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Mouhamed Dioubate and Otega Oweh of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrate

Overtime! 2 Buzzer Beaters! Kentucky Tops Santa Clara in Classic

Santa Clara’s Allen Graves hit a would-be game-winner with 2.4 to play, and Oweh countered with a heave that thunked off the glass to tie the score at 73

By Luke DeCock
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LATEST STORIES

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

Wanna Bet? Picks That Will Pay Off on March Madness Day Three

March 21: March Madness is in full swing, with the field down to 32 teams. Here's how to extract value in your bets.

By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 8 of Saturday's Round of 32 games

Seth Picks All 8 of Saturday's Second Round Games
By Seth Davis
Braden Smith eclipsed Duke’s Bobby Hurley for the most assists in Division I history during a first-round drubbing of Queens

Straight As: Purdue’s Braden Smith Becomes Division I Career Assist Leader
By Luke DeCock
The Round of 64 delivered us a heap of monologues, expletives and all-time line

Picking the Greatest Quotes from the First Round of the NCAA Tournament
By Aaron Cohen
Labaron Philon Jr. poured in 29 points to help the Tide post a first-round win over Hofstra

Tide Wash Pride: Alabama Survives Early Scare to Rout Hofstra
By Ainsley Davis

Complete March Madness Bracket Breakdown

March Madness is officially here! Seth and Andy reveal their brackets for the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, discuss their main takeaways from Selection Sunday and make their picks for the Final Four.

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NCAA Tournament Latest

Peter Suder (#5) and Brant Byers (#22) walk off the court following the Redhawks' season-ending loss to Tennessee

‘We’ll Be Back’: Miami’s Magical Season Comes to an End in Loss to Tennessee

After a thrilling First Four win, the RedHawks’ magic runs out in a 2nd-round beatdown by the Tennessee Volunteers
By Alex Squadron
Terrence Hill Jr. celebrating VCU's upset win over the Tar Heels in the first-round of the NCAA Tournament

VCU’s Terrence Hill Could Write His Own Life Story

Rams guard Terrence Hill Jr. lists writing as one of his interests. His heroics in March so far have given him plenty of material.
By Chris Dortch
Duke head coach Kara Lawson speaks to her players, including point guard and team leader Taina Mair

Coach Kara Lawson’s Early-Season Plan Paying Off for No. 3 Seed Duke

The Blue Devils took some lumps in November and December, but are on a heater now, including an easy win Friday
By Eden Laase

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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

HOT ON HHQ

Duke center Patrick Ngongba dribbles a basketball in his road blue uniform

‘Duke Is Duke’: Blue Devils Confident Heading Into 2nd Round Against TCU
By Brett Friedlander
Henri Veesaar's game-high 26 points was little consolation after UNC's epic collapse

Heels Headed Home: UNC Collapses in OT Loss
By Brett Friedlander
McMillan and leading scorer Rashaun Agee bump fists during A&M's first-round win over St. Mary's

‘Bucky Ball’ Earns Texas A&M a Spot in the Second Round
By Joey Dwyer
Xavier Edmonds developed a work ethic at Salt Lake Community College and it's paying dividends at TCU

TCU’s Edmonds Goes from Junior College Star to NCAA Tournament Hero
By Chris Dortch
Senior guard Justice Shoats was part of Siena's starting five, which played the entire game

‘Close Doesn’t Count’: Siena Saints Nearly Upset No. 1 Seed Duke
By Chris Dortch
Elan Elmer led the RedHawks in scoring in their upset win over SMU

‘Don’t Count Us Out’: After a Thrilling First Four Win, Miami (OH) Is Ready for Tennessee
By Alex Squadron
Duke was saved by the lack of a bell in it's Round of 64 match versus No. 16 seed Siena

Duke Ekes Out Win Against No. 16 Seed Siena
By Brett Friedlander
Junior guard Pryce Sandfort shot 7-of-12 from beyond the arc to lead Nebraska to its historic win

