SEC predicted order of finish 2025-26: Auburn, Texas overrated; Arkansas underrated in preseason poll

The SEC released its preseason predicted order of finish on Monday ahead of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Reigning national champion Florida was picked to win the league in the annual preseason... Read more »

NCAA rule giving players a fifth year of eligibility may not be approved in time to help current seniors

CHICAGO — UCLA coach Mick Cronin is in the middle of a soliloquy Thursday at Big Ten Media Days describing his new big man, Michigan State transfer Xavier Booker, when he does... Read more »

Dodgers oust Phillies in stunning fashion to reach NLCS; Cam Skattebo, Jaxson Dart power Giants past Eagles

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday... Read more »

Purdue shows quiet confidence it can break through in NCAA Tournament, end Big Ten’s 25-year title drought

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn walked into the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center together Thursday, both in dark suits with white shirts, ready to tackle what should... Read more »

College basketball rankings: Purdue to edge Houston for No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 poll predictions

Predicting how AP Top 25 poll voters will react to results during the season can become predictable after studying voter’s habits and tendencies. But predicting how voters will cast their ballots in... Read more »

Big Ten Media Days news, nuggets and takeaways: Surprise newcomers, rotation developments ahead of tipoff

CHICAGO — Big Ten Media Days provides a golden opportunity to pepper the who’s who about the pressing issues in college athletics. Private equity in college sports? NCAA Tournament expansion? The 5-in-5... Read more »

Sister Jean dies at 106: Legendary Loyola basketball chaplain and March Madness icon passes away

Dolores Bertha Schmidt, who became known across the country as Sister Jean, the beloved and enthusiastic chaplain of Loyola Chicago basketball, died Thursday at 106 years old.  “Loyola University Chicago is greatly... Read more »

Big Ten basketball preseason media poll 2025-26: Purdue, Michigan State overrated; Indiana underrated

The 2025-26 college basketball season is less than a month away, and that means preseason predictions and accolades are starting to trickle out before the start of the season on Nov. 3.... Read more »

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum named Duke men’s basketball ‘chief basketball officer’

Getty Images Jayson Tatum is the latest addition to the growing list of NBA stars helping out their alma mater. Duke announced Tuesday that the Celtics star is joining the program as... Read more »

Candid Coaches: If your son played college basketball, who would you want him to spend four years with?

Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports design Once again CBS Sports presents our annual Candid Coaches series, which spotlights relevant topics and issues in men’s college basketball. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander polled roughly... Read more »