Talent, money, hot takes and a touch of crazy. LaVar Ball and his sons, with two of them projecting as major stars, is changing college basketball. But he also has a few supporters.

Talent, money, hot takes and a touch of crazy. LaVar Ball and his sons, with two of them projecting as major stars, is changing college basketball. But he also has a few supporters.
The Lonzo Ball Effect turned UCLA into the best offense in Division I with realistic title aspirations and saved Steve Alford’s bench.
The Jayhawks last loss was in the season opener. Bryce Alford is making his case for best shooter in the nation. A recap of the week.
Who would deserve the #1 pick next June? Who is the most underrated? Surprises? Disappointments? BN rates the first stretch of college basketball.
Only 8 undefeated teams left, Fultz first real test, the Iowa and Florida rivalry, Bragg’s law issues and UK’s shooting performance in this week’s recap.
The West Coast has three teams on the rise, the Big East top 4 have a combined 25-0 record, 34 players playing minutes in a single game and a lot more in the weekly Ncaa recap.
Duke’s Frank Jackson, UK’s De’Aron Fox and UCLA’s Lonzo Ball already left their mark, but others a disappointing season opener. Here is a recap, with plenty of exclusive videos from the first week.
The Bruins have a lottery pick in Lonzo Ball and surrounded him with talent, but the team will have to improve on the defensive side and deliver a winning season, for coach Steve Alford to keep his job.