College Basketball

1. Bracketology: The fact UConn even has a chance to three-peat is amazing

   The last time anyone saw an NCAA basketball three-peat the heroes were John Wooden, Bill Walton and the UCLA Bruins. Enter the current UConn Huskies.

2. Way-Too-Early Top 25: Kansas, Houston, Gonzaga are the new top 3

   Kansas remains the preseason No. 1 but the rest of the top 10 is just as loaded, and coming for that spot.

3. Gottlieb: Possible to balance radio show, coaching

   Doug Gottlieb believes he can effectively balance coaching Green Bay and hosting a national sports radio show. "I know I can do it," Gottlieb said. "I just have to prove I can do it."

4. Illinois' Shannon knows rape charge 'real serious'

   Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. said he understands the seriousness of the rape charge he faces but is focusing on basketball for now.

5. Memphis loses Penny's son Ashton to St. Mary's

   Ashton Hardaway, who played 30 games as a freshman at Memphis under his father, head coach Penny Hardaway, is transferring to Saint Mary's.

6. Committee votes to halve UCLA's payments to Cal

   The University of California Board of Regents special committee on athletics voted 7-1 on Tuesday to cut down the length of UCLA's payments to Cal.

7. NC State, Baylor, Texas headline '25 Maui field

   NC State, Baylor and Texas will be among the eight teams in the field for the 2025 Maui Invitational.

8. Baker hopes NCAA settlement creates stability

   Charlie Baker said he hopes a settlement in the House vs. NCAA case will provide schools with "stability and clarity" about the future.

9. 2024-25 transfer tracker: Washington scores big with Great Osobor

   Where do things stand with some of the top transfers, and what are some of the most intriguing 2024-25 teams still looking for in the portal?

10. Men's college basketball comings and goings for 2024-25

    Your guide to all the personnel changes for the top conferences and programs, including transfers, recruits and NBA draft decisions.