Thanks very much for that

Albany signs three more Aussies: Visit W3Schools!

Interview with Louisville's Deng Adel: High expectations: Deng Adel

Duop Reath, junior at LSU.

@LC. Any word on Andrew Ferguson from WA in regards to college?

Not yet

Mayan Kiir's recruitment is heating up.

Illinois and VCU lead the chase for Mayan Kiir

Louisville is looking to put their scandal related, self-imposed sanctions behind them as they eye a return to the NCAA Tournament. Two Australian's will be at the forefront of their charge, with 6’10 senior center and team captain Mangok Mathiang, and 6’7 sophomore forward Deng Adel set to play key roles in head coach Rick Pitino’s plans.

Mathiang set to return, Adel expected to score

http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-kentucky-kansas-top-cbs-sports-1-351-college-basketball-rankings/

This review of all Men's D1 colleges for next season is obviously subjective to the author's opinion and knowledge, but isn't it great that a number of Aussie kids are in top 100 NCAA basketball programs at the moment!

Some lofty pre-season recognition for the talent that is Deng Adel.

Deng Adel named to 2017 Julius Erving Award watch list

Also, Aussies feature in a number of teams in the top 30 ofCBS Sports' 1-351 college basketball rankings:

1. Duke - Jack White
2. Kentucky - Isaac Hummphries
12. Arizona - Keanu Pinder
13. Saint Mary's - Dane Pineau, Emmett Naar, Jock Landale, Kyle Clark, Jordan Hunter, Tanner Krebs, & Jock Perry
16. Louisville - Mangok Mathiang & Deng Adel
27. Miami - Dejan Vasiljevic

Jack McVeigh could hardly string two sentences together, when asked about his excitement level for the season ahead.

After earning a spot in Nebraska's rotation, McVeigh enters his sophomore season filled with anticipation of what lies ahead. The eagerness in McVeigh’s voice was clear, even though we were talking from separate parts of the globe. The Sydney native is ready to get the Huskers back into the Big 10 elite, with help from some new mates.

Jack McVeigh shooting for Big 10 elite

With the new college basketball season just weeks away, the Australian talent is booming across the collegiate scene. This includes a number of freshman looking to make an immediate impact with their respective schools.

We breakdown the top five incoming Aussie freshman to keep an eye on heading into the new season.

NCAA Men: 2016 Top 5 Australian freshmen

They did have him listed...not sure why he is now missing. No news anywhere. I have emailed to try and find out why.

Degn Gak had narrowed his commitment down to five schools; Duke, Florida, Kansas, Miami and Indiana. He chose the Hurricanes!

Deng Gak to join Vasiljevic at Miami

Will is not eligible to play, at least till mid year - late December, early January.

http://www.fresnobee.com/sports/college/mountain-west/fresno-state/bulldogs-basketball/article97748742.html

This was announced almost 2 months ago

Yeah - that's in the Top 5 article...but he should still be listed IMO.

The number of Australians in NCAA women's basketball continues to increase, with over 20 freshmen making their way across the Pacific to begin their college careers.

A number of members of the 2014 Sapphires team that finished fifth at the World Championships are part of this year’s freshman class, and these players make up the majority of the season’s preseason Top 5 incoming freshmen.

NCAA Women: 2016 Top 5 Australian freshmen

LC - you are correct, something's off. I know kids who did not meet the academics yet were redshirted in their first year. Seems like he probably did not do required core units so the school did not want to waste a scholarship until he met this requirement. The worry is that by doing an extra semester in HS he could lose a semester of eligibility. I was really looking forward to seeing him in action, so let's hope this all works out well for him.

Received reply from Fresno that there is no issue with WDW - he has not yet joined the team. When he does, he will be added.

The 2016/17 NCAA Division I season boasts a long list of talented Aussie men, including an increasing number that feature on major conference programs.

Such is the class of the incoming freshmen, combined with the outstanding talent of those returning, we are set for yet another big season of college hoops.

We preview the Top 10 Australian men who are most likely to make the biggest on-court impact for their respective teams this season. There are far too many honourable mentions to list, so we are sticking with just the 10 names.

NCAA Men: Aussie preseason Top 10

The Australian men opened the 2016/17 NCAA Division I season with a bang, with Saint Mary's center Jock Landale leading a hos of his countrymen who delivered big performances across the opening weekend.

NCAA Men: Aussies open the season with a bang!

Class of 2017 power forward Mayan Kiir has committed to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Mayan Kiir commits to VCU

Thanks to some big opening game performances by Aussie big men Jock Landale, Duop Reath and Xavier Cooks, all were named Player of the Week for their respective school conferences.

NCAA Men: Landale, Reath and Cooks named players of the week

Over the past week, Deng Adel lifted his output in two Louisville wins, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr imposed himself in the paint at Baylor, while Emmett Naar ensured Saint Mary's remained unbeaten.

NCAA Men: Naar’s dimes, Adel on song, and Lual-Acuil Jr throws a block party

Isaac Humphries is a 7'0’ foot center from Sydney. At 18 years of age, he has the potential to do great things. He also represents the changing culture of Australian basketball.

Isaac Humphries: The future is here

The NCAA season has begun and 63 Aussie men are suiting up for college programs. Here is an update on the latest Aussie commits for the 2017/18 NCAA season which is already promising to be full of talent.

Pupavac to Winthrop, Glover a Gael, and Hadley an Aggie

Australians continue to play a key role in a number of teams ranked in the Top 25 Associated Press rankings, with Baylor taking on Louisville for the title at the Battle4Atlantis, while Saint Mary's remains unbeaten.

