The NCAA released its first NET rankings of the 2025-26 college basketball season. Where do the Boilermakers stand after a 7-0 start to the year?

Feast week is behind us, which marks a perfect time to take an early look at how the 2026 March Madness field is shaping up.

College coaches have been largely critical, directing their ire at the NCAA, furious that the governing body seemingly reversed its eligibility rules overnight. Michigan State’s Tom Izzo called it “embarrassing” and “ridiculous.” Purdue’s Matt Painter was “at a loss for words,” and initially wondered if it was a well-timed prank.

The basketball oversight committees have proposed opening the notification-of-transfer windows for 15 days immediately following the 2026 Final Fours. If formally approved by the Division I Cabinet in January, the changes would take effect at the end of the current season in April 2026.

Vanderbilt women's basketball moved up two spots to No. 15 in the AP Poll after winning the Paradise Jam tournament over the holiday break. The Commodores (8-0) defeated Oregon State, 88-66, and BYU, 84-71. Mikayla Blakes was named tournament MVP after performances of 35 and 27 points.

Former Owls player Hysier Miller permanently ineligible after placing multiple parlays on Temple men's basketball games.

The NCAA says former Temple guard Hysier Miller placed dozens of bets on Owls games, including some against his team.

Former Temple basketball player Hysier Miller is facing a permanent NCAA ban after allegedly placing 42 bets totaling $473, including three against his own team.

Where things stand in the updated ESPN top 25 college football rankings coming out of an active Rivalry Week and moving into a consequential Championship Saturday.