The Latest Breaking News from Darius Acuff Jr

Eight Standout Performances From the First Round of the NCAA Tournament

All the best performances from the first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20

40 Top NBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness

There will be plenty of surefire lottery picks, plus men’s college basketball players who could rise up draft boards with a strong NCAA tournament showing.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 19

Men’s March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner

What will we see over the three weeks of the NCAA tournament? Here are Sports Illustrated’s picks for player of the year, best mid-major team to watch and Final Four projections.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17

Nine Best Games to Watch on Historic Weekend for Men’s College Basketball

The sport’s most elite teams meet for an especially rare Saturday, while top teams in the ACC, Big East and A-10 square off.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20

2026 NBA Draft Big Board: 50 Top Players to Watch for Fans of Tanking Teams

Keaton Wagler is among the biggest risers in a deep class for NBA lottery teams outside of the top five picks.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 16

Ranking the Top 10 Men’s College Hoops Freshmen: Surprise Addition to Top Five

Kansas guard Darryn Peterson also makes his debut on the list after being limited due to injuries in a class that is historic for its depth.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2

Spartans continue to express interest in Detroit 2025 PG Darius Acuff Jr.

Michigan State basketball is continuing to express interest in one of the rising prospects in its home state in the 2025 class

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 18, 2023

Spartans offer 2025 Detroit Cass Tech PG Darius Acuff Jr.

Michigan State basketball has extended a scholarship offer to a rising star in the 2025 class

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 3, 2023