Two picks. One moneyline underdog.
26 Thoughts on the ’26 NIT
27, if you want to get all technical about it.
Today’s Best Bets: The Public Likes the Dodgers
And we still like Movelor and FPI.
What’s New at The Barking Crow
Back in the saddle.
Free Hoops, Episode 17: Mark Titus on the Indy 500
Everything the native Hoosier loves about the world’s greatest race.
Free Hoops, Episode 16: Bennett Conlin on the Rise of JMU
This week’s Starting Five? Things Named After Presidents.
Will the ACC’s 18-Game Schedule Help?
The ACC is shortening its conference basketball schedule.
The New Pope MIGHT Be a Cubs Fan but Definitely Went to Villanova
Plus more papal thoughts. Err…thoughts about the pope. (Not sure we should call our thoughts papal.)
What if the Presidential College Sports Commission Realizes the NIT Is the Answer?
President Trump is reportedly assembling a presidential commission on college sports, a commission to be led by Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell and former Navy defensive assistant Nick Saban. Its purpose? Yes. That is the question. The reporting says the commission will research NIL, the transfer portal, and revenue sharing. This is why Campbell and […]
Bubba Cunningham to Michigan State Would Be a Legendary Escape
What a run by the UNC athletic director.
Basketball Needs to Bring Back the Intentional Foul Rule
Addressing the real problem with fouling up three.
Free Hoops, Episode 15: Aaron Margelofsky on College Basketball’s Best Gyms
Hidden gems, bucket list arenas, and what it takes to attend 106 college basketball games in one season.
The NBA Playoffs’ First Round All-NIT Alumni Team
The usual suspects, plus A.J. Green.
Things Worse Than Allowing a Game-Tying Goal With 1.6 Seconds Left in Game 7
RIP to the St. Louis Blues.
Free Hoops, Episode 14: The Kentucky Derby and College Basketball
Which horses would be good at basketball? Which basketball coaches would you want to join you at the Kentucky Derby?
The NBA’s NITs Are Living Up to the Name
From Madison Square Garden to Indianapolis. Just as it always goes.
3 Thoughts: Is Jimmy Butler or Jayson Tatum’s Injury a Bigger Deal?
Also: Are NIL contract buyout clauses legal? And why did the NHL stagger its first round start dates?
Free Hoops, Episode 13: Sam Federman
More about the MAAC than you knew you needed to know.