Kevin Sweeney

The worry about the SEC being down this season is premature, but the conference doesn’t have a top-tier title contender despite its depth. Plus, Cameron Boozer looks unstoppable.

One month into the season, the Duke forward is dominating with a handful of up-and-comers rising above known talents.

Michigan dominated in the Players Era tournament to rise as the top championship threat, while Iowa State and Houston aren’t convincing yet.

The Wolverines never let the Bulldogs get close in the Players Era championship game, a remarkable turnaround for a roster that two weeks ago was a work in progress.

The tournament is upending college basketball with an unorthodox point differential format, making close games meaningless for teams vying for a championship game berth.

Iowa State sharpshooting wing Milan Momcilovic led all scorers in a nail-biting win to open the Players Era Festival, a sign he’s finally becoming the star many expected.

Networks are capitalizing on massive NFL lead-ins, setting up Thanksgiving to deliver the sport’s biggest regular-season audiences.

The Las Vegas tournament will feature 18 teams receiving NIL money for participating, siphoning teams from other events like the iconic Maui Invitational.