road to the Title Game
By Brett Friedlander
In his first season as BYU's coach, Kevin Young has the program pointed in the right direction and there's a 5-star recruit arriving next season.

BYU First-Year Coach Kevin Young Has the Cougars Winning and Recruiting
By Wendell Barnhouse
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo smiles and reaches out to hug one of his players

Tom Izzo Isn't Thinking About Retirement. "I Still Have the Fire"
By Seth Davis
St. John's coach Rick Pitino watches a game from the sideline with his arms folded.

My Day With Rick Pitino: Get Up, Show Up, Try to Keep Up
By Alex Squadron
Matt Painter

What’s the Key to Matt Painter’s Success? He Reads
By Seth Davis
The relationships like the one Shaka Smart has with point guard Kam Jones allow him to keep Marquette winning without using the transfer portal.

Shaka Smart Is the Only Major Coach Not Using the Transfer Portal. He's Still Winning.
By Seth Davis
Dennis Gates

Missouri Went 0-18 in the SEC Last Year. Now They're a Final Four Contender
By Seth Davis
UConn coach Geno Auriemma is surrounded by former players after becoming the all-time wins leader in college basketball.

For Geno Auriemma, Setting the All-Time Record Was Something to Be Celebrated and Shared
By Eden Laase
Bill Self put out a statement sticking up for his player who had been attacked on social media. His intentions were good, but he regretted bringing more attention to it.

“I Shouldn’t Have Done It”: Bill Self Regrets Addressing Social Media Hate
By Seth Davis

HOOPS HEADLINES

Jerome Tang, KState

How a Long-Awaited Reunion Could Prove K-State’s Roster Blueprint to Be a Masterpiece
By Alex Squadron
Five of the consensus top seven prospects in the 2026 class attend high school in the L.A. area. Whether USC Coach Eric Musselman will be able to capture any of them remains to be seen.

July Madness: Here are the Top Storylines to Follow as Summer Recruiting Heats Up
By Sam Lance
Rising freshman forward Koa Peat had a phenomenal showing against Team Australia last week during the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

Future Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat Shines Among Stars at U19 FIBA World Cup
By Krysten Peek
The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be another star-studded affair

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Who’s Going Number One?
By Jonathan Wasserman
Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway faces a complete roster rebuild heading into the 2025-26 season

“Where Do We Fit In?”: Penny Hardaway Seeks a Way Forward for Memphis
By Seth Davis
Ranking the biggest Transfer Portal winners and losers from the ACC

Ranking All 18 ACC Transfer Classes
By Drew Blouin and Riley Frain
Averaging 30.1 minutes per game, Lauren Betts spent last season in overdrive. Coach Cori Close thinks it's time for a well-deserved rest.

UCLA Has a New Plan for Lauren Betts. Will It Work?
By Eden Laase
JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans is attended to by team staff after being injured against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the Second Round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

While JuJu Watkins Recovers, USC Prepares for a Season of Uncertainty
By Zach Davis
Ben McCollum, Iowa head coach

From Iowa to Iowa: Ben McCollum Was Destined to be Hawkeyes' Coach
By Lindsey Willhite
AJ Dybantsa is ready to take the Big 12 by storm with BYU

AJ Dybantsa, Incoming BYU Freshman, Has a Busy Summer Ahead
By Krysten Peek
Cooper Flagg shakes hands with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, as he becomes the youngest first overall pick since LeBron James in 2003

News and Notes From Inside the NBA Draft
By Krysten Peek
Who won the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft?

NBA Draft: Round 1 Mistakes, Wins and Shockers
By Seth Davis

Featured Stories

Basketball player Joe Grahovac and ex NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski

Woj Bomb! Ex-NBA Insider Lands a Big Recruit With a Wild Backstory
By Seth Davis
Ken Pomeroy, founder of KenPom.com, college basketball's analytics guru

Ken Pomeroy Crunched The Numbers And Changed The Game
By Seth Davis
Duke center Mike Gminski rises for a jump shot.

Mike Gminski Has Lived a Hard Life. Now He’s Living His Best One.
By Alex Squadron
Images of Harmoni Turner throughout her life

For Harvard’s Harmoni Turner, There’s a Time to Play, and a Time to Heal
By Eden Laase
Greg Gumbel and Seth Davis at the 2018 Final Four.

Farewell to My Friend Greg Gumbel
By Seth Davis
Between graduation and transfers, Scott Drew lost every player who played for Baylor last season. Now he has to replace them with a limited NIL budget.

Baylor Lost All Its Players. Now What?
By Seth Davis
McNeese student manager Amir Khan

Meet Viral Video Star, Student Manager and Hype Man Amir Khan
By Alex Squadron
Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III

Farewell to Big Cozy, the Larger-Than-Life Sensation From Division III
By Aaron Cohen
The NCAA Tournament has not substantially expanded since 1985. It's time for the tourney to expand again.

It’s Time For the NCAA Tournament to Expand. But Will It?
By Seth Davis

MORE HOOPS HEADLINES

Jeff Mittie, Kansas State women's basketball

“I Have Not Enjoyed It”: Kansas State Follows Historic Season With Great Uncertainty

Kansas State said goodbye to several key players from last year's Sweet 16 team. The Wildcats hope their one constant — head coach Jeff Mittie — can keep the wins coming.

By Eden Laase
After five years with the Drake Bulldogs, Darian DeVries spent a single season at West Virginia's helm. Now he's taking his son Tucker with him to Indiana.

The DeVries Team Is Primed for a Final Run At Indiana
By Seth Davis
Ace Bailey (left), Kon Knueppel (middle) and Asa Newell (right) are potential moneymakers ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft

How to Bet the NBA Draft
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Jase Richardson (right), Derik Queen (middle) and Liam McNeely (left) are among the top prospects on Finch's agenda this evening

"He's In For A Rude Awakening": More Candid Draft Opinions from NBA Scouts
By Seth Davis
Ace Bailey's predraft strategy has left many wondering how far he might fall in Wednesday's first round

NBA Draft Intel: Ace Bailey's Fall, Tre Johnson Rising and More
By Jonathan Wasserman

WNBA DRAFT: PLAYER PROFILES

Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrates in the fourth quarter against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 06, 2025

Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd Brings UConn and Geno Auriemma Back to Mountaintop

With a win over South Carolina, the Huskies broke an eight-year drought to take home their 12th title
By Eden Laase
Images of Harmoni Turner throughout her life

For Harvard’s Harmoni Turner, There’s a Time to Play, and a Time to Heal

The Ivy League Player of the Year is sharing her painful story, in hopes that others might benefit
By Eden Laase
LSU women's basketball player Aneesah Morrow lines up to shoot a free throw

LSU Star Aneesah Morrow Had to Leave Chicago to Grow up. She’s Ready to Go Home Again.

The LSU Tigers’ game Thursday night at Illinois-Chicago will be a homecoming for their All-American candidate
By Eden Laase