NCAA Men: Lual-Acuil Jr blocks Cardinals run, Gaels remain undefeated

Is Albany looking to be the next Aus recruiting pipeline? Great to see colleges taking multiple kids from down under. Does anyone keep track of NZ kids being recruited?

It was another eventful week of Division I college hoops for the Aussie contingent repping down under. Saint Mary's lost their first game of the season, Jordan Hunter landed a half-court buzzer-beater, Dejan Vasiljevic delivered a new career-high, Liam Thomas went close to a rarer triple-double, and Harry Froling announced he would be leaving SMU.

NCAA Men: Jordan Hunter hits half court buzzer-beater

Duop Reath led a host of Aussie big men who dominated in Division I college hoops across the past week.

NCAA Men: Duop Reath and the Aussie big men dominating

William McDowell-White, one of Australia's most promising youngsters, will not play college basketball this season due to academic reasons. McDowell-White had committed to the Fresno State Bulldogs. In more Australian college news, freshman Tom Wilson will transfer from SMU, following the footsteps of fellow Aussie, Harry Froling.

William McDowell-White ineligible to play college hoops; Tom Wilson to transfer from SMU

Baylor continued their unbeaten run into the New Year, improving to a perfect 14-0 record and rising to the number 2 in the national rankings. One of the reasons behind the rapid rise of the Bears is the impressive play of Australian big man Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. He leads a host of Aussies who have had a big week in college hoops.

NCAA Men: Jo Lual-Acuil Jr and Baylor remain unbeaten

Awesome coverage LC, one of the best yet, great job mate. So many Aussies doing well all over the NCAA and probably many more to come...

Cheers...now for my mid-season Top 5 men!

NCAA Men: Landale leads mid-season Top 5

They have been exceptional this season. Certainly have the potential as do Lual-Acuil Jr and Reath

Wilson to Boise State

After recently declaring they would be transferring away from SMU, Australian junior National Team representatives Harry Froling and Tom Wilson have committed to new schools, with Froling committing to Marquette and Wilson with Boise State.

When Froling and Wilson committed to SMU, it was while legendary coach Larry Brown was in charge. Brown was a major factor in their decision to originally commit. Coupled with a lack of playing time and opportunity, they decided to leave SMU.

Froling transfers to Marquette, Wilson to Boise State

As we near the end of January, a number of Australian's continue to stand out while others are starting to step up.

NCAA Men: Cooks does it all for Winthrop

Chima Moneke continued to be on the money for UC Davis in the Big West with another big scoring outburst, while a Saint Mary's duo Emmett Naar and Jock Landale helped keep the Saint Mary’s Gaels well entrenched in the nation’s Top 25 ranked teams.

NCAA Men: Moneke is on the money in the Big West

Yep. Did not want to sit out for a further 18mths. Can't say I blame him.

His stats don't look good because he received little to no opportunity.

Xavier Cooks led a number of Aussie front court players who were able to deliver in NCAA Division I hoops over the past week.

NCAA Men: Xavier Cooks soaring like an Eagle

Cooks was also named Big South Player of the Week!

March has just begun, meaning there is one thing on every basketball fan's mind. March Madness!

The Pick and Roll has compiled a list of the Aussies most likely to star in NCAA tournament action this year.

Aussies most likely to star in March Madness

Xavier Cooks and Winthrop are going dancing.

Winthrop was the best team in the Big South Conference this season. They have capitalised by winning the conference tournament over Campbell, and in doing so, earned an automatic bid to the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Award winner Cooks is going dancing

Chima Moneke and UC Davis are dancing for the first time after winning the Big West tournament, holding off regular season champions UC Irvine 50-47. They are just one of a number of teams boasting Australian's who have earned automatic bids to play in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

MVP Moneke, Pinder and White are dancing

A total of 15 Australians across 9 teams have been drawn to play in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

Joining those who had qualified with automatic bids thanks to winning conference tournaments were a host of nationally ranked teams, including #9 Baylor, #10 Louisville, #17 Florida and #19 Saint Mary's.

We take a look at the teams and the brackets as they were drawn.

The ultimate guide on the Aussies in March Madness

Thanks, LC. Good write-up.

Froling would be getting spot minutes at best too. He is after playing time.

Make sure you enter The Pick and Roll NCAA tournament bracket!

The Pick and Roll Tournament Challenge

LC, any chance of a list of teams in the NIT with Aussies in them?

Chima Moneke with a massive double-double to ensure UC Davis wins First four contest to book a date with #1 seed Kansas on Saturday AU time.

Australia was represented by a total of 18 men across 11 teams to open the 2017 NCAA Tournament. Now we are down to just 5 players and 5 teams.

Kentucky, Arizona, Baylor, Florida and South Carolina are the teams remaining featuring Australians that have progressed to the Sweet 16, and with realistic chances of progressing to the Elite 8.

NCAA Men: Elite 8 awaits Aussie men

Ran Tut

Jock Landale named AP All America Honourable Mention.

After completing his senior year with Louisville, Mangok Mathiang is set to be the lone Australian to play in the 2017 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT) commencing on 13 April 2017.

Mangok Mathiang set to play in 2017 Portsmouth Invitational

Kentucky's Australian 7-foot sophomore center Isaac Humphries is turning professional.

Isaac Humphries to hire agent and turn professional

Louisville’s Deng Adel has indicated an interest in declaring for this year’s NBA draft.

Deng Adel to declare for 2017 NBA draft

The 2016/17 NCAA Division I season was once again powered by a number of highly skilled and athletic big men.

Plus, stats for every Aussie male in one place.

NCAA Men: 2017 All-Aussie Awards

Adel will most likely return to Louisville for his junior year.

Doing some great work there LC, keep it up!