Texas might have turned the corner and other hot takes I can prove
Texas' road win at Purdue was among the eye-opening performances of an eventful first week in college hoops.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
2-0, 1st in Big 12
- 11/5W 69-45
- 11/923W 70-66
- 11/12
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Febres knocks down clutch 3-pointer for late Texas lead (0:37)
Longhorns use strong finish to pull upset at No. 23 Purdue
Matt Coleman III scored 22 points and Gerald Liddell added a career high 14 on Saturday night to help Texas upset No. 23 Purdue 70-66.
For 3: Making sense of James Wiseman's eligibility
While one freshman (James Wiseman) played amid drama off the court, another freshman (Cole Anthony) continued to shine for the Tar Heels.
College basketball picks: How will Duke, Kentucky build on wins?
ESPN.com's college hoops experts make their picks as Duke, Kentucky, Kansas and others retake the floor.
Maryland, Louisville lead combined men's and women's college hoops ranks
Which schools have the best chance to hear their names called twice in mid-March? We ranked the top dual threats.
Hot board: UNC, Kansas among teams vying for five-star Oklahoma guard
While UNC, Kansas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State battle for five-star guard Bryce Thompson, Arkansas hopes to keep No. 29 prospect Moses Moody in state.
For 3: Top-ranked Michigan State falls, Kentucky impresses
Kentucky and Duke were the big winners at the Champions Classic. UNC's Cole Anthony is Wednesday's main attraction.
Andrew Jones scores career-high 20 after battle with leukemia (1:15)
Texas' Jones stars in return from cancer treatment
Andrew Jones, who missed two seasons while receiving treatment for leukemia, rejoined the Texas rotation and scored a career-best 20 points in 29 minutes as the Longhorns defeated Northern Colorado 69-45 in the opener for both teams.
Texas' Jones stars in return from cancer treatment
Andrew Jones didn't just return to basketball competition Tuesday after a long absence. He took a star turn.
Texas' Jones finished treatments, ready to play
Texas coach Shaka Smart said Monday that shooting guard Andrew Jones is ready for "significant" playing time after missing most of the previous two seasons for cancer treatment.
The hottest coaching seats in every major conference
We look at the college basketball coaching carousel before the season tips off. Who should be worried? And who could be moving?
Courtside: Greenberg and Dakich look at the preseason AP Top 25 and preview the Big 12
Dan Dakich and Seth Greenberg tip off the podcast by talking about the first AP Top 25 poll of the season and teams that could jump into the top five (8:33). Then they give their thoughts on Zion Williamson's knee injury (15:55) and how Memphis could be the Zion Williamson Team this year (23:45). Later, it's Big 12 preview time (28:46) and the guys close the show by sharing their off the beaten path squads that could get into the tournament (45:17).
Big 12 2019-20 predictions: Can Kansas handle the microscope?
The Big 12 -- college basketball's best top-to-bottom league -- is next up in ESPN's conference predictions series.
The best player in college basketball history at every jersey number
From Zion Williamson at No. 1 to Kevin Durant at No. 35, here are the best college basketball players to ever wear each of the NCAA's 37 allowed jersey numbers.
Teams, players who will make the biggest jumps in 2019-20
Which programs and budding stars are ready to take a step forward in the top leagues? Here's your early intel.
Good schedule, bad schedule: Who helped, harmed their NCAA tournament chances?
When the 2020 NCAA tournament rolls around, these teams could rise or fall based on the aggressiveness of their non-conference schedules.
Coach K, Duke land blue-chip '20 guard Steward
D.J. Steward, a five-star shooting guard in the 2020 class, selected Duke over Texas and Louisville, giving Mike Krzyzewski his third five-star recruit in next year's group.
Texas opens new $17M Athletics Hall of Fame
Texas has long paid tribute to its greatest athletes and coaches by placing their names in its hallowed Hall of Honor. Now it finally has a physical Hall of Fame to help Longhorns fans celebrate them.
Your guide to 13 early-season college basketball tournaments
The fields for 13 early-season college basketball tournaments were announced Thursday. Here's your handy guide to all 13 ESPN-aired events.
Hayes' Randy Moss-like hands part of an intriguing skill set (13:14)
Jaxson Hayes: Journey to the NBA (3:52)
Longhorns, Aggies to renew rivalry on Dec. 8
Texas and Texas A&M have agreed to renew acquaintances on the hardwood by scheduling a nonconference basketball game on Dec. 8 next season.
NBA draft profile: Jaxson Hayes (0:34)
2019-20 Big 12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Oklahoma | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Texas | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game69.5Tied-241st
Rebounds Per Game32.0Tied-331st
Assists Per Game13.5Tied-187th
Points Allowed55.5Tied-41st
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 35-36 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 33 |