Oklahoma begins conference play with a win. The Sooners defeat Ole Miss 86-70 behind 23 points from Xzayvier Brown.

Here's what ESPN bracketology expert Joe Lunardi projects for Florida basketball and the rest of the SEC for this year's NCAA Tournament.

The Florida Gators sit at No. 13 on the ESPN College Basketball Power Index as non-conference play comes to a close despite riding a four-game win streak. Last ranked No. 12 following a win over Colgate, Florida fell one spot after defeating Dartmouth by 22 points on Monday.

After losing every player from last year's team, Baylor head coach Scott Drew was tasked with reloading his roster. The Bears have been a college basketball powerhouse for years now, and Drew's not expecting that to change -- even with a new-look roster.

The Tigers are No. 35 in the NET ranking as of today after a dominating 106-65 win over Queens to end 2025 at home. Auburn has been battle-tested throughout its nonconference schedule and could play to its advantage come bracket time. Saturday, the 9-4 Tigers will head to Athens, Georgia, to face the 12-1 Bulldogs to tip off conference play.

Legendary college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale is primed for yet another year with ESPN. The 2025-26 college basketball season marked the final season of Vitale’s current contract with the network. But on Sunday night, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro ...

ESPN basketball analyst Josh Pastner is back in the coaching world. Pastner is being hired by UNLV as their next head coach. He is getting a 5-year deal and set to be introduced to the media on Wednesday, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander.

The 14th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3) opens Southeastern Conference play on Saturday, hosting the Kentucky Wildcats (9-4).

View post: Indiana Fever Star Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Year-End Message When the 2025-26 college basketball season tips off, 86-year-old Dick Vitale is expected to be courtside once again, calling some of the top games for ESPN. Known for his iconic ...