College Basketball News
Cyclones' Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey did not play against Creighton in the Players Era Festival after suffering a lower-body injury and is day-to-day.
Sampson critical of UH after close call vs. Orange
Kelvin Sampson pointed out the mistakes his No. 3-ranked Houston Cougars made in their comeback, overtime win vs. Syracuse in the Players Era tournament, saying there's much to improve on despite the victory.
Peterson 'running, cutting,' but still out for KU
Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is inching toward his return from injury, Kansas coach Bill Self said after the Jayhawks' 69-59 win over Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Purdue No. 1; Arizona up to 2 in men's hoops poll
The Arizona Wildcats continue to climb, jumping two spots to hit the No. 2 ranking on The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while Purdue continues to be tops with 46 of 61 first-place votes.
New Era: Big 12 nets $50M NIL hoops event deal
Big 12 announced Monday that it will get eight automatic bids to the Players Era Festival, in coming years, which will give every participant a guaranteed $1 million NIL payout.
Branch, No. 2 hoops prospect, reclassifying to '26
Bruce Branch III, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, plans to reclassify into the 2026 class.
📈 Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start
The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week's top-25 risers.
Cyclones' Lipsey sidelined with lower-body injury
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey did not play against Creighton in the Players Era Festival after suffering a lower-body injury and is day-to-day.
Sampson critical of UH after close call vs. Orange
Kelvin Sampson pointed out the mistakes his No. 3-ranked Houston Cougars made in their comeback, overtime win vs. Syracuse in the Players Era tournament, saying there's much to improve on despite the victory.
Peterson 'running, cutting,' but still out for KU
Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is inching toward his return from injury, Kansas coach Bill Self said after the Jayhawks' 69-59 win over Notre Dame at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
Purdue No. 1; Arizona up to 2 in men's hoops poll
The Arizona Wildcats continue to climb, jumping two spots to hit the No. 2 ranking on The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while Purdue continues to be tops with 46 of 61 first-place votes.
New Era: Big 12 nets $50M NIL hoops event deal
Big 12 announced Monday that it will get eight automatic bids to the Players Era Festival, in coming years, which will give every participant a guaranteed $1 million NIL payout.
Branch, No. 2 hoops prospect, reclassifying to '26
Bruce Branch III, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the 2027 class, plans to reclassify into the 2026 class.
📈 Power Rankings: Arizona rides hot start
The Wildcats added another statement win to their early-season résumé, headlining this week's top-25 risers.