<![CDATA[Arizona Wildcats - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/arizona-wildcats-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngArizona Wildcats - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/arizona-wildcats-college-basketball/The Athletic Media CompanyMon, 01 Jul 2024 19:56:42 GMTWed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the best players in the NCAA men's basketball transfer portal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360188/2024/06/05/ncaa-transfers-portal-rankings-list/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:15 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball Top 25: Alabama, Gonzaga lead post-NBA withdrawal deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527619/2024/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-nba-withdrawal-prospects/Thu, 30 May 2024 11:10:48 GMT<![CDATA[Caleb Love returning to Arizona for fifth college basketball season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528054/2024/05/29/caleb-love-arizona-decision-nba-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5528054/2024/05/29/caleb-love-arizona-decision-nba-draft/Wed, 29 May 2024 21:52:47 GMTSALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Caleb Love #2 of the Arizona Wildcats dribbles the ball during the second half against the Long Beach State 49ers in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Delta Center on March 21, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Too-early men's college basketball Top 25: Duke, Gonzaga, Houston start in front]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5396158/2024/04/08/college-basketball-season-duke-gonzaga-rankings/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:36:39 GMT<![CDATA[Clemson upsets Arizona to reach Elite Eight for first time since 1980]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376660/2024/03/28/clemson-arizona-ncaa-tournament-result/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376660/2024/03/28/clemson-arizona-ncaa-tournament-result/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 02:19:22 GMTMar 28, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Clemson Tigers guard Chase Hunter (1) and forward Ian Schieffelin (4) celebrate after defeating the Arizona Wildcats in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Sweet 16 bracket picks and schedule: Expert predictions for every game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373070/2024/03/28/bracket-picks-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-sweet-16/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:19 GMTOMAHA, NEBRASKA - MARCH 23: Keshon Gilbert #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones celebrates after defeating the Washington State Cougars 67-56 in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at CHI Health Center on March 23, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arizona vs. Clemson expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372554/2024/03/27/arizona-clemson-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372554/2024/03/27/arizona-clemson-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:00:59 GMTSALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 23: Caleb Love #2 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates a three point basket against the Dayton Flyers during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Delta Center on March 23, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[One question for every March Madness Sweet 16 men's team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367761/2024/03/27/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-questions/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness doesn't need stars — it makes them. And we're just getting started]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369372/2024/03/26/march-madness-sweet-16-parity-star-power-teams/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:33:53 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Samson Johnson #35 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball during the first half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Caleb Love has been just what Arizona needed. Can he lead them to a Final Four?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367352/2024/03/26/caleb-love-arizona-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367352/2024/03/26/caleb-love-arizona-sweet-16/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[The Pac-12's March Madness success sets up key paydays for the league's leftovers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367218/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-units-pac-12-conference/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367218/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-units-pac-12-conference/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:41:58 GMTMar 21, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Washington State Cougars forward Jaylen Wells (0) and guard Isaiah Watts (12) and guard Myles Rice (2) celebrate after defeating the Drake Bulldogs in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 projections: Model picks every men's team’s chances to make each round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367337/2024/03/25/sweet-16-projections-model-march-madness/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:04:06 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies and Stephon Castle #5 react during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 odds and TV schedule: Will chalk continue?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367040/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-odds-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:02:41 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates a three-point basket during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the Sweet 16 matchups of men's March Madness, led by Iowa State vs. Illinois]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365372/2024/03/25/sweet-16-matchups-ranked-march-madness-mens/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:55:18 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Reseeding the Sweet 16 after top teams survive]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366858/2024/03/25/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-the-sweet-16/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:47:19 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 3: Creighton pulls out 2OT win, while NC State ends Oakland's run]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362743/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-day-3-schedule/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:05:09 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 23: Kwame Evans Jr. #10 and N&#039;Faly Dante #1 of the Oregon Ducks defend against a shot by Mason Miller #13 of the Creighton Bluejays during a second overtime of a game in the second round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Top contenders stay safe in Round 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360105/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360105/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-uconn/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:58:42 GMT<![CDATA[How to watch March Madness: Full NCAA Tournament TV schedule, start times]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349034/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-tv-schedule-times/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:52:57 GMTMar 26, 2022; San Francisco, CA, USA; The March Madness logo is displayed along the scorerÕs table before the game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Duke Blue Devils in the finals of the West regional of the men&#039;s college basketball NCAA Tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Daily NCAA Tournament bracket picks and TV schedule: Expert predictions for every game on Saturday]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362389/2024/03/23/daily-ncaa-tournament-bracket-picks-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:05:43 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 21: Mohamed Diarra #23 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack celebrates with DJ Horne #0 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at PPG PAINTS Arena on March 21, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: Can Duquesne, Oregon continue the upsets in second round?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362132/2024/03/23/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round-saturday/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Arizona vs. Dayton expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360786/2024/03/22/arizona-dayton-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360786/2024/03/22/arizona-dayton-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:00:20 GMTSALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Jaden Bradley #0 of the Arizona Wildcats dunks the ball against the Long Beach State 49ers in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Delta Center on March 21, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Long Beach State coach Dan Monson's unemployment tour ends with loss to Arizona in first round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360457/2024/03/21/dan-monson-long-beach-state-arizona-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360457/2024/03/21/dan-monson-long-beach-state-arizona-ncaa-tournament/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:52:04 GMTMar 21, 2024; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Long Beach State 49ers head coach Dan Monson reacts during the first half against Arizona Wildcats in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: Oakland upsets Kentucky behind Jack Gohlke's 10 3s]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356231/2024/03/21/ncaa-tournament-round-64-schedule-how-to-watch-march-madness/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:25:09 GMTMar 21, 2024; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jack Gohlke (3) jumps to shoot a three-pointer in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Arizona lands 5-star recruit Joson Sanon, potential NBA first-rounder who will reclassify to 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356303/2024/03/20/arizona-recruiting-joson-sanon-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356303/2024/03/20/arizona-recruiting-joson-sanon-basketball/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:33:51 GMTduring the college basketball game at McKale Center on February 10, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona.<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament power rankings: Why UConn tops our list of title contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353484/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-power-rankings-contenders-team/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:00:15 GMT<![CDATA[Which teams can realistically win the NCAA Tournament? Why these 12 stand a cut above]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353578/2024/03/20/ncaa-tournament-realistic-winners-uconn-purdue/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Arizona vs. Long Beach State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament first round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354925/2024/03/20/arizona-long-beach-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354925/2024/03/20/arizona-long-beach-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:30:34 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Caleb Love #2 of the Arizona Wildcats reacts to a three-point shot against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half of the NCAAB game at McKale Center on February 17, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who will make a Final Four run in March Madness? Our experts make their picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:11:16 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 16: The Connecticut Huskies celebrate after the second half against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the Big East Basketball Tournament Final at Madison Square Garden on March 16, 2024 in New York City. The Huskies won 73-57. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament's 10 most intriguing players to watch: Dalton Knecht, Caleb Love and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349759/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-most-intriguing-players-to-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349759/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-most-intriguing-players-to-watch/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament West Region analysis: Can North Carolina find redemption or will a dark horse prevail?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342597/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-west-region-team-team-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342597/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-west-region-team-team-analysis/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:11:43 GMT<![CDATA[Who is the favorite to win NCAA Tournament? UConn, Houston, Purdue lead top tier of odds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342341/2024/03/17/mens-ncaa-tournament-champion-odds-uconn-houston-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5342341/2024/03/17/mens-ncaa-tournament-champion-odds-uconn-houston-purdue/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:42 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Tristen Newton #2 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the first half San Diego State Aztecs during the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[March madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305828/2024/03/17/march-madness-68-team-previews-bracket-prep/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:35:09 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Who's playing waiting game on Selection Sunday?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330485/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-wake-forest-st-johns-villanova/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:44:11 GMT<![CDATA[Bracket Watch: UConn No. 1 overall, and then chaos for 2024 NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5347035/2024/03/17/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-uconn-bubble/Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[SEC's Sankey doesn't envision P5-only NCAA Tournament, but 'things continue to change']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5346558/2024/03/16/greg-sankey-ncaa-tournament-sec/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:25:23 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JULY 17: SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during Day 1 of 2023 SEC Media Days at Grand Hyatt Nashville on July 17, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: North Carolina will be the fourth No. 1 seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5345897/2024/03/16/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-north-carolina-will-be-the-fourth-no-1-seed/Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: New Mexico's in, Indiana State is out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5343928/2024/03/15/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-new-mexico-indiana-state-colorado/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:31:46 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Race for the final No. 1, and a 2-bid Valley]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5330587/2024/03/11/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-indiana-state-unc/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball conference tournament guide, Vol. 2: Power 6 takes stage]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324081/2024/03/10/ncaa-college-basketball-conference-tournaments-big-ten-big-12-big-east-sec-acc/Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:16:16 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Kyle Filipowski #30 of the Duke Blue Devils cuts down the net after a win against the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Greensboro Coliseum on March 11, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Duke won 59-49. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Tennessee claims a No. 1 seed, Baylor rises]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323565/2024/03/08/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-tennessee-baylor/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:45:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The most indispensable players on each top team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321131/2024/03/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-florida-high-point/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: The cut line is coming into focus]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315557/2024/03/05/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-nebraska-virginia-villanova/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn the team to beat, no matter the number]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5314215/2024/03/04/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-purdue-houston/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:00:12 GMTUConn guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Iowa State climbs to No. 2 line, Zags get in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5303137/2024/03/01/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-iowa-state-gonzaga-drake/Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Houston leaps to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305871/2024/02/29/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-south-florida/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5305871/2024/02/29/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-south-florida/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[How Kenny Lofton, among the great center fielders of his era, landed in Arizona basketball's ring of honor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301760/2024/02/28/kenny-lofton-arizona-basketball-baseball-ring-of-honor/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301760/2024/02/28/kenny-lofton-arizona-basketball-baseball-ring-of-honor/Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:14:30 GMTKenny Lofton<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Texas and Texas A&M are making it interesting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5300603/2024/02/27/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-iowa-gonzaga/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:32 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue returns to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5299308/2024/02/26/mens-college-basketball-rankings-purdue-returns-to-no-1/Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:37:58 GMTANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 25: Mason Gillis #0 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after a play during the first half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 25, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Answers from the selection committee chair]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293192/2024/02/23/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-charles-mcclelland/Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:30:08 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: The best games left for all the best teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5288116/2024/02/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-creighton-appalachian-state/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:51 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball viewers' guide: Baylor-Houston, Alabama-Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289879/2024/02/21/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-houston-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5289879/2024/02/21/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-houston-alabama/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:56:57 GMTFeb 17, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) shoots a three point shot against the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama won 100-75. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: What the bracket reveal tells us about the bubble]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286020/2024/02/20/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-san-diego-state-dayton/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:00:36 GMT<![CDATA[Arizona, Tommy Lloyd agree to 5-year contract extension through 2028-29 season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286536/2024/02/19/arizona-tommy-lloyd-contract-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286536/2024/02/19/arizona-tommy-lloyd-contract-extension/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 23:04:42 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 01: Head coach Tommy Lloyd of the Arizona Wildcats claps before the game against the California Golden Bears at McKale Center on February 01, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Golden Bears 91-65. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284792/2024/02/19/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-donovan-clingan/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:43 GMTFeb 17, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) shoots against Marquette Golden Eagles forward David Joplin (23) in the second half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How will Arizona's $177 million shortfall amid Big 12 move impact athletics?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278275/2024/02/19/arizona-athletics-financial-shortfall-big-12/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5278275/2024/02/19/arizona-athletics-financial-shortfall-big-12/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:10 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 07: Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) looks to throw the ball during a college football game between the Arizona Wildcats against the USC Trojans on October 07, 2023, at United Airlines Field at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.(Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Purdue, UConn lead men's NCAA Tournament top 16 seed reveal: Surprises, snubs and full rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5282430/2024/02/17/purdue-uconn-ncaa-tournament-reveal-basketball/Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:55:19 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: What to look for in Saturday's top-16 reveal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5277448/2024/02/16/mens-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-top-16-reveal/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Searching for 'bubble sleepers' and more locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275838/2024/02/15/ncaa-tournament-mens-bubble-watch-illinois-iowa-state/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn and Purdue lead our tiers of contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5275725/2024/02/15/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-and-purdue-lead-our-tiers-of-contenders/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:22:44 GMT<![CDATA[AP Top 25: UConn remains No. 1, No. 23 Indiana State ranked for first time since 1979]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270533/2024/02/12/ap-top-25-rankings-uconn-indiana-state/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:58:56 GMTTERRE HAUTE, IN - FEBRUARY 03: Indiana State Sycamores Center Robbie Avila (21) shoots a free throw during the college basketball game between the Drake Bulldogs and the Indiana State Sycamores on February 3, 2024, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue and UConn, then everybody else]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5267837/2024/02/12/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-marquette/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 10: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts after making a three pointer during the second half in the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Mackey Arena on February 10, 2024 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who's fourth No. 1 seed? And hello, Virginia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260962/2024/02/09/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-blind-resumes-arizona-unc-kansas/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:41:49 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Pay attention to these X-factor players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257344/2024/02/08/college-basketball-power-rankings-lance-jones-stephon-castle/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:30:28 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Did the Big 12 game the system?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5252800/2024/02/06/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-big-12-kansas-wisconsin/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:35:53 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Kansas up to No. 3, and South Carolina debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251122/2024/02/05/college-basketball-rankings-south-carolina-kentucky-uconn-purdue/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:40 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 04: Lance Jones #55 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives to the basket in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 04, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Why Michigan State is in, and NET confusion]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240004/2024/02/02/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mailbag-michigan-state-net/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:30:12 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: 3 SEC teams are here, none of them Kentucky]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5240806/2024/02/01/college-basketball-power-rankings-south-carolina-alabama-uconn/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Only 6 teams locked into wide-open field as February looms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5235697/2024/01/30/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-2024-virginia-michigan-state/Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:40 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Iowa State and TCU make big moves up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233608/2024/01/29/college-basketball-rankings-iowa-state-tcu-purdue/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:46:15 GMTIowa State forward Milan Momcilovic (22) shoots a 3-point basket past Kansas center Hunter Dickinson (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 79-75. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Mountain West claims 6 bids, Big 12 gets 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5227456/2024/01/26/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-mountain-west/Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:45:43 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Notable absences from two legacy leagues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226040/2024/01/25/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-unc-wisconsin/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[UConn, Purdue, UNC lead our midseason college basketball national title picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219161/2024/01/25/basketball-national-title-picks-uconn-unc-purdue/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:20 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 5: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels attempts a shot over Donovan Clingan #32 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of a game in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 5, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball midseason catch-up: Contenders, Cinderellas, the bubble and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219557/2024/01/23/college-basketball-midseason-cinderella-bubble-bracket/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:00:04 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against Kylan Boswell #4 of the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Midseason college basketball awards: UConn's Dan Hurley for coach of the year?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215776/2024/01/22/midseason-college-basketball-uconn-arizona-purdue/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:30:55 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Dan Hurley and Cam Spencer #12 of the Connecticut Huskies react after defeating the Villanova Wildcats at the Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Houston and Auburn are dominating on defense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217595/2024/01/22/college-basketball-rankings-kentucky-iowa-state-houston/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:30:23 GMTCentral Florida&#039;s Darius Johnson (3) passes the ball around Houston&#039;s Jamal Shead (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Lean times for the ACC — at least for now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211460/2024/01/19/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-acc-uconn-auburn/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[The UCLA-Arizona rivalry: The McKale mystique, a hated villain and a thriller that never will be forgotten]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206569/2024/01/18/ucla-arizona-rivalry-mckale-center-don-maclean/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5206569/2024/01/18/ucla-arizona-rivalry-mckale-center-don-maclean/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:43:25 GMTTracy Murray, Gerald Madkins and Lute Olson<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn justifies top spot, and Seton Hall debuts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209558/2024/01/18/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn-dayton-seton-hall/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:59:45 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball rankings: Purdue stays on top, while TCU makes big move]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5202301/2024/01/15/mens-college-basketball-ranking-purdue-tcu/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:30:56 GMTJan 10, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) celebrates after scoring against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bear of a week shakes up the 68-team field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193142/2024/01/12/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-kansas-texas-houston-arizona/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Auburn is dominating, and St. John's is back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185126/2024/01/08/college-basketball-rankings-auburn-st-johns-purdue/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:30 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 06: Aden Holloway #1 of the Auburn Tigers drives to the basket in the second half against Joseph Pinion #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 06, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 83-51. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Gonzaga looks like a bubble team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5175195/2024/01/05/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens-gonzaga/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:30:32 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Is BYU for real?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177318/2024/01/04/college-basketball-power-rankings-byu-san-diego-state-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5177318/2024/01/04/college-basketball-power-rankings-byu-san-diego-state-purdue/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[Hollinger: An NBA Play-In Tournament starring LeBron, Curry and Durant? It's possible]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5174966/2024/01/02/nba-standings-lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5174966/2024/01/02/nba-standings-lebron-james-steph-curry-kevin-durant/Tue, 02 Jan 2024 20:09:55 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona enters the new year with one big question]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5171919/2024/01/01/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-san-diego-state/Mon, 01 Jan 2024 11:00:08 GMTDec 31, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal forward Maxime Raynaud (42) drives around Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo (11) during the first half at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2024 NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Purdue, Arizona, Houston, Kansas are top seeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5114638/2023/12/29/bracket-watch-ncaa-tournament-mens/Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Did we rank Florida too low in program tiers? Is Arizona the next blue blood up?