Duke's Tatum is proud to be 'biggest mama's boy ever'
Duke freshman Jayson Tatum was glued to his mother's hip as she worked her way from a gift wrapper to a law degree. He wouldn't be a projected NBA lottery pick without her.
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Why so many Aussies set their hearts on Saint Mary's
From Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova to the current roster, Saint Mary's College's romance with Australia's basketball talent has been a mutually beneficial relationship.
Oregon lands 5-star basketball recruit Brown
Five-star small forward Troy Brown has committed to Oregon, choosing the Ducks over Kansas, Alabama, Georgetown and Ohio State.
Big man Wiley leads Auburn's top recruiting class
Auburn assured itself one of the nation's top recruiting classes when it landed commitments from top-10 prospect Austin Wiley and four-star prospects Davion Mitchell and Chuma Okeke.
Yale leading scorer Mason (foot) out for season
Yale star Makai Mason will miss the season after suffering a broken right foot during a closed scrimmage on Saturday.
Miami G Muhammad suspended for 1st 3 games
Miami announced G Rashad Muhammad will miss the first three games of next season for violation of team rules.
Top-50 recruit Daejon Davis back to Washington
After decommitting from Washington in April, Daejon Davis renewed his pledge to Lorenzo Romar's program Monday.
Wisconsin players cite racism, demand change
A group of more than 20 Wisconsin student-athletes posted to Twitter on Monday a statement demanding change in racial inequalities on campus.
March questions answered now: ACC with double-digit NCAA tournament bids?
All the attention in the ACC is on Duke. The Blue Devils are loaded. But look around the conference, and you'll see a lot of teams poised to make March the league's play date.
Hot Board: Early signing period predictions
The early signing period starts this week. These top names will be making final decisions, here's where they could be going.
RecruitingNation 2017 basketball recruiting class rankings
Take a good look at how the rankings are currently configured because the early signing period is about to bring drastic changes.
Villanova hero Kris Jenkins focused on this season (1:52)
These are the games that really matter on opening weekend (1:30)
From 1 to 351: A full look at the best (and worst) in college hoops
Deciding the top 25 is easy. Picking No. 1, especially this year, is even simpler. Going from the top (that's you, Duke) to the bottom (sorry, Florida A&M), now that takes work. We're on it.
BPI and Strength of Record
The 2016-17 Uni Watch college hoops preview
From all four corners of the country, we have you covered on every stripe, strap and throwback.
Wisconsin star Nigel Hayes on becoming face of 'pay for play' (3:24)
Before they ruled the NBA, these stars ruled in college (1:33)
How every conference race will play out this season
Kansas has owned the Big 12 for 12 years. Expect it to be 13. Bill Self isn't the only one after a league title. Why wait four months for the results for every league when you can have them now?
March questions answered now: Pac-12 comes down to Brooks and Trier
Oregon is a title contender -- if Dillon Brooks' foot holds. Arizona's Sean Miller could get to his first Final Four-- if Allonzo Trier can play. Those answers define the Pac-12.
Year of the Freshmen: UCLA's Lonzo Ball
Kentucky big man Adebayo has a bigger personality
Kentucky freshman Edrice "Bam" Adebayo brings a physical presence to the paint that the Wildcats lacked last season. He also brings a love for Katy Perry's music and plenty of jokes.
How will Kentucky's Adebayo turn physicality into production?
Kentucky big man Bam Adebayo might not have college basketball's most refined post moves, but at 6-foot-10 and 260 pounds, will it matter?
The Bilastrator's ultimate guide to college basketball
Here now, the opus, the all-knowing guide to take you from now to the madness of March. Final Four? Check. Places to eat? Check. Anything else you can think of? Check. As always, you're welcome.
Jay Bilas: Welcome to college basketball enlightenment (2:10)
Is this Howard's year to join the Big Dance?
After two decades of futility, the Howard University basketball team has its best chance in nearly 25 years to win a conference title and return to the NCAA tournament
NBA draft rankings: Top SGs to watch
Chad Ford's list of the top shooting guards is led by a dynamic scorer from Kentucky and an American sharpshooter playing overseas.
The Undefeated's top 10 NBA prospects for 2016-17
With the help of NBA scouts, we offer everything you need to know about the freshman-heavy list of top pro prospects in college basketball this season.
Preseason bracketology
Duke owns the top line on Joe Lunardi's bracket. Now, will the Blue Devils' health allow them to stay there?
How 'bracketology' became a word (1:16)
Kentucky throws salt on the wound with incredible slam (0:35)
Is Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox the next John Wall?
