Jay Wright had four core values at Villanova. But the real key was how he implemented them One of the most successful coaches of the last decade shares how he came up with his core values -- and how he actually implemented them. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
2026 NBA Draft: Duke's Cameron Boozer leads my list of Top 15 prospects There are few players on my pre-lottery board this year, but don't let that be a reflection of the quality of this class. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
Why the expanded NCAA Tournament's new games probably won't count toward your bracket pool The NCAA Tournament is growing to 76 teams. For most people, March Madness still starts on Thursday. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
How do you feel about NCAA Tournament expansion? Let us know Tournament expansion has been rumored, debated and dissected for years. Now that it's finally here, what do you think? $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-womens-college-basketball .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
New Arizona State coach Randy Bennett 'catching my stride' after health issue arose in March Arizona State hired Bennett on March 23, but the 63-year-old coach started feeling ill shortly after his arrival to the Phoenix area. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams likely to be approved Thursday Both the men's and women's tournaments would see eight additional teams next year, with 24 of 76 teams playing in an expanded opening round. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-womens-college-basketball .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
Players Era to expand to 24 teams, 2 tournaments in 2026, with games moving to ESPN Eight teams will play in Las Vegas the week of Nov. 16, and 16 will play in a tournament the week of Thanksgiving. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 15 days 15d Share
College Football Playoff at 24 or NCAA Tournament at 76: Which is worse? The question of which 2026 college athletics strategy is worse comes down to preference. Not that your preferences are taken into account. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 16 days 16d Share
NCAA's 5-in-5 rule has basketball coaches' support -- but will it fix eligibility chaos? Most of the nine coaches interviewed support the rule because it provides clarity. But questions still linger about the transfer portal. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share
Fired for cause, or for losing? Why more schools are betting they can fire coaches for free Many recent for cause firings had serious off-field incidents. But decisions and lawsuits can hinge on many things. $$ theathletic.com theathletic.com / feeds theathletic-com .. theathletic-com-college-basketball / / #sports / / 17 days 17d Share