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The 25 greatest freshman efforts of the past 25 seasons
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COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD
EARLY SIGNING PERIOD
Dybantsa's timeline, Duke's top rank, more takeaways from the early signing period
A surprisingly busy early signing window saw a rash of high-level commitments. Who came out ahead, and who has work to do this winter?
WHERE DO THEY RANK?
Power Rankings: The state of Wisconsin had a great week
The surprises of the past week came from the Big East (Marquette, St. John's) and Wisconsin, as teams prepare for Feast Week.
Bracketology: Kentucky and the Champions Classic prove why November games matter
Duke and Alabama are proof that early-season matchups can affect March seeding.
HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS
SCNext Top 25: The best boys' high school basketball teams in 2024-25
As the 2024-25 boys high school basketball season gets underway, these are the best teams in the country.
NCAAM
Brandon Newman makes a sweet dime
Brandon Newman makes a sweet dime
NCAAM
Bryce Thompson stays hot with his 2nd triple
NCAAM
Longwood Lancers vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
Longwood Lancers vs. UAB Blazers: Game Highlights
NCAAM
Nijel Pack gets the hoop and the harm
Nijel Pack gets the hoop and the harm
Top Headlines
- Ex-Temple guard in federal point-shaving inquiry
- Jones has 1st Marquette triple-double since Wade
- Villanova hires Roedl as new athletic director
- Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6
- Dad, for the win: Rick Pitino, St. John's top Lobos
- Fresh-picked Orange: Melo's son Kiyan tabs Cuse
- Recruiting: Early signing period storylines
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2025 NBA mock draft: Projecting all 30 first-round picks
Three Duke players in the top 10? Where does the Rutgers duo land? And a Baylor guard moving up? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2025 first round.
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Men's NCAA basketball tiers: Projections for 99 teams
What are the realistic chances for this year's men's D-I college hoops teams to go dancing? We pulled 99 preseason projections for you to track.
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The tiny town and legendary 1980s NBA team that built Cooper Flagg
From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test -- all designed to define his ceiling. He has passed them all, fueled by lessons from one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
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NCAA men's basketball: 2024-25 preseason picks, predictions
Chances for Cooper Flagg to take Duke to the Final Four, UConn to three-peat and more predictions for the new season. Plus, awards and winners picks.
