Joey Loose

Joey Loose

Joined: Sep 12, 2018

A Chicago native and Valpo alum, I'm obsessed with all things sports, especially college basketball, with a focus on sports statistics, data, and cartography.

Mar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Samford Bulldogs head coach Bucky McMillan during the first half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Samford Bulldogs at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

1st-year HC grade: Texas A&M looks for continued success under Bucky McMillan

Jan 4, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; A detailed view of the Lone Star Showdown trophy prior to the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Texas Longhorns at Reed Arena. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Why college basketball’s schedule expansion could spell bad news for some programs

Mar 14, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; New Mexico Aggies players celebrate after defeating Seattle 80-61 to claim the Western Athletic Conference Tournament title at Orleans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Latest moves delivers death knell to the WAC after more than six decades

Mar 12, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Markus Burton (3) with head coach Micah Shrewsberry in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

CBB Hot seat check: Is trouble brewing for Micah Shrewsberry and Notre Dame?

Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; VCU Rams head coach Ryan Odom reacts during the first half against the Brigham Young Cougars in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

1st-year HC grade: Does a return to glory happen for Virginia under Ryan Odom?

Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Matt McMahon yells to his team against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

CBB Hot seat check: Can Matt McMahon construct a turnaround at LSU?

Indiana University men's basketball Head Coach Darian DeVries speaks at the introductory press conference at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

1st-year HC grade: How does Darian DeVries shape the future at Indiana?

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?

Florida State’s new head basketball coach Luke Loucks introduces himself, shares his beliefs and coaching style during a press conference Monday, March 10, 2025.

1st-year HC grade: Was Luke Loucks the right guy to take over Florida State?

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

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

Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Adrian Autry reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

CBB Hot seat check: Does Adrian Autry fix things in Syracuse?

Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Lamont Paris talks with guard Jacobi Wright (1) during a break in action during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

CBB Hot seat check: Is Lamont Paris in trouble entering Year 4 at South Carolina?

Mar 9, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Drake Bulldogs head coach Ben McCollum hugs guard Bennett Stirtz (14) after defeating the Bradley Braves to win the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

1st-year HC grade: Can Ben McCullom lead Iowa to Big Ten contention?

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

Xavier coach Sean Miller watch his team play against Texas during their game in the First Four of the NCAA men's tournament at University of Dayton Arena.

Why Sean Miller of Texas was the best hire in the SEC this offseason

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