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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.
BYU guard Egor Demin holds the ball in one hand about to throw a pass during a game.

NBA Draft Watch: Prospects on the Rise
The newfound emphasis on three-pointers from teams like Illinois is one reason why offense is exploding so far this season.

Hoop Thoughts: Breaking Down the Offensive Explosion in College Basketball
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
Doug Gottlieb picked up his first win as a college head coach when his Green Bay Phoenix beat Western Illinois.

A Head Coach's Diary: A Long Bus Ride, A Rough Night's Sleep, A First Win
Kentucky women's basketball

The First-Ever Hoops HQ Women’s Basketball Stock Report
Great Crossing High School basketball player Malachi Moreno commits to the UK men's basketball

Faux Pelini: Advice for the Newest D1 Basketball Commits
Men’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Men's Top 25 Rankings
St. John's guard RJ Luis Jr. holds the ball in his left hand and looks up.

St. John's Is Off to a Good Start, but Things Are About to Get Real
Hunter Dickinson dunks the ball in a game against Michigan State.

Top Five Candidates for Player of the Year, Freshman and Transfer
Mock NBA draft

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg, Rutgers Duo Top Star-Studded Class
Women’s College Basketball Top 25 Rankings

Women's Top 25 Rankings
Braden Smith

Inside the Big Ten: Purdue Rolls, Wisconsin Channels History
Indiana forward Mackenzie Mgbako is off to a hot start

Picks Against The Spread: 5 Games to Bet

Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman

Tristan Freeman is from Pittsburgh. His college basketball love began with the Panthers' glory days and has extended across the country to every team and conference in the years since. He is a versatile analyst who can cover and talk about everything, and he is glad to be part of a great outlet to continue to talk about the great sport and what it has to offer.
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Asa Newell, University of Georgia Freshman basketball player, poses with the ball in his left hand.

Ten Freshmen You Likely Don't Know Yet — But Soon Will

Tristan's Top Ten: You already know about Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper.

By Tristan Freeman
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Tristan’s Top Ten: Breakout Players to Watch

Including an elite transfer and one of the top freshmen guards in the country

By Tristan Freeman