Let’s check in with the teams that are projected to make second-half noise.
Auburn, Duke top men’s AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Auburn keeps winning games that come down to the wire. It’s kept them on top of the AP Top 25, too.
Auburn, Duke, Iowa State lead men’s AP Top 25 as Texas Tech, Vanderbilt join poll; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Auburn, Duke, Iowa State lead men's AP Top 25 as Texas Tech, Vanderbilt join poll; UConn tumbles to No.
Men’s college basketball rankings: Big Ten teams in Coaches Poll, AP Top 25 on Jan. 27
Here's an updated look at where Big Ten basketball teams sit in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll and AP Top 25 rankings:
Auburn still No. 1 followed by Duke in the USA TODAY Sports college basketball coaches poll
Auburn survived a challenge from Tennessee and the Tigers remain the No. 1 team in the USA TODAY Sports men's basketball poll followed by Duke.
Women’s basketball AP poll, takeaways: Does South Carolina have a case for No. 1?
It is hard to ignore what South Carolina has done since losing to UCLA in November.
Michigan basketball bracketology update: Where Wolverines stand in March Madness
"We're a growth program. We've got a long way to go," Dusty May said of Michigan basketball. A look where Wolverines stand in NCAA tournament picture.
Michigan basketball must get more physical to be ‘championship level’ program
Michigan basketball must improve its physicality in order to reach a championship level after getting "punked" by Purdue.
College basketball weekend roundup: Auburn confirms status of best team in the country
After another big victory against a highly ranked team, no team can match the season Auburn is having. It was also a big weekend for Houston.
Michigan State basketball March Madness projections, bracketology
Looking at Michigan State basketball's week and breaking down how the Spartans stack up for March Madness bracketology.
Southern Indiana visits Coleman and Morehead State
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-6, 7-3 OVC) at Morehead State Eagles (7-13, 2-8 OVC) Morehead, Kentucky; Tuesday, 5 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Morehead State plays Southern Indiana after Chrishawn Coleman scored 21 points in Morehead State's 76-58 loss to the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars. The Eagles are 4-5 on their home court.
Illinois hosts Purdue following Bostic’s 20-point performance
Purdue Boilermakers (7-12, 0-8 Big Ten) at Illinois Fighting Illini (14-5, 4-4 Big Ten) Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts Purdue after Kendall Bostic scored 20 points in Illinois' 85-60 win against the Northwestern Wildcats. The Fighting Illini are 10-2 on their home court.
Texas Southern visits Alabama State following Harris ‘ 26-point showing
Texas Southern Tigers (7-10, 6-0 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (5-13, 3-3 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Monday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Alabama State hosts Texas Southern after Cordasia Harris scored 26 points in Alabama State's 68-62 victory against the Prairie View A&M Panthers. The Hornets are 5-1 in home games.
Evans leads Loyola Marymount against Pepperdine
Loyola Marymount Lions (8-10, 2-8 WCC) at Pepperdine Waves (7-11, 2-7 WCC) Malibu, California; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount visits Pepperdine after Naudia Evans scored 37 points in Loyola Marymount's 79-76 win over the Washington State Cougars. The Waves have gone 4-3 at home.
UT Rio Grande Valley hosts Nicholls State after West’s 20-point showing
Nicholls State Colonels (11-9, 5-4 Southland) at UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (12-8, 4-5 Southland) Edinburg, Texas; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vaqueros -1.5; over/under is 149.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nicholls State faces UT Rio Grande Valley after Jamal West scored 20 points in Nicholls State's 61-57 loss to the Texas A&M-CC Islanders. The Vaqueros are 8-2 on their home court.