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156115/2023/12/28/program-tiers-basketball-florida-arizona-tennessee-ucla/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156115/2023/12/28/program-tiers-basketball-florida-arizona-tennessee-ucla/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:44 GMTSUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 9: Tyrese Samuel #4 of the Florida Gators scores against the Richmond Spiders during the AutoNation Orange Bowl Basketball Classic on December 9, 2023 at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball program tiers: From blue bloods like Duke (and UConn!) on down]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128979/2023/12/27/college-basketball-program-tiers-duke-ucla-unc/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Florida Atlantic soars after knocking off Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159456/2023/12/25/college-basketball-rankings-florida-atlantic-arizona-uconn/Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:26 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 23: Johnell Davis #1 of the Florida Atlantic Owls gestures for calm after the Arizona Wildcats scored off of a turnover in the second half of the Desert Classic at T-Mobile Arena on December 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Owls defeated the Wildcats 96-95 in double overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Memphis is cooking, and Ole Miss, Auburn rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5151870/2023/12/21/college-basketball-power-rankings-memphis-ole-miss-auburn/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:16:06 GMT<![CDATA[Early NCAA Tournament exits can sour a program, but Arizona is doing just fine]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154244/2023/12/21/arizona-alabama-ncaa-tournament-exits/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5154244/2023/12/21/arizona-alabama-ncaa-tournament-exits/Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:01:35 GMTPelle Larsson<![CDATA[Top 10 college basketball games of the week(s): Duke-Baylor, Arizona-FAU and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5149284/2023/12/20/college-basketball-schedule-duke-baylor-arizona-fau/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5149284/2023/12/20/college-basketball-schedule-duke-baylor-arizona-fau/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:09 GMTATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 16: RJ Davis #4 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after Cormac Ryan #3 hit a three-point basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of the CBS Sports Classic at State Farm Arena on December 16, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue reclaims the top spot after beating Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5144532/2023/12/18/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-arizona-uconn-kansas/Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:45 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers reacts during the first half against the Arizona Wildcats in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Purdue beats No. 1 Arizona as guards Fletcher Loyer and Braden Smith come up big]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142452/2023/12/16/purdue-arizona-fletcher-loyer-braden-smith/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5142452/2023/12/16/purdue-arizona-fletcher-loyer-braden-smith/Sun, 17 Dec 2023 03:28:36 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 16: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball against KJ Lewis #5 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half in the Indy Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on December 16, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Arizona is No. 1, and Oklahoma cracks top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134372/2023/12/14/college-basketball-power-rankings-arizona-oklahoma-memphis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134372/2023/12/14/college-basketball-power-rankings-arizona-oklahoma-memphis/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:15:35 GMT<![CDATA[Top 10 college basketball games of the week: Arizona-Purdue, UNC-Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131385/2023/12/12/college-basketball-schedule-arizona-purdue-kentucky-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5131385/2023/12/12/college-basketball-schedule-arizona-purdue-kentucky-unc/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:17:48 GMTTUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 09: Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love #2 celebrates a dunk during the first half of a men&#039;s basketball game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the University of Arizona Wildcats on December 9, 2023 at McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee, Oklahoma and Clemson are on the way up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5122912/2023/12/11/college-basketball-rankings-tennesssee-oklahoma-clemson/Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:49:00 GMTKNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 09: Jahmai Mashack #15 and Josiah-Jordan James #30 of the Tennessee Volunteers celebrate against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena on December 09, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Say hi to Illinois, Wisconsin ... and Princeton]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117286/2023/12/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-illinois-uconn-princeton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5117286/2023/12/07/college-basketball-power-rankings-illinois-uconn-princeton/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:00:11 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Arizona ascends to No. 1 after upset-filled week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5109160/2023/12/04/college-basketball-rankings-arizona-purdue-wisconsin/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:59 GMTArizona guard KJ Lewis dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Purdue's on top, and Kentucky's on fire]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099593/2023/11/30/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5099593/2023/11/30/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-kentucky/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[AP Top 25 men’s college basketball: Purdue grabs No. 1; Kansas falls to No. 5]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5093900/2023/11/27/ap-top-25-purdue-kansas-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5093900/2023/11/27/ap-top-25-purdue-kansas-college-basketball/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:08:57 GMTNov 22, 2023; Honolulu, HI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) hits a shot while defended by Marquette Golden Eagles guard Stevie Mitchell (4) and guard Kam Jones (1) during the first period at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Erler-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue claims top spot, FAU and Villanova return]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091392/2023/11/27/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-marquette-arizona/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMTHONOLULU, HAWAII - NOVEMBER 22: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers lets out a yell as he throws down a dunk during the second half of their game against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on November 22, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Alabama, UCLA, Iowa State among 5 newcomers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5076859/2023/11/20/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-ucla-iowa-state-alabama/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:49:23 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 13: Dayvion McKnight #20 of the Xavier Musketeers looks to pass while defended by Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Mackey Arena on November 13, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball's Feast Week guide: A loaded Maui Invitational and so much more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066795/2023/11/19/feast-week-college-basketball-guide-maui-invitational/Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:09 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Center court is seen during the championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the St. Mary&#039;s Gaels of the 2021 Maui Invitational basketball tournament at Michelob ULTRA Arena on November 24, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arizona jumps 9 spots after taking down Duke while James Madison, Colorado make AP Top 25 rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5060381/2023/11/13/arizona-james-madison-ap-top-25-mens-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5060381/2023/11/13/arizona-james-madison-ap-top-25-mens-basketball/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:50:12 GMTDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 10: The Arizona Wildcats huddle during the second half of the game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 10, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. Arizona won 78-73. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Tennessee vaults to No. 1 after season's first week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052353/2023/11/13/college-basketball-rankings-tennessee-arizona-kansas/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:34 GMTMADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 10: Dalton Knecht #3 of the Tennessee Volunteers goes in for a score in the first half of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on November 10, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Caleb Love does just enough to help seal Arizona's victory over Duke in return to Durham]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5053649/2023/11/11/arizona-beats-duke-caleb-love/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5053649/2023/11/11/arizona-beats-duke-caleb-love/Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:34:08 GMTNov 10, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) waves goodbye to Duke Blue Devils fans after beating the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[No. 12 Arizona upsets No. 2 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium: What went wrong for Blue Devils?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5053240/2023/11/10/arizona-duke-result-caleb-love/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5053240/2023/11/10/arizona-duke-result-caleb-love/Sat, 11 Nov 2023 02:39:21 GMTNov 10, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (2) shoots over Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski(30) during the first half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball coaching tiers 2023: Dan Hurley moves into Tier 1, John Calipari falls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4982079/2023/10/25/college-basketball-coaching-tiers-self-hurley-calipari-pitino/Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[Will Caleb Love see the light in Arizona?