Kentucky freshman De'Aaron Fox's blinding speed brings former Wildcat John Wall to mind. Fox welcomes the pressure that comes with the comparison, but how similar are they?
How will Kentucky use De'Aaron Fox's speed to its advantage?
Kentucky freshman De'Aaron Fox is known for his speed and quickness, but he always had the ball in his hands in high school. How will he adjust for the Wildcats?
College Hoops Power Rankings: No surprise, it's all Duke
Duke brought in a recruiting class for the ages, so it was no stunner where the Blue Devils would land. But is it a done deal? Not so fast. Kansas and, of course, Kentucky are lurking.
ESPN's preseason power rankings contain a top 5 surprise (1:37)
Year of the Freshmen: Kentucky's Malik Monk
Coaches now allowed to call TO on inbound plays
The NCAA has altered its timeout rule to allow coaches to call timeouts in live-ball situations -- but only when their team is inbounding the ball.
Markelle Fultz wants to 'be best that ever played'
Markelle Fultz has a Michael Jordan story. Like MJ, Fultz didn't make his varsity team as a high school sophomore. But Fultz doesn't want to follow Jordan's footsteps. He wants to be better.
Washington's Markelle Fultz can score, but can he do it all?
The Huskies' touted freshman should put up plenty of points in Lorenzo Romar's open system, but is his all-around game strong enough to live up to the hype?
Can Villanova repeat? It's more likely than you think
No team has won back-to-back college basketball crowns since Florida in 2006 and '07. Villanova has a wealth of experience returning, but is it enough to cut the nets down again?
Miles Bridges is MSU's latest Flintstone who almost wasn't
Miles Bridges knows the expectations that come with being from Flint and going to Michigan State. "He's a blue-collar superstar," coach Tom Izzo says. And he almost left.
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Andy Katz ESPN Senior Writer
Indiana coach Tom Crean coaching up his Hoosiers in preparation for Friday's season opener against Kansas here in Hawaii. Hoosiers always have a spirited, energetic practice.
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Grayson Allen, Luke Kennard, Matt Jones, Jayson Tatum and Amile Jefferson would be my guess. twitter.com/alex21thegreat…
Paul Biancardi @PaulBiancardi
The #Bruins of #UCLA currently have the nations No.3 recruiting class. Back to back strong classes by Steve Alford. twitter.com/compton_magic/…
Seth Greenberg @SethOnHoops
Armed Forces Classic @KUHoops on base practice. pic.twitter.com/RMktc8hb8c
Andy Katz ESPN Senior Writer
Kansas the first to practice here in Hawaii at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness center. Big 12 champs. 13 straight? Sure. Final Four? One of my picks.
Paul Biancardi @PaulBiancardi
Steve Prohm is bringing in three very good guards to build a program around. #iowastate twitter.com/alexhalsted/st…
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Expect No. 2 Michael Porter Jr. to officially sign with Washington later tonight.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Four-star center Garrison Brooks just announced for Mississippi State. Father is an assistant coach on the Bulldogs' staff. Chose them over North Carolina.
ESPN RN Hoops @ESPNRNHoops
Here's our final Top 10 Class Rankings before we expand to 40 on Thursday. Washington climbs to No. 2: insider.espn.com/college-sports…
Seth Greenberg @SethOnHoops
With his injury Makai Mason has a decision.Withdraw from school or finish and lose a semester of eligibility. No redshirt in the @IvyLeague
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanESPN
Crushing blow to Yale and its Ivy League hopes. Star Makai Mason out for season w/broken foot suffered in scrimmage. es.pn/2eC9k8E
Fran Fraschilla @franfraschilla
PG play has been underrated strength at Baylor recently. Can Manu Lecomte become 5th Bears' PG to gain @Big12Conference honors in 8 years?
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Former Florida commit Shai Alexander will announce on Monday, per source. He's down to Kentucky, UNLV, Texas and Syracuse.
Kara Lawson @karalawson20
LOVE the passion @REALSETHALLEN & @5Alive_ have for hoops! Big things ahead for @VT_MBBall! Thanks for the time fel… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
Dick Vitale @DickieV
College hoops is only a few days away / can't wait to start my 38th yr on espn #AwesomeBaby instagram.com/p/BMj7cWxB2OD/
Seth Greenberg @SethOnHoops
Does he play for @MSU_Basketball or @APlayersProgram ? twitter.com/alexoro993/sta…
Seth Greenberg @SethOnHoops
Bridges & Markkanen will be 2 of the most productive freshman in the country.Winston will B huge 4 @MSU_Basketball twitter.com/christonner10/…