<![CDATA[Michigan State Spartans - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/michigan-state-spartans-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngMichigan State Spartans - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/team/michigan-state-spartans-college-basketball/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 16:13:59 GMTWed, 19 Jun 2024 11:26:05 GMT<![CDATA[Big Ten basketball transfer portal tiers: Indiana, Ohio State among biggest winners]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572303/2024/06/19/big-ten-college-basketball-transfer-portal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572303/2024/06/19/big-ten-college-basketball-transfer-portal/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:26:05 GMTBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - JANUARY 06: Meechie Johnson Jr #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes shoots the ball against the Indiana Hoosiers at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on January 06, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![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[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['One Shining Moment' is a Final Four staple. It's David Barrett's 'little miracle']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389876/2024/04/08/one-shining-moment-ncaa-tournament-final-four-david-barrett/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389876/2024/04/08/one-shining-moment-ncaa-tournament-final-four-david-barrett/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:33:25 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 01: (EDITORS NOTE: In this photo taken with a remote camera) An overhead view of the first period action between the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes and the Connecticut Huskies during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game at NRG Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![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[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[North Carolina vs. Michigan State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament second-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362048/2024/03/23/north-carolina-michigan-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362048/2024/03/23/north-carolina-michigan-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Sat, 23 Mar 2024 09:30:03 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels dunks the ball during the first half of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament against the Wagner Seahawks at Spectrum Center on March 21, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![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[UNC gets job done against Wagner, but much tougher test awaits in Michigan State]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360882/2024/03/21/unc-ncaa-tournament-wagner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5360882/2024/03/21/unc-ncaa-tournament-wagner/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:51:42 GMTMarch 21, 2024, Charlotte, NC, USA; Wagner Seahawks guard Julian Brown (13) controls the ball on the floor against North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (7) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-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[Michigan State vs. Mississippi State expert picks: Spread, odds, projections for NCAA Tournament first-round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354734/2024/03/21/michigan-state-mississippi-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354734/2024/03/21/michigan-state-mississippi-state-expert-picks-odds-spread-march-madness/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:20:07 GMTNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 14: Tolu Smith #1 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs shoots the ball in the second half against the LSU Tigers the during the second round of the SEC Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 14, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tom Izzo: NCAA Tournament selection process should be 'looked at,' needs more coaches, less analytics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356896/2024/03/20/tom-izzo-ncaa-tournament-selection-process/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356896/2024/03/20/tom-izzo-ncaa-tournament-selection-process/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:06:17 GMTCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during practice day ahead of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 20, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament upset picks: New Mexico, Grand Canyon look to bust brackets in West Region]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353738/2024/03/19/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-new-mexico-grand-canyon-look-to-bust-brackets-in-west-region/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353738/2024/03/19/ncaa-tournament-upset-picks-new-mexico-grand-canyon-look-to-bust-brackets-in-west-region/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:25:30 GMT<![CDATA[March Madness best future bets for teams to reach Sweet 16 and Final Four of men's NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350478/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-best-future-bets-sweet-16-final-four/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350478/2024/03/18/ncaa-tournament-best-future-bets-sweet-16-final-four/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:41:35 GMTFAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - FEBRUARY 14: Head Coach Rick Barnes talks with Jahmai Mashack #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on February 14, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Volunteers defeated the Razorbacks 92-63. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)<![CDATA[O'Neil: Chaotic, bid-stealing weekend only serves to feed the beast]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349539/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349539/2024/03/17/ncaa-tournament-bracket-changes/Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:12:00 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 06: James Madison Dukes wing Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) dribbles past Michigan State Spartans guard A.J. Hoggard (11) during a college basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and James Madison Dukes on November 6, 2023 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI. (Photo by Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![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[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[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[A Hall of Fame coach's son got his fairy tale ending. Now he wants to know how the story began]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316254/2024/03/05/michigan-state-tom-izzo-steven-izzo/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316254/2024/03/05/michigan-state-tom-izzo-steven-izzo/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:23 GMT<![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[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[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[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[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[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[Maui Invitational to return to Lahaina in 2024 after moving to Honolulu following wildfires]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279360/2024/02/15/maui-invitational-2024-location-field/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279360/2024/02/15/maui-invitational-2024-location-field/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:57:53 GMTHONOLULU, HI - NOVEMBER 20: Kansas Jayhawks guard Elmarko Jackson (13) wears Maui Strong on his jersey shorts in support of the residents of Lahaina, Maui, who survived the fires as seen during the game against the Chaminade Silverswords during the first round of the Allstate