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Statements and surprises
Michigan dominates Gonzaga for a Players Era title, and $1 million in NIL prize money. So how good is Dusty May's squad? Plus: Kansas leaves Vegas 3-0, USC claims the Maui crown, Vandy avoids an Atlantis misstep, all the Wednesday tourney results, and the NCAA may tweak the transfer portal window again.
More than just appetizers
Gonzaga's win over Alabama was just one part of the start of Feast Week, which also delivered awesome games in Iowa State over St. John's and Houston over Syracuse. And that doesn't even include Maui, which had a massive upset and a game worth staying up late for.
Island survivors
Purdue and Texas Tech both got pushed at Baha Mar, but pulled off wins and will play Friday night. Not that those were Thursday's only thrilling games. We've got a full rundown, plus a look at PJ Haggerty's awesome night, a preview for the weekend's MTEs, and much more.
Classic night
Michigan State shot past Kentucky, while Duke grinded down Kansas in the Champions Classic. Plus: Arkansas escaped in a wild win on a night that had several down-to-the wire finishes. Also, we preview another awesome night of hoops and examine how Georgetown will adjust without its starting center.
Leader of the Pack
Darrion Williams scored 28 points and was the steady presence for NC State against VCU. Plus: Gonzaga rolls to the top of KenPom, K-State wins a thriller, Colgate gets a banked-in buzzer-beater, Cam Boozer's remarkable start to the season, and the WCC's chances for three tourney bids.
Good as gold
Braden Smith sure looked like college basketball's best player when he helped No. 2 Purdue win at No. 8 Alabama. Plus: West Virginia routed its rival, K-State held on in a 'nerve-racking' win, South Carolina landed a familiar name for 2026, and we preview a packed hoops weekend.
