Mike Miller

I run The Field of 68 Daily, a college basketball newsletter that covers the sport year-round. We're part of the Field of 68 network that features college hoops insiders Jeff Goodman, Rob Dauster, John Fanta and many more.

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Quite the opener!

Arizona upended Florida behind Koa Peat's monster debut. Plus: Auburn got a big scare from Bethune Cookman, Boise State lost to a D-II team, Kelvin Sampson won his 800th career game, and much more to know from Monday.

Mike Miller

Oct 31, 2025

Hot takes? Or just smart?

We grade the After Dark crew's takes on their Bold Predictions show. Plus: Georgetown, Auburn and Stanford deliver notable exhibition wins, teams with standout schedules, Miami's 5-star commitment, plus a host of essential reading for the weekend.

Mike Miller

Oct 30, 2025

Everybody's All-Americans

Braden Smith and JT Toppin are consensus picks. What about the rest of the media's pick for preseason awards? Plus: Still no Luka Bogavac for North Carolina, exhibition results, key injury updates ahead of season openers, Wagner's coaching situation, Gonzaga's recruiting heater, and more.

Mike Miller

Oct 23, 2025

Puppies, perks and photos

Big 12 media day had coaches and players, but it also tried for some mass appeal. What to know from the event. Plus: How can G League players be in the college game, USC gets two big commitments, the routine Coaches Poll, and a Tyon Grant-Foster update.

Mike Miller

Oct 21, 2025

Beast of America East

Coaches picked Vermont to (again) win the conference crown. We highlight more news to know from America East media day. Plus: A temporary Indiana State coaching move, the Sun Belt preseason poll, a surprise Louisville commitment, and Illinois State's coach explains why good mid-major programs can't get good non-con games.

Mike Miller

Oct 16, 2025

One media day after another

The best from a day with Big South coaches and players. Plus: Notable quotes from Day 2 of SEC media day, the preseason Patriot League poll, a notable exhibition result, how Loyola will honor Sister Jean, and a host of 4-star prospects pick schools.

Mike Miller

Oct 14, 2025

Human vs. computer rankings

How did the preseason AP poll shake out compared to what other media publications and three computers rankings have? Glad you asked. Plus: What to know from American media day, preseason SEC polls, exhibition results, and a big recruiting win for Oklahoma State.

Mike Miller

Oct 09, 2025

All-Coast Conference

What was the tea from two days of coaches and players at ACC Tip-Off? We've got you covered. Also: Rick Pitino makes a point guard announcement, Horizon, MEAC and SWAC drop preseason polls, NCAA may change a gambling rule, and much more.

Mike Miller

Oct 07, 2025

Potent pair

Texas Tech could push Houston for the Big 12 title and a Final Four if Christian Anderson provides enough scoring behind JT Toppin. Plus: Kentucky player cleared by NCAA, while Gonzaga waits, Tarleton reinstates Gillispie, a tough break for South Dakota, a pair of 4-star commitments and an Illinois pronunciation guide.

Mike Miller

Oct 02, 2025

Southern Comfort

What to know from SoCon media day, including notes on the teams to beat and VMI's rare opportunity. Plus: Auburn's roster update, a blow to Pitt's frontcourt, a busy day for a host of 4-star recruits, the Big Ten's surprising money move, and more Gonzaga waiting.

Mike Miller