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4991016/2023/10/24/caleb-love-arizona-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4991016/2023/10/24/caleb-love-arizona-basketball/Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:01:46 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball guards for 2023-24: Tyler Kolek, Trey Alexander and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4970137/2023/10/23/tyler-kolek-tyrese-proctor-best-guards-college-basketball/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[Pac-12 basketball preview: Arizona, USC the favorites in league's last hurrah]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978661/2023/10/20/pac-12-basketball-preview-arizona-usc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978661/2023/10/20/pac-12-basketball-preview-arizona-usc/Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:53 GMTTUCSON, AZ - DECEMBER 17: Arizona Wildcats center Oumar Ballo #11 celebrates during the second half of a basketball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Arizona Wildcats on December 17, 2022 at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball bigs for 2023-24: Zach Edey, Ryan Kalkbrenner and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4952462/2023/10/20/zach-edey-kyle-filiposwki-best-bigs-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4952462/2023/10/20/zach-edey-kyle-filiposwki-best-bigs-college-basketball/Fri, 20 Oct 2023 09:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 college basketball freshmen for 2023-24: Stephon Castle, Isaiah Collier and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4962283/2023/10/19/top-freshmen-college-basketball-stephon-castle-isaiah-collier-jakobe-walter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4962283/2023/10/19/top-freshmen-college-basketball-stephon-castle-isaiah-collier-jakobe-walter/Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:21:50 GMT<![CDATA[15 potential college basketball breakout stars: Desmond Claude, Tyrese Proctor and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4968004/2023/10/18/breakout-players-college-basketball-desmond-claude-xavier/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4968004/2023/10/18/breakout-players-college-basketball-desmond-claude-xavier/Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:50 GMTCINCINNATI, OHIO - FEBRUARY 04: Desmond Claude #1 of the Xavier Musketeers takes a shot during the second half in the game against the St. John&#039;s Red Storm at Cintas Center on February 04, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[AP Top 25 men's college basketball: Kansas ranked No. 1, Duke second in preseason poll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967047/2023/10/16/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-preseason-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4967047/2023/10/16/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-preseason-poll/Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:23:10 GMTJan 28, 2023; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self celebrates during the second half against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Caleb Love, Donovan Clingan and the most intriguing men's college basketball players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4945352/2023/10/10/college-basketball-most-intriguing-players-arizona-duke-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4945352/2023/10/10/college-basketball-most-intriguing-players-arizona-duke-uconn/Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Arizona's Red-Blue scrimmage means one thing: Basketball season is back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4914968/2023/09/30/arizona-wildcats-red-blue-scrimmage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4914968/2023/09/30/arizona-wildcats-red-blue-scrimmage/Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:57:26 GMTArizona basketball<![CDATA[Final Four picks, teams and players to watch as college basketball practice begins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4887436/2023/09/25/michigan-state-final-four-zach-edey-shot-takers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4887436/2023/09/25/michigan-state-final-four-zach-edey-shot-takers/Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:02 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - JANUARY 29: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans takes a shot over Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Mackey Arena on January 29, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Maryland, Indiana, San Diego State and others didn't make preseason Top 25]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4826406/2023/09/05/top-25-mailbag-maryland-indiana-san-diego-state/Tue, 05 Sep 2023 09:00:34 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Malik Reneau #5 of the Indiana Hoosiers goes up for a layup against Donta Scott #24 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball preseason Top 25: Kansas, Marquette, Duke lead 2023-24 rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4806133/2023/08/28/college-basketball-preseason-top-rankings-kansas-marquette-duke/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[For Arizona, the Big 12 offered stability while the Pac-12 was 'selling candy bars']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4756565/2023/08/07/arizona-big-12-pac-12-tv-apple/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4756565/2023/08/07/arizona-big-12-pac-12-tv-apple/Mon, 07 Aug 2023 21:58:44 GMTArizona Wildcats<![CDATA[How will Oregon and Washington impact Big Ten basketball after latest realignment?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4750278/2023/08/04/realignment-big-ten-washington-oregon-arizona-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4750278/2023/08/04/realignment-big-ten-washington-oregon-arizona-basketball/Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:55:38 GMTMar 3, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Jacob Young (42) drives to the hoop against Washington Huskies guard Terrell Brown Jr. (23) and guard PJ Fuller (4) during the second half at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mandel: Pac-12's demise is story of 12 years of hubris, apathy, astounding mismanagement]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4748641/2023/08/04/pac-12-oregon-washington-big-ten/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4748641/2023/08/04/pac-12-oregon-washington-big-ten/Fri, 04 Aug 2023 22:44:41 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 03: Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff speaks at a press conference before the PAC-12 Football Championship football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes at Allegiant Stadium on December 03, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Arizona, Arizona State, Utah to leave Pac-12 for Big 12]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4739548/2023/08/04/arizona-asu-utah-big-12-pac-12/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4739548/2023/08/04/arizona-asu-utah-big-12-pac-12/Fri, 04 Aug 2023 21:56:14 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 25: Wide receiver Elijhah Badger #2 of the Arizona State Sun Devils runs with the football past cornerback Christian Roland-Wallace #4 of the Arizona Wildcats during the second half of the NCAAF game at Arizona Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tucson, Arizona. This year&#039;s game is the 96th annual Territorial Cup match between Arizona rival schools. The Wildcats defeated the Sun Devils 38-35. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Oregon, Washington to join Big Ten in 2024 as Pac-12 stumbles further]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4749263/2023/08/04/oregon-washington-big-ten-pac-12-realignment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4749263/2023/08/04/oregon-washington-big-ten-pac-12-realignment/Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:47:25 GMTEUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 12: The line of scrimmage between the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies during the first half of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Pac-12 could have been a disruptor. Now it might be falling to pieces]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4727435/2023/07/27/pac-12-colorado-conference-realignment-kliavkoff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4727435/2023/07/27/pac-12-colorado-conference-realignment-kliavkoff/Thu, 27 Jul 2023 21:28:43 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 29, 2022 - - Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff makes his opening remarks at the start of the Pac-12 Media Day at The Novo at L.A. LIVE on July 29, 2022. The one-day event features all 12 head coaches and two student-athletes from each university, as well as representatives from the Pac-12 Conference staff. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why are so many college basketball recruits reclassifying and enrolling early?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716340/2023/07/25/reclassifying-recruiting-college-basketball-nba/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4716340/2023/07/25/reclassifying-recruiting-college-basketball-nba/Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:00:39 GMTDec 7, 2022; Lincolnton, NC, USA; Forward Trentyn Flowers goes back on defense at Combine Academy. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA['What does he do?' NBA Draft scouts offer brutally candid views on 50 top 2023 prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620728/2023/06/19/nba-draft-prospects-rankings-scouts-finch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4620728/2023/06/19/nba-draft-prospects-rankings-scouts-finch/Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:20:16 GMTTUSCALOOSA, AL - JANUARY 7: Chris Livingston #24 of the Kentucky Wildcats puts up a shot between Brandon Miller #24 and Charles Bediako #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half at Coleman Coliseum on January 7, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Brandon Sumrall/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eight college star sleepers for the 2023 NBA Draft: Sanogo, Strawther, Bailey and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4606258/2023/06/13/nba-draft-sleepers-adama-sanogo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4606258/2023/06/13/nba-draft-sleepers-adama-sanogo/Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:32:11 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 25: Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies and Julian Strawther #0 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs compete for position during a free throw during the first half in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 25, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pac-12 could have media rights deal by end of June, Washington State president says]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4597841/2023/06/09/pac-12-media-rights-washington-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4597841/2023/06/09/pac-12-media-rights-washington-state/Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:30:32 GMTPULLMAN, WA - SEPTEMBER 09: the PAC-12 logo on the field prior to the game between the Boise State Broncos and the Washington State Cougars played on September 9, 2017, at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Kansas and Purdue rise, Kentucky sinks after deadline day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4571190/2023/06/01/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-purdue-kentucky/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Former UNC guard Caleb Love transferring to Arizona: Why the move makes sense]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564797/2023/05/30/caleb-love-arizona-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4564797/2023/05/30/caleb-love-arizona-transfer/Tue, 30 May 2023 19:23:12 GMTMar 8, 2023; Greensboro, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Caleb Love (2) reacts in the first half of the second round at Greensboro Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Top-10 transfer Keshad Johnson chooses Arizona, leaving Kentucky in need of talent]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4537869/2023/05/20/kentucky-arizona-keshad-johnson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4537869/2023/05/20/kentucky-arizona-keshad-johnson/Sun, 21 May 2023 01:35:57 GMTLOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - MARCH 26: Keshad Johnson #0 of the San Diego State Aztecs celebrates by cutting down the net after defeating the Creighton Bluejays in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at KFC YUM! Center on March 26, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[With college basketball's transfer portal now closed, who are the biggest winners and losers?