It is still early in the college basketball season, and there is a long way to go before conference play really settles in. That actually makes this the perfect time to lock in futures bets. Nobody has played a league game yet,…
Feast Week is always the perfect moment to reassess where teams stand in college basketball. Most programs head to tournaments, face real competition, and give us data points that matter. This year, the Big East delivered several revealing performances, including a surprising…
College basketball coaches may not experience turnover at the same rate as college football coaches, but that is only because of how many games are played. The window to make an impact and establish a winning culture is still limited, and when…
Campuses are emptying for the Thanksgiving holiday, but Big Ten gyms across the country have been packed with hoop fans despite several conference football teams still being in the mix. The league is making noise early. With 18 programs stretching from Lincoln…
Choosing a starting five for a school like Indiana is never an easy task. The Hoosiers are one of the most decorated programs in college basketball history, boasting five banners at Assembly Hall (as they never tire of reminding archrival Purdue). That…
One of the best parts of the college basketball season arrives this week, starting with the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden tonight. The early season tournaments give us a chance to see many of the nation’s top teams face each other…
After two weeks of results, there’s now a better idea of where each team in the Big East sits in the rankings. There are still a few teams that nobody is totally sure about (Seton Hall, looking squarely in your direction), but…
After just missing out on the “Championship Contenders” group in my first article, Arizona forced their way in with a convincing win over Florida on opening night. Jaden Bradley was fantastic throughout, delivering clutch plays down the stretch like he has so…
Last week’s Bet the House barely survived, squeaking out a win when Arkansas covered the 3.5-point spread against Michigan State by just a half point. While this week’s focus is Alabama versus Purdue, we need to talk about Arkansas for a minute.…
Over the past few weeks, Sandman has been building all-time starting fives for some of college basketball’s biggest blue bloods. So far, we’ve taken a look at UCLA, North Carolina, Duke, UConn, and Louisville, all programs that helped define the sport’s rich…