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NCAA Tournament Selection Committee Reveals Men’s Basketball Top 16 Seeds

Here's what the top 16 seeds for the men's NCAA tournament currently look like.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Kelvin Sampson Looked So Defeated in Final Moments of Houston's Loss to Florida

Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson looked defeated after devastating national championship loss to Florida.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

Jim Nantz Says Watching Houston Play in Final Four Tougher Than Working the Games

Jim Nantz loves his Houston Cougars, but watching them from the crowd rather than calling the games in the NCAA tournament has been stressful.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2025

Houston Defeats Kansas In Close Matchup For Ninth Straight Win

Houston Cougars secure ninth consecutive win against Kansas Jayhawks, showcasing dominance in Big 12. L.J. Cryer's 22-point performance leads the way in a ...

Top News · Mar 4, 2025

Men’s College Basketball Watchability: Race for the Final No. 1 Seed Heats Up

Time is running out to secure a spot behind the top three teams in the country, but Saturday’s action could provide some clarity.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21, 2025

Sports Illustrated’s 2024–25 Men’s College Basketball Preseason All-American List

A freshman class with elite NBA prospects, previous All-Americans returning to school and the final year of bonus eligibility make this a talent-laden season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 22, 2024

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for the 2024 Men’s NCAA Tournament

Our writers make their round-by-round picks and choose which teams will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2024

Men’s Bracket Watch: Kentucky, Tennessee Upsets Give Bubble Teams Hope

Texas A&M toppled the Wildcats, while Mississippi State took out the Volunteers, making things interesting for the SEC.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 16, 2024

Men’s Bracket Watch: No. 1 Seed Line Changes, Two Big East Teams Join Field

Conference tournaments are underway with the first automatic bid available on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2024

How to buy No. 2 Houston vs. Cincinnati men’s college basketball tickets

Want to watch the Houston Cougars vs the Cincinnati Bearcats in person on Tuesday, Feb. 27? Tickets still remain for as little as $164.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2024