Rivalry thriller? In second-half blowout, loaded Gonzaga has other ideas
Fifth-ranked Gonzaga thumped Saint Mary's to extend its winning streak to 17 games and efficiently showed why it is a major threat to go unbeaten.
Favoritessettings
Duke's Allen hears boos, gains supporter in Pitino
Grayson Allen said he ignored any Louisville fans trying to get in his head following a series of tripping incidents -- including one against the Cardinals' Ray Spalding last season.
Eustachy: N. Mexico assistant tried to pick fight
Colorado State coach Larry Eustachy had to hold back senior forward Emmanuel Omogbo after Saturday's game when, according to Eustachy, a New Mexico assistant tried to instigate a fight with him.
Miami's Larranaga picks up 600th career victory
On Saturday, Miami coach Jim Larranaga earned the 600th victory in his career. Larranaga joins Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim, Rick Pitino and Roy Williams among ACC coaches with 600 wins.
Arizona: No proof yet racial slur used on ASU star
Arizona said that it has yet to find anyone who can confirm Arizona State star Torian Graham's claim that a Wildcats fan called him a racial slur before Thursday's game.
NCAA to consider new metric in tourney selection
NCAA officials will consult with analytics experts later this month to discuss creating a new metric that can be used during the tournament selection process.
Ex-student in UTEP betting ring gets probation
Michael Karpus, a former UTEP student who authorities say received wagers from basketball players at the school, was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in a gambling operation.
Williams swats the shot out of bounds for Gonzaga (0:16)
Tar Heels think small to win big over Florida State
Famously befuddled in recent seasons by smaller lineups, North Carolina broke out its own to great effect in Saturday's win over Florida State.
Pinson nearly destroys the rim with hammer dunk in UNC win (1:15)
High flying and power dunks from Saturday's college basketball (1:01)
Ball gets the steal and powers down the jam in win (0:16)
Louisville's experience edge adds to Duke's miserable stretch
Anas Mahmoud and Louisville made Duke's youngsters look very young in a home victory over the reeling Blue Devils.
Pitino believes Grayson Allen is a 'terrific young man' (1:38)
Grayson Allen falls hard in loss (0:29)
Duke coach Capel: Guys have to step up (0:43)
Ex-Baylor star Isaiah Austin is getting back on the court
His shot at the NBA draft was lost to Marfan syndrome, but he's about to land in the EuroLeague
Wainright flies in for monster putback slam (0:44)
Monk rises for major throwdown (0:18)
Who will commit at Hoophall Classic? And where are they headed?
The best high school players in the country will play at the Hoophall Classic this weekend -- and there are several emerging storylines to watch.
Mykhailiuk throws down massive alley-oop jam for Kansas in win (0:44)
Behind the bracket: Another year, more Syracuse drama
Last year's Final Four team at Syracuse was just 9-9 in the ACC and looked likely to miss the NCAA tournament altogether. This looks like a similar season. Can the Orange do it again?
Bracketology: Time to notice Florida State
A month ago Florida State was a No. 8 seed, just another ACC team filling a line on the bracket. Now, the Seminoles stand atop the best conference in college basketball and are perched as a No. 2 seed.
Grayson Allen's draft stock not affected by tripping incidents (2:09)
Can a freshman win the Wooden Award? (1:56)
Wooden Watch
The coach who has had five jobs in five seasons and the player who went with him
Texas Tech's Chris Beard saw something in walk-on Thomas Brandsma. As Beard's coaching profile has risen, Brandsma followed. Together they've been to five schools, finally landing in Lubbock.
Iverson throws down vicious alley-oop dunk in Wisconsin win (0:18)
Tar Heels chasing that Maui feeling
The Tar Heels are looking to regain the focus they had during the Maui Invitational after squeezing out a win over Wake Forest on Wednesday.
An (illustrated) look at college basketball so far
First rule: Don't let Duke out of your sight. Something will happen. The Blue Devils aren't the only story. There's UCLA's return, Villanova's repeat hope and Gonzaga's perfect run. Let's reset.
Giant Killers: Looking for vulnerable giants? The Big East has them
According to the Giant Killers model, some of the Big East's highly ranked teams -- Butler and Creighton among them -- could be susceptible to early NCAA tournament exits.
Florida could be a different kind of tournament sleeper (1:43)
The Bilas Index: Please go someplace else with parity talk
The Bilastrator does not like the word "parity." It's for amateurs. He's more focused on the strengths and weaknesses of the best 68, including what Villanova does well and what plagues Indiana.
Which college point guard do NBA execs like best?
College basketball is filled with high-level point guards, and four players stand out above the rest. We asked 15 NBA executives to rank them. Who came out on top?
Aussie big man Froling heading to Marquette
Harry Froling will join Marquette and coach Steve Wojciechowski, and will be eligible to play the first semester of the 2017-18 season.
The official 'college football is over and it's time for basketball' primer
College football is done. You're ready to go headfirst into hoops. Where to start? UCLA's Lonzo Ball, for one. And Baylor's rise, and all the 3-pointers. Oh, and Duke. Always Duke.
Grayson Allen appears to shove FSU assistant (0:19)
RecruitingNation 2017 basketball recruiting class rankings
Hamidou Diallo will enroll early at Kentucky, but he won't play until next season. He counts toward the Wildcats' 2017 class, making them a virtual lock to stay atop the rankings.
Press Virginia ends Baylor's No. 1 party early
Tenth-ranked West Virginia and its turnover-centric Press Virginia defense knocked off top-ranked Baylor just one day into the Bears' stay at No. 1.
