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How International Big Men Are Shaping the Men’s Final Four

Illinois, Arizona and Michigan are using European frontcourts amid a changing recruiting landscape to power deep postseason runs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Final Four: Rebounds, Steals Key for Arizona vs. Michigan

The play of Brayden Burries could be pivotal: He gets downhill quickly and finishes with efficiency around the rim.

SuperWest Sports · Apr 3

Ranking All 20 Starters Heading Into the Men’s Final Four

Which starting-caliber player is the best in the men's Final Four? From Yaxel Lendeborg to Jake Davis, we ranked them 1-20.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2

Revisiting Top 10 Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal Classes

Which transfer portal classes in men's college basketball have overachieved—or underachieved—relative to their preseason ranking?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17

Why Michigan’s Stunning Destruction of Gonzaga Should Terrify College Basketball

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.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 27, 2025

Big Ten Men’s College Hoops Preview: Can Purdue Finally End League’s 25-Year Title Drought?

The nation’s deepest league looks ready to end its March misery if Purdue, Michigan or Illinois can finally finish the job.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 12 Michigan

In just one season, Dusty May transformed Michigan into a contender. Now he has the roster to chase something even bigger.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2025

UCLA Men’s Basketball’s Fall From Grace Is Concerning

Mick Cronin’s gamble on young, international talent has been disappointing to say the least.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 10, 2024

Men’s College Hoops Preview: Pac-12 Geared Up for Its Final Act

The league’s top squads’ incoming talent is immense, while those in the middle have boosted rosters with the transfer portal.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2023

Men’s College Hoops Preview: The Top 20 Newcomers

Between high school recruits and elite transfers, there will be plenty of new faces at programs across the country this season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 13, 2023