Tristan Freeman

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

May 30, 2025

New NCAA tourney expansion talk

Forget portal madness. Charlie Baker raises idea of adding 4-8 teams into the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Plus: Louisville bolsters its frontcourt, USC snags an award-winning guard, while Des Claude rises to the top of the portal wish lists,

Tristan Freeman

May 23, 2025

Duke, N.C. State level up

Two of the most sought-after transfers available head to the Triangle. We break down what it means. Plus: The A-10's quietly solid transfer season, Kentucky officially has a PG, while the coaching carousel somehow continues to turn.

Tristan Freeman

May 16, 2025

Seeing red

NCAA says Aly Khalifa can't play in 2025-26. If that decision holds, does Louisville add more frontcourt depth? Plus: Cincy adds an upside big man, Arkansas lands a prize in-state prospect, FIBA and NCAA may work together, and the ESPN Orlando Events are growing.

Tristan Freeman

May 09, 2025

Mr. Fantastic

College of Charleston snagged a potential star in USC Upstate transfer Mister Dean. It's a great move for both sides. Plus, a rare 7th year of eligibility coming for at least one player, the Will Wade home-and-home series, additional scheduling news and much more.

Tristan Freeman

May 02, 2025

Perfect pairing

St. John's will replace UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic, giving us a Kentucky-St. John's matchup next season. What a gift. Plus: Villanova adds an impact player, Seton Hall gets much-needed frontcourt depth, how a 'Marfo' could help Bethune-Cookman make history, and the unexpected glee of the Lakers' loss.

Tristan Freeman

Apr 25, 2025

To the point

Memphis may have closed the door on a Haggerty return, while St. John's added a point guard with its latest transfer. Plus: Florida gets back a big man, a USC recruit has a car accident, and what the top teams for 2025-26 are still waiting on.

Tristan Freeman

Apr 18, 2025

The siren song of the transfer portal

Memphis, Auburn both lose players who seemed to be returning for 2025-26. Such is life in the portal era. But two elite program did secure commitments for next season, while Texas A&M snagged a high-profile commit. And what's with all the portal entrants who don't have eligibility? We break it all down.

Tristan Freeman

Apr 11, 2025

Creighton's plan of record

Alan Huss leaves High Point to become the coach in waiting behind Greg McDermott. How long will he wait? Plus, BYU grabs its point guard for 2025-26, more transfer portal activity from Thursday, a top freshman enters the NBA Draft, and we dive into where the top portal prospects are visiting, and which teams have been hit hardest by the portal thus far.

Tristan Freeman

Apr 03, 2025

Auburn's already a winner

Tigers snag one of the transfer portal's best scorers on a day when a handful of notable portal moves were made. Plus: ASU big man Jayden Quaintance will enter the portal, UConn gets a shooting star back, Chris Beard will stay at Ole Miss, and we dive into Final Four storylines to monitor.

Tristan Freeman

Mar 28, 2025

A Sweet 16 comeback for the ages

Texas Tech stuns Arkansas for a spot in the West Regional final. Meanwhile, Duke held off Arizona, Alabama rained 3s on BYU and Florida ended the Crab Five's season. Plus, we preview Friday's four Sweet 16 matchups, note four coaching moves, and dive into Thursday's portal decision.

Tristan Freeman