Maui Invitational on November 20, 2023, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![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[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 viewers' guide: Baylor-Kansas, Gonzaga-Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257086/2024/02/07/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-kansas-gonzaga-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257086/2024/02/07/college-basketball-viewers-guide-baylor-kansas-gonzaga-kentucky/Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:26:25 GMTFebruary 6 2024: Baylor Bears forward Josh Ojianwuna (15) goes up for a rebound during the 1st half of the NCAA Basketball game between Texas Tech Red Raiders and Baylor Bears at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Matthew Lynch/CSM (Credit Image: © Matthew Lynch/Cal Sport Media) (Cal Sport Media via AP Images)<![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[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[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[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 viewers’ guide: Crucial tests in Big 12, Big East and SEC races]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222651/2024/01/24/college-basketball-viewers-auburn-alabama-kansas-iowa-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222651/2024/01/24/college-basketball-viewers-auburn-alabama-kansas-iowa-state/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:47 GMTJan 20, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Keshon Gilbert (10) reacts during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports<![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[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[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 viewers' guide: Oklahoma-Kansas and Big 12 battles to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191105/2024/01/10/viewer-guide-college-basketball-kansas-oklahoma/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191105/2024/01/10/viewer-guide-college-basketball-kansas-oklahoma/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:04:48 GMTIowa State forward Robert Jones (12) walks off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Houston, Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 57-53. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)<![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 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[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[Michigan State basketball's Jeremy Fears Jr. suffers gunshot wound, undergoes surgery]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159168/2023/12/23/michigan-state-basketball-jeremy-fears-gunshot-wound/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159168/2023/12/23/michigan-state-basketball-jeremy-fears-gunshot-wound/Sat, 23 Dec 2023 22:20:30 GMTDec 21, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr. (1) drives past Stony Brook Seawolves guard Toby Onyekonwu (3) during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Is Big Ten basketball any good? And what's next at Louisville? Shot Takers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135323/2023/12/14/big-ten-louisville-zach-edey-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135323/2023/12/14/big-ten-louisville-zach-edey-mailbag/Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:00:54 GMTEVANSTON, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 01: Brooks Barnhizer #13 and Matthew Nicholson #34 of the Northwestern Wildcats defend Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on December 01, 2023 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![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'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[Where do Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State basketball teams go from here?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5067157/2023/11/16/where-do-duke-kansas-kentucky-and-michigan-state-basketball-teams-go-from-here/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5067157/2023/11/16/where-do-duke-kansas-kentucky-and-michigan-state-basketball-teams-go-from-here/Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:49:20 GMTKentucky forward Tre Mitchell, right, blocks a shot from Kansas center Hunter Dickinson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo Erin Hooley)<![CDATA[Which NBA Draft prospects turned in the best performances at the 2023 Champions Classic?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064907/2023/11/15/nba-draft-prospects-champions-classic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064907/2023/11/15/nba-draft-prospects-champions-classic/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:57:08 GMT<![CDATA[Champions Classic primer: What to expect from Duke, Michigan State, UK and Kansas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5057291/2023/11/14/champions-classic-primer-what-to-expect-from-duke-michigan-state-uk-and-kansas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5057291/2023/11/14/champions-classic-primer-what-to-expect-from-duke-michigan-state-uk-and-kansas/Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:00:14 GMT<![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[No. 4 Michigan State stunned at home by unranked James Madison]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5038761/2023/11/07/michigan-state-james-madison-upset-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5038761/2023/11/07/michigan-state-james-madison-upset-college-basketball/Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:25:32 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball predictions: Who will win the 2024 NCAA title?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025639/2023/11/06/college-basketball-predictions-who-will-win-the-2024-ncaa-title/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025639/2023/11/06/college-basketball-predictions-who-will-win-the-2024-ncaa-title/Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:09 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 11: Jeremy Roach #3 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates as time expires in their 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[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[Big Ten basketball preview: Can Purdue or Michigan State end the title drought?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4990570/2023/10/24/big-ten-basketball-preview-purdue-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4990570/2023/10/24/big-ten-basketball-preview-purdue-michigan-state/Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:50 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 19: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates a basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half in the second round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eight storylines to know as the 2023-24 men's college basketball season nears tipoff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978196/2023/10/23/college-basketball-tipoff-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4978196/2023/10/23/college-basketball-tipoff-storylines/Mon, 23 Oct 2023 09:00:59 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 03: Nathan Mensah #31 of the San Diego State Aztecs and Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies jump for the ball to start the game during the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament National Championship game at NRG Stadium on April 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![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[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[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[Michigan State lands 4-star guard Jase Richardson for 2024: What he means for Spartans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4964131/2023/10/15/jase-richardson-michigan-state-college-announcement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4964131/2023/10/15/jase-richardson-michigan-state-college-announcement/Sun, 15 Oct 2023 21:49:47 GMTMar 17, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts to a play in the second half against the USC Trojans at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-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[Purdue, Michigan State are clear top tier in Big Ten men's basketball media poll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4941919/2023/10/09/big-ten-media-poll-purdue-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4941919/2023/10/09/big-ten-media-poll-purdue-michigan-state/Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:00:02 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 12: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship game at United Center on March 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[He cannot profit off his NIL. He built a school instead.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4890124/2023/10/04/michigan-state-mady-sissoko-school/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4890124/2023/10/04/michigan-state-mady-sissoko-school/Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:01:13 GMT<![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[Michigan State to host Tennessee in charity exhibition matchup for wildfire relief]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819333/2023/08/30/michigan-state-tennessee-wildfire-relief/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4819333/2023/08/30/michigan-state-tennessee-wildfire-relief/Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:38:38 GMTMar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts from the sideline in the game against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Big Ten basketball should go really big — with a Super Bowl weekend all-star game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793498/2023/08/21/big-ten-all-star-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4793498/2023/08/21/big-ten-all-star-basketball/Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:15:51 GMT<![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[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[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[Michigan State is winning the college basketball offseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4430398/2023/04/20/michigan-state-college-basketball-offseason-winner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4430398/2023/04/20/michigan-state-college-basketball-offseason-winner/Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:43 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 07: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates after making a three-point basket with A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Breslin Center on February 7, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)<![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[Michigan State's Malik Hall, Tyson Walker returning to Spartans next season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4402752/2023/04/11/michigan-state-basketball-malik-hall-tyson-walker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4402752/2023/04/11/michigan-state-basketball-malik-hall-tyson-walker/Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:46:45 GMTMichigan State&#039;s Malik Hall celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 59-53. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)<![CDATA[How the Warriors' Draymond Green became a motivated autism activist]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4378245/2023/04/04/draymond-green-autism-warriors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4378245/2023/04/04/draymond-green-autism-warriors/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:21:11 GMT<![CDATA[Inside a G League season: Journey to basketball's crossroads with the Maine Celtics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374592/2023/04/04/maine-celtics-g-league-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4374592/2023/04/04/maine-celtics-g-league-season/Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:05:27 GMT<![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[Kansas State outlasts Michigan State in OT: How Markquis Nowell propelled the Wildcats to the Elite Eight]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4342233/2023/03/23/kansas-state-wildcats-michigan-ncaa-tournament/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4342233/2023/03/23/kansas-state-wildcats-michigan-ncaa-tournament/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:20:41 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Markquis Nowell #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates a basket against the Michigan State Spartans during overtime in the Sweet 16 round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 23, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 picks: UCLA-Zags, Texas-Xavier, UConn-Arkansas and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4337581/2023/03/23/sweet-16-picks-ucla-gonzaga-texas-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4337581/2023/03/23/sweet-16-picks-ucla-gonzaga-texas-uconn/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:29 GMTALBANY, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies dunks in the first half against the Iona Gaels during the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on March 17, 2023 in Albany, New York. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Thursday's Sweet 16 takeaways: Kansas State outlasts Michigan State in OT; FAU upsets Tennessee]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4338416/2023/03/23/march-madness-sweet-16-ucla-gonzaga-michigan-state-uconn-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4338416/2023/03/23/march-madness-sweet-16-ucla-gonzaga-michigan-state-uconn-takeaways/Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:00:02 GMTMar 23, 2023; New York, NY, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Markquis Nowell (1) yells as he reacts in the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Kansas State vs. Michigan State odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4328775/2023/03/22/kansas-state-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-odds-picks/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4328775/2023/03/22/kansas-state-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-odds-picks/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:55 GMTGREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Markquis Nowell #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats moves the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second round of the 2023 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tom Izzo, Tyson Walker and Michigan State looking like a bunch of vintage Spartans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4329549/2023/03/21/tom-izzo-tyson-walker-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4329549/2023/03/21/tom-izzo-tyson-walker-michigan-state/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:13 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 19: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Tyson Walker #2 against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the first half in the second round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 19, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 is set, but there's questions for all of them]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326239/2023/03/20/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-seth-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4326239/2023/03/20/ncaa-tournament-sweet-16-seth-davis/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:43:55 GMT<![CDATA[Seth Davis' NCAA Tournament picks: Kentucky-Kansas State, Marquette-Michigan State, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323844/2023/03/19/ncaa-tournament-picks-kentucky-kansas-state-marquette-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323844/2023/03/19/ncaa-tournament-picks-kentucky-kansas-state-marquette-michigan-state/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:50 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 