College basketball’s most iconic arenas could host the NBA Cup Final—Isaac Shcade reveals his definitive top five, topped by Allen Fieldhouse and including Hinkle Fieldhouse, The Pit, Rupp Arena, and the Dean Smith Center. Which legendary courts made the cut, and which were just edged out? Share your picks as Schade explains what gives each historic venue the edge for this unprecedented NBA event.

Spotlight games see Vanderbilt survive an overtime thriller at Memphis, Creighton demolish Xavier with a 41-point win, and Alabama’s backcourt duo Labaron Philon and Aden Holloway rack up 53 points. Plus, NC State’s Paul McNeil shