Coach Matt Painter has his Boilermakers ready to roll. They return five of their top six scorers, including Trey Kaufman-Renn and Braden Smith, plus major transfers Oscar Cluff and Liam Murphy. Watch ...

We're still a ways away from the tip-off of the next college basketball season, but it's never too early to talk college hoops. Especially when Dick Vitale is the one doing it.. This past week ...

Dick Vitale released his "Dazzling Dozen" preseason rankings for the 2025-26 men's college basketball season and he's all-in on the Florida Gators.

But not ESPN"s long-time college basketball analyst Dick Vitale. In his preseason 'Dazzling Dozen' top-12 preseason rankings , he ranked Michigan at No. 12 on the list. Go Blue, baby!

Nov 15, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dick Vitale steps onto the court before the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Kentucky Wildcats at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Famed broadcaster Dick Vitale is sticking around college basketball with a new contract extension and a new event named in his honor.

Close. Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style.

Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale is already fired up for college basketball season, and he's high on the defending national champions from Gainesville. In his latest "Dazzling Dozen" preseason ...

Close. Dick Vitale, college basketball's top analyst and ambassador, joined ESPN during the 1979-80 season. His thorough knowledge of the game is brought forth in an enthusiastic, passionate style.