Connecticut showed us the good Huskies and the bad Huskies in the period of days. The Big 12 keeps taking internal hits that will cost them a second #1 seed. Florida, meanwhile, might grab the final top spot. And with all the odd conference tournament setups, we come up with one more crazy idea.

Duke beats Michigan, but there were other Evil Empires lurking this weekend. Arizona and Houston also tangle, as the top four teams meet in February. Coaching tirades in Kansas State and Green Bay, with one losing his job. Bill self says what's not going on with Darryn Peterson, but doesn't explain what is going on. Huge blow for Texas Tech, losing All-American JT Toppin. And, of course, Olympic wrap ups.

The top team in the nation now on a two-game skid. Texas Tech's resume may be better than anyone else. Michigan moves to #1, with Purdue and Duke on deck. Plus top-shelf pettiness at Baylor, near-malice at Providence, and potential swimwear at Miami OH. Plus, more thoughts on the Olympics, including a new Hollywood action star.

Fans need to figuring out this court-storming thing, somewhere between Portland and Chapel Hill. Maybe Minnesota has it right. But three times in one season? All that and much more college hoops, plus Olympics and Super Bowl thoughts.

BYU loses to Arizona and Kansas, with Houston on deck. Time for a big win. Texas A&M's band of transfer misfits continues to lead to SEC. Virginia scores 100 points in an ACC for the first time since???? And what classes are these former G-Leaguers taking to be college eligible?

Freshmen lit up the college basketball scoreboard this weekend. Miami OH gave us yet another heart-stopping victory. Unbeaten Nebraska and #1 Michigan are hidden on Peacock. Alabama's hiding a pro in plain sight. And Doctor Bradley is back on his fourth team in five years. 

While top basketball teams are sleepwalking through January, federal prosecutors showed their work in a major game-fixing indictment. Meanwhile, the Big East and ACC showcase surprising upper-tier teams, and a possible first-time NCAA tournament team is making waves in the small conferences.

Top teams sleepwalking through the break find the going tough. Michigan shocked by Wisconsin, Duke troubled by Louisville, Auburn celebration cut short by a fingertip, Kansas can't buy a victory. Who still needs a logo win? Oh, and there's that football game between Basketball School Indiana and The Team That Shouldn't Be In The Playoffs.

Football playoffs continue to be underwhelming, and the television rating agree. Thankfully, basketball is creating feel-good stories as we move into 2026.

As college basketball turns to the new year, we find more Cinderellas. NCAA-ineligible St. Thomas could wreck the Summit. Akron leads an improving MAC. Yale is a strong favorite in the Ivy. UC San Diego and UC Irvine might be at-large contenders in the Big West. St. Mary's and New Mexico try to prevent leaving teams from winning their conference titles. And finals participants Florida and Houston are quietly still threats for the national title.