BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ The new Pac-12 is coming, and one of college basketball’s top bracketologists is expecting big things. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi sees the Pac 12 rivaling if not surpassing the BIG EAST in terms of NCAA Tournament bids. “The new Pac-12 will immediately chase, and perhaps surpass the BIG EAST in NCAA Tournament bids.” From the bracketologist himself … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Joe Lunardi says the new Pac-12 will rival BIG EAST Conference
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa drops freshman record 43 points against Utah
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ BYU’s superstar freshman is the real deal. AJ Dybantsa continues to make his case to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft as he dropped a freshman record 43 points in a 91-78 victory against the Utah Utes on Saturday. “That was impressive,” BYU head coach Kevin Young said. “In my mind I was thinking “man, this is a special player.” I’ve said it … [Read more...] about BYU’s AJ Dybantsa drops freshman record 43 points against Utah
Five-star forward Qayden Samuels sets commitment date
By JAMES MADDEN Five-star forward Qayden Samuels will announce his commitment on Wednesday, January 28th, he announced on X on Saturday. Samuels is set to decide between just Alabama and Georgetown. The 6-foot-5 forward is a senior at Bishop McNamara (MD) and spent his summer with Team Takeover on the Nike EYBL circuit. Over the summer for Team Takeover, Samuels averaged … [Read more...] about Five-star forward Qayden Samuels sets commitment date
Florida’s Golden weighs in on Charles Bediako situation: ‘If he plays, we’ll beat [Alabama] anyways’
By ADAM ZAGORIA Florida coach Todd Golden weighed in on the controversy surrounding SEC rival Alabama and Charles Bediako and didn’t hold back. A judge, who turned out to be an Alabama donor, granted a temporary restraining order to the 7-foot Bediako and he is immediately eligible to participate in all the Crimson Tide’s basketball activities and games. The No. 17 … [Read more...] about Florida’s Golden weighs in on Charles Bediako situation: ‘If he plays, we’ll beat [Alabama] anyways’
Eligibility/prop bets for Alabama’s Charles Bediako
A significant legal development has reshaped the college basketball landscape as former Alabama center Charles Bediako has been granted a return to the Crimson Tide’s active roster, bypassing previous NCAA restrictions. A full hearing on Bediako’s request for a preliminary injunction will happen Tuesday, and if that goes through, he’ll be ready to return to the … [Read more...] about Eligibility/prop bets for Alabama’s Charles Bediako