Tristan Freeman

Early assessment on SEC vs. Big 12

LSU's surprising win at Kansas State made us look at how both conference have performed in head-to-head matchups and beyond thus far. Plus, Arizona State might be for real, Houston's lands a prize point guard, what to watch on a terrific Friday night slate and much more.

Shaking off the early season rust

Big Ten teams started slow Thursday. Especially USC. We go through all the games that you need to know. Plus, Texas loses Tramon Mark for a while, and we preview the massive weekend ahead, including North Carolina - Kansas tonight.

Feel the heat

Which coaches could use a big season? We dive into that topic -- but also highlight the coaches who might be headed for bigger things. Plus: Illinois gets a starter cleared, an incredible tourney format by the Sun Belt, Karl Malone Award noms and much more.

A sad, stunning day at USF

The death of Bulls coach Amir Abdur-Rahim reverberated around the sport. Plus, more news from Thursday on the NEC preseason poll, a suspension at Temple, San Diego State's injury status and an exhibition schedule for the weekend.

End of an era at Virginia

Tony Bennett's retirement leaves the Hoos without a coach just two weeks before the season. Here's what we know. Plus: news from the WCC and Mountain West media days, exhibitions and scrimmages to watch this weekend and which program would be best in a reality show.

All-Coast Conference (Day 2)

Is Virginia going to play faster? Could Louisville be good? We dive into the takes from Day 2 of ACC media day. Plus, Miami's potential for a big weekend, preseason picks from the Big 12, CUSA and the ASUN and the massive money being discussed with AJ Dybantsa.

Big topics from Big Ten media day

Were the big guys at places like Michigan and Indiana the focal point on Thursday's event? A little bit. But we learned a little about what to expect from the league with its four new additions from the West Coast. Plus: Texas A&M adds another recruit, end of an era in the MAAC, Mountain West talks with Hawai'i and much more.

The conundrum in Chapel Hill

North Carolina's got an elite backcourt heading into the season, led by All-American RJ Davis. But will the lack of an established frontcourt be the Heels' downfall? Plus, Alabama loses a scorer, Creighton plays the waiting game, Auburn's new 5-star, schedules for the AAC and the Big 12 and more.

Mark those Big Ten calendars

Conference play will have a new flavor this season, especially with an early start and trips out to the West Coast. Here's an overview. Plus, NC State's trying to get defensive this season, Wake Forest as a sleeper ACC contender, and looking back at previous matchups that highlighted opening day.

A rebuilt* conference of champions