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College basketball rankings: Marcus Spears Jr.'s commitment lifts Texas in early Top 25 And 1

The No. 1 prospect in the Class of 2027 plans to reclassify to 2026 and enroll at Texas this season

AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson deliver glimpse of the NBA's bright future in Summer League showdown

The No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft both rose to the occasion in Las Vegas, providing a glimpse into the future for the league's stars

Dribble Handoff: Best city and venue to join Dayton as host for the NCAA Tournament's expanded opening round?

As March Madness expands to 76 teams in 2027, Dayton needs a partner city to host the 12-game opening round. Our writers have some ideas

College basketball rankings: Donnie Freeman's injury knocks St. John's down in early Top 25 And 1

Freeman, a highly touted transfer from Syracuse, underwent season-ending knee surgery

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Gary Parrish's final projections following Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster trade

With the draft now just hours away, AJ Dybantsa is poised to go to the Washington Wizards with the top pick

2026 NBA Draft Roundtable: Best lead guard in the class? Second round sleepers? Our experts weigh in

Point guard is considered the deepest position in the 2026 NBA Draft. What's the order of Darius Acuff Jr., Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr. and Kingston Flemmings?

2026 NBA Draft Roundtable: Who goes No. 1 overall? Experts favor AJ Dybantsa over Darryn Peterson

Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 overall pick, the Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson debate and which late-round sleeper has a chance to be an NBA All-Star

College basketball rankings: Ohio State lands reclassifying star LJ Smith, returns to preseason Top 25 And 1

Smith was the No. 28 recruit in the Class of 2027 before enrolling early to play for the Buckeyes this season

2026 NBA Mock Draft: Mikel Brown Jr. slips into top 6 in Gary Parrish's most recent first round predictions

With little to no wavering at the top, the 2026 draft seems to start at No. 5, where five point guards could go within the first nine picks

College basketball rankings: After late commitment from Milan Momcilovic, Kentucky joins Top 25 And 1

The Wildcats are finally in the way-too-early preseason rankings after landing the Iowa State sharpshooter in the transfer portal

College basketball rankings: St. John's continues offseason rise with addition of Tounde Yessoufou

Rick Pitino added yet another weapon, and the Red Storm are knocking on the door of the top 10 in the latest Top 25 and 1

Dribble Handoff: Who are 2026 NBA Draft sleepers who can follow the Jalen Brunson All-Star mold?

These potential second-round draft picks could have what it takes to find a spot and thrive in the NBA

Fewer players like Koa Peat will be staying in NBA Draft, but that's no consolation for Arizona's Tommy Lloyd

Some players can make as much or more playing college basketball than they would as a rookie in the NBA

College basketball rankings: St. John's moves up after Rick Pitino lands 7-footer Theo Edema

The Red Storm added Edema, a four-star big man, and aren't done building their roster for this season

NBA Mock Draft 2026: Cameron Boozer falls to Bulls at No. 4 after Grizzlies gamble on potential at No. 3

Gary Parrish's first mock draft after Sunday's lottery has a few surprises

Gary Parrish is an award-winning college basketball columnist, television analyst and sideline reporter for CBS Sports where he's worked since 2006. He also hosts the Eye on College Basketball podcast for CBS Sports and the Gary Parrish Show for Grind City Media, which is based in Memphis where Parrish lives with his wife and three children. Parrish previously worked at The Commercial Appeal and has been either a full-time beat writer or national columnist covering college basketball since 2002. He's attended each of the past 20 Final Fours.

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