College basketball futures to like for 2018-19
Duke and UNC are favorites to make the Final Four, but there are others to keep an eye on (like Buffalo!)
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
1st in WCC
- 11/6
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/19
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/5
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/18
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/21
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/28
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/31
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/19
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- 1/31
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 2/2
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- 2/9
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- 2/16h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 2/21
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- 2/28h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- TBD
- Full Schedule
Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
North Carolina, Kansas among top 10 projected offenses in 2018-19
The best offenses in college basketball will be led by a mix of returning veterans and highly ranked star recruits.
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
North Dakota's Crandall transferring to Gonzaga
Guard Geno Crandall, who averaged 14.3 points during his career at North Dakota, is moving to Gonzaga as a graduate transfer and will be eligible to play this season.
Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Courtside: Undrafted players, Reid Travis, Kansas & sleepers
Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich reconvene to chat about the draft (4:23), including which players didn't get picked and why the NCAA needs to change the rules (21:13). Plus, the effect of the Reid Travis transfer (26:55), some sleeper teams to keep an eye on (35:01) and much more!
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
College big men struggle to adapt to the demands of evolving NBA
The NBA is becoming a less welcoming place for players like Ethan Happ. The Wisconsin star was told by NBA executives he needs a jump shot to have a chance at the next level.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Tillie to return for junior season at Gonzaga
Forward Killian Tillie will return for his junior year at Gonzaga, helping to form a formidable frontcourt.
Hachimura back to Gonzaga for junior season
Rui Hachimura is returning to Gonzaga for his junior season. The 6-foot-8 power forward is projected as the No. 14 pick in ESPN's 2019 mock draft.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Gonzaga staying put in WCC, AD Roth confirms
Gonzaga athletic director Mike Roth met with university president Thayne McCulloh on Monday to finalize the decision to keep the athletic program in the West Coast Conference, according to The Spokesman-Review.
Mann: 'It was hard to' envision FSU in Elite Eight (0:41)
Florida State's depth, defense were instrumental in win (1:21)
Cofer: Junkyard defense is 'the culture' at FSU (0:48)
Noles roll: Florida St beats Gonzaga 75-60 in 3rd NCAA upset
Florida State's upset run in the NCAA Tournament has stretched all the way to the brink of the Final Four.
Faces will change, but Gonzaga should continue to roll next season
Gonzaga has staked its claim as one of the elite basketball programs in the country, and that tradition should continue next season.
Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer
Florida State was the more active team and the more aggressive team tonight. The Seminoles' press was just too much for Gonzaga throughout the game and the Noles were so efficient in transition. FSU has beaten three straight higher seeds for the first time in school history. This is just FSU's third Elite Eight appearance in school history and the first since 1993.
Joel Anderson ESPN
And looks like the West regional final will be Florida State vs. Michigan, which hopefully will be as entertaining as their Orange Bowl matchup a couple years ago.
Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer
Chants of "F-S-U" raining down here inside Staples Center. The Seminoles have all the momentum and have been incredibly active in the paint all night on both the offensive and defensive end. Length and the use of the press have really worn down this Gonzaga offense at times. Very similar to UNC Greensboro plan in the opening weekend.
2017-18 WCC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 17-1 | - | 32-5 |
| Saint Mary's | 16-2 | 1 | 30-6 |
| BYU | 11-7 | 6 | 24-11 |
| San Diego | 9-9 | 8 | 20-14 |
| San Francisco | 9-9 | 8 | 22-17 |
| Pacific | 9-9 | 8 | 14-18 |
| Santa Clara | 8-10 | 9 | 11-20 |
| Loyola Marymount | 5-13 | 12 | 11-20 |
| Portland | 4-14 | 13 | 10-22 |
| Pepperdine | 2-16 | 15 | 6-26 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game83.511th
Rebounds Per Game39.913th
Assists Per Game15.268th
Points Allowed67.753rd
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Watson | PF | Committed | 87 |
| Brock Ravet | PG | Committed | 80 |
| Martynas Arlauskas | SF | Committed | - |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 1 |
| Tournament Record | 29-20 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 20 |