Auburn fires general manager Brian Kloman over withheld information in Rubstavicius eligibility case
Auburn's dismissal of Brian Kloman stems from allegations he withheld information about Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case.
ESPN · +5 outlets
Lawyers ask Louisiana judge to block SEC from penalizing LSU if RJ Luis Jr. is added to roster
The case centers on whether RJ Luis Jr. can join LSU after brief NBA contracts, with his lawyers seeking to prevent SEC penalties against the school.
ESPN · +1 outlets
Las Vegas and Houston named finalists to host NCAA men's and women's Final Fours in the 2030s
The NCAA is narrowing host bids for future Final Fours, with Las Vegas and Houston both named finalists for men's and women's events in the 2030s.
Las Vegas Review-Journal · +13 outlets
Matt Painter and Purdue agree to contract extension through 2030-31 season
The extension keeps Painter at Purdue through the 2030-31 season, extending one of the sport's longest active coaching tenures.
ESPN · +12 outlets
Men's college basketball 2026-27 preseason Top 25: Duke opens at No. 1
Duke opens at No. 1 in The Athletic's preseason Top 25 ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The New York Times · +13 outlets
Ex-North Carolina coach Hubert Davis joins TNT Sports as college basketball analyst
Hubert Davis, who coached North Carolina before his exit, moves into broadcasting as part of TNT Sports' college basketball coverage.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
CBS Sports releases Matt Norlander's preseason Top 100 And 1 team rankings for 2026-27
Norlander's preseason ranking of 101 teams sets the baseline for national expectations entering 2026-27.
CBS Sports · +3 outlets
CBS Sports and TNT Sports unveil 2026-27 college basketball broadcast schedule
The combined schedule announcement reflects the new media rights arrangement splitting college basketball coverage between CBS and TNT Sports.
NCAA.com · +12 outlets
Bracketology: Florida holds No. 1 overall seed, Illinois emerging as contender
ESPN's early bracket projection puts Florida at No. 1 overall while flagging Illinois as a threat.
ESPN · +14 outlets
CBS Sports coach rankings: UConn's Dan Hurley tops Kelvin Sampson and Rick Pitino
CBS Sports' coach rankings place UConn's Dan Hurley above Houston's Kelvin Sampson and St. John's Rick Pitino.
CBS Sports · +5 outlets
Media roundup includes March Madness expansion talk among sports TV news
The report roundup touches on ongoing discussions about expanding the March Madness field alongside other sports media news.
Sports Media Watch · +1 outlets
ESPN publishes men's college basketball 2026-27 season preview with predictions and team tiers
ESPN's season preview packages storylines, picks and pressure points ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Five coaches under pressure entering the 2026-27 season, per CBS Sports hot seat list
CBS Sports identifies five coaches facing significant pressure heading into the 2026-27 season.
CBS Sports · +11 outlets
John Calipari enters new season with overhauled Arkansas roster at No. 12
Arkansas returns a reshaped roster as Calipari seeks his first Sweet 16 with the program.
www.the-messenger.com · +12 outlets
No. 6 Michigan State could give Tom Izzo a shot at his 9th Final Four
Michigan State opens at No. 6 with a roster Izzo believes can reach his ninth Final Four.
Macomb Daily · +7 outlets
No. 5 Arizona, led by Krivas, aims to build on first Final Four run in 25 years
Arizona returns key pieces, including Krivas, after reaching its first Final Four in 25 years.
The Killeen Daily Herald · +8 outlets
No. 20 Alabama adds big men to Holloway and Allen in push for another Sweet 16
Alabama enters the season ranked No. 20 with a retooled frontcourt alongside Holloway and Allen.
The Washington Post · +1 outlets
Oklahoma opens Moser's 6th season with experienced roster and one NCAA tourney bid
Oklahoma returns an experienced group as Moser enters his sixth season with one NCAA tournament bid to date.
The Washington Post · +1 outlets