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4511389/2023/05/12/college-basketball-transfer-portal-winners-losers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4511389/2023/05/12/college-basketball-transfer-portal-winners-losers/Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:53 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs gestures in the first half of a semifinal game of the West Coast Conference basketball tournament cisco Dons at the Orleans Arena on March 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bulldogs defeated the Dons 84-73. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball top 25 for 2023-24: Duke, Michigan State lead updated rankings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4509919/2023/05/12/college-basketball-top-25-2023-24-duke/Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[After 4 years of our 10-year college basketball coaches draft, it's reboot time]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4428493/2023/04/20/college-basketball-coaches-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4428493/2023/04/20/college-basketball-coaches-draft/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:10 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies cuts down the net after defeating the San Diego State Aztecs to win the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Former Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa transfers to West Virginia]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4384462/2023/04/05/kerr-kriisa-wvu-transfer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4384462/2023/04/05/kerr-kriisa-wvu-transfer/Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:30:02 GMTMar 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (25) handles the ball as UCLA Bruins guard Russell Stong (43) defends during the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA men's basketball way-too-early Top 25 for 2023-24: Marquette, Purdue on top]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374061/2023/04/04/ncaa-mens-basketball-top-25-2023-2024/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Arizona's Kerr Kriisa entering transfer portal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4336377/2023/03/22/kerr-kriisa-arizona-transfer-portal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4336377/2023/03/22/kerr-kriisa-arizona-transfer-portal/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:51:26 GMTTUCSON, AZ - MARCH 05: Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa #25, during a Pac-12 basketball game between the Cal Golden Bears and the Arizona Wildcats on March 05, 2022 at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christopher Hook/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Princeton upsets Arizona, becomes 11th No. 15-seed to defeat a No. 2-seed at NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4317863/2023/03/16/princeton-arizona-upset-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4317863/2023/03/16/princeton-arizona-upset-march-madness/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:29:00 GMTMar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Princeton Tigers guard Blake Peters (24) reacts after scoring a basket against the Arizona Wildcats during the second half at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How the Latin American NBA Academy helped save Bennedict Mathurin]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312175/2023/03/16/bennedict-mathurin-latin-american-academy-indiana-pacers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312175/2023/03/16/bennedict-mathurin-latin-american-academy-indiana-pacers/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 11:45:14 GMT<![CDATA[Why Arizona's Adia Barnes welcomes the doubters and relishes proving everyone wrong]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313180/2023/03/16/arizona-adia-barnes-womens-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313180/2023/03/16/arizona-adia-barnes-womens-ncaa-tournament/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 1 takeaways: No. 15 Princeton upsets No. 2 Arizona]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302881/2023/03/16/march-madness-day-1-duke-virginia-alabama-kansas-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302881/2023/03/16/march-madness-day-1-duke-virginia-alabama-kansas-takeaways/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:18 GMTMar 16, 2023; Sacramento, CA, USA; Princeton Tigers celebrate the victory against the Arizona Wildcats at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Arizona vs. Princeton odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament first round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4305913/2023/03/15/arizona-princeton-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4305913/2023/03/15/arizona-princeton-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:00:07 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 21: Azuolas Tubelis #10 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates after scoring against the UCLA Bruins during the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 58-52. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[ASU, Arizona presidents address schools' Pac-12 futures: What to make of their comments]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312307/2023/03/15/arizona-state-big-12-pac-12-realignment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312307/2023/03/15/arizona-state-big-12-pac-12-realignment/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:38:01 GMTNov 25, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of an Arizona State Sun Devils helmet during the Territorial Cup at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Who can win the NCAA Tournament? The teams that Eamonn Brennan thinks can do it]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311144/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-win-eamonn-brennan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4311144/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-win-eamonn-brennan/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 15:24:33 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 11: Interim head coach Rodney Terry of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with the team after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 12 Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center on March 11, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament first-round picks: Duke-Oral Roberts, Virginia-Furman and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4310253/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-oral-roberts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4310253/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-picks-duke-oral-roberts/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:05 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 10: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after making a three-point basket against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half of the ACC Basketball Tournament semifinals at Greensboro Coliseum Complex on March 10, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Beer Guide: A local brew for every team. Please read responsibly]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4309961/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-beer-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4309961/2023/03/15/ncaa-tournament-beer-guide/Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness picks: Who's going to the Final Four? Who wins the national title?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4304431/2023/03/14/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4304431/2023/03/14/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:51 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: The Alabama Crimson Tide celebrate after defeating the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies in the SEC Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament best bets: The Athletic's betting model makes 12 predictions for the first round]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302756/2023/03/13/ncaa-tournament-first-round-best-bets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4302756/2023/03/13/ncaa-tournament-first-round-best-bets/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 16:58:11 GMTWASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: College of Charleston Cougars Guard Ryan Larson (11) dribbles the ball toward the basket during the second half of the College Basketball CAA Conference Tournament semi final game between the Towson Tigers and the College of Charleston Cougars on March 6, 2023, at the Entertainment &amp;amp; Sports Arena in Washington DC. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament 2023 bracket picks from Seth Davis: Why Alabama will win it all]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301519/2023/03/13/march-madness-bracket-picks-seth-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301519/2023/03/13/march-madness-bracket-picks-seth-davis/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:00:16 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 12: Jahvon Quinerly #5 and Mark Sears #1of the Alabama Crimson Tide huddle with the team against the Texas A&amp;amp;M Aggies in the second half of the 2023 SEC Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bridgestone Arena on March 12, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Carly Mackler/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament South Region analysis: Alabama, Arizona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300245/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-south-region-alabama-arizona-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300245/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-south-region-alabama-arizona-analysis/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:46:14 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama takes No. 1 overall seed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278774/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-ucla-purdue/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 21:44:47 GMT<![CDATA[Loren Woods was an NBA center, and then he got ‘Spirited’ away into Hollywood]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4288200/2023/03/09/loren-woods-spirited-hollywood/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4288200/2023/03/09/loren-woods-spirited-hollywood/Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:15:52 GMT<![CDATA[Pac-12 Tournament odds, picks and bracket: UCLA, Arizona meet in final with top seed on the line]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273098/2023/03/08/pac-12-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273098/2023/03/08/pac-12-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:30:20 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 09: Tyger Campbell #10 of the UCLA Bruins passes against Colorado Buffaloes in the second half of a quarterfinal game of the Pac-12 basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Bruins defeated the Buffaloes 80-69. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: UConn and Texas A&M rise, Duke returns, Tennessee drops out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278963/2023/03/06/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-texas-am/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4278963/2023/03/06/college-basketball-rankings-uconn-texas-am/Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:12 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 04: Nahiem Alleyne #4 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts after defeating the Villanova Wildcats at Wells Fargo Center on March 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Duke-North Carolina, Kansas-Texas, Arizona-UCLA and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273450/2023/03/04/college-basketball-picks-duke-north-carolina-kansas-texas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273450/2023/03/04/college-basketball-picks-duke-north-carolina-kansas-texas/Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:00:46 GMTDURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 04: Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils and Caleb Love #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels chase down a loose ball during the first half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 04, 2023 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Bid thieves who might steal a bubble team's dream]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4265153/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-ucla-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4265153/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-ucla-houston/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Duke, Arkansas and Missouri join the list of locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4268879/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-duke-arkansas-missouri/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4268879/2023/03/03/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-duke-arkansas-missouri/Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Bulls' Dalen Terry is shooting the ball with confidence: 'I just try to prove everybody wrong']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4259546/2023/02/28/dalen-terry-bulls-shooting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4259546/2023/02/28/dalen-terry-bulls-shooting/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:04:49 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 13: Dalen Terry #25 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates against the Orlando Magic during the second half at United Center on February 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Kentucky is locked, plus Michigan, ASU make moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4257552/2023/02/28/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-kentucky-michigan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4257552/2023/02/28/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-kentucky-michigan/Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:31 GMT<![CDATA[Alabama's ongoing Brandon Miller saga, Fran McCaffery's bad look and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4253763/2023/02/27/alabama-brandon-miller-fran-mccaffery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4253763/2023/02/27/alabama-brandon-miller-fran-mccaffery/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:57 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - JANUARY 11: Brandon Miller #24 talks with Head Coach Nate Oats of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the second half during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on January 11, 2023 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Razorbacks 84-69. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Indiana and Marquette climb, while Kentucky returns]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4254284/2023/02/27/college-basketball-rankings-indiana-kentucky-marquette/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4254284/2023/02/27/college-basketball-rankings-indiana-kentucky-marquette/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:30 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 25: Miller Kopp #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on February 25, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Texas-Baylor, Indiana-Purdue, Saint Mary's-Gonzaga and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4250400/2023/02/25/college-basketball-picks-texas-baylor-indiana-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4250400/2023/02/25/college-basketball-picks-texas-baylor-indiana-purdue/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 10:00:33 GMTAUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 21: Arterio Morris #2 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after scoring a three point shot against the Iowa State Cyclones in the second half of the game at the Moody Center on February 21, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Illinois is up, UNC is down and Michigan is (maybe) back]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4245125/2023/02/24/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-illinois-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4245125/2023/02/24/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-illinois-unc/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:17:53 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Texas A&M and Kentucky rise up the seed line]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4243809/2023/02/24/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-virginia-texas-am-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4243809/2023/02/24/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-virginia-texas-am-kentucky/Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:34 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: There's Kansas, then the rest of the Big 12]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4242544/2023/02/23/college-basketball-power-rankings-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4242544/2023/02/23/college-basketball-power-rankings-kansas/Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: UConn's loss is Pittsburgh's gain]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4232833/2023/02/21/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-uconn-creighton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4232833/2023/02/21/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-uconn-creighton/Tue, 21 Feb 2023 10:00:57 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Houston is still No. 1, while Texas A&M makes its debut]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4230475/2023/02/20/college-basketball-rankings-houston-texas-am-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4230475/2023/02/20/college-basketball-rankings-houston-texas-am-kansas/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:16 GMTFeb 19, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) controls the ball during the second half against the Memphis Tigers at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Bracket Watch: Key questions before selection committee reveals its top 16 seeds]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4213144/2023/02/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-purdue-houston-marquette-gonzaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4213144/2023/02/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-purdue-houston-marquette-gonzaga/Fri, 17 Feb 2023 10:56:54 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Who's No. 1? Well, um ...]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4206375/2023/02/16/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-alabama-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4206375/2023/02/16/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-alabama-purdue/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: North Carolina, Kentucky and the blue-blood bubble]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4191896/2023/02/14/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-north-carolina-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4191896/2023/02/14/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-north-carolina-kentucky/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball coaches dish anonymously on the Big East, Pac-12, SEC and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4187415/2023/02/13/college-basketball-big-east-pac-12-sec/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4187415/2023/02/13/college-basketball-big-east-pac-12-sec/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Houston is now No. 1, while Northwestern is ranked]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4188855/2023/02/13/college-basketball-rankings-houston-northwestern/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4188855/2023/02/13/college-basketball-rankings-houston-northwestern/Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:28 GMTPurdue forward Mason Gillis, center, battles for a rebound against Northwestern forward Tydus Verhoeven, left, and guard Chase Audige during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Evanston, Ill., Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Can you guess these teams from their blind résumés?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4172215/2023/02/10/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-houston-north-carolina-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4172215/2023/02/10/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-houston-north-carolina-kentucky/Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:45:18 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Houston is ascending]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4169751/2023/02/09/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4169751/2023/02/09/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston/Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: Kentucky, USC and Michigan State have work to do]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4160179/2023/02/07/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-eamonn-brennan/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4160179/2023/02/07/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch-eamonn-brennan/Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Who's No. 1, Houston or Purdue?