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College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 5 Baylor

Baylor is talented, but are the Bears deep enough to compete for a title? See why Baylor is No. 5 on our preseason countdown.

OCTOBER 31, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 6 UCLA

With returning vets Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell, plus a strong recruiting class, UCLA ranks No. 6 on our preseason countdown.

OCTOBER 26, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 7 Creighton

With four starters back plus a key transfer joining the mix, Big East preseason favorite Creighton is No. 7 in our preseason rankings.

OCTOBER 24, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 8 Duke

Coach K retired and Duke lost five players to the NBA Draft, but the loaded Devils are still No. 8 in our preseason rankings.

OCTOBER 21, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 9 Kansas

Defending champion Kansas will have a new look, yet lands the No. 9 spot in our preseason rankings thanks to a ton of incoming talent.

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Five storylines to watch at Big East basketball media day

How Creighton handles its status as the favorite will be one of the storylines we'll be watching at Big East media day.

OCTOBER 18, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 10 Arkansas

Eric Musselman has the Razorbacks on the rise and No. 10 in our preseason rankings. Can he bring a host of new faces together?

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Tom Izzo has big plans for Michigan State in the Big Ten, transfer portal or not

Forget the transfer portal, Tom Izzo plans to make Michigan State a Big Ten threat the way he always has — by building from within.

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Big Ten Media Days: Iowa's familiar face, Mike Woodson's drive, more from Day 1

Keegan Murray is in the NBA, but Iowa is handing the torch to his twin, Kris. This and more from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days.

OCTOBER 12, 2022

10 storylines to watch ahead of Big Ten basketball media days

Will Trayce Jackson-Davis' Hoosiers rule the Big Ten? That's just one of the storylines to watch ahead of this week's Media Days.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 11 TCU

TCU returns almost everyone to a squad that nearly beat 1-seed Arizona in the NCAA Tournament, earning them our No. 11 preseason ranking.

OCTOBER 10, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 12 Texas

The Longhorns are loaded with returning talent and a top-notch recruiting class, earning them a No. 12 preseason ranking.

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Drew Timme Q&A: Talking with Gonzaga basketball's All-American senior

Gonzaga All-American Drew Timme on why he decided to return to school, his quest for the title and more.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

College basketball 2022-23: 40 storylines to watch with 40 days to season

With college basketball season just 40 days away, John Fanta lays out his top 40 storylines to watch.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 13 Indiana

The Hoosiers are experienced and great up front with Trayce Jackson-Davis, good for a No. 13 preseason ranking from John Fanta.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

College football poll: CFP, Heisman, other picks from FOX staff after three weeks

What are the CFP teams so far? Who are the top Heisman candidates? We surveyed FOX Sports writers and staff for their early-season picks.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Justin Moore could give Villanova boost with early return

If Justin Moore returns to Villanova in time for conference play, it will have a huge impact on the Big East, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Illinois basketball: Q&A with head coach Brad Underwood

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood discusses his new-look team, recent NCAA Tournament woes and more, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 14 Villanova

Villanova will face the new season without Jay Wright, but that talent is there for a No. 14 preseason ranking from John Fanta.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

College basketball 2022-23 countdown: No. 15 San Diego State

San Diego State is an experienced, defensive-minded force. The Aztecs check in at No. 15 in John Fanta's preseason rankings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Big East 2022-23 schedule release: Top 10 games to watch

The 2022-23 Big East schedule dropped Friday, with the slate featuring 20 games on FOX. John Fanta has the highlights.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Florida basketball: Q&A with rising Gators coach Todd Golden

Florida coach Todd Golden discusses his rise from USF to the SEC, the influence of Billy Donovan and more, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

How NCAA's new transfer window impacts college basketball

New rule on NCAA basketball transfers brings clarity to rules, but also challenges for NCAA Tournament teams, John Fanta writes.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With Drew Timme back, can Gonzaga and Mark Few win the big one?

Gonzaga is often knocked for not winning the big one. But the return of Drew Timme could change that, John Fanta writes.

AUGUST 31, 2022

How Dariq Whitehead recovers from injury key for Duke, Scheyer

Duke coach Jon Scheyer will need Dariq Whitehead to help the Blue Devils into a new era, making his injury a reason for concern.

AUGUST 31, 2022