In a season defined by surprise signal-callers, college football coaches are proving that finding the right quarterback is more instinct than algorithm.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future in Milwaukee, Victor Wembanyama’s breakout year and LeBron James adjusting to Luka Dončić’s Lakers are must-watch topics.
Veterans like Bradley Beal, CJ McCollum, Jrue Holiday and Klay Thompson still bring a lot of value, while younger players like Dyson Daniels and Brandon Miller have room to grow.
Other things we learned: There wasn’t much bubble consideration outside of SMU and Alabama, the weather will be a factor in the first round and Georgia is the favorite to win the title.
In this SI Vault story, Grant Wahl explains how Brandi Chastain, Mia Hamm and the rest of the 1999 U.S. women's World Cup team triumphed over China in an epic final.
Another all-or-nothing season comes to an end for San Francisco, with its talented roster failing to close the gap between wanting to be, and being, title winners.