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Seth Picks Sunday's Elite Eight Games

Picks against the spread for Sunday marquee matchups: Tennessee vs. Michigan and Duke vs. UConn

By Seth Davis
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LATEST STORIES

Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Winning Wagers for Sunday’s Elite Eight Matchups

As the Elite Eight tournament winds down, our gambling duo is back to break down the best bets for Tennessee vs. Michigan and UConn vs. Duke

By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Tarris Reed Jr. of the UConn Huskies dunks against the Michigan State Spartans

Battle of the Blue Bloods: Duke and UConn Ready for Elite Eight Clash
By Alex Squadron
Rick Barnes takes a pen and clip board from a staffer

Tennessee Is Ready for a Fight with Michigan. Because Its Coach Is.
By Luke DeCock
Keaton Wagler shined again, scoring 25 points for Illinois in the Elite 8 win over Iowa.

Illinois Books Trip to Final Four For First Time Since 2005
By Joshua Parrott
Koa Peat dribbles up the court

Arizona Surge Sends Wildcats Over Purdue and Into Final Four
By Seth Davis

NCAA Tournament Latest

Morez Johnson Jr. (left), Braden Smith (center), Keaton Wagler (right)

Picking the Greatest Quotes From the Sweet Sixteen

In a bizarre round of press conferences and interviews, Dan Hurley flirted, Rick Pitino prayed and Michigan emerged as a schoolyard bully
By Aaron Cohen
The Huskies are three wins away from completing an undefeated season.

It Looks Like the Women's Final Four is Going to Be All No. 1 Seeds

The Elite Eight matchups are intriguing but truth be told, the top seeds should be moving on.
By Eden Laase
Alex Karaban illuminated on the UConn bench

UConn Beats Michigan State With Balance — and Experience

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is obsessed with continuity. It's only fair that his Spartans fell to Alex Karaban in his 148th game as a UConn Husky.
By Aaron Cohen

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March Madness Sweet Sixteen Preview: East and Midwest

Seth and Andy pick their winners for the NCAA Tournament's East and Midwest regional Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight matchups. Plus: The Carousel! Recapping the coaching changes at Syracuse, Creighton, Arizona State, Kansas State and more.

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March Madness Sweet Sixteen Preview: West and South

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Jon Scheyer on Cam Boozer, Coach K, All-Duke Team

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Coach of No. 1 Ranked Arizona, Tommy Lloyd

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HOT ON HHQ

Nate Ament led Tennessee with 18 points to help the Vols punch their ticket to the Elite Eight

Tennessee Heads Back to Elite Eight With ‘Some Unfinished Business’ To Take Care Of
By Luke DeCock
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play on Saturday

Wanna Bet? Winning Wagers for Saturday’s Elite Eight Matchups
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Duke University basketball player Caleb Foster goes up for a shot against two St. John's defenders

Duke Star Returns From Broken Foot, Steps Up in Win Over St. John's
By Alex Squadron
University of Arizona basketball player Koa Peat screams in triumph

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Arizona?
By Seth Davis
University of Michigan basketball player Yaxel Lendeborg smiles after a play

Yaxel Lendeborg Dominates as Michigan Moves Past Alabama
By Luke DeCock
Star freshman Keaton Wagler had a rough shooting night in the Illini's win over Houston, but did grab a game-high 12 rebounds

Illinois and Iowa Clash: a Big Ten Elite Eight
By Joshua Parrott
Chavez burst onto the scene this season, claiming the SEC’s Freshman of the Year award

Aaliyah Chavez, Oklahoma’s Surprisingly Shy Superstar
By Eden Laase
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Seth Picks Saturday's Elite Eight Games
By Seth Davis
Arizona guard Brayden Burries sidesteps an Arkansas defender

Arizona Dismantles Arkansas 109-88, Will Face Purdue in Elite Eight
By Seth Davis
Keaton Wagler had a dominant performance on the glass for the Illini.

