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Mar 12, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Butler Bulldogs head coach Thad Matta reacts during the second half against the Providence Friars at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

CBB Hot seat check: Will things improve at Butler under Thad Matta?

1st-year HC grade: Can Kevin Willard get Villanova back into the national picture?

Ranking of top 25 incoming freshman classes for 2025-26 season

These were the 4 biggest Big East team losers from 2025 transfer portal offseason

Solo Ball #1 and Alex Karaban #11 react during the second half of an NCAA basketball game at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 5, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut

Top 50 college basketball players returning to same team for 2025-2026 season

Mar 28, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles the ball agaistn Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) in the first half during a Midwest Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

NCAA Basketball: Alabama, Florida and Gonzaga rise in latest WTE power ranking for 2025-26 season

Nov 18, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; IUPUI Jaguars guard Alec Millender (1) is fouled by Iowa State Cyclones guard Keshon Gilbert (10) in the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

UConn adds late portal entree to bolster backcourt for 2025-26

Mar 27, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard watches play downcourt during the first half against the Florida Gators during a West Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Why Kevin Willard of Villanova was the best hire in the Big East this offseason

Villanova v Seton Hall

The Villanova “Attitude” is beginning to resurge under Kevin Willard

Rutgers v Oregon

Georgetown adds veteran ball-handling guard for 2025-26 roster

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, center, posed for a photo onstage after giving Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope and Louisville basketball coach Pat Kelsey the title of Kentucky Colonel at the 2024 Leadership Louisville Luncheon at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

NCAA Basketball: Indiana, Kentucky among top 25 transfer classes in early May

New Mexico v Michigan State

St. John's Basketball rounds out 2025-26 roster with two good defensive additions

Wisconsin v Providence

Big East Basketball: 3 early team winners from 2025 offseason transfer portal

SMU v Butler

Butler Basketball lands high-risk/high-reward former 5-star prospect from the portal

Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) reacts after his three point basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

What each Big East Basketball team needs ahead of the 2025-26 season

Mar 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) with the ball as Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) defends in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

St. John's bolsters talented class with former ACC freshman phenom

Feb 8, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal guard Oziyah Sellers (4) looks on against the NC State Wolfpack in the second half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Rick Pitino and St. John's set to have elite shooting backcourt after latest transfer portal pickup

Maryland Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard

Kevin Willard plucks Philly native from Big 5 rival to kickstart Villanova rebuild

Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Dan Hurley continues to revamp backcourt to extend UConn's dynasty

Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) talks to head coach Greg McDermott

Creighton continues to add shooting to fill the void left by Steven Ashworth

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts after cutting down a piece of the net after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

20 active head coaches closest to winning their first national championship

Maryland Terrapins guard Rodney Rice (1)

Maryland star mulling a reunion with Kevin Willard after messy exit from College Park

North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11)

Former 5-star Ian Jackson’s 1st transfer portal visit confirms Arkansas fan’s worst fears

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley corrected last offseason’s biggest mistake with dream transfer portal fit

New Mexico v Marquette

Top 100 early college basketball transfer portal commitments of 2025 offseason

Arkansas vs St. John's

John Calipari and Rick Pitino locked in transfer portal recruiting battle for former 5-star

Florida v Houston

Way-too-early top 25 college basketball power rankings for 2025-26 season

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) speaks to the media after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Unlike Caitlin Clark, Paige Buckers was able to reach women's basketball's mountaintop