Tristan Freeman

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

Jul 11, 2025

No schedule savvy

Are Big East programs like Xavier, Georgetown and Butler making a mistake with a lack of Quad 1 games during their non-conference slate? Plus: five players ready for a big return in 2025-26, teams in new conferences likely to thrive, a Zags-UCLA date and some NCAA tourney (non) news.

Tristan Freeman

Jun 27, 2025

NBA Draft takeaways

Some stats, factoids and a list of the best players who didn't get draft this season. Plus: The six players who returned to college and should be first-round selections in 2026, Louisville's potent non-conference schedule, bad news for Dain Dainja and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Jun 13, 2025

Biggest of Big 12 challenges

Texas Tech is one of the favorites to win the league next season. It also might have the toughest schedule of any Big 12 school. Plus: Zakai Zeigler denied 5th season, Arkansas lands another big man, an NEC will host a Big Ten school, and John Calipari's method to avoid locker room tension,

Tristan Freeman

Jun 06, 2025

College hoops' NBA Finals connections

The Pacers-Thunder series features plenty of former college basketball standouts. Which were the best teams from their days before they went pro? Plus: Villanova adds another Terp, more transfer news, must-see games of some of the non-conference schedules, and more.

Tristan Freeman

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