What college basketball can look forward to from the freshman class
The season is over and draft hopefuls have declared. But college basketball's incoming freshman class, headlined by Duke's top-ranked trio, could be pretty exciting.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
31-8, 1st in Big 12
- 11/10W 92-56
- 11/147W 65-61
- 11/17W 98-64
- 11/21W 114-71
- 11/24W 102-59
- 11/28W 96-58
- 12/2W 76-60
- 12/6L 74-65
- 12/1016L 95-85
- 12/16W 73-72
- 12/18W 109-64
- 12/21W 75-54
- 12/29W 92-86
- 1/218L 85-73
- 1/616W 88-84
- 1/9W 83-78
- 1/13W 73-72
- 1/156W 71-66
- 1/20W 70-67
- 1/2312L 85-80
- 1/27W 79-68
- 1/29W 70-56
- 2/3L 84-79
- 2/6W 71-64
- 2/10L 80-64
- 2/13W 83-77
- 2/1720W 77-69
- 2/19W 104-74
- 2/246W 74-72
- 2/26W 80-70
- 3/3L 82-64
- 3/8W 82-68
- 3/9W 83-67
- 3/1018W 81-70
- 3/1516W 76-60
- 3/178W 83-79
- 3/235W 80-76
- 3/252W 85-81
- 3/311L 95-79
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Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Romeo Langford no.5 in the class of 2018, will make his college announcement on April 30th at New Albany high school at 7pm. " We were waiting on the school, to confirm the gym was available. It officially got set up minutes ago." His father Tim Langford tells ESPN. Langford is deciding between Indiana, Kansas, and Vanderbilt.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Long flight to Nike Hoop Summit with these two guys. Kansas and Kentucky fans are going to love these kids! ‬David McCormack and Keldon Johnson.
KU, NC State latest mentioned in bribery case
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday added additional criminal counts to the indictment of Adidas executive James Gatto, alleging that he conspired to provide cash payments to the families of former basketball players at Kansas and NC State.
KU's Newman, riding tourney high, going pro
Jayhawks guard Malik Newman, who averaged 24.5 points during Kansas' run to the Final Four, said he will declare for the NBA draft and plans to sign with an agent.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Where does 2018 Villanova rank among all the national championship teams?
Headlined by the 1972 UCLA Bruins, 80 teams have cut down the nets at an NCAA tournament. Villanova became the latest, winning its second title in three years. Where does this triumph rank all time?
Azubuike and De Sousa after Final Four loss (0:37)
Graham says being in Final Four was a 'great experience' (1:17)
Self says no need for Kansas to 'hang their head' (1:52)
3s please: Villanova sets F4 record in 95-79 win over Kansas
One by one, Villanova keeps winning games and getting closer to another national title.
Kansas dismantling is just another night for the Villanova machine
Yes, Villanova was raining 3s to roll Kansas and reach the title game. But this wasn't even the Wildcats' best shooting night in the NCAA tournament. It's just Nova being Nova.
Three elite recruits could make Kansas a preseason No. 1 candidate
In addition to key transfer Dedric Lawson and his brother K.J., the Jayhawks have enough incoming talent to win a national title in 2019.
Azubuike excited to have his mom at game (1:47)
De Sousa's parents journey from Angola to The Final Four (1:40)
Who wins Kansas-Villanova? (1:15)
Ranking the all-time NCAA tournament Cinderellas
Many NCAA tournament teams have been fitted for glass slippers and Loyola-Chicago's run is among the most memorable, but where does the Ramblers' Final Four trip stack up with other great Cinderellas?
Fixing The Machine: How Malik Newman found his perfect fit
As the best high school player in Mississippi, Malik Newman devised his perfect plan to shun the blue-blood programs, ball out for one year in the SEC and leave for the NBA. His plan fell apart, and he's glad it did.
Everything you need to know for Saturday's national semifinals
This year's Final Four features familiar faces (Villanova and Kansas), a team on a hot streak (Michigan's 13 straight wins) and a Cinderella (Loyola-Chicago). And don't forget about Sister Jean. It's time to get you set for the actual games.
Final Four preview
Frank Isola and Michael Wilbon offer some Final Four analysis and predict who will advance, break down MLB's Opening Day action, discuss Joel Embiid's injury and more.
Brunson and Graham set to clash in the Final Four (1:37)
ESPN predictions for the Final Four: Who will play for the title?
Our experts were mixed when it came to Loyola-Chicago against Michigan. Some think the Ramblers' ride continues. Some say it's over. They were less divided when it came to Villanova and Kansas.
Mom to see KU's Azubuike play for first time
Kansas center Udoka Azubuike's mother, Florence, is scheduled to travel from Nigeria to see her son for the first time since he left to play basketball in the United States in ninth grade.
Andrea Adelson ESPN Staff Writer
Kansas center Udoka Azubuike talks about getting the chance to see his mom for the first time since he left Nigeria for the United States in ninth grade.
Jessica Shobar ESPN Producer
Coach Wright and Coach Self chat at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
2017-18 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 13-5 | - | 31-8 |
| Texas Tech | 11-7 | 2 | 27-10 |
| West Virginia | 11-7 | 2 | 26-11 |
| Kansas State | 10-8 | 3 | 25-12 |
| TCU | 9-9 | 4 | 21-12 |
| Oklahoma State | 8-10 | 5 | 21-15 |
| Oklahoma | 8-10 | 5 | 18-14 |
| Baylor | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Texas | 8-10 | 5 | 19-15 |
| Iowa State | 4-14 | 9 | 13-18 |
Top Performers 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game81.429th
Rebounds Per Game35.6169th
Assists Per Game16.617th
Points Allowed71.9160th
2018 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3 |
2018 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Grimes | SG | Signed | 94 |
| Devon Dotson | PG | Signed | 90 |
| David McCormack | C | Signed | 89 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 14 |
| Tournament Record | 103-45 |
| Championship Seasons | 1952, 1988, 2008 |
| Tournament Appearances | 46 |