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David Cobb

CBS Sports Writer /

Iowa extends Ben McCollum after standout Year 1 -- so why are Hawkeyes on outside of early Bracketology?

McCollum led Iowa on an impressive and surprising NCAA Tournament run in Year 1, but CBS Sports' early projections predict a tough road in 2026-27

2027 NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Projecting the first-ever 76-team Big Dance as expansion clears big hurdle

As the NCAA Tournament takes a big step toward final approval, we're projecting the first-ever 76-team field for the 2027 Big Dance

Mark Pope's hot seat intensifies amid Kentucky's portal struggles as rivals Louisville, Tennessee thrive

The Wildcats' offseason troubles are only magnified amid the success of those in their neighborhood

Dribble Handoff: The missing piece that Kentucky, BYU and others need in college basketball transfer portal

With fewer options by the day, our staff identifies some of the teams that are one piece away from making a much better roster

Winners and Losers of NCAA Tournament Expansion: Who benefits or suffers in new 76-team March Madness bracket

Here is a look at the wide-ranging fallout from the NCAA Tournament's expected expansion to 76 teams

What 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket could have looked like with 76 teams: No. 12 seeds brawl in opening round

Here's a glimpse at what the 2026 NCAA Tournament might have looked like with a 76-team format

2026 NFL Draft picks by college team, conference: SEC sets new mark with 87 total selections

Breaking down the 2026 NFL Draft by conference and school

College basketball transfer portal movement tracker: Grades for every top commitment from 2026 cycle

Tracking and grading the major commitments as the 2026 college basketball transfer portal season heats up

College basketball transfer portal power rankings: Indiana, Louisville among teams improving the most

These 10 teams are positioning themselves for a strong 2026-27 with elite transfer class hauls

Solomon Ball injury: How UConn will adjust to losing star guard for 2026-27 season after wrist surgery

A wrist surgery will leave UConn without its leading returning scorer for 2026-27

Grading new coaches: Will Wade's LSU roster doesn't have any players on it as transfer portal deadline nears

Wade earns an 'F' in our progress reports of how teams breaking in coaches have navigated the transfer portal

College basketball's next gold rush? 10 stars who could cash in on proposed five-for-five eligibility

If the NCAA adopts a five-for-five model before the 2026-27 fall semester, these veteran stars could have more leverage than ever. Here are the biggest potential winners

Year 1 coach progress reports: Providence's Bryan Hodgson earns 'A-', North Carolina's Michael Malone gets 'B'

Not all Year 1 rebuilds are equal, and we have an early look at roster construction for new college basketball coaches entering 2026–27

Elliot Cadeau's return, J.P. Estrella's commitment give Michigan a foundation as NBA Draft decisions loom

The Wolverines' 2026-27 roster still has uncertainty, but a couple of key questions have been answered

Why UConn coach Dan Hurley never fully unraveled during frustrating loss to Michigan in NCAA Tournament final

Even when The Huskies' chances of beating the Wolverines slipped away, the fiery Hurley kept his emotions in check

David has covered college basketball and football for CBS Sports since January 2020. He previously covered the Memphis Grizzlies for the Commercial Appeal and University of Tennessee athletics for the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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