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Vitale: 12 men's college basketball storylines, games, teams
From storylines to players to early-season games -- plus a bonus top 25! -- here's what's on Dickie V's radar.
Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis start 'PCA!' chant at Cubs game
Caleb Williams, Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis start 'PCA!' chant at Cubs game
Judge grants injunction to pro players seeking LSU return
Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris have been cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders, setting up a dramatic showdown between the SEC and LSU.
UConn replays Elite Eight win over Duke in nonconference slate reveal
UConn unveiled its nonconference schedule Thursday and had a bit more fun with a specific opponent.
Projecting every Big East team's floor and ceiling for 2026-27
Will UConn reign supreme in the Big East? Who's the weakest in the league? Projections for all 11 teams.
Carson Crawford, No. 46 in '27 class, commits to Arizona St.
Carson Crawford, No. 46 in the SC Next 100 for the class of 2027, has committed to new coach Randy Bennett and Arizona State.
Tennessee's Ralph Scott to have knee surgery, out at least 6 months
Tennessee freshman Ralph Scott is set to have surgery on his left knee and will miss at least six months, according to Vols coach Rick Barnes.
Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings
Eligibility questions abound for the top 25 teams, which include new faces Texas Tech and BYU this month.
Transfers, recruits and roster moves for key men's NCAA basketball teams
We're tracking all the player movement across key programs ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Michigan 5-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. (knee) to miss season
Michigan five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. will miss the 2026-27 season with a right ACL injury, the school announced.
With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond
UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, with chancellor Julio Frenk explaining in a letter to the UCLA community that the Bruins' athletic program "currently carries a significant financial deficit, and its current path is not sustainable."
All-SEC F Mitchell reenrolls at Missouri, avoids transfer battle
All-SEC forward Mark Mitchell won't be attending Kentucky and will return to Missouri for a fifth year after facing a potential legal fight against the SEC on its intraconference transfer rules.
Duke's Coach K Court to have sponsorship logo for first time
For the first time in program history, Coach K Court at Duke's Cameron Indoor Stadium will have a sponsorship logo on it, the program announced Monday.
Sankey, SEC 'prepared to contest' judge's order in Louisiana
Though the SEC said it will comply with an order that prohibits commissioner Greg Sankey from punishing schools if they roster a player who returns from a pro contract, the league said in a statement Sunday that it will defend its rights in court.
College basketball eligibility: What to know about latest rulings
What do the conferences' new rules mean for college eligibility -- including LSU's roster? What we know so far.
Ruling: SEC can't sanction teams using players with NFL ties
A temporary restraining order prohibits the SEC from enforcing a new rule that threatens stiff penalties for any team that uses a player who previously signed a contract to play in the NFL, NBA or WNBA.
Florida's Golden gets another contract extension and $1.5M raise
Todd Golden's third raise in as many years with the Florida Gators will make him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.
Michigan freshman McCoy's injury mars exhibition win in Croatia
Michigan freshman Brandon McCoy, a five-star prospect, was carried off the court after suffering an injury in an exhibition win in Croatia on Thursday.
ACC joins other Power 4 conferences in banning pros from returning
The ACC passed a resolution Thursday banning professionals from returning to college in football, plus men's and women's basketball, joining the other Power 4 conferences in setting forth eligibility enforcement.
Men's college basketball recruiting: Top 25 players regardless of class
Led by Beckham Black, this list of the best high school players includes 16 seniors, six juniors and three sophomores.
Big 12 announces ban on all professionals from returning
The Big 12 has unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning in all sports, the conference announced Wednesday.
Big Ten rewards commissioner Tony Petitti with five-year extension
The Big Ten and commissioner Tony Petitti agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the conference through the summer of 2033, the league announced Wednesday.
Sources: SEC to suspend head coaches who add pro players
SEC schools that bring back NFL, NBA or WNBA players to their programs will face steep discipline under a new policy unanimously approved by the conference's 16 members, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Projecting every Big 12 team's floor and ceiling for 2026-27
Predicting how all 16 teams could help -- or hurt -- the Big 12's chances to be a top league again this season.
