Analysis: Another second half surge pushes No. 9 BYU past Dayton to capture ESPN Events Invitational championship

Led by their superstar trio, the Cougars overcame an early deficit and survived late drama in a memorable 83-79 victory ...
Awful Announcing

ESPN names Kris Budden top men’s college basketball sideline reporter

With the 2025-26 college basketball season officially underway, ESPN has announced its broadcast teams for the ongoing campaign. And that includes the news that Kris Budden will serve as its top men’s ...
Chicago Tribune

ESPN icon Dick Vitale, 86, is back for start of another college basketball season after cancer fight

The college basketball season has arrived, and broadcasting great Dick Vitale has taken a long journey to again meet the sport at its starting line. Surgeries, radiation treatments and chemotherapy ...
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ESPN Basketball Power Index has Gators in top 10 after three games

Three games into the 2025-26 college basketball season, the Florida Gators are down three spots in the ESPN College Basketball Power Index. The Gators have an 18.5 overall BPI — good for No. 8 — with ...