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4158843/2023/02/06/college-basketball-rankings-houston-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4158843/2023/02/06/college-basketball-rankings-houston-purdue/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:53 GMTBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 04: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers is defended by Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on February 04, 2023 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Arizona ascends to No. 1 line, and 4 gnarly seed calls]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4148908/2023/02/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-arizona-indiana-creighton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4148908/2023/02/03/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-arizona-indiana-creighton/Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:01:56 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Upsets abound, except for Purdue]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147556/2023/02/02/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-houston-alabama/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4147556/2023/02/02/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-houston-alabama/Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch: We begin with 5 locks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4137386/2023/01/31/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4137386/2023/01/31/ncaa-tournament-bubble-watch/Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Alabama and Xavier drop, Arizona and Baylor rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4136575/2023/01/30/college-basketball-rankings-alabama-xavier-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4136575/2023/01/30/college-basketball-rankings-alabama-xavier-arizona/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:56 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 21: Oumar Ballo #11 of the Arizona Wildcats celebrates during the final moments of the second half of the NCAA game against the UCLA Bruins at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 58-52. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball midseason catch-up: Coach of the year? On the bubble? Top transfers?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4135860/2023/01/30/college-basketball-coach-bubble-transfers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4135860/2023/01/30/college-basketball-coach-bubble-transfers/Mon, 30 Jan 2023 10:00:01 GMTMANHATTAN, KS - JANUARY 17: Keyontae Johnson #11 of the Kansas State Wildcats battles for the ball against Gradey Dick #4 and Jalen Wilson #10 of the Kansas Jayhawks, in the first half at Bramlage Coliseum on January 17, 2023 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Who joins Purdue and Alabama as No. 1 seeds?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4124728/2023/01/27/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-tennessee-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4124728/2023/01/27/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-tennessee-houston/Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:16 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Purdue is on top, but here comes half the Big 12]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4125862/2023/01/26/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-big-12/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4125862/2023/01/26/college-basketball-power-rankings-purdue-big-12/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[Men's college basketball All-America team: Zach Edey, Jalen Wilson lead midseason list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4125111/2023/01/26/college-basketball-all-america-team-edey-wilson-timme/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4125111/2023/01/26/college-basketball-all-america-team-edey-wilson-timme/Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball expert roundtable: Who will win the 2023 national championship?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4121464/2023/01/25/ncaa-basketball-national-champion-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4121464/2023/01/25/ncaa-basketball-national-champion-predictions/Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:07 GMTTUCSON, ARIZONA - JANUARY 21: Pelle Larsson #3 of the Arizona Wildcats drives the ball past Tyger Campbell #10 of the UCLA Bruins during the second half of the NCAA game at McKale Center on January 21, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Bruins 58-52. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Purdue returns to No. 1 in AP Top 25 poll; Houston, Kansas fall after weekend losses]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4118110/2023/01/23/college-basketball-shakeup-ap-top-25/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4118110/2023/01/23/college-basketball-shakeup-ap-top-25/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:49:54 GMT9Jan 22, 2023; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and forward Caleb Furst (1) fights for a rebound against Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue is back at No. 1, UConn is out — and so is Charleston]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115409/2023/01/23/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-charleston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115409/2023/01/23/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-uconn-charleston/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:29 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - JANUARY 22: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers drives to the basket and passes the ball during the second half in the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Mackey Arena on January 22, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why is Bill Raftery still grinding? What's the matter with Kansas? Hoop Thoughts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115867/2023/01/23/bill-raftery-kansas-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4115867/2023/01/23/bill-raftery-kansas-college-basketball/Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:23 GMTLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 18: CBS Sports commentator Bill Raftery stands as the American national anthem is performed before calling the CBS Sports Classic between the Kentucky Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels at T-Mobile Arena on December 18, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Tar Heels 98-69. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Purdue claims summit, while the Mountain West peaks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4105796/2023/01/20/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-purdue-kansas-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4105796/2023/01/20/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-purdue-kansas-houston/Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:53 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Kansas State is having a moment it'll make last]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4104925/2023/01/19/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-kansas-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4104925/2023/01/19/college-basketball-power-rankings-houston-kansas-state/Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:05 GMT<![CDATA[One of Kansas, Purdue, UCLA and 5 others will win the college basketball title]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4093860/2023/01/16/kansas-purdue-ucla-college-basketball-title/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4093860/2023/01/16/kansas-purdue-ucla-college-basketball-title/Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:28 GMTNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: Jaylen Clark #0 of the UCLA Bruins celebrates his dunk against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a game in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden on December 17, 2022 in New York City. UCLA defeated Kentucky 63-53. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Tennessee-Kentucky, Kansas-Iowa State and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4089969/2023/01/14/college-basketball-picks-kentucky-tennessee-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4089969/2023/01/14/college-basketball-picks-kentucky-tennessee-kansas/Sat, 14 Jan 2023 10:00:05 GMTJan 3, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) dunks the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Alabama is a No. 1 seed. Northwestern and Clemson are in]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4084957/2023/01/13/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-alabama-northwestern-clemson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4084957/2023/01/13/ncaa-tournament-bracket-watch-alabama-northwestern-clemson/Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:23:52 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Tennessee's offense, Alabama's youth and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4082565/2023/01/12/college-basketball-power-rankings-tennessee-alabama-houston/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4082565/2023/01/12/college-basketball-power-rankings-tennessee-alabama-houston/Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Kansas a deserving No. 1, but then what?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4069889/2023/01/09/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-tennessee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4069889/2023/01/09/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-tennessee/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:19 GMTJan 7, 2023; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Joseph Yesufu (1) shoots in the lane against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first half at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Kansas State, TCU and Providence make big moves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4054862/2023/01/06/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-state-tcu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4054862/2023/01/06/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions-kansas-state-tcu/Fri, 06 Jan 2023 10:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Kansas State, Rutgers join the top tier]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4058132/2023/01/05/college-basketball-kansas-state-rutgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4058132/2023/01/05/college-basketball-kansas-state-rutgers/Thu, 05 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT