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National writer for Basket Under Review. Author of the #RaufReport, host of Weekend Under Review. @USBWA Member. Proud @UofSC alum.

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TCU might have the strangest resume in the country. But, after beating Texas Tech this week, the Horned Frogs are showing the potential to bust some brackets this month.

From Weekend Under Review:

06.03.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iowa State has struggled in recent weeks because its offense has been drastically worse than it was earlier this season.

Breaking down what's plaguing the Cyclones & why it's concerning moving forward on a new episode of Weekend Under Review:

06.03.2026 15:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: Iowa State's offensive struggles, why TCU & UCLA could break your bracket, and more weekly takeaways An independent college basketball outlet.

A lot of good nuggets in today's #RaufReport! Diving into:

- Michigan's play in slower-paced games
- Iowa State's extended offensive struggles
- UNC impresses without Caleb Wilson
- Why TCU & UCLA could break your bracket

For Basket Under Review ($):

06.03.2026 13:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Weekend Under Review - March 6, 2026
Weekend Under Review - March 6, 2026 YouTube video by Basket Under Review

A new episode of Weekend Under Review is live! Join us as we:

-Recap the biggest games of the week
-Reveal our takeaways that matter
-Preview the last weekend of the regular season!

Available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get podcasts: youtu.be/kA-Ci5C9fjY?...

06.03.2026 12:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mikey Lewis didn't just deliver a phenomenal performance against Gonzaga on Saturday night - he is playing in a way that raises Saint Mary's ceiling entirely.

From Weekend Under Review:

02.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: Why Florida might be better than last season, three problematic defenses, and Mikey Lewis An independent college basketball outlet.

Florida has been dominant in SEC play - but did you know the Gators actually profile as a better team than last year's national champions?

A new #RaufReport at Basket Under Review dives into that, and looks at what is limiting Purdue, Vandy, Iowa & more: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report/

02.03.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Weekend Under Review - March 2, 2026
Weekend Under Review - March 2, 2026 YouTube video by Basket Under Review

A new episode of Weekend Under Review is LIVE!

Join us as we recap the biggest games of the weekend and break down what matters before previewing the best matchups this week.

Available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get podcasts! youtu.be/cviwUIexVIA?...

02.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Virginia was incredibly impressive against NC State this week. UVA has really been impressive all season.

Yet, ahead of tomorrow's game vs Duke, the Cavaliers still haven't shown us what their ceiling is (or isn't).

From Weekend Under Review:

27.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UConn's victory over St. John's on Wednesday served as a reminder that this Huskies team has everything it needs to make another long March run.

On today's episode of Weekend Under Review, I broke down why I have a lot of faith in this UConn team:

27.02.2026 15:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: 5 NCAA Tournament Teams Needing Further Evaluation An independent college basketball outlet.

Before we get into March, the latest #RaufReport digs into NCAA Tournament teams I still can't quite figure out.

Deep dives into Virginia's ceiling, potential flaws w/ Louisville & Georgia, and why UCF's chaos could break brackets.

For Basket Under Review: www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...

27.02.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
WUR   February 27
WUR February 27 YouTube video by Basket Under Review

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

On today's Weekend Under Review, we dive into Houston's recent skid, what UConn's win over St John's means, and so much more.

Plus, full previews of this weekend's most important games!

Available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts: youtu.be/WruxBK6bL_Y?...

27.02.2026 12:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AJ Dybantsa showed why he should be the No. 1 overall pick in Saturday's win over Iowa State.

We discussed his play on Weekend Under Review - how far can he carry BYU in the NCAA Tournament?

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Agree 100%!

23.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have seen enough.

I'm picking Arizona to win the national championship.

I explain why on today's episode of Weekend Under Review, available wherever you get your podcasts!

23.02.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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If there was any doubt before, there should not be anymore.

Cam Boozer should be the unanimous National Player of the Year.

My plea on today's episode of Weekend Under Review:

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Duke's victory over Michigan on Saturday night felt like it shifted the way the sport will be talked about over the next month.

I gave my biggest takeaways from the game on Weekend Under Review, available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts!

23.02.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: Why I'm picking Arizona to win the national championship & more weekend takeaways An independent college basketball outlet.

A lot in today’s #RaufReport w/ takeaways spanning big picture to game breakdowns.

- Why Arizona is my title pick
- Houston’s problematic droughts
- Scheyer’s masterclass
- What’s wrong with Clemson?
- Cincinnati!
- Dybantsa’s best game www.basketunderreview.com/rauf-report-...

23.02.2026 13:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Weekend Under Review - February 23, 2026
Weekend Under Review - February 23, 2026 YouTube video by Basket Under Review

Today’s episode of Weekend Under Review is LIVE!

Join us as we break down the biggest games of the weekend and provide our biggest takeaways on Michigan, Duke, & much more.

Full episode at Basketball Under Review & wherever you get your podcasts! youtu.be/_e0nhkTTsWw?...

23.02.2026 12:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Scheyer likes having these games as an NCAAT-type test in late February, a lot of others have followed suit

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Maybe the two best teams in the country will face off in DC later today.

Who has the edge between Michigan and Duke? What factors will decide who wins?

A full preview & breakdown of the Game of the Year from us at Weekend Under Review:

21.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Who's ready for an elite Saturday of college hoops?

Arizona's trip to Houston promises to be one of the games of the day. We break down the biggest factors that will determine who emerges victorious.

A full preview from Weekend Under Review:

21.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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2K added content from 16 college programs to NBA 2K26 today, which is limited to MyTEAM mode. That has CBB fans furious there isn't more.

But more IS coming from 2K - including a standalone college basketball game for the first time in two decades.

Plans haven't changed.

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Will be a really fun game atop the A10 tonight when VCU and Saint Louis take the court.

What are the biggest keys to this showdown? We break down the matchup on Weekend Under Review:

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There is one area that has determined Iowa State's success on a game-to-game basis all season long:

Turnover margin.

We dove into the numbers on today's episode of Weekend Under Review, available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get podcasts.

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Losing to Michigan isn't alarming because the Wolverines are the best team in the country.

But the deficiencies Purdue showed in that game - and the deficiencies it has shown in other big games - makes it fair to question its ceiling.

From Basket Under Review's Weekend Under Review:

20.02.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: Contenders you should be worried about, Darius Acuff's star and more takeaways An independent college basketball outlet.

There's a lot to discuss in today's #RaufReport!

-What determines Iowa St's ceiling?
-Worried about UConn?
-Nebraska & Vandy issues
-Putting Darius Acuff's play in context
-What's really happening with 2K College Hoops

For Basket Under Review subscribers:

20.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Weekend Under Review - February 20, 2026
Weekend Under Review - February 20, 2026 YouTube video by Basket Under Review

A new episode of Weekend Under Review is LIVE!

Join us as we reveal our biggest takeaways of the week and preview this weekend's MASSIVE slate of games.

Available at Basket Under Review & wherever you get podcasts! youtu.be/urHSODmn5kY?...

20.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Texas Tech has one of the best coaches in the country, perhaps the best inside-out duo in the country, and one of the best resumes in the country.

Why aren't we talking about the Red Raiders as a true national championship contender?

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Wisconsin's guards were key in the Badgers blowout victory over Michigan State on Friday and, in doing so, showed why Wisconsin might be a very dangerous team in the NCAA Tournament.

We discussed on today's episode of Weekend Under Review:

16.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rauf Report: Which top-ranked team can you trust the most? An independent college basketball outlet.

We usually have a shortlist of title contenders by now, but this year the list isn't short. And the margin between belief & doubt about them has never been thinner.

A new #RaufReport explores the elite teams we can trust for Basket Under Review subscribers:

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