Finally! Nebraska Rolls to First NCAA Tournament Win in School History
By Aaron Cohen
Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 16 of Friday's Round of 64 games

Seth Picks All 16 of Friday's First-Round Games
By Seth Davis
Chase Johnston of High Point hits the game-winning layup in the NCAA Tournament

High Point Beats Wisconsin on Guard's First 2-Point Basket of Year
By Luke DeCock
Cal Baptist basketball player Dominique Daniels Jr. dribbles up the court

Meet Dominique Daniels Jr., the Scoring Machine Hoping to Take Down Kansas
By Ken Davis
The 2025 Cinderella story McNeese is back, with a new coach running the show.

Without Will Wade, McNeese Continues to Thrive
By Joshua Parrott
Penn basketball player TJ Power

After Stops at Duke and Virginia, TJ Power Finds a Home at Penn
By Chris Dortch
Half a century after first suiting up for Pennsylvania, Head Coach Fran McCaffery still has the fire

In Return To Penn, McCaffery Honors Legacy of Fran Dunphy
By Luke DeCock
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall is the right play this Wednesday

Wanna Bet? Winning Wagers For the Tournament's First Day
By Jason La Canfora, Ben Hall

TOURNAMENT PREVIEWS

The East Region features numerous blue blood programs and legendary coaches

East Region Preview: Duke Highlights Group of Blue Bloods

The East region features iconic programs — Duke, UConn, Kansas, St. John's, UCLA — and legendary coaches who total 21 Final Four appearances
By Tristan Freeman
From left to right: Florida's Alex Condon, Boogie Fland, Xaivian Lee and Rueben Chinyelu

South Region Preview: The Reigning Champs Are Hungry For More

Can the Gators repeat? Can Houston conquer its demons? Can Nebraska win its first-ever NCAA game?
By Alex Squadron
Michigan's dominant frontcourt, led by Yaxel Lendeborg, has been overpowering opponents this season

Midwest Region Preview: Can Anyone Beat Michigan?

From elite defenses like Michigan and Iowa State to high-powered offenses like Alabama and Texas Tech, the Midwest region has a fascinating mix of teams
By Alex Squadron
Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley celebrating Arizona's conference tournament championship

West Region Preview: Arizona Looks Final Four Ready

The Wildcats haven’t been past the Sweet Sixteen since 2014-15 and haven’t been to the Final Four since 2000-01. Is this the year that changes?
By Tristan Freeman

COACHING CASUALTIES

From Top to Bottom: Providence's Kim English, Damon Stoudamire of Georgia Tech and Syracuse's Adrian Autry were all fired this week by their respective schools

The Coaching Carousel Is in Full Swing — Here’s Where Things Stand
By Alex Squadron
Thad Matta

Butler Coach Thad Matta Is Retiring
By Alex Squadron
Wes Miller

Cincinnati Parting Ways With Coach Wes Miller
By Alex Squadron
Adrian Autry

Syracuse Fires Coach Adrian Autry
By Alex Squadron
Damon Stoudamire

Georgia Tech Fires Coach Damon Stoudamire After Three Seasons
By Alex Squadron
Kim English

No Mercy at Providence: English Canceled
By Alex Squadron
Wayne Tinkle

Oregon State to Part Ways with Coach Wayne Tinkle
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
By Alex Squadron
Darryn Peterson's inability to stay on the court with Kansas is complicating his case for the NBA's No. 1 overall pick

NBA Mock Draft: Can Controversial Star Go No. 1?