17: Jacob Toppin #0 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts after a play during the first half against the Providence Friars in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 4 takeaways: Timme, Gonzaga return to Sweet 16; Michigan State knocks off Marquette]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323948/2023/03/19/march-madness-second-round-kentucky-indiana-fdu-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323948/2023/03/19/march-madness-second-round-kentucky-indiana-fdu-takeaways/Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:00:31 GMTGREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 17: Colby Jones #3 of the Xavier Musketeers layups against Spencer Rodgers #22 of the Kennesaw State Owls during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at The Fieldhouse at Greensboro Coliseum on March 17, 2023 in Greensboro, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2023 March Madness upsets: Bracket Breakers gives Michigan State a chance but FDU is still a longshot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323326/2023/03/18/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4323326/2023/03/18/ncaa-tournament-upsets-second-round/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:08:56 GMT<![CDATA[Marquette vs. Michigan State odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament second round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313520/2023/03/18/marquette-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4313520/2023/03/18/marquette-michigan-state-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:00:50 GMTCOLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 17: Stevie Mitchell #4 of the Marquette Golden Eagles celebrates a three point basket against the Vermont Catamounts during the second half in the first round game of the NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at Nationwide Arena on March 17, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Seth Davis' NCAA Tournament picks: Michigan State-USC, Kentucky-Providence and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315158/2023/03/17/ncaa-tournament-march-madness-picks-seth-davis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315158/2023/03/17/ncaa-tournament-march-madness-picks-seth-davis/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:41 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Mady Sissoko #22 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after scoring against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Day 2 takeaways: Fairleigh Dickinson stuns Purdue; Pitt knocks off Iowa State]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4314343/2023/03/17/march-madness-day-2-purdue-marquette-indiana-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4314343/2023/03/17/march-madness-day-2-purdue-marquette-indiana-takeaways/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:00:01 GMTMar 17, 2023; Columbus, OH, USA; Fairleigh Dickinson Knights guard Grant Singleton (4) reacts to play in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Michigan State vs. USC odds, picks, TV channel: Expert predictions for NCAA Tournament first round game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4308306/2023/03/16/michigan-state-usc-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4308306/2023/03/16/michigan-state-usc-ncaa-tournament-picks-odds/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:19 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second 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[Why Kansas' Bill Self is the best big-game coach in the NCAA Tournament]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312851/2023/03/16/ncaa-tournament-coach-kansas-bill-self/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4312851/2023/03/16/ncaa-tournament-coach-kansas-bill-self/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:00:25 GMT<![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[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[Can the Big Ten finally win an NCAA Tournament title this year?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301959/2023/03/13/big-ten-ncaa-tournament-purdue/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4301959/2023/03/13/big-ten-ncaa-tournament-purdue/Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:00:34 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 12: David Jenkins Jr. #14 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship game at United Center on March 12, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/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 East Region analysis: Purdue, Duke, Kentucky and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300225/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-east-region-purdue-duke-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4300225/2023/03/12/ncaa-tournament-east-region-purdue-duke-analysis/Sun, 12 Mar 2023 23:27:47 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[Big Ten Tournament odds, picks, schedule and bracket: Penn State seeks to finish off surprise run against Purdue]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273052/2023/03/08/big-10-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4273052/2023/03/08/big-10-tournament-picks-odds-schedule-bracket-scores/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:56 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 11: Kanye Clary #0 of the Penn State Nittany Lions dribbles against the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament at United Center on March 11, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/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[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[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[Big 10 mailbag: Submit a college basketball question for Brendan Quinn]]>It’s almost March, and Brendan Quinn is here for more of your Big Ten men’s basketball questions. Leave them in the comments and he’ll answer them later this week.

]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4255066/2023/02/26/big-10-mailbag-submit-a-college-basketball-question-for-brendan-quinn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4255066/2023/02/26/big-10-mailbag-submit-a-college-basketball-question-for-brendan-quinn/Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:44:26 GMT<![CDATA[Iowa hits 5 straight 3s to force OT vs. Michigan State, wins 112-106: Did the Hawkeyes save their season?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4251648/2023/02/25/iowa-michigan-state-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4251648/2023/02/25/iowa-michigan-state-college-basketball/Sat, 25 Feb 2023 20:08:30 GMTJan 31, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) reacts during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports<![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[A mother's lament as shootings in East Lansing, Tuscaloosa affect her children]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4241074/2023/02/22/east-lansing-tuscaloosa-shootings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4241074/2023/02/22/east-lansing-tuscaloosa-shootings/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:00:57 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of of the Breslin Center before a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan State Spartans on February 21, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tyson Walker steps up big, gives Michigan State the gift of a win that meant more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4239950/2023/02/22/tyson-walker-michigan-state/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4239950/2023/02/22/tyson-walker-michigan-state/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 07:40:40 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 21: Tyson Walker #2 of the Michigan State Spartans drives past Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the first half of the game at Breslin Center on February 21, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Michigan State honors shooting