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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 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to a referee against the UConn Huskies in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Will things be different for Duke next season?

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Mar 8, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Tariq Francis (0) shoots the ball against Penn State Nittany Lions forward Josh Reed (10) during the first half at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Can Rutgers bounce back and be a Big Ten Contender?

Joey Loose

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Belmont University’s new men’s basketball coach Evan Bradds stands for pictures with his wife of nearly five years, MacKenzie Bradds, and his New Jersey at Belmont University Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Looking at the new MVC Coaching hires

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Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Has Wisconsin added enough this offseason to compete in the Big Ten in 2027?

Joey Loose

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May 16, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; St. Louis, MO, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts against the Santa Clara Broncos during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Is Mark Pope's time running out at Kentucky?

Joey Loose

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May 16, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons head coach Steve Forbes during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Can Wake Forest become an NCAA Tournament Team in 2027?

Joey Loose

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May 16, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Have UCLA and Mick Cronin constructed a Big Ten contender for 2026-27?

Joey Loose

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May 15, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers head coach Dustin Kerns reacts during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Can Appalachian State's transfer class win them the Sun Belt?

Joey Loose

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May 12, 2026

Nov 5, 2025; Omaha, Nebraska, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Nik Graves (5) dribbles against South Dakota Coyotes guard Jordan Crawford (0) during the first half at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Missouri Brings In Jordan Crawford to boost backcourt

Joey Loose

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May 12, 2026

Nov 25, 2025; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) collides with St. St. Bonaventure Bonnies guard Amar’E Marshall (2) and center Andrew Osasuyi (33) in the first half at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Is there a bright future ahead at St. Bonaventure?

Joey Loose

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May 7, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the second half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Can Illinois win big with their new backcourt?

Joey Loose

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May 7, 2026

Xavier Musketeers head coach Richard Pitino signals to his team in the first half of the NCAA Big East conference basketball game between the Xavier Musketeers and the Seton Hall Pirates at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Xavier trailed 33-32 at halftime.

Has Xavier Put Themselves back in Big East contention?

Joey Loose

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May 7, 2026

Boston College Eagles guard Fred Payne (5)

Oregon adds another notable guard in Fred Payne

Joey Loose

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Apr 29, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; South Florida Bulls guard Gavin Hightower (9) shoots a lay up during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Can South Florida remain a contender under Chris Mack?

Joey Loose

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Apr 29, 2026

Feb 11, 2026; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats head coach Jerome Tang looks on during the first half against he Cincinnati Bearcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

What's Next for Baylor with Jerome Tang back in the picture?

Joey Loose

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Apr 29, 2026

Wofford Terriers guard Nils Machowski (21) goes up for a layup as Auburn Tigers take on Wofford Terriers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.

UConn adds another key piece in transfer pickup, Nils Machowski

Joey Loose

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Apr 29, 2026

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