Early NCAA Tournament look: Who is poised to make noise in March?
Which top seed is most dangerous? Which Cinderella will emerge? We make some early NCAA Tournament predictions if the field was set today.FEBRUARY 8, 2023
JOHN FANTA
COLLEGE BASKETBALL BROADCASTER AND REPORTER
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College Basketball Power Rankings: Purdue remains No. 1, but Texas is on rise
Interim head coach Rodney Terry has the Longhorns as our team of the week and shooting up to No. 5 in our power rankings.FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Why Rutgers is the nightmare team that nobody wants to play
Is Rutgers the second-best team in the Big Ten? Tom Izzo thinks so after his Michigan State squad was throttled by the Scarlet Knights on Sa...FEBRUARY 4, 2023
What to watch for in Iowa-Illinois, Villanova-Creighton, more on FOX
There’s a full slate of action on the hardwood this weekend, with five college hoops game set to air on FOX. John Fanta previews the matchup...FEBRUARY 4, 2023
Big East breakdown: Who will win this four-horse race?
Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of Providence, Xavier, Marquette and Creighton.FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Power Rankings: Purdue in command, Illinois quietly heating up
At 21-1, the Boilermakers are not only the best team in basketball but could give the Big Ten its first national champion since 2000.JANUARY 30, 2023
Indiana wins fifth straight, commanding Ohio State
The Hoosiers stayed hot in their 86-70 win over the Buckeyes on Saturday.JANUARY 29, 2023
What to watch for in Ohio State-Indiana, Arizona-Washington, more on FOX
From All-American candidates to top-10 teams and others looking to build their NCAA Tournament resume, there's no shortage of storylines thi...JANUARY 27, 2023
No. 13 Xavier shows fight, road toughness in win over UConn
Halfway through the Big East season, Sean Miller's Musketeers are on top of the conference at 9-1 after an impressive road win.JANUARY 26, 2023
UConn's Dan Hurley embraces chaos of roller-coaster season: 'This is a drug, man'
The Huskies have struggled after a 14-0 start, but their coach loves the ups and downs of the sport and doesn't shy away from critics.JANUARY 25, 2023
A season of ups and downs for Kansas, Duke, Kentucky and other blue bloods
Several traditional powers have struggled at times this season. Can they right the ship in time for the NCAA Tournament?JANUARY 25, 2023
Power Rankings: Alabama, Purdue are both on historic rolls
While the college basketball season has been marked by chaos, the Tide and Boilermakers just keep on winning.JANUARY 23, 2023
Mike Brey, winningest men's coach in Notre Dame history, to step down after season
Mike Brey took over an Irish program that was mired in irrelevancy and turned it into an NCAA Tournament regular.JANUARY 19, 2023
Will a national title contender emerge from the Big Ten?
The Big Ten has a top-five team and the leading contender for national player of the year. But is the conference ready to shine in March Mad...JANUARY 18, 2023
Shaka Smart and Marquette: The perfect fit at the perfect time
After a disappointing run at Texas, Shaka Smart has found comfort in his home state of Wisconsin and has the Golden Eagles on the rise in th...JANUARY 18, 2023
Power rankings: Alabama's young players have Tide rolling to the top
Eleven ranked teams lost on Saturday, clearing the way for much change in our latest college basketball power rankings.JANUARY 16, 2023
Texas basketball coaching search: Who are top candidates to replace Chris Beard?
Interim head coach Rodney Terry has a chance to be the permanent choice to replace Chris Beard at Texas, but the competition will be fierce.JANUARY 11, 2023
Alabama star Brandon Miller: 'I want to be known as one of the all-time greats'
Top freshman explains why he chose the Tide, which NBA player has a comparable game and more in an exclusive Q&A with John Fanta.JANUARY 11, 2023
College basketball power rankings: In unpredictable season, steady Houston is No. 1
For a third straight week, John Fanta has a new team atop his weekly power rankings: Houston. See how the rest of his list shakes out.JANUARY 9, 2023
After Chris Beard's stunning fall, what's next for Texas hoops?
After the fall of Chris Beard, Texas faces an extremely critical hire, and it will be among the most coveted jobs in America.JANUARY 5, 2023
Chaotic week leads into crucial Big Ten hoops doubleheader
Purdue visits Ohio State and Iowa hosts Indiana in a huge Big Ten doubleheader on FS1. Here's everything to know.JANUARY 5, 2023
In a wide-open college basketball field, who will rise to No. 1?
After Purdue and UConn endured recent upsets, Andy Katz and John Fanta break down who can win it all in a wide-open field.JANUARY 4, 2023
College basketball power rankings: A new No. 1 following UConn's first loss
New Year's weekend chaos gives us a shake up in John Fanta's weekly power rankings: UConn and Arkansas are falling, Baylor drops off the lis...JANUARY 2, 2023
23 in '23: Top college basketball storylines entering the new year
Whether you're just getting into college hoops as the calendar turns to January or you're looking for a reset on the sport, here are 23 stor...DECEMBER 30, 2022
College basketball midseason report: Who's on rise in every major conference?
Andy Katz and John Fanta break down front-runners, players of the year and more in every major college basketball conference so far this sea...DECEMBER 29, 2022