victims before men's basketball win vs. Indiana]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4239596/2023/02/21/michigan-state-shooting-victims-basketball-game/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4239596/2023/02/21/michigan-state-shooting-victims-basketball-game/Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:34:37 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of of the Breslin Center before a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan State Spartans on February 21, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)<![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[Michigan State: A school, a shooting, and a team in the aftermath]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4229542/2023/02/20/michigan-state-shooting-aftermath/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4229542/2023/02/20/michigan-state-shooting-aftermath/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:40:27 GMTANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 18: The Michigan State Spartans prepare to take the court to play the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Michigan and Michigan State lift each other up after a heavy week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4227122/2023/02/19/michigan-state-spartans-michigan-wolverines-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4227122/2023/02/19/michigan-state-spartans-michigan-wolverines-basketball/Sun, 19 Feb 2023 06:53:12 GMTANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 18: A Michigan State Spartans fan holds a Spartan Strong sign at a mens basketball game between the Michigan State Spartans and Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on February 18, 2023 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Kansas-Baylor, Michigan-Michigan State, Duke-Syracuse, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4221161/2023/02/18/college-basketball-picks-kansas-baylor-michigan-michigan-state-duke-syracuse/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4221161/2023/02/18/college-basketball-picks-kansas-baylor-michigan-michigan-state-duke-syracuse/Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:36 GMTLAWRENCE, KS - FEBRUARY 06: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks dunks the ball during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Allen Fieldhouse on February 6, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)<![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[Michigan State athletics to resume play this weekend following shooting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4213905/2023/02/16/michigan-state-athletics-resume-shooting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4213905/2023/02/16/michigan-state-athletics-resume-shooting/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:00:08 GMTNEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The Michigan State Spartans logo on the uniform shorts worn during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Madison Square Garden on February 4, 2023 in New York, New York. Rutgers defeated Michigan State 61-55. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why college basketball coaches might retire sooner than their predecessors]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4205716/2023/02/16/college-basketball-coaches-retire/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4205716/2023/02/16/college-basketball-coaches-retire/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:20 GMTLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 26: Jim Boeheim, Jay Wright and Mike Krzyzewski talk during USAB Minicamp Practice at Mendenhall Center on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus on July 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)<![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[Michigan State basketball game vs. Minnesota canceled after 3 killed in on-campus shootings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4194995/2023/02/14/michigan-state-minnesota-basketball-canceled-shooting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4194995/2023/02/14/michigan-state-minnesota-basketball-canceled-shooting/Tue, 14 Feb 2023 05:06:51 GMTOct 12, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Michigan State Spartans logo on sideline equipment prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Inside new Suns owner Mat Ishbia's drive to direct 'an elite NBA franchise' in Phoenix]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4157406/2023/02/07/mat-ishbia-phoenix-suns-new-owner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4157406/2023/02/07/mat-ishbia-phoenix-suns-new-owner/Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:37:09 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 coaches dish anonymously on ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4158147/2023/02/06/college-basketball-acc-big-ten-big-12/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4158147/2023/02/06/college-basketball-acc-big-ten-big-12/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:38 GMT<![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[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[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 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[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 rankings: Kansas still No. 1, but Tennessee, UConn and Arizona fall]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4094239/2023/01/16/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-tennessee-uconn-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4094239/2023/01/16/college-basketball-rankings-kansas-tennessee-uconn-arizona/Mon, 16 Jan 2023 10:00:39 GMTLAWRENCE, KANSAS - JANUARY 14: K.J. Adams Jr. #24 of the Kansas Jayhawks lays the ball up between Gabe Kalscheur #22 and Osun Osunniyi #21 of the Iowa State Cyclonesin the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on January 14, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)<![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[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[Is Indiana in trouble? Can Northwestern keep on winning? Big Ten mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4074622/2023/01/10/indiana-northwestern-big-ten-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4074622/2023/01/10/indiana-northwestern-big-ten-basketball/Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:45:25 GMTJan 8, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Northwestern Wildcats center Matthew Nicholson (34) blocks the shot attempt from Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Could the entire Big 12 make the NCAA Tournament?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4069001/2023/01/09/big-12-ncaa-tournament-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4069001/2023/01/09/big-12-ncaa-tournament-college-basketball/Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:22 GMTLUBBOCK, TEXAS - JANUARY 03: Guard Kevin McCullar #15 of the Kansas Jayhawks watches after shooting the ball against forward Kevin Obanor #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the second half at United Supermarkets Arena on January 03, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![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[Big Ten mailbag: Submit a college basketball question to Brendan Quinn]]>It’s mailbag time again.

Brendan Quinn is ready to take your Big Ten men’s college basketball questions. Leave your best ones in the comments and he’ll answer them later this week.