SEC draws rule to stop NFL, NBA, WNBA players from returning
After the Big Ten passed a rule stopping players returning from the NFL from playing at its schools, the SEC followed suit but took it further, adding basketball in announcing a policy forbidding members from rostering anyone from the NFL, NBA and WNBA.
RJ Luis Jr., '25 Big East POY, granted injunction to play for LSU
A Louisiana judge on Monday granted RJ Luis Jr., the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season despite signing multiple NBA contracts.
SEC: Pro athletes should not 'return to college competition'
As LSU hopes to sign NFL tight end Dae'Quan Wright, if he clears waivers, the SEC on Monday issued a statement emphasizing its belief that athletes who choose to leave to sign pro contracts "should not then be permitted to return to college competition."
Ex-Mizzou star Mitchell picks Kentucky after judge grants 5th year
Former Missouri star Mark Mitchell, who was cleared to play a fifth season of college basketball through a temporary restraining order, has committed to play for Kentucky.
Iowa State's Toure has surgery, expected back in January
Iowa State's Killyan Toure had surgery on his right shoulder Friday and is expected to be ready to play basketball in January.
Court halts order, denies extra year of eligibility
In a legal victory for the NCAA, a federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college an extra year of eligibility.
Kohler, eligible for fifth year after injunction, commits to BYU
Former Michigan State forward Jaxon Kohler, who was cleared to play after a judge granted an injunction for Class of 2022 athletes seeking a fifth year, has committed to play for BYU.
Jury rules New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player
An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New York Times defamed an Alabama basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Greg Sankey, in filing, speaks out against pros returning to NCAA
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked a judge to uphold NCAA rules that prevent athletes from returning to play in college.
NCAA lands new deal to promote championship events
The NCAA and Playfly Sports have agreed to a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.
NBA draft: Early players to watch from the 2027, 2028 classes
After a summer of scouting, draft analyst Jeremy Woo breaks down the early players to keep an eye on for the 2027 and 2028 draft.
North Carolina, NC State to hold 2nd game at neutral site
With a reduction in ACC conference games, UNC and NC State scheduled a second matchup, a nonconference game in neutral Greensboro, on Dec. 15.
Mark Ingram out as UAB athletic director after 11 years
Mark Ingram is leaving after 11 years as UAB athletic director, with men's basketball coach Andy Kennedy becoming interim AD during a search for a replacement.
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
The Blue Devils have a stronger résumé (for now) to thank for the promotion over the Gators.
Notable Walk-Offs: Reflect on historic moments across the SEC
On SEC Now, Dari Nowkhah and Matt Stinchcomb look back on some of the most legendary moments from SEC history across all sports.
UConn hiring Charlie Stevens from Spurs as GM, source says
UConn has found its replacement for general manager Tom Moore with the hiring of Spurs director of grassroots scouting Charlie Stevens, a source said.
Sources: Michigan State to hire Western Michigan AD Bartholomae
Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its new AD, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
Basketball HOF class of 2026 honors women's hoops, NBA icons
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Reports: Sankey reminds SEC schools to follow eligibility rules
Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to SEC members reminding them to move carefully when adding players suddenly allowed by court rulings to seek a fifth year of eligibility.
Sources: Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas gets extension, raise
Miami basketball coach Jai Lucas, who led the Hurricanes to a 26-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth in his first season, has a new five-year deal, sources told ESPN.
Projecting every SEC team's floor and ceiling for 2026-27
From going undefeated to missing the NCAA tournament, here are the best and worst outcomes for every SEC team.
Seth Trimble becomes Louisville's latest high-profile transfer
Seth Trimble has committed to play for Louisville next season following the court ruling that gave class of 2022 high schoolers a fifth season of college eligibility.
What brought Cole Anthony to the NBL?
Melbourne United shocked the NBL world when they announced the signing of Cole Anthony, but ESPN's Olgun Uluc asked him what go him over the line?
Field of 68 opening day basketball marathon features 16 mid-majors
The 2026-27 college basketball season will open Nov. 2 with a Field of 68 eight-game marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs.
Senate vote on college sports bill now slated for September
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
UConn's Hurley sounds alarm on late additions after court ruling
UConn coach Dan Hurley said coaches who are taking advantage of recent court rulings to make late additions to their programs are doing more harm than good.