Duke drama dominates hoops' first half (1:33)
Season's biggest surprises, disappointments? Duke's Grayson Allen is both
Baylor's and Creighton's stellar starts turned heads. Syracuse and Georgetown have fallen flat. But nothing is more surprising -- or disappointing -- than Grayson Allen's situation at Duke.
Villanova needs Kris Jenkins to be complete, yet 'smoove'
Kris Jenkins showed that he can be more than a "smoove" shooter in Villanova's rout of Xavier, inspiring the No. 3 Wildcats with his all-around play.
Who can make a move in 2017 class rankings?
The top four recruiting classes in 2017 seem settled, but where is Kansas? Or Oregon? Or Florida State? And how can they break into the top 10?
Mike Brey's secret to Irish success (1:32)
Wolverines get tricky with surprise walk-on scholarship offer (1:08)
College hoops Power Rankings: Baylor goes from overlooked to No. 1
Before the season, few thought much of Baylor. Well, look now, the Bears stand at the top. Remember when Indiana was No. 1? Look as hard as you want, you won't find the Hoosiers anywhere now.
Now
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
The Bulldogs stay unbeaten! No. 5 Gonzaga rocks No. 21 St. Mary's to deliver its most impressive win yet. pic.twitter.com/da5fwYRTp3
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Been watching ESPN no.1 @RealDeandreAy (Arizona) for years. When he is active,alert & aggressive for an ENTIRE game like he was tonight, he truly impacts the game. He scored 21 points & grabbed 10 rebounds. No.4 Mo Bamba was one point away from a double-double along with 5 blocks & altered many shots. He is a game changer defensively. Brandon Randolph (Arizona) was outstanding & Cam Reddish continues to show why he is a top 5 player in the class of 2018. The Hoophall classic is loaded with elite talent and nationally ranked teams.
Eamonn Brennan ESPN Staff Writer
Not sure I've ever seen a player as good as Jock Landale commit three worse fouls to take himself out of a game. Saint Mary's looked on the verge of pushing Gonzaga to the wire early in the second half, when Landale -- a legit POY candidate -- returned from a foul-ridden, six minute first half and got his game going around the rim. Instead the Gaels got run out of the gym. (Not unrelated: Gonzaga is really good.)
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Top uncommitted prospect Mohamed Bamba is down to Michigan, Texas, Kentucky and Duke. Decided not to move forward with Harvard.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Best I've seen Arizona signee Brandon Randolph play in a long time. Putting it on the floor a little bit, jumper falling from different levels -- mid-range pull-ups, spot-up 3s. Has been aggressive in the second half.
John Gasaway ESPN Insider
The best unit on either side of ball in the Missouri Valley this season may turn out to be the Illinois State defense. Meanwhile Wichita State is likely the better overall team. A good one in Normal between two 5-0 MVC teams, on ESPN2.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Really impressive first quarter for top-five junior Cameron Reddish -- running the point at 6-foot-7, buried a few jumpers, finding guys in transition.
Monk dunks over Auburn
Kentucky's Malik Monk rises up for a big-time dunk in the second half against Auburn. The No. 6 Wildcats easily put away the Tigers, 92-72.
Eamonn Brennan ESPN Staff Writer
A day full of narrow but nonetheless impressive conference escapes rolls on with UCLA, which didn't play its best basketball in a supremely hyped-up Huntsman Center and still got out with a one-point win over Utah. Which would have been an unfathomable thing to write about the Bruins this time last year. But here we are.
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
UCLA survives! The Bruins win a thriller in Salt Lake City! pic.twitter.com/a2wSEYGKn9
Seth Greenberg @SethOnHoops
Defending without fouling is important. @UCLAMBB has 3 fouls to give. Shortens their exposure on the defensive end. @Runnin_Utes is good
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Heavyweight tilt coming up on ESPN. No. 1 prospect DeAndre Ayton vs No. 4 prospect Mohamed Bamba.
Jeff Borzello ESPN Staff Writer
Shaquille O'Neal here at Hoophall Classic for his son, five-star ESPN 60 forward Shareef O'Neal. Long frontcourt player, leaner than his father -- grabbed six rebounds in the first half.
Wainright powers top-ranked Bears
Ish Wainright threw down a huge putback dunk in No. 1 Baylor's 77-68 win over No. 25 Kansas State.
Andy Katz ESPN Senior Writer
ACC official tells us the league reviewed Louisville's Donovan Mitchell's contact to Duke's Grayson Allen's face when the two dove for a loose ball and determined the slap was inadvertent.
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
Sic 'Em! No. 1 Baylor takes down Kansas State at the Octagon of Doom to keep pace in the Big 12 title hunt. pic.twitter.com/GfLUIpbdeU
Eamonn Brennan ESPN Staff Writer
It's been easy to focus on how insane West Virginia's press and turnover-creation have been this year, and rightfully so, but a less-sung reason the Mountaineers have looked so scary is that they've eliminated the turnovers they committed so frequently themselves a season ago. An energetic and improved-looking Texas got Bob Huggins' team to cough it up 15 times in the first 26 minutes Saturday -- before the Mountaineers cleaned it up, went the final 14 minutes without a TO, and got out of Austin with a hard-earned win.
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
Mountaineers hang on! No. 10 WVU survives a tough road game against Texas. pic.twitter.com/xrzwtOkRHs
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
No. 10 West Virginia and Texas are coming down to the wire! Catch the ending on ESPN2 or here:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
Kentucky wins! Malik Monk drops 24 points in the Cats' win over Auburn. pic.twitter.com/LBenK24zlw
ESPN College BBall @ESPNCBB
Bulldogs hang on! Butler outlasts No. 15 Xavier behind 21 points from Kamar Baldwin. pic.twitter.com/1btASIeRyD
