Locked On College Basketball

Virginia Tech Hokies basketball's Neo Avdalas is rewriting expectations as a 6-foot-9 point guard who left professional basketball in Greece to showcase his playmaking skills in college. The Greek freshman is averaging 18.3 points and 7.3 assists through three games with a remarkable 22-to-4 assist-to-turnover ratio, including a 33-point explosion against Providence. Host Andy Patton breaks down A...

LOUISVILLE CARDINALS stun KENTUCKY WILDCATS 96-88 as freshman MIKEL BROWN JR. erupts for 29 points. Can PAT KELSEY lead Louisville to an ACC championship in year two? The Bluegrass Beatdown delivers as Louisville dominates for 37 minutes, with Brown and transfer RYAN CONWELL combining for 53 points in front of the YUM! Center crowd. College basketball analyst DESHAUN TATE breaks down Kentucky's 14...

HOUSTON COUGARS overtake PURDUE BOILERMAKERS for #1 ranking by just 3 points. Are AP voters overreacting to early-season results? Isaac Schade breaks down the week 2 AP Poll shake-up where HOUSTON claimed the top spot despite PURDUE receiving twice as many first-place votes, calling it a premature move by voters. The analysis covers dramatic poll swings including ARIZONA's 8-spot jump, NORTH CAROL...

Alabama Crimson Tide guards stun St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden while North Carolina Tar Heels freshman Caleb Wilson outduels Kansas Jayhawks' Darryn Peterson in a battle of elite diaper dandies. Can Michigan State Spartans' defensive identity carry them through Big Ten play? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down three ranked matchups from college basketball's opening weekend, ana...

KANSAS JAYHAWKS clash with NORTH CAROLINA TAR HEELS in Friday's marquee matchup. Can freshman sensation DARRYN PETERSON lead KANSAS past the TAR HEELS at the Dean Smith Center with both teams looking to rebound from sub-par 2024-25 campaigns? ANDY PATTON and ISAAC SCHADE break down the weekend's biggest college basketball games, analyzing KANSAS vs NORTH CAROLINA's battle of blue bloods looking to...

The Arizona Wildcats took down Florida with freshman Koa Peat's 30-point explosion, while Texas Tech dominated without four key players. Can these early performances predict March success? Andy Patton analyzes five teams whose stock skyrocketed after opening night, including the Wildcats' frightening offensive display and Christian Anderson's 34-point masterpiece for the Red Raiders. The discussio...

Duke Blue Devils stun Texas with Isaiah Evans' 23-point performance in the Dick Vitale Invitational. Can Cameron Boozer bounce back from his scoreless first half? Andy Patton breaks down Duke's 75-60 victory, highlighting Evans' clutch three-point shooting and the Blue Devils' suffocating defense that held Texas to 32% from the field. JJ Jackson from Locked On Blue Devils offers insider analysis o...

ARIZONA WILDCATS stun defending champion FLORIDA GATORS 93-87 as freshman Koa Peat dominates. Isaac Schade breaks down opening night's biggest upsets, featuring ARIZONA's comeback victory and #8 BYU COUGARS holding off VILLANOVA 71-66. LEIF THULIN from Locked On Wildcats reveals why he drastically underestimated Peat (& Arizona's) ceiling and explains FLORIDA's fatal backcourt flaws that prevent c...

College basketball returns after seven months as opening day delivers 108 Division I matchups. Can the Florida Gators defend their national title against Arizona Wildcats in the Hall of Fame Series, and will AJ Dybantsa live up to the hype in his BYU debut against Villanova? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down the marquee Vegas doubleheader, reveal their preseason All-American teams featuring...

The KANSAS JAYHAWKS and BYU COUGARS battle for the NBA's top draft pick. Will DARRYN PETERSON or AJ DYBANTSA claim the crown? ANDY PATTON and ISAAC SCHADE break down the Big 12 Conference preview, analyzing the championship race between dominant HOUSTON COUGARS and rising TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS. The discussion covers preseason All-Conference selections featuring J.T. TOPPIN, MILOS UZON, and PJ HAG...

IOWA STATE CYCLONES face a season-defining challenge with star guard TAMIN LIPSEY recovering from a grade 2 MCL sprain just as the team prepares for the college basketball season, which comes complete with a brutal closing schedule. Can the Cyclones navigate a gauntlet that includes hosting KANSAS and HOUSTON before road trips to BYU, UTAH, and ARIZONA? NICK MAROVETS from Locked On Cyclones breaks...

Will Wade's arrival sparks a new era for NC State Basketball. Can the Wolfpack secure a top-four ACC finish and return to March Madness? Explore the impact of Wade's aggressive coaching style and the roster overhaul featuring key transfers like Darrion Williams and Quadir Copeland. The hosts break down NC State's exhibition game performance, analyze their challenging non-conference schedule, and d...

TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS aim for first Final Four. Can Rick Barnes' lifetime contract fuel a championship run? Andy Patton dissects the VOLUNTEERS' roster overhaul, losing five of their top six scorers from last season's Elite Eight team. He analyzes key transfers like Ja'Kobi Gillespie and freshman Nate Ament's potential impact. The host breaks down Tennessee's challenging schedule, projecting a 23-8...

College basketball's elite clash in thrilling exhibition matchups. Duke stuns Tennessee with Cam Boozer's 24-point, 23-rebound performance, while Kentucky dominates Purdue in a balanced scoring showcase. Hosts Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down the action-packed games, including Kansas's victory over Louisville led by Darryn Peterson's 26-point outburst. Michigan edges St. John's in overtime,...

A trio of WCC coaches - Randy Bennett at Saint Mary's, Chris Gerlufsen at San Francisco, and Wayne Tinkle at Oregon State - join the show to discuss a litany of topics, including NCAA Tournament expansion and what it means for mid-majors, college basketball now giving G League players eligibility, and the importance of having veterans and returners in this modern era. Players weigh in as well, inc...

GONZAGA'S FINAL WCC DANCE: A SEASON OF FAREWELLS AND FIERCE COMPETITION Will Gonzaga's dominance continue in their West Coast Conference swan song? As the Bulldogs prepare to join the Pac-12, hosts Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down the upcoming WCC basketball season. They analyze Gonzaga's two-decade reign, potential challengers like Saint Mary's and San Francisco, and the conference's evolv...

AP All-American selections spark debate as Gonzaga Bulldogs face eligibility hurdle. Is the NCAA's ruling on Tyon Grant-Foster fair? Andy Patton dissects controversial All-American preseason picks, questioning Florida's Alex Condon's inclusion over Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn. The Zags' Grant-Foster battles NCAA eligibility denial, with a crucial hearing looming. Exhibition game standouts shine: BY...

WISCONSIN BADGERS BASKETBALL: New up-tempo style shocks Big Ten. Can the Badgers run their way to March Madness glory? Greg Gard's revamped Wisconsin Badgers are shattering expectations with a high-octane offense. Host Isaac Schade and guest Ryan Harings break down the Badgers' transformation, analyzing key players like John Blackwell and transfer Nick Boyd. They dissect Wisconsin's challenging no...

Bold predictions shake up college basketball landscape. Will UConn's Tarris Reed become an All-American? Can Purdue finally bring the Big Ten a national title? Hosts Isaac and Andy dive into six game-changing forecasts for the 2025-2026 season. From UCLA's potential Player of the Year to Miami's ACC ascent under new leadership, this analysis covers it all. San Diego State aims for a top-15 finish,...

Can Purdue break the Big Ten's 25-year championship drought? The Boilermakers enter the 2025-2026 season as preseason #1, led by returning All-Americans Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn. Andy Patton and Isaac Schade analyze the conference's landscape, including four major coaching changes and an influx of high-profile transfers. They debate their preseason All-Big Ten team selections, featuring...

LOUISVILLE CARDINALS poised for another strong season under Pat Kelsey. Can the Cardinals contend for a national title? Isaac Schade and Locked On Louisville host Dalton Pence analyze the LOUISVILLE CARDINALS BASKETBALL team's potential for 2025-2026. They examine Pat Kelsey's impact in his second year, dissect the roster construction, and evaluate key players like Mikel Brown Jr. The duo breaks d...

Is the AP preseason poll for college basketball accurate? Dive into the controversial rankings with CBS Sports' Cameron Salerno as he dissects overrated and underrated teams. OVERRATED/UNDERRATED ARTICLE LINK: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ap-top-25-poll-reactions-north-carolina-overrated-kansas-underrated-in-preseason-college-basketball-rankings/ From St. John's surprising #5...

VILLANOVA WILDCATS aim to rebuild under new coach Kevin Willard. Can they return to national prominence? Andy Patton analyzes the AP preseason poll, highlighting teams he believes are ranked too high or low. The focus shifts to the Villanova Wildcats' roster overhaul, with guest Michael DeRosa discussing key transfers and freshman standout Acaden Lewis. They examine Villanova's challenging non-con...

Houston Cougars and Purdue Boilermakers lead the pack in preseason rankings. Can St. John's Red Storm crack the top 10? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade dissect their updated preseason top 25, highlighting the Cougars' and Boilermakers' strengths. The hosts debate St. John's potential, with Schade ranking them 4th and Patton at 11th. Key discussions include Gonzaga's roster uncertainties, Arkansas Raz...

AMERICAN CONFERENCE BASKETBALL: Can Memphis dominate with 15 new players? The MEMPHIS TIGERS enter as heavy favorites to win the AMERICAN CONFERENCE. Host Isaac Schade and Andy Patton break down Memphis' roster overhaul, featuring 13 transfers and two freshmen. They analyze how Dug McDaniel and Aaron Bradshaw fit Penny Hardaway's system, and debate if the conference can rebound after losing Housto...