Tristan Freeman

Site editor for "Busting Brackets", part of the FanSided Network. Hoops junkie and fan and observer of all teams and players.

Nov 14, 2025

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.

Tristan Freeman

Nov 07, 2025

Some early surprises

Thursday didn't have massive upsets, but a few results could go a long way when it comes to at-large bids in March. Plus: Florida gets back on track, Marquette continues its recruiting roll, an MTE to love for Feast week, what to watch this weekend, and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Oct 28, 2025

‘That weight is off me’

Judge clears Tyon Grant-Foster to play for Gonzaga this season, which is a big boost for the Zags. Plus: What to know from Southland media day, Illinois also gets a key clearance, Arkansas runs away from Memphis (in an exhibition), the NEC preseason poll, and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Oct 24, 2025

One last time

Gonzaga held court at WCC media day, and did so from a familiar spot. Plus: What to know from MWC media day, Yale's the best of the Ivy, Texas A&M lands another 4-star prospect, exhibition results from Thursday, what to watch this weekend, and more.

Tristan Freeman

Oct 17, 2025

Familiar sight

Big 12 coaches picked Houston to finish atop the Big 12. Again. What else can we learn from the league's preseason honors? Plus: A rundown of Thursday's exhibitions, what's coming up this weekend, the Wagner hoops drama, Miss State's newest commitment, and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Oct 10, 2025

Big Ten takeaways

What should you know from the league's media day? Here's what. Plus: we have preseason predictions and polls from the American (with a surprise!), Conference USA, a notable clearance for an international player, and a list of upcoming exhibitions and fan events.

Tristan Freeman

Oct 03, 2025

The race is on

There's a CAA favorite, but it's not by much. We sort the details from league media day. Plus: NCAA Tournament expansion is back in the news, UConn lands a '26 commitment, an Illinois freshman still awaiting clearance, and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Sep 26, 2025

Volunteers needed

Tennessee's got a high floor. But depth could determine how far Rick Barnes' team goes this season. Plus: We highlight must-see days in the A-10 schedule, Villanova loses a likely starter, the American shows off a new tourney format, and OK State gets its first 2026 commit.

Tristan Freeman

Sep 19, 2025

It's a grind

The Big Ten announced dates for conferences games. Some thoughts on notable days. Plus: It's getting interesting at Wofford, three schools land 3-star commitments, Baylor's dealing with an injury and some NCAA tourney streaks that could be snapped.

Tristan Freeman

Sep 12, 2025

Other college hoops hot seats

Billy Lange left ahead of a make-or-break season. What other coaches will be feeling the same pressure? Plus: Big East schedule nuggets, big recruiting wins for two schools, Memphis lands another big man, another gambling development, and more.

Tristan Freeman