More and more italian players are choosing college basketball: here are those who could make their debut in Division I within the next two seasons.
Barber, Keene and the other rookies in the Serie A
Known and unknown faces, former Ncaa champion, consciousless scorer, athletic freaks and more. All of them will be rookies in the Italian league.
Kansas embraces small ball in Italy
Devonte’ Graham will lead, Malik Newman will get buckets, but Kansas has no choice but relying on Udoka Azubuike at center. 5 “takeaways” from Kansas trip to Italy.
A guide to the top teams and their weaknesses
UNC’s outside shooting, UCLA’s defense, Virginia’s offense and more. Every team has its weakness, and opponenents will try to take advantage of them all.
Gonzaga University and its secrets
Gonzaga plays a European brand of basketball and is the only undefeated team so far in the Ncaa. BN’s reached Riccardo Fois, Gonzaga’s assistant coach.
Italians of the Ncaa, two months in
Clutch shots going in and rimming out, established starting roles or bench warmers. It is a weird season for the Italians of the Ncaa.
Markelle Fultz, from JV to future All Star
An imposing wingspan for his size, great shooting touch and leadership: Washington’s Markelle Fultz is one of the most intriguing prospects in the Ncaa.
BasketballNcaa rates the year of 2016
Who would deserve the #1 pick next June? Who is the most underrated? Surprises? Disappointments? BN rates the first stretch of college basketball.
A first month full of wonders
Fort Wayne, TCU, the almost buzzer beater of the year, Duke’s offense and more. A quick look at the 10 biggest events of the early season.
Young talents for the Spanish reconquista
Spain has seen many of its young players move to the Ncaa in the last years. From Mississippi to Texas, let’s check on some of the best Spanish prospects now playing college basketball.
Top10 backcourt duo in college basketball
Which one is the best backcourt duo in college basketball? Fox-Monk or Mason-Graham? BasketballNcaa ranked the top 10 guard pairings in the nation.
BasketballNcaa’s Top 25 ranking
BasketballNcaa top 25 preview. Duke or Kentucky are obvious top teams, Virgina Tech will suprise many fans. From coaches to future Nba stars, here’s your guide to the Ncaa before real basketball begins.
Sophomores looking for redemption
Every year we see top freshmen having disappointing seasons, only to come back for their sophomore year more determined than ever to prove their worth.
The 5 best mid-major players
A European, a gamble, coach Mike Brown’s son, a young phenom and a possible Nba star. Here’s 5 mid-major players to keep an eye on.
St. Bonaventure, the Cinderella of the Atlantic 10
After the 2003 scandal that shook both the team and management, St Bonaventure took back its role as one of the most interesting mid major in the country. Thanks to the one and only Mark Schmidt.
High upside and potential busts among Rookies in Europe
Want to know more about new Brindisi player Nic Moore? What about Stephan Moody’s future? Two issues to talk about all the young American players who moved this side of the ocean.
Everything you never knew about Tom Izzo
Coach Tom Izzo was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. Too many stories about him to tell them all, but this is the unusual profile of a legend.
A new wave of NCAA freshmen
Ben Simmons was the big name last year. This season is loaded with talented freshmen but there is no real consensus on a player that stands on top.
New coaches and hot seats
Chris Beard moved twice in one summer, other coaches kept their score to one. A look at what changed on the NCAA benches.
Buddy Hield, a smile from Bahamas
“Love to see stories like this. Where a kid comes from nowhere and becomes a star”. There is no better presentation for Buddy Hield than Dick Vitale’s words