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NCAAB / 18 days ago
Big East Power Rankings: UConn Leads, Butler Surges
Feast Week is always the perfect moment to reassess where teams stand in college basketball. Most programs head to tournaments, face real competition, and give us data points that...
NCAAB / 20 days ago
CBB Coaches on the Hot Seat: Ten Names at Risk
College basketball coaches may not experience turnover at the same rate as college football coaches, but that is only because of how many games are played. The window to make an...
NCAAB / 30 days ago
Big Ten Basketball 2025: Early Season Rankings and Betting Outlook
Campuses are emptying for the Thanksgiving holiday, but Big Ten gyms across the country have been packed with hoop fans despite several conference football teams still being in...
NCAAB / 31 days ago
Indiana’s All-Time Greats: Who’s the Best Starting Five in Hoosier History?
Choosing a starting five for a school like Indiana is never an easy task. The Hoosiers are one of the most decorated programs in college basketball history, boasting five banners...
NCAAB / 35 days ago
Champions Classic Preview and Early Season CBB Rankings: Gonzaga Takes the Top Spot
One of the best parts of the college basketball season arrives this week, starting with the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden tonight. The early season tournaments give...
NCAAB / 35 days ago
Big East Basketball Power Rankings Week 2: UConn Leads, Georgetown Climbs, Xavier Falls
After two weeks of results, there’s now a better idea of where each team in the Big East sits in the rankings. There are still a few teams that nobody is totally sure about (Seton...
NCAAB / 39 days ago
College Basketball’s New Title Threats: Arizona, Texas Tech, and Underrated Teams Rising
After just missing out on the “Championship Contenders” group in my first article, Arizona forced their way in with a convincing win over Florida on opening night. Jaden Bradley...
NCAAB / 40 days ago
Bet the House: Alabama -3.5 vs Purdue
Last week’s Bet the House barely survived, squeaking out a win when Arkansas covered the 3.5-point spread against Michigan State by just a half point. While this week’s focus is...
NCAAB / 45 days ago
Villanova Basketball All-Time Starting Five: The Greatest Wildcats Ever
Over the past few weeks, Sandman has been building all-time starting fives for some of college basketball’s biggest blue bloods. So far, we’ve taken a look at UCLA, North...
NCAAB / 45 days ago
College Basketball Betting Picks: Early Futures, Bold Predictions, and Bet the House
We are obviously taking some chances here with bold predictions early in the season based on limited information, but one of the main goals of this series is to identify the big...
NCAAB / 47 days ago
Bet the House: Bethune Cookman +16.5 @ Miami (FL)
Josh Hallman, one of Sandman Sports’ newest writers, has launched a fresh segment for us called Bet the House. From time to time, Josh will spotlight a wager in the college...
NCAAB / 50 days ago
2025-26 College Basketball Preview: Arkansas, Florida, Gonzaga, and UConn Lead Early Championship Contenders
The 2025-26 college basketball season tips off with more balance and star power than we’ve seen in years. A new wave of freshmen and transfer stars has reshaped the national...
NCAAB / 50 days ago
Most Intriguing College Basketball Games of Week 1: Duke-Texas, Arizona-Florida, Kansas-UNC Lead the Way
Monday marks the start of the men’s college basketball season, and to be honest, there aren’t a ton of great games on the schedule in the opening week. That’s to be expected in...
NCAAB / 51 days ago
Top 10 College Basketball Venues Every Fan Should Visit: From Cameron Indoor to Allen Fieldhouse
Step inside a college gym on a winter Saturday and you can feel the heat, especially at the college hoop epicenters across the country. The bleachers have taken a beating, the...
NCAAB / 52 days ago
North Carolina Basketball: The All-Time Tar Heels Starting Five
The lights drop in the Dean Dome, and you can almost hear Dean Smith’s voice echo through the rafters: “Play hard. Play smart. Play together.” The Carolina blue glow washes over...
NCAAB / 53 days ago
Big 12 Basketball Power Rankings: Houston, BYU, and Texas Tech Lead the Way to Start 2025 Season
Preseason is quickly turning into the real deal, and the Big 12 feels like a nightclub with a velvet rope and a line down the block. With six teams ranked in the AP Top 25,...
NCAAB / 55 days ago
College Basketball Futures 2025–26: Early Favorites, Longshots, and Lock Bets
For those so inclined, it’s that delicious time of year when pumpkin spice gives way to parquet floors and college basketball fans start whispering those sacred two words:...
NCAAB / 57 days ago
2025–26 Preseason ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Duke on Top, Louisville Not Far Behind
The confetti might have fallen somewhere else last April, but the ACC spent the summer on a glow-up. From Duke’s blue-chip renaissance to Louisville’s brash rebuild and North...
NCAAB / 58 days ago
Louisville Basketball: The All-Time Best Starting Five in Cardinals History
For a program with only two official national titles (many will argue three, but 2013 was technically vacated), the Louisville Cardinals have been one of the best in college...
NCAAB / 59 days ago
UConn Basketball: The All Time Best Starting Five in Huskies History
Arguably the most successful program of the 21st century, UConn has firmly cemented its place among college basketball’s Blue Bloods. The Huskies’ dominance may not date back as...
NCAAB / 66 days ago
UCLA Basketball: The All-Time Starting Five in Program History
The lights dim in Pauley and you can almost hear the ghost of John Wooden pacing the hardwood. His pyramid not only whispers from the rafters but also hangs on the walls of fans...
