Brian Rauf

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?

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:

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:

YouTube video by Basket Under Review Weekend Under Review - February 16, 2026

Start your week with a new episode of Weekend Under Review!

We reveal our top takeaways from the weekend - including why Florida & Texas Tech look especially dangerous - before previewing this week's games.

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Despite the loss to Kansas on Monday, I do not have any concerns about Arizona moving forward.

The Wildcats are still the best, most complete team in the country.

Rauf Report: Flory Bidunga, Lamar Wilkerson, and teams trending in the right direction An independent college basketball outlet.

A new #RaufReport is out! Conducting deep dives into:

-Flory Bidunga's recent play
-Concerned about Iowa State?
-What's driving Wisconsin's recent surge
-Lamar Wilkerson's rise in production
-UNCW's Cinderella potential

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Join us as we reveal our top takeaways from a wild week before previewing the most impactful games of the weekend.

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Jon Scheyer's late-game offense is not a problem.

The lack of people stepping up around Cam Boozer, however, was in the 2nd half of Saturday's loss to UNC.

From today's episode of Weekend Under Review:

Rauf Report: Derek Dixon, Dylan Darling, and more clutch factors to know An independent college basketball outlet.

The emergence of Derek Dixon & Dylan Darling as closers have elevated both UNC & St. John's, respectively.

A new #RaufReport looks into how they are becoming high-impact players, along with words on Kentucky, UConn & more!

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In a new episode of Weekend Under Review, we discuss what matters from a loaded weekend slate.

-Are we changing our opinion of UNC?
-Problems with Duke's late game offense?
-How legit is St. John's?

And MUCH more! Full episode at Basket Under Review: youtu.be/jJFRFA2_Xo0?...

Caleb Wilson, Cameron Boozer, and the Difference Between Control and Takeover Seth Trimble is the headliner from Saturday night in Chapel Hill, as he should be. His three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left gave North Carolina its first lead of the night — and it was the only one tha...

Before Seth Trimble’s game winner, Caleb Wilson ensured UNC would be in a spot where such a moment was even possible.

In the battle between Wilson & Cameron Boozer, Wilson’s takeover ability mattered more than Boozer’s steady hand.

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Darryn Peterson's performance against Texas Tech not only showed he's the clear No. 1 pick, but also showed that Kansas has as good of a chance to win the national title as anyone.

My top takeaway of the week, from Weekend Under Review:

Rauf Report: BYU's massive problem, why Gonzaga's loss was foreseeable, and more trends to monitor An independent college basketball outlet.

A new #RaufReport dives into 5 things to know from the last week of CBB:

-Why Gonzaga's loss was coming
-Why Santa Clara is a real threat
-BYU's massive problem
-Atwell's importance to Texas Tech
-Quadir Copeland's excellence

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Join us as we discuss our biggest takeaways from the week & preview the seven biggest games from a loaded weekend slate.

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My biggest takeaway from the weekend is the amount of high level basketball that's being played.

20 teams have a realistic chance to make the Final Four, most of which are capable of winning the whole thing.

On the amount of elite hoops across the country, for Basket Under Review:

Florida's dominant win over Alabama showcased everything this Gators team has morphed into - and that's one capable of repeating as national champs.

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

Rauf Report: AJ Dybantsa questions, UCF's underrated star, and trends worth monitoring An independent college basketball outlet.

AJ Dybantsa's struggles vs Kansas & Arizona are emblematic of a larger issue for the potential top pick.

A new #RaufReport dives into that, along with looks at Florida's hot streak, the nation's most underrated PG & trends to know.

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What are the biggest takeaways you need to know from this weekend's results?

We dive in on today's episode of Weekend Under Review before previewing this week's most important games.

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Michigan is good enough to beat other quality teams without playing its best, but the Wolverines continued to show vulnerability against Nebraska.

On Weekend Under Review, we discussed what's different with Michigan from the Players Era version:

Arizona is the best, most complete, and most consistent team in the country. The Wildcats have an answer for everything, and we saw that in their win over BYU.

It's time to give Arizona its flowers.

Rauf Report: Jaden Bradley, Nigel James, and trends to monitor this weekend An independent college basketball outlet.

Jaden Bradley's fingerprints were all over Arizona's win vs BYU. A new #RaufReport highlights what makes him a special defender, along with looks at:

-Marquette's rising star
-What's wrong with Purdue
-Other trends to monitor

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We dive into the most important takeaways from this week's games before previewing what's on tap this weekend.

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The game of the night is in Ann Arbor, with Nebraska putting its undefeated record on the line against Michigan.

We previewed the biggest keys to this top-5 showdown on Weekend Under Review:

The national conversation around college basketball is largely about the things that are "ruining" or "killing" the sport.

But this weekend - particularly Saturday's games - provided the magic we love and showed the on-court product has never been better.

I talked a little more about Purdue's ball screen coverage on Weekend Under Review.

This isn't a Purdue-centric issue, but teams that blindly switch everything can be easily exploited - which Illinois was able to do with Keaton Wagler on Saturday.

UConn deserves credit for routinely finding a way to win close games. But how concerning is it that the Huskies keeping finding themselves in close games against lesser foes?

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

Rauf Report: Freshmen phenoms and the health of the sport An independent college basketball outlet.

A new #RaufReport looks back at perhaps the best Saturday of basketball this season before diving into:

-Purdue's ball screen coverage
-Michigan St's transition prowess
-Deeper look at Michigan
-Steven Pearl's success

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A new episode of Weekend Under Review is live!

We break down what you need to know from the weekend's biggest games before previewing two massive showdowns this week.

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NC State's success (or lack of success) in game can be directly tied to Darrion Williams and his level of aggressiveness.

We discuss on Weekend Under Review following the Wolfpack's important victory over Clemson this week:

Rauf Report: Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and Why Context Matters Right Now An independent college basketball outlet.

A new SEC-heavy #RaufReport dives into:

-What's wrong with Vandy?
-Why Arkansas is the nation's best home team
-Rashaun Agee's stellar stretch
-Joshua Jefferson's special company
-Austin Swartz's impact for Creighton

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