Illinois Upsets Houston as Superstar Freshman Shines
By Joshua Parrott
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz shoots the basketball over Nebraska forward Pryce Sandfort

Iowa Tops Nebraska as Bennett Stirtz's 'Hell of a Ride' Continues
By Joshua Parrott
Trey Kaufman-Renn puts back the game winning shot in Purdue's Sweet Sixteen match vs. Texas

Tip-In With 0.7 Seconds Lifts Purdue Over Texas
By Seth Davis
Graphic of UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. and coach Dan Hurley opposite Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Jaxon Koehler

UConn-Michigan State Game Has a Final Four Feel
By Aaron Cohen
St. John's player Zuby Ejiofor and coach Rick Pitno, and Duke coach Jon Scheyer and player Cameron Boozer

Duke and St. John’s Set for Epic Sweet Sixteen Showdown
By Alex Squadron
A graphic of college football and basketball players from Michigan and Alabama

'Football Schools' Building Blueblood Basketball Programs
By Luke DeCock

TRANSFER PORTAL

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Latest Transfer Portal News: Top 10 New Players
By Quentin Williams
3 college basketball players in various states of play

Early Portal Action: First Players On the Move
By Quentin Williams

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

The Huskies are three wins away from completing an undefeated season.

Burning Questions for the Women’s Sweet Sixteen

Women's correspondent Eden Laase analyzes the biggest storylines heading into the Sweet Sixteen, including UCLA's chances at dethroning UConn

By Eden Laase
UCLA's Angela Dugalić embraces teammate Gianna Kneepkens

There’s No UCLA Basketball Without Angela Dugalić
By Eden Laase
Oluchi Okananwa and coach Brenda Frese during a quieter moment back in February

'I Believe In You!’ Maryland Coach’s Moment With Star Is Why We Love Sports
By Eden Laase
Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame dribbles the basketball up the floor

Hannah Hidalgo Leads Notre Dame Through Rebuild, and Into the Second Round
By Eden Laase
Graphic of women's NCAA basketball players Taina Mair, Angela Dugalic and Justine Pissott

Players Who Can Boost Their WNBA Draft Stock With Big Sweet Sixteens
By Eden Laase
Dylan Darling

How Dylan “Big Bells” Darling Emerged as the March Madness X-Factor for St. John’s
By Alex Squadron
Yaxel Lendeborg has passed through junior colleges, mid-majors and tech warehouses on his way to Big Ten super stardom

He Played 11 Games In High School. He May Win College Player of the Year.
By Alex Squadron
Hannah Hidalgo of Notre Dame dribbles the basketball up the floor

Hannah Hidalgo Leads Notre Dame Through Rebuild, and Into the Second Round
By Eden Laase
After a sluggish first half, Smith sparked Purdue to victory over Minnesota, finishing with 15 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals

Braden Smith Igniting Purdue’s Title Quest
By Andy Katz
As he enters his senior season, the pieces are in place for Robbie Avila to reclaim the spotlight

“I Want to End It Right”: Saint Louis Star Robbie Avila Is Ready for One Last Ride
By Alex Squadron
Florida retained six players from its Championship roster, but they weren't winning trying to imitate last year's team

Florida Redeemed: How the Best Team in the Nation Got Its Mojo Back
By Joey Dwyer
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

More Top Stories

Caleb Foster

Duke Guard Caleb Foster a 'Game-Time Decision' Against St. John's
By Alex Squadron
Tommy Lloyd is looking to take Arizona back to the Final Four for the first time since 2001.

With UNC Looming, Tommy Lloyd Is Focused on Reaching His First Final Four
By Seth Davis
Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 8 of this week's Sweet Sixteen games

Seth Picks All the Sweet Sixteen Games
By Seth Davis
Emanuel Sharp will be focused on surviving and advancing Thursday night in Houston

Houston is Ready for a Shot at Redemption
By Joshua Parrott
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Wanna Bet? Our Favorite Picks for the Sweet Sixteen
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Dan Hurley is already prepping for his St. John's rematch — never mind the Michigan State juggernaut in front of him

Picking the Greatest Quotes from the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
By Aaron Cohen
Lendeborg has been a revelation for a Wolverines team that will contend for a national title.

