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Candid Coaches: Who was the best coaching hire of the 2026 cycle?

The 2026 college basketball coaching carousel saw UNC, Michigan, LSU and a number of high-major jobs open up. Which hire is considered the best?

College basketball rankings: Landing Mark Mitchell has Kentucky climbing in early Top 25 And 1

Mitchell, the ex-Duke and Missouri star, is just the latest to join the Wildcats' impressive transfer portal haul

Dribble Handoff: If eligible, which 2026 seniors would make the most impact returning for a fifth season?

Our writers' roundtable looks at some of the premier names being buzzed about ... as we wait to see if they are fully cleared to come back

Candid Coaches: Who will be the best college basketball player in 2026-27?

College basketball coaches like this season's crop of upperclassmen

College basketball rankings: Louisville lands UNC's Seth Trimble, makes big move in early Top 25 And 1

The Cardinals surge into the top 10 of our early rankings after Pat Kelsey secures a commitment from Trimble

College basketball rankings: Addition of fifth-year players gives new look to early preseason Top 25 And 1

Arizona, North Carolina, Tennessee and Gonzaga among teams adding to their rosters after court ruling

Dribble Handoff: Who will be the best player in college basketball for the 2026-27 season?

With almost all of last year's All-Americans gone to the NBA, our experts predict who will claim the crown as college basketball's next superstar

Dribble Handoff: Which new college basketball coach will have the most successful long-term career?

Our experts predict which new hire from the 2026 coaching carousel will find the most long-term success

Dribble Handoff: Did Michigan AD Warde Manuel make right call by promoting Mike Boynton to replace Dusty May?

Our experts look at how the Wolverines handled May's departure to the Mavericks

The 2027 high school recruiting class will get 'screwed' by the NCAA's new five-for-five eligibility rule

College basketball's new five-for-five rule will create a situation where an overwhelming majority of players will opt into a fifth year and not leave the sport

College basketball rankings: Mario Saint-Supery's sudden departure sends Gonzaga falling in early Top 25 And 1

The Zags slip out of the top 10 of our preseason rankings after losing their second starter in the last two months

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

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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