News, strategy, and updates from the Sandman Sports crew.
North Carolina has a rough situation on its hands. With Caleb Wilson now out of action, the Tar Heels are simply not the same team. NC State took full advantage, routing Carolina b…
Feb 20, 2026
Having reached the halfway point of the season, it felt like the right time for another NBA mock draft. Since Mock Draft 1.0, there have been significant changes across the board.…
Feb 19, 2026
The top four in the NBA Rookie of the Year race feel like a lock. Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Derik Queen, and VJ Edgecombe have been the four best rookies this season; it is just…
Feb 19, 2026
An at-large bid is usually a sure thing for a team with a near-perfect record. The last time it happened in the MAC, Buffalo knew it had nothing to worry about when it arrived in C…
Feb 17, 2026
We’re down to about a month until Selection Sunday. Some teams feel good about their seed, while others are just hoping to hear their name called. We’ll break things down by confer…
Feb 17, 2026
St. John’s has to be thrilled to be done with Providence. Facing the Friars hasn’t been a good experience for the Red Storm in 2025-26. Providence handed St. John’s its only Big Ea…
Feb 16, 2026
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