Tristan Freeman

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

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

Sep 05, 2025

North Carolina's 'big' move

Heels purposefully added lots of size this offseason. How will that play out for Hubert Davis' program? Plus: The latest on a college basketball video game, Illinois deals with an injury, FSU adds another 2026 prospect, and much more.

Tristan Freeman

Aug 29, 2025

Vibe check

Which programs are due for a solid/good season? And can they get there? Plus: Must-see Horizon League games, Rick Barnes' new deal, Jay Wright done as a broadcaster, and under-the-radar transfers from the last two weeks.

Tristan Freeman

Aug 22, 2025

Playing with pros

From Asia Cup to next week's EuroBasket, a handful of college players thrived in summer tournaments. Plus: grading Wisconsin's offseason movies, Xavier loses key player to an injury, A nice tribute from a Kentucky freshman, MAC and MAAC slates, and rivalries that we'd like to see emerge.

Tristan Freeman

Aug 15, 2025

Hard luck Hoyas

Georgetown loses at GLOBL JAM, but defense may be a good sign for the upcoming season. Plus: Oregon adds frontcourt depth, Bryce James on his Arizona expectations, Mark Pope advocates for 40-game regular season and could bombshells be coming for college basketball gambling charges?

Tristan Freeman

Aug 08, 2025

Head of the class?

Baba Oladotun will re-classify to the class of 2026. Where might he land and how does he fit among the class's top players? Plus: MTE schedules to know, SMU lands a notable '26 commit, Memphis' yet-unfinished roster and is Nate Ament the top player in the class of 2025?

Tristan Freeman

Aug 01, 2025

Man in the middle

How does Creighton replace the defense Ryan Kalkbrenner provided? It'll be a system move. Plus: a load of 2026 commits made announcements, bemoaning ACC teams and their non-conference schedules, Colorado's exhibition setback, and a story about ticket prices that's gone viral.

Tristan Freeman

Jul 25, 2025

Summer gaming

Baylor's rolling at the World University Games -- and without two of its best players. Plus: A health scare for Bill Self, NCAA tourney expansion likely delayed, another conference challenge, Nebraska gets a recruiting win, and more.

Tristan Freeman

Jul 18, 2025

International appeal

A handful of future (and current) college hoops players have stood out at EuroBasket. We highlight Thursday's notable performances. Plus: The latest from Peach Jam, Georgetown's August trip, a potential executive order that would impact college hoops, Fran McCaffery on his Penn return and five teams that could break NCAA tourney droughts.

Tristan Freeman