A glimpse at Duke's stacked, but not elite, class, unusually territory for Kelvin Sampson and Houston, a reload at UConn, what's going on with Arkansas and Kentucky, and how the uncommitted five-stars could impact the final team rankings.
Auburn and Iowa State extended their winning streaks this week to nine and 12 games, respectively, further entrenching themselves at the top of the men's college basketball power rankings as both handled top-15 opponents at home with ease -- Auburn against No.
Duke basketball has not lost a game since the end of November. Now, they currently hold the nation's longest active winning streak and here is why.
After three frustrating last-minute losses in nonconference play, the Houston Cougars have hit their stride. Kelvin Sampson's team has won 10 consecutive games
Duke - An elite rim defense paired with an offense that generates a ton of wide-open 3-pointers is good business. That's what Duke is doing right now at a high level. It's eerily similar to UConn's recipe for winning the National Title last year. As unfair as it sounds, it's shaping up to be Final Four or bust for Jon Scheyer at this rate.
The buzz around Khaman Maluach entering college centered on his 7-foot-2 size, incredible wingspan and ability to block shots. While he's been a deterrent for opponents around the rim -- Duke ranks second in 2-point defense nationally -- Maluach is also starting to come on as a consistent offensive piece.
Despite Iowa State ’s 64-57 loss at then-unranked West Virginia, the Cyclones moved down just one spot. While Alabama, Florida and Tennessee stayed put, Michigan State (16-2) and Houston (14-3) made significant jumps.
Duke, Auburn, and Houston are in the conversation of who will make their run to the national championship in April. Basketball analyst Jay Bilas provided his insights on the debate.
Auburn is back in the top spot in Monday’s KenPom update after going 2-0 in SEC play last week. The Tigers jump Duke for the No. 1 slot by creating separation in the efficiency margin category. Auburn begins the week with a +36.03 efficiency margin, Duke is No. 2 with a margin of +35.67.
DALLAS (AP) — Toby Fournier scored 24 points and Ashlon Jackson added 17 as No. 14 Duke coasted to an 81-46 win over SMU on Thursday night.
Duke is currently on track to not only win the ... the longest active streak in college basketball, surpassing Auburn, Houston, and Michigan State. Each game seems to feature a new player having ...