Kansas’ enigmatic freshman has looked great at times, but he will have some significant questions to answer as we approach the NBA Draft

By Jonathan Wasserman

WOMEN'S HOOPS LATEST

Geno Auriemma coaching UConn during a recent win over Creighton

Geno Auriemma Q+A: 12 Titles, One Vision and His All-Time UConn Starting 5
By Seth Davis and Andy Katz
Led by star center Lauren Betts, UCLA has a slight edge over UConn heading into the NCAA Tournament

What We Learned from the Women’s Conference Tournaments
By Eden Laase
Debbie Antonelli (left) and Beth Mowins (right) are the duo behind the longest partnership in college basketball broadcasting

How the NCAA's Most Dynamic Duo Met (and Made History)
By Eden Laase
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: UConn + UCLA Separate From Field
By Eden Laase

More Top Stories

Seth Davis makes his picks against the spread for all 16 of Friday's Round of 64 games

Seth Picks All 16 of Thursday's First-Round Games
By Seth Davis
Duke center Patrick Ngongba dribbles a basketball in his road blue uniform

Duke Big Man Patrick Ngongba ‘Not Quite Ready to Go’ for First-Round Game
By Brett Friedlander
Graphic of ollege basketball players (l to r) Malik Reneau, Tarris Reed, Billy Richmond and Donovan Dent

NBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness
By Jonathan Wasserman
Kingston Flemings of the Houston Cougars shoots a layup

How Houston's Kingston Flemings Survived a Near-Death Accident and Became a Star
By Joshua Parrott
Bruce Thornton is a four-year player, Ohio State's all-time leading scorer and now an NCAA Tournament contender

Ohio State’s All-Time Leading Scorer Finally Gets His March Madness Moment
By Michael McCleary
Aden Holloway

Alabama Guard Aden Holloway Arrested on Drug Charge
By Alex Squadron
Boilermaker guard Braden Smith shreds his jersey in frustration. He wore #41 to close out the Big Ten Championship.

Big Ten Champion Purdue Is Heating Up at the Right Time
By Luke DeCock
Wanna bet? Hoops HQ's gambling tandem serve up the best futures bets for the Men's 2026 NCAA Tournament

Wanna Bet? March Madness Futures Wagers to Win On
By Jason La Canfora and Ben Hall
Alex Squadron’s NCAA Men’s 2026 Tournament Bracket

Alex Squadron's Bracket
By Alex Squadron
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

HHQ's Favorite Features

University of North Carolina coach Dean Smith and the court at the Dean E. Smith Center

Tar Heel Nation Divided: Repair or Replace the Dean Dome?
By Brett Friedlander
After three decades in the limelight, "TV Teddy" Valentine quietly retired to Charleston, S.C.

“TV Teddy” Signs Off: Why College Hoops' Most (In)Famous Official Called It Quits
By Seth Davis
Tyler Lundblade quietly became the most efficient three-point shooter in the nation last season

68 Three-Pt. Shots In a Row. But No Coach Wanted Him.
By Chris Dortch
Benetti is among the most prominent voices in college basketball, calling games for Fox

How Jason Benetti Overcame Cerebral Palsy and Became a Broadcast Legend
By Alex Squadron
Sister Jean was an icon, a hoops fan and a woman of purpose. She was also my dear friend.

Sister Jean Was an Icon. She Was Also My Friend.
By Seth Davis
Rienk Mast missed the 2024-25 season recovering from osteochondritis dissecans surgery

After Radical Knee Surgery With Cadaver Cartilage, Nebraska Forward Is Back, and Balling
By Alex Squadron
Those who have seen her play know Emilee Skinner is a "special" prospect

Buy in Now: Emilee Skinner Is Going to Change Women’s Basketball
By Eden Laase
In the era of NIL, some walk-on players are paying to ride the bench

Debbie Antonelli: How to Save the Walk-On Role
By Debbie Antonelli

TOP 25 RANKINGS

Another installment of Seth Davis' never-miss men's Top 25 ranking

Men's Top 25: The Final Poll of the Regular Season
By Seth Davis
Another installment of Eden Laase's never-miss women's Top 25 ranking

Women’s Top 25: UConn, UCLA and Everyone Else
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
Hoops HQ's Wanna Bet? column from Jason La Canfora is the right play this week

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

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