]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4068987/2023/01/08/big-ten-mailbag-submit-a-college-basketball-question-to-brendan-quinn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4068987/2023/01/08/big-ten-mailbag-submit-a-college-basketball-question-to-brendan-quinn/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:46:16 GMT<![CDATA[In win vs. Michigan, Malik Hall reminds everyone how important he is to the Spartans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4067493/2023/01/07/michigan-state-malik-hall/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4067493/2023/01/07/michigan-state-malik-hall/Sun, 08 Jan 2023 02:49:55 GMTMichigan State&#039;s Malik Hall celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 59-53. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)<![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 stock report: Buy, sell or hold on Duke, Kentucky, Arizona and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4050054/2023/01/02/college-basketball-duke-kentucky-arizona/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4050054/2023/01/02/college-basketball-duke-kentucky-arizona/Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:19 GMTCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - DECEMBER 17: Marcus Sasser #0 and Jamal Shead #1 of the Houston Cougars celebrate defeating the Virginia Cavaliers after a game at John Paul Jones Arena on December 17, 2022 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)<![CDATA[NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: UConn, Purdue, Kansas and Arizona are No. 1 seeds in first mock]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4038052/2022/12/30/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4038052/2022/12/30/ncaa-tournament-bracket-mock-predictions/Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[Is Wisconsin inevitable? Can Purdue win a national title? Big Ten mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4027372/2022/12/22/wisconsin-purdue-big-ten/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4027372/2022/12/22/wisconsin-purdue-big-ten/Thu, 22 Dec 2022 15:13:26 GMTNov 25, 2022; Paradise Island, BAHAMAS; Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) celebrates with Wisconsin Badgers guard Jordan Davis (2) after the game against the USC Trojans at Imperial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: UConn is now the best team in the country]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4026608/2022/12/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4026608/2022/12/22/college-basketball-power-rankings-uconn/Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:00:35 GMT<![CDATA[Big Ten hoops mailbag: Submit a question for Brendan Quinn now]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4017604/2022/12/19/big-ten-hoops-mailbag-submit-a-question-for-brendan-quinn-now/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4017604/2022/12/19/big-ten-hoops-mailbag-submit-a-question-for-brendan-quinn-now/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:09:23 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball roundtable: Experts on the season after one month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976584/2022/12/07/college-basketball-season-news/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3976584/2022/12/07/college-basketball-season-news/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:01:07 GMTPORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 27: Zach Edey #15 of the Purdue Boilermakers is interviewed after defeating the Duke Blue Devils during the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament Men’s Championship at Moda Center on November 27, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Purdue stays at the top, UNC and Michigan State are out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3969692/2022/12/05/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-unc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3969692/2022/12/05/college-basketball-rankings-purdue-unc/Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:12 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - DECEMBER 04: David Jenkins Jr. #14 of the Purdue Boilermakers rebounds the ball during the first half at Mackey Arena on December 04, 2022 in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Rip it up and start again]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3954758/2022/12/01/college-basketball-power-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3954758/2022/12/01/college-basketball-power-rankings/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball picks: UNC-Indiana, Ohio State-Duke, Michigan State-Notre Dame and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3950918/2022/11/30/college-basketball-picks-unc-indiana-duke/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3950918/2022/11/30/college-basketball-picks-unc-indiana-duke/Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:30 GMTBLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 23: CJ Gunn #11 of the Indiana Hoosiers takes a shot during the first half in the game against the Little Rock Trojans at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on November 23, 2022 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball top 25: Purdue is No. 1, Arizona and Texas rise, UNC sinks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3943438/2022/11/28/college-basketball-top-25-purdue-arizona-texas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3943438/2022/11/28/college-basketball-top-25-purdue-arizona-texas/Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:12:22 GMTPORTLAND, OREGON - NOVEMBER 27: Fletcher Loyer #2 of the Purdue Boilermakers shoots the ball past Tyrese Proctor #5 of the Duke Blue Devils during the second half of the Phil Knight Legacy Tournament Men’s Championship at Moda Center on November 27, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Virginia is back, with a super interesting twist]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3925217/2022/11/23/college-basketball-power-rankings-virginia/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3925217/2022/11/23/college-basketball-power-rankings-virginia/Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball top 25: Michigan State, Texas and Illinois rise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3917426/2022/11/21/college-basketball-top-25-michigan-state-illinois/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3917426/2022/11/21/college-basketball-top-25-michigan-state-illinois/Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:17 GMTEAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 18: A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans drives to the basket against Eric Dixon #43 of the Villanova Wildcats during the first half at Breslin Center on November 18, 2022 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Baylor-Virginia, UCLA-Illinois, Indiana-Xavier and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3908293/2022/11/18/college-basketball-picks-baylor-virginia-indiana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3908293/2022/11/18/college-basketball-picks-baylor-virginia-indiana/Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:27 GMTNov 14, 2022; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Keyonte George (1) drives past Northern Colorado Bears guard Dalton Knecht (5) during the second half at Ferrell Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball power rankings: Is Texas the best team in the country?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3904847/2022/11/17/college-basketball-power-rankings-texas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3904847/2022/11/17/college-basketball-power-rankings-texas/Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Michigan State's Tom Izzo does more with less, gets the best of John Calipari]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3902314/2022/11/16/michigan-state-tom-izzo-kentucky-john-calipari/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3902314/2022/11/16/michigan-state-tom-izzo-kentucky-john-calipari/Wed, 16 Nov 2022 07:00:12 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans talks with Mady Sissoko #22 during the second half in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats during the Champions Classic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 15, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball picks: Duke-Kansas, Michigan State-Kentucky, Purdue-Marquette and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3895249/2022/11/15/college-basketball-picks-duke-kansas-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3895249/2022/11/15/college-basketball-picks-duke-kansas-kentucky/Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:14 GMTNov 7, 2022; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils center Kyle Filipowski (30) drives to the basket past Jacksonville Dolphins forward Osayi Osito (15) during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 71-44. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball rankings: Is Houston the team to beat? Villanova takes a fall]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3878416/2022/11/14/college-basketball-rankings-houston-villanova/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3878416/2022/11/14/college-basketball-rankings-houston-villanova/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:15 GMTANNAPOLIS, MD - NOVEMBER 11: Jarace Walker #25 of the Houston Cougars dunks the ball in the second half during the Veterans Classic college basketball game against the Saint Joseph&#039;s Hawks at Alumni Hall on November 11, 2022 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)<![CDATA[College basketball needs a better opening week, Keyontae Johnson's return and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3879062/2022/11/14/college-basketball-keyontae-johnson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3879062/2022/11/14/college-basketball-keyontae-johnson/Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:09 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Anton Watson #22 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dribbles past the defense of Pierre Brooks #1 and A.J. Hoggard #11 of the Michigan State Spartans during the first half of the Armed Forces Classic aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on November 11, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Drew Timme leads Gonzaga past Michigan State in Armed Forces Carrier Classic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3851391/2022/11/12/timme-gonzaga-michigan-state-armed-forces/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3851391/2022/11/12/timme-gonzaga-michigan-state-armed-forces/Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:53:58 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Drew Timme #2 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs holds the MVP trophy after the Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the Michigan State Spartans 64-63 during the Armed Forces Classic aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on November 11, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Big Ten men's basketball preview: Is Indiana back? Is there a title team here?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3756133/2022/11/04/big-ten-basketball-preview-indiana/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3756133/2022/11/04/big-ten-basketball-preview-indiana/Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:00:44 GMTDAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 15: Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers grabs a rebound against the Wyoming Cowboys during the second half in the First Four game of the 2022 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 15, 2022 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Big Ten men's basketball: What impact will media rights deal, USC-UCLA additions have?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3738102/2022/11/01/big-ten-basketball-usc-ucla/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3738102/2022/11/01/big-ten-basketball-usc-ucla/Tue, 01 Nov 2022 09:00:37 GMTINDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 13: The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after winning the mens Big Ten tournament college basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue Boilermakers on March 13, 2022, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Tom Izzo ain't stopping, but knows he can't go forever]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3732118/2022/10/28/michigan-state-basketball-tom-izzo-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3732118/2022/10/28/michigan-state-basketball-tom-izzo-2/Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[The 20 most influential college basketball games of the 2000s: Virginia vs. UMBC, Villanova vs. UNC, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3702242/2022/10/18/best-college-basketball-games-2000s/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3702242/2022/10/18/best-college-basketball-games-2000s/Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:00:13 GMT<![CDATA[College basketball Top 25: North Carolina, Gonzaga and Kentucky are atop Seth Davis' list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3680987/2022/10/17/college-basketball-top-25-unc-zags-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3680987/2022/10/17/college-basketball-top-25-unc-zags-kentucky/Mon, 17 Oct 2022 16:01:44 GMT<![CDATA[Big Ten basketball media poll: Indiana, Illinois are favorites in official/unofficial vote]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3664020/2022/10/10/big-ten-basketball-indiana-illinois/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3664020/2022/10/10/big-ten-basketball-indiana-illinois/Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:00:31 GMTNov 17, 2021; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Mike Woodson talks with forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) in the first half against the St. John&#039;s Red Storm at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Red Lobster, scouting subterfuge and irritating mascots: Coaches share their origin stories]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3641483/2022/10/03/red-lobster-mascots-coaches/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3641483/2022/10/03/red-lobster-mascots-coaches/Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:00:46 GMTDelaware coach Mike Brey, right, consoles Mike Pegues, left, as they leave the floor at the Charlotte Coliseum, in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, March 12, 1999, after they lost to Tennesse in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 62-52. Pegues had a game high 23 points in a losing cause.(AP Photo/Chuck Burton)<![CDATA[Men's College Basketball Coaching Tiers 2022: Who is now on top in the sport?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3619418/2022/09/28/college-basketball-best-coach-rankings-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3619418/2022/09/28/college-basketball-best-coach-rankings-tiers/Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Michigan State has questions, including Jaden Akins' health and transfer portal inactivity]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3592361/2022/09/14/michigan-state-jaden-akins-transfer-portal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3592361/2022/09/14/michigan-state-jaden-akins-transfer-portal/Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:45:56 GMTMar 18, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) shoots the ball against the Davidson Wildcats during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How Big Ten basketball coaches are adjusting to their streaming reality]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3554672/2022/09/01/streaming-big-ten-basketball-games/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3554672/2022/09/01/streaming-big-ten-basketball-games/Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:00:23 GMTKINGSTON, RI - DECEMBER 06: General view of a the ESPN cameraman during a college basketball game between Providence Friars and and Rhode Island Rams on December 6, 2019, at the Ryan Center in Kingston, RI. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The ACC/Big Ten Challenge's future, great expectations at UCLA and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544945/2022/08/30/acc-big-ten-challenge-ucla/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3544945/2022/08/30/acc-big-ten-challenge-ucla/Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:31 GMTDec 1, 2021; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Caleb Love (2) reacts as Michigan Wolverines guard Eli Brooks (55) looks on in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tom Izzo signs extension with Michigan State]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3498744/2022/08/11/tom-izzo-michigan-state-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3498744/2022/08/11/tom-izzo-michigan-state-extension/Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:05:33 GMTMar 18, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo reacts during the during the second half against the Davidson Wildcats during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Michigan States lands 4-star small forward Coen Carr, continuing Tom Izzo's hot streak]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3493536/2022/08/09/michigan-state-recuriting-coen-carr/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3493536/2022/08/09/michigan-state-recuriting-coen-carr/Tue, 09 Aug 2022 22:46:15 GMTMar 17, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo during practice before the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[ESPN out of Big Ten negotiations as Fox, CBS, NBC near deals: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3492372/2022/08/09/big-ten-espn-media-rights/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3492372/2022/08/09/big-ten-espn-media-rights/Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:30:56 GMTSep 1, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; A detailed view of the Big Ten logo on the field prior to the game between the Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O&#039;Haren-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Big Ten media rights: What we know as negotiations enter final stretch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3488621/2022/08/08/big-ten-media-rights-facts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3488621/2022/08/08/big-ten-media-rights-facts/Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:21:00 GMTDec 19, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; A Big 10 Championship logo is seen atop a yardage marker during the first half between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Michigan State gets pledge from 4-star SF Gehrig Normand]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3471995/2022/08/02/michigan-state-commitment-gehrig-normand/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3471995/2022/08/02/michigan-state-commitment-gehrig-normand/Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:40:43 GMT1384694805<![CDATA[Xavier Booker, 5-star power forward, commits to Michigan State]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3462744/2022/07/30/xavier-booker-michigan-state-recruiting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3462744/2022/07/30/xavier-booker-michigan-state-recruiting/Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:08:46 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, MD - JANUARY 11: The Michigan State Spartans logo on a uniform during the game against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on January 11, 2018 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What Max Christie brings to the Los Angeles Lakers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3374664/2022/06/23/max-christie-nba-draft/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3374664/2022/06/23/max-christie-nba-draft/Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:22:26 GMTMar 18, 2022; Greenville, SC, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Max Christie (5) handles the ball against Davidson Wildcats guard Hyunjung Lee (1) during the first half during the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Hollinger's Top 75 NBA Draft prospects: Jabari Smith No. 1, plus tiers and breakdowns of 2022 class]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3365655/2022/06/16/nba-draft-2022-top-75-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3365655/2022/06/16/nba-draft-2022-top-75-prospects/Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:06:36 GMT<![CDATA[NBA Draft 2022: Scouts' brutally candid takes on the top 50 draft prospects out of college]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3365902/2022/06/20/nba-draft-2022-anonymous-scouting-report/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3365902/2022/06/20/nba-draft-2022-anonymous-scouting-report/Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:00:24 GMT<![CDATA[Gonzaga, Michigan State in talks to play on aircraft carrier: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3490004/2022/06/14/gonzaga-michigan-state-in-talks-to-play-on-aircraft-carrier-source/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3490004/2022/06/14/gonzaga-michigan-state-in-talks-to-play-on-aircraft-carrier-source/Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:02:27 GMT<![CDATA[James Piot, LIV Golf, and a reordered reality for golf's next wave of amateurs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3349443/2022/06/05/james-piot-liv-golf/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3349443/2022/06/05/james-piot-liv-golf/Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:14:26 GMTApr 8, 2022; Augusta, Georgia, USA; James Piot walks on the fourth hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[College basketball top 25: Kentucky, UNC, Gonzaga lead after draft deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3343215/2022/06/02/college-basketball-top-25-kentucky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3343215/2022/06/02/college-basketball-top-25-kentucky/Thu, 02 Jun 2022 11:34:30 GMTTAMPA, FL - MARCH 11: Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) runs in celebration after his basket during the SEC Tournament between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday, March 11, 2022 at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Big Ten's top contenders, Indiana's potential and the hot seat in the ACC]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3331400/2022/05/25/big-ten-indiana-acc-college-basketball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3331400/2022/05/25/big-ten-indiana-acc-college-basketball/Wed, 25 May 2022 10:00:40 GMTDAYTON, OH - MARCH 15: Trayce Jackson-Davis #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers celebrates his dunk against the Wyoming Cowboys during the First Four round of the 2022 NCAA Men&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at UD Arena on March 15, 2022 in Dayton, Ohio. 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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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images)<![CDATA[WNBA Mock Draft 2.0: Atlanta Dream scoop up Rhyne Howard with the No. 1 pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3235007/2022/04/07/wnba-mock-draft-2-0-atlanta-dream-scoop-up-rhyne-howard-with-the-no-1-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3235007/2022/04/07/wnba-mock-draft-2-0-atlanta-dream-scoop-up-rhyne-howard-with-the-no-1-pick/Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:44 GMTWACO, TX - MARCH 18: NaLyssa Smith #1 of the Baylor Bears celebrates after their game against the Hawai&#039;i Rainbow Wahine in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Women&#039;s Basketball Tournament held at the Ferrell Center on March 18, 2022 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Anonymous WNBA Draft scout: 3 GMs assess Naz Hillmon, Emily Engstler, Rhyne Howard and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3232328/2022/04/06/anonymous-wnba-draft-scouts-3-gms-assess-naz-hillmon-emily-engstler-thyne-howard-and-more/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3232328/2022/04/06/anonymous-wnba-draft-scouts-3-gms-assess-naz-hillmon-emily-engstler-thyne-howard-and-more/Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:33 GMTCOLUMBIA, SC - JANUARY 09: Kentucky guard Rhyne Howard (10) during a women&#039;s college basketball game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the South Carolina Gamecocks on January 9, 2022 at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. 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