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Kevin Sweeney

Kevin Sweeney

Joined: Jan 1, 2021

Kevin Sweeney is a staff writer at Sports Illustrated covering college basketball and the NBA draft. He joined the SI staff in July 2021 and also serves host and analyst for The Field of 68. Sweeney is a Naismith Trophy voter and ia member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

College Basketball

Zach Edey Cemented His Status As a College Basketball Legend in 2024

After the crushing disappointment of his junior season, the Purdue big man silenced his doubters as a senior.

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Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier has been a big reason why the Vols are undefeated this season.
College Basketball

Predicting When Men’s College Basketball Eight Unbeaten Teams Will Lose

Tennessee leads the final three high-major teams—all from the SEC—unblemished thanks in large part to transfer Chaz Lanier.

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Flagg is the top NBA draft prospect a month into the college basketball season.
NBA

NBA Draft Big Board: Three Blue Devils in Top 10, Rutgers’ Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey Near Top

A month into the college basketball season, the freshman class has outproduced its high expectations.

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Alabama guard Mark Sears drives with the ball as North Carolina guard Seth Trimble defends.
College Basketball

SEC Men’s Basketball Relegates ACC to Punching-Bag Status

SEC teams went 14–2 against ACC competition this week, staking their claim as the superior conference with the Big 12 lurking.

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Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. celebrates after making a play against the Duke Blue Devils.
College Basketball

Kansas’s Statement Win Over Duke Validates Offseason Reloading Efforts

The nucleus is largely the same and Bill Self’s savvy portal additions after last season’s flameout helped the No. 1 Jayhawks prove their mettle as a serious title contender.

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UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross gets up for a jam against the Le Moyne Dolphins.
College Basketball

Feast Week Guide: Men’s College Hoops Tournaments to Watch

From the Maui Invitational to the new Players Era Festival, here is what you need to know to gorge on basketball for the next week-plus.

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Marquette Golden Eagles guard Kam Jones shoots against Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris.
College Basketball

Kam Jones Steps Into Spotlight With Marquette’s First Triple Double Since Dwyane Wade

The senior guard leads a Golden Eagles squad that did not add a transfer for the second straight year and relied instead on internal development.

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Purdue Boilermakers guard C.J. Cox reacts after scoring against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
College Basketball

Purdue Men’s Basketball Scores Identity Test Win in Knocking Off Alabama

Plus, other contenders have emerged after the first two weeks of the season as Indiana and Illinois make their cases and a host of dark horses lurk.

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Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison celebrates during Tuesday’s Champions Classic win over the Duke Blue Devils.
College Basketball

Kentucky’s Veterans Are the Difference in Win Over Duke in Champions Classic

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Auburn Tigers forward Chris Moore celebrates after beating the Houston Cougars.
College Basketball

Auburn Off to Impressive Men’s Basketball Start With Loaded Nonconference Schedule Ahead

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The Jayhawks held off a furious second-half comeback from the Tar Heels to notch a high-profile early-season win.
College Basketball

Kansas-UNC Showdown Was Everything Early-Season College Basketball Should Be

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Kansas Jayhawks guard Zeke Mayo watches his three-point attempt during an exhibition game against Washburn.
College Basketball

Men’s College Basketball: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for AP Preseason Top 25

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