Andy Katz: Key Storylines for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight
By Andy Katz
Andy Katz’s NCAA Tournament Bracket Reset: Picks for the Sweet Sixteen and Beyond

Bracket Reset: Andy Katz Re-Picks the Tourney From the Sweet Sixteen On
By Andy Katz
Jordan Cornette makes his NCAA Tournament selections.

NCAA Sues DraftKings: 'Madness' Over Trademarks
By Noah Henderson
Hubert Davis' Tar Heels started quickly this season but things have turned sour recently for UNC

Where Does UNC Turn After Firing Hubert Davis?

The injury to Caleb Wilson and collapse against VCU brought the Davis era to a shocking end. Now UNC will likely have to hire a coach from outside the family.

By Seth Davis

THE COACHING CAROUSEL

Will Wade

Will Wade Returning to LSU as Head Coach

Wade, who just wrapped his first season at NC State, coached the Tigers from 2017-22 before being fired for recruiting violations
By Alex Squadron
Hubert Davis

North Carolina Fires Coach Hubert Davis

The Tar Heels were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament in the first round, blowing a 19-point lead against VCU.
By Alex Squadron
Ronald Nored

Butler Hires Ronald Nored as New Head Coach

As a player at Butler, Nored helped the program reached back-to-back national title games in 2010 and 2011
By Alex Squadron
Jerrod Calhoun was named the 2026 Mountain West Coach of the Year

Cincinnati to Hire Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun as Next Head Coach

Utah State’s Jerrod Calhoun will become the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats. He is the first UC alum to helm the program since 1989.
By Aaron Cohen
Randy Bennett

Arizona State Bedeviled by New Coach Randy Bennett

After an incredible 25-year run at Saint Mary's, Bennett is set to replace Bobby Hurley as the head coach at ASU
By Alex Squadron
Gerry McNamara

Syracuse to Hire Program Legend Gerry McNamara as New Head Coach

McNamara, a Syracuse legend and member of the 2003 title team, has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at Siena
By Alex Squadron
Greg McDermott

Creighton Coach Greg McDermott Announces Retirement

Associate head coach Alan Huss, a Creighton alum, is set to take over the program
By Alex Squadron
Thad Matta

Butler Coach Thad Matta Is Retiring

Matta won a combined eight conference regular-season championships at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State
By Alex Squadron
Bryan Hodgson

No Bull: Providence to Hire USF's Hodgson as New Coach

In one season at South Florida, Hodgson led the Bulls to a 25-9 record and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012
By Alex Squadron
Wes Miller

Cincinnati Parting Ways With Coach Wes Miller

Over the past five seasons, Miller has compiled a 100-74 overall record with the Bearcats
By Alex Squadron
Wayne Tinkle

Oregon State to Part Ways with Coach Wayne Tinkle

The Beavers are currently 9-8 in league play and have their final game of the regular season on Saturday against Santa Clara
By Alex Squadron
Jerome Tang exits Kansas State with the team tied for last place in the Big 12

Kansas State Fires Jerome Tang After Viral Rant

Tang was axed following a post-game press conference in which he ridiculed his players
By Alex Squadron

OUR EXPERTS' BRACKETS

Pearl left Auburn shortly before the season began, leaving son Steven to manage the Tigers

Bruce Pearl's Bracket
By Bruce pearl
Rapheal Davis in front of a graphic of the 2025 NCAA March Madness Tournament Bracket

Rapheal Davis' Bracket
By Rapheal Davis
Jordan Cornette makes his NCAA Tournament selections.

Jordan Cornette's Bracket
By Jordan Cornette
Seth Davis’ NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Seth Davis' NCAA Tournament Bracket Analysis and Picks
By Seth Davis
Broadcaster Tim Brando calling a college basketball game

NCAA Broadcast Legend Tim Brando's Upset-Heavy Bracket
By Tim Brando
Brad Wachtel correctly predicted 47/68 team's seeds and 67/68 teams within one seed

HHQ's Star Bracketologist Brad Wachtel Shares His Bracket
By Brad Wachtel
Jason Benetti’s NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Jason Benetti's Bracket
By Jason Benetti
Hoops HQ's Women's Editor, Eden Laase

Eden Laase's Women's Bracket
By Eden Laase
Hoops HQ's senior correspondent Andy Katz makes his picks

Andy Katz's Bracket
By Andy Katz
Walker as Texas Tech's interim head coach in 2013

Chris Walker's Bracket
By Chris Walker
The First Four games tip off March 17th in Dayton, OH

Chris Dortch's Bracket
By Chris Dortch
Dalen Cuff (right) at the 2022 Ivy League Tournament

Dalen Cuff's Bracket
By Dalen Cuff
Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice are among the projected top picks in Eden Laase's three-round WNBA mock draft

2026 WNBA Mock Draft

Jan. 29: With the WNBA in flux, all eyes are on the class of 2026. Our Women's Basketball Editor predicts all 45 picks, including Azzi Fudd, Awa Fam, UCLA's entire starting lineup.

By Eden Laase

The HHQ Top 100

Welcome to the final installment of Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 1 - 25

At last, the Top 25. Hoops HQ delivers you the final installment of the Top 100 players in college basketball for the 2025-26 season.

By Tristan Freeman and Drew Blouin
Welcome to Part Four of Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 26 - 40
By Drew Blouin
Welcome to Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 41 - 60
By Riley Frain
Welcome to Hoops HQ's Top 100 player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 61 - 80
By Aaron Cohen
Welcome to Hoops HQ's data-driven player ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball season

The Top 100 Players in College Basketball: Nos. 81 - 100
By Tristan Freeman

Bracketology + Bubble Watch

Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

SELECTION SUNDAY BRACKETOLOGY: Duke is the overall No. 1 seed
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Sweating It Out: Texas, SMU, VCU and Oklahoma Must Sit, Wait and Pray
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bracketology 2026: Men’s Tournament Bubble Teams — Beware of the Bid-Stealer(s)!
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bubble Watch: UCLA, Ohio State and Seton Hall Are in Trouble
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Thursday Bubble Update: Auburn Stays Alive, Everybody Else Struggles
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

It's Win or Go Home Time for Indiana, Auburn and Cal
By Brad Wachtel
Bracketology 2026, predicting the 68 teams in the men's NCAA March Madness Tournament

6 Teams Are In the Tournament. Florida Grabs a No. 1 Seed...
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Undefeated Miami (OH) Is In. VCU Looks Good. Do or Die for Indiana at OSU.
By Brad Wachtel
Welcome to Bubble Watch, where we monitor who's on the guest list and who's on the curb ahead of the 2026 NCAA Tournament

Bubble Watch: Auburn and Indiana Are in Danger of Missing the Tournament
By Brad Wachtel

BETTING ARCHIVE

Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Seth's Picks: Kansas at Arizona, Virginia at Duke, Villanova at St. John's
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

5 Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Forget March — the Final Four Is Happening Today
By Seth Davis
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Five Winning Bets for Every Night This Week
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Kentucky at Florida, Kansas at Iowa State Top a Loaded Slate
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Virginia Tech vs. Clemson Tops Wednesday’s Wagers
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
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Winning Wagers for Tuesday Through Friday Games
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Seth Davis’ Picks: Duke-North Carolina and an SEC Spectacular
By Seth Davis
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

Wanna Bet? Count on Alabama to Cover the Spread vs. Texas A&M
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this week

Winning Wagers for Every Day This Week, Starting with Syracuse vs UNC
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his Picks Against the Spread for five of Saturday's top games

Weekend Picks: BYU at Kansas, Kentucky at Arkansas, Indiana at UCLA
By Seth Davis
Brad Wachtel correctly predicted 47/68 team's seeds and 67/68 teams within one seed

HHQ's Lead Bracketologist Refreshes His Bracket
By Brad Wachtel