NCAAB / 67 days ago
The Greatest Duke Basketball Players: All-Time Starting Five
The Duke Blue Devils are one of the most storied programs in college basketball history. With legendary coaches, star-filled rosters, and countless NCAA Tournament appearances,...
NCAAB / 72 days ago
The Kids Are All Right: 10 Freshmen Who Will Impact Men’s College Hoops and Their Bank Totals in 2025–2026
Gyms across the country come alive with new life in October. Summer ball fun is over and the road to Indy 2026 begins. Music up, rims ringing, assistants counting makes while head...
NCAAB / 73 days ago
John Wooden Award 2025–26 Preview: Top Men’s and Women’s Contenders
If you are a college basketball fan or former player you can almost hear the sounds of sneakers squeaking on polished hardwood, the swish of free throw after free throw hitting...
NCAAB / 74 days ago
College Basketball 2025–2026 Preview: Ranking the Nation’s Top Centers
The final position in our preview series is center. Traditional centers are a dying breed in basketball. No longer are they simply play finishers and rebounders. Centers now have...
NCAAB / 74 days ago
2025-26 SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Florida, Kentucky, Alabama Lead the Way
April ended with orange and blue confetti in San Antonio and a country-wide eye roll that sounded a lot like, “Of course it was the SEC.” Florida didn’t just win the league...
NCAAB / 75 days ago
College Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Ranking the Nation’s Top Forwards
The second position in our preview series is the traditional forward. Defining the role is more difficult than ever. The line between forwards and centers has blurred, and the...
NCAAB / 75 days ago
College Basketball 2025-26 Preview: Ranking the Nation’s Top Guards
With less than 30 days until the college basketball season tips off, we continue our position previews. This year’s guard class is as deep and skillful as any in recent memory....
NCAAB / 126 days ago
College Basketball’s Modern Royalty: The Best Programs Since 2000
Uncover the top college basketball programs since 2000. Learn about modern blue bloods and the best NCAA teams dominating the 21st century.
NCAAB / 148 days ago
Five Head CBB Coaches on the Hot Seat in 2025-26
As the 2025-26 college basketball season approaches, find out which five coaches are under the most pressure to perform. The stakes have never been higher!
NCAAB / 159 days ago
Early 2025-26 NCAA Title Odds: Who Are the Favorites?
The transfer portal has closed, the NBA Draft is behind us, and college basketball rosters are finally starting to settle. That means sportsbooks are already setting the board for...
NCAAB / 169 days ago
Top 5 College Basketball Transfer Portal Classes for 2025-26
With the transfer portal closed and the NBA Draft complete, college basketball rosters are finally taking shape. The past month resembled an unregulated free agency frenzy,...
NCAAB / 176 days ago
Way-Too-Early College Basketball Top 25
The 2024–25 college hoops campaign is officially in the books. March Madness feels like a distant memory now, capped by the Florida Gators hoisting the trophy to finish a...
NCAAB / 218 days ago
Best Mid-Major TransferS
Thanks to the rise of the transfer portal, talent in college basketball is more evenly distributed than ever before. As a result, mid-major programs are no longer just underdog...
NCAAB / 264 days ago
Final Four Preview: Who Will Advance?
The NCAA Tournament has officially reached the Final Four, and while some fans might feel underwhelmed by the The NCAA Tournament has officially reached the Final Four, and while...
NCAAB / 279 days ago
the definitive 2025 march madness breakdown: west region
West Region (1) Florida Florida’s dominant win at Auburn showed that they’re capable of beating anyone anywhere. Another huge win at Alabama put everyone on notice that the Gators...
NCAAB / 280 days ago
The Definitive 2025 March Madness Breakdown: South region
It’s once again time for the 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament Cheatsheet! We’ll go through the entire bracket region by region, projecting the most likely outcomes for every team...
NCAAB / 281 days ago
2025 March Madness: Who’s Built for a Run and Who’s Headed for an Early Exit
The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket is officially set, and with it comes the usual mix of surprises, snubs (sorry, West Virginia), and a renewed hope that this is the year your...
NCAAB / 294 days ago
March madness 2025: biggest storylines heading into the tourney
The calendar has officially flipped to March, and sports fans are turning their attention to the upcoming March Madness tournament. This year’s lead-up has been filled with...
NCAAB / 296 days ago
March madness 2025 bubble watch: who's in, who's out?
Every year around this time, Bracketology takes center stage, with analysts and fans trying to predict which teams will secure a spot in March Madness and which will be left on...
NCAAB / 306 days ago
How to Bet on March Madness: A Guide to Winning and Having Fun
Few sporting events get a bettor’s blood pumping quite like March Madness. While the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby are massive, nothing quite rivals the chaos, excitement, and...
NCAAB / 314 days ago
A Beginner's guide to betting on college basketball
Betting on college basketball can be exciting - but it can also be overwhelming for newcomers. With different rules from the NBA, a constantly shifting landscape, and countless...
NCAAB / 331 days ago
March Madness Futures: Two to Back, Two to Avoid
Football season may be winding down, but March Madness is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about futures bets! Today, I’m diving into my top two...











































