A new episode of Weekend Under Review is out! We break down Yaxel Lendeborg's performance vs Cincy, concerns about Iowa St & St John's and MUCH more. Available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...

One of my favorite #RaufReport columns do to every year - it's Bold Prediction time! I give one prediction for each conference in college hoops as we try to guess what craziness will ensue. How I see the season playing out, for Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...

A new episode of Basket Under Review's Weekend Under Review is OUT! Join us as we discuss teams playing exhibition games this weekend and what we hope to learn about each team. Available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts! www.basketunderreview.com/weekend-unde...

Purdue has a national title ceiling, but reaching that ceiling is dependent upon the Boilers figuring out how to maximize a frontcourt rotation with three bigs anchored to the paint. Is that a puzzle they can solve? From July, for Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/purdues-fron...

The preseason is the time for optimism, but a few "can't-miss" teams always end up missing. Who are the contenders that might actually be built on false floors - those with high ceilings but lower floors than we want to admit? For Basket Under Review ($): www.basketunderreview.com/false-floors...

Tennessee's script is always the same: SEC success and elite defense before falling short in March. But this roster is a break from the Vols' typical gameplan - could that change help bring Tennessee to its first Final Four? For Basket Under Review (FREE): www.basketunderreview.com/the-last-mou...

Looking for an under-the-radar breakout candidate? Making the case for Georgetown, and why I think it's time to believe in the Hoyas again. For Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/from-rebuild...

Every season, a handful of good players make the leap & become great players. Welcome to The Leap List, a look at 5 established contributors that have a chance to take their careers - and teams - to the next level. For Basket Under Review (FREE): www.basketunderreview.com/the-leap-lis...

Every year, under-the-radar mid-major transfers emerge as indispensable pieces for some of the best teams in the country. Who are this season's overlooked gems? Introducing the Hidden Impact Up-Transfers, for Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/college-bask...

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A "Swing Player" is someone who isn't necessarily a team's best player, but one whose impact will tilt a team’s entire season towards its ceiling or its floor. I highlighted 5 of the most important Swing Players for Basket Under Review (FREE): www.basketunderreview.com/swing-player...

Many new hires have injected fresh energy and increased expectations for their new programs, yet no one may exceed preseason forecasts as much as Bucky McMillan & Texas A&M. Why the Aggies are built to win big in Year 1, for Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/dont-sleep-o...

If you're expecting Iowa State to take a step back this season, you may have another thing coming. The Cyclones are set to build off last season - not regress from it. For Basket Under Review subscribers: www.basketunderreview.com/no-step-back...

Saw this and simply could not say no. These new Platinum Football Boxes look incredible - all 45 of them. Homefield really did it again. Promo code REPORT gets you 15% off! www.homefieldapparel.com?rfsn=7843002...

Danny Wolf was the engine that drove Michigan last year. With Yaxel Lendeborg, the Wolverines might have found an upgrade - someone who can elevate that role in Dusty May's system. Why Lendeborg is set to thrive at Michigan, for Basket Under Review (FREE): www.basketunderreview.com/michigan-man...

Houston was seconds away from cutting down the nets last season, and it has a great chance to finish the job in 2026. If the Coogs do that, Milos Uzan will be the reason why. How Uzan unlocks Houston's ceiling, for Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/quiet-supers...

Purdue has a national title ceiling, but reaching that ceiling is dependent upon the Boilermakers figuring out how to maximize a frontcourt rotation with three bigs anchored to the paint. Is that a puzzle they can solve? Subscribe to read: www.basketunderreview.com/purdues-fron...

No program underwent an offseason overhaul quite like NC State. With a revamped roster and Will Wade leading the charge, the Wolfpack don't just have hope - it now has the expectation of success. Inside NC State's fearless offseason, for Basket Under Review www.basketunderreview.com/the-reawaken...

Florida entered the NCAA Tournament as one of the favorites to win, but the path it took to cut down the nets was historically improbable. “We showed up, man. We never blinked.” On Florida’s comeback kids, from San Antonio: heatcheckcbb.com/we-never-bli...

"Houston doesn’t belong in the underdog role. This wasn’t David vs. Goliath. It was Godzilla vs. Kong."

Duke’s collapse against Houston was startling - but the reaction from it is overblown. Why two atrocious minutes shouldn’t dictate our view of Cooper Flagg, Jon Scheyer or Duke’s ceiling under his leadership. From San Antonio: heatcheckcbb.com/duke-basketb...

Houston is embracing its role as this Final Four’s underdog, but that role doesn’t fit this team’s accomplishments. The Cougars belong in the conversation with the all-time great teams, and it’s time we gave them the proper respect. From San Antonio: heatcheckcbb.com/houston-bask...

Walter Clayton's historic 34-point performance, combined with another massive 2nd half run from the Gators, has Florida in the title game for the first time since 2007. From San Antonio: heatcheckcbb.com/walter-clayt...

"He's just relentless." "Big Game Tahaad" Pettiford has continually displayed his penchant for the big moment. It's a product of immense confidence and an unmatched work ethic. From @brauf33.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/hes-just-rel...

Tahaad Pettiford doesn't start for Auburn, but there are few guards more valuable to their team. A deep dive on Pettiford's "immense confidence," why Big Game Tahaad is real - and why he may be Auburn's most important player in the #FinalFour: heatcheckcbb.com/hes-just-rel...

Walter Clayton hit the two biggest shots of the NCAAT so far, becoming a #MarchMadness star in the process. On Florida’s hero, the dethroning of UConn, and what Sunday’s showing means for the rest of Florida’s season, for @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/florida-bask...

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Cooper Flagg's performance in Duke's dominant win over Mount St. Mary's squashed any concerns about his ankle in the NCAA Tournament. “I already felt 100% confident coming into tonight’s game.” From Raleigh, on Duke's dominant win and Flagg's health: heatcheckcbb.com/duke-basketb...

Still trying to figure out which upsets to pick before finalizing your bracket? Breaking down the five upsets I think are the most likely, for @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/march-madnes...

Filling out my complete #RaufReport bracket on Sleepers Media! Join me as I pick every single game, detail upsets and unveil my Final Four selections: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnXW...

While 68 teams get tickets to the Big Dance, only one can win it all. @brauf33.bsky.social breaks down the national title contenders you should consider in your bracket. heatcheckcbb.com/march-madnes...

Picking the correct national champion is essential to winning your bracket pool. 68 teams is a lot - but I’ve cut the list to six. Here are the only six teams that can cut down the nets in San Antonio, along with why you should (or shouldn’t) pick them: heatcheckcbb.com/march-madnes...

My awards ballot: NPOY: Cooper Flagg, Duke NFOY: Cooper Flagg, Duke NCOY: Bruce Pearl, Auburn 1st team All-Americans: Cooper Flagg Johni Broome Braden Smith Mark Sears Kam Jones

Tournament Index ratings for the first automatic bids with projected seeds (BracketMatrix): 12-Drake (61.8) 13-High Point (59.9) 14-Lipscomb (57.5) 16-Omaha (49.4) 16-SIUE (48.2) MORE: heatcheckcbb.com/tournament-i...

The final #RaufReport of the season takes a look at five teams on recent winning streaks. Which of them might be a threat to make noise in the NCAA Tournament? Check it out on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

Louisville has risen to #14 in the AP poll thanks to a 24-6 record. Are the Cards legitimately good or simply the beneficiary of a down ACC? How should we view them when filling out our brackets? A new #RaufReport on Sleepers Media takes a look: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVMO...

BYU's win over Iowa State last night was its 5th Q1 win in its last seven games. Digging deeper, the Cougars have been playing like an elite team for quite a while. A new #RaufReport on Sleepers Media explains why BYU is a sneaky #FinalFour contender: www.youtube.com/watch?v=71tW...

Busy Tuesday night ahead with conference tournament action in the Sun Belt, Horizon and Patriot League as well as top-ranked Auburn visiting No. 22 Texas A&M and a top-25 battle between No. 23 BYU and No. 10 Iowa State.

A new #RaufReport video is out on Sleepers Media breaking down the National Player of the Year race... And why Cooper Flagg should be the clear winner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8DK...

ASUN quarterfinals get underway with top-seeded Lipscomb looking to inch closer to a tournament bid.

A new #RaufReport is out on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social! This week, I take a look at 5 mid-major teams worth monitoring during Championship Week. Why you should pay attention to UC San Diego, High Point, Arkansas State, North Dakota State & Central Connecticut: heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

A new #RaufReport on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social is here! Diving into: - Jase Richardson's emergence - Why Danny Wolf's defense is a MAJOR issue for Michigan - What Otega Oweh's aggressiveness means to Kentucky - Get ready for a 3-bid ACC - Boise State's strong play heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

A big-time battle atop the SoCon between Chattanooga and UNC Greensboro before UC San Diego looks for its 25th win on the year.

🚨CHAMP WEEK TV SCHEDULE🚨 Conference tournament action begins Sunday! Make sure you have our TV schedule saved to keep tabs on all of the action! Full interactive schedule: heatcheckcbb.com/college-bask...

North Carolina looks for a key road win, Nebraska hosts No. 15 Michigan, and No. 4 Houston takes on No. 10 Texas Tech in a top-10 showdown to highlight Monday's action.

A new #RaufReport is out on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social looking at: - NCAAT cases for Arkansas, Indiana - Illinois playing its worst basketball at the wrong time - Why I'm very concerned about Purdue - Why the next two games are the most important of Gonzaga's season heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

How far can Missouri go in the NCAAT? What is Wisconsin’s ceiling? Is Kentucky’s defensive turnaround legitimate? Diving into all those questions and more in a NEW #RaufReport column on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

How far can Missouri go in the NCAAT? What is Wisconsin’s ceiling? Is Kentucky’s defensive turnaround legitimate? Diving into all those questions and more in a NEW #RaufReport column on @heatcheckcbb.bsky.social: heatcheckcbb.com/rauf-report-...

No. 15 Missouri goes for a signature win against No. 4 Alabama in the must-watch matchup on the Wednesday evening slate.

What now for Kansas? A new #RaufReport on Sleepers Media discusses why the Jayhawks are at a place they haven’t been since 2000 - and why this is season is the latest in a troubling trend of Kansas underachievements. youtu.be/PFeJs3vJDOg?...