The Freshmen vs The Veterans in College Hoops
Sports Illustrated Senior writer Pat Forde sees a cinematic script unfolding across the sports landscape. From a gold medal hockey run that felt made for the movies to a college football power shift toward the Big Ten. He praised the next wave of talent at the Combine, noting quarterback scarcity could boost Ty Simpson’s value despite inconsistency. In college hoops, Forde points to a loaded freshman class chasing veteran powers. As for tournament expansion? He calls almost inevitable, likely by 2027, and driven by television money.