Matt Norlander

CBS Sports Senior Writer /

Dribble Handoff: Miami, Arkansas among picks to finish with college basketball's best 2025 recruiting class

For as much as the transfer portal means in recruiting, recruiting five-star freshmen is still a guiding principle for most programs

Cooper Flagg might be great at Duke, but the best part for college hoops is A.J. Dybantsa could be even better

High-profile freshmen are poised to shine in college basketball in the coming years in a way not seen since Zion Williamson

NCAA Tournament to include two new metrics beginning in 2025; committee delays decision on expansion

Additionally: In 2026, Indianapolis will become the first city to host the D-I, D-II, D-III and men's NIT tournaments in the same year

Dribble Handoff: Aaron Bradshaw, AJ Storr lead college basketball transfers with 2025 NBA Draft potential

These 2024 transfers may be first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft

Five significant reasons why the NCAA should pass on expanding the Big Dance and stick with 68 teams

As the NCAA men's basketball committee convenes this week to consider expansion, a reminder of what makes the tourney special

2024 NBA Draft recap: Seven picks who were taken too late and will outperform their draft slot

Who can be the Jalen Brunson of the 2024 Draft? That is to say: A guy taken in the second round who had no business waiting that long to be picked

How NC State's DJ Burns shed 45 pounds to prepare for the 2024 NBA Draft after starring in March Madness

Burns shares why he didn't enjoy March Madness as much as he should, and reveals his pre-draft training regimen to CBS Sports

NBA Draft: How a brotherly bond and brutal injury turned Cody Williams into 2024's most compelling prospect

The younger sibling to rising NBA talent Jalen Williams reveals how severe his injuries were at Colorado

2024 NBA Draft: Dalton Knecht, Alex Sarr, Reed Sheppard top Big Board projecting best pro careers

Matt Norlander attempts to project the 30 players, in order, who will have the best careers from the 2024 NBA Draft class

Coleman Hawkins transfers to Kansas State: Illinois star's NIL deal is around $2 million

Jerome Tang's Wildcats have beefed up in the portal and will likely claim a Top 25 roster heading into 2024-25

Why Dan Hurley stayed at UConn: Texts with LeBron James, Billy Joel concert lead to decision to spurn Lakers

In a Q and A with CBS Sports' Matt Norlander, Hurley explains how the biggest coaching call of 2024 played out

NIL-driven Las Vegas college basketball event set with Alabama vs. Houston among marquee matchups

The revolutionary 'Players Era Festival' this November will include eight teams. In 2025 it's expected to grow to at least 18 -- with huge brands

Dan Hurley remains at UConn, turns down offer to coach Lakers for chance to pursue third straight NCAA title

After a full-court press from Lakers' brass over the weekend, Hurley decides he won't be going anywhere

Dribble Handoff: Bronny James, Alex Karaban highlight questionable 2024 NBA Draft decisions

We are second-guessing the NBA Draft stay-or-go decisions made by these players

Dan Hurley leaving UConn for Lakers would force change in coaching style, for better or worse

Twenty years after Coach K turned down the Lakers, Hurley is on the verge of a decision that will also drastically impact two huge basketball brands

Matt Norlander is a two-time national award-winning senior writer who has been with CBS Sports since 2010 and is in his 14th season covering college basketball for CBS Sports. He also co-hosts the Eye on College Basketball podcast and is a college hoops analyst and insider for CBS Sports HQ. In addition to college hoops, Norlander covers the NBA Draft, is CBS Sports' lead Olympics columnist and occasionally writes on golf. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons, is an avid guitarist, amateur drummer and enthusiastic skier. You're happily invited to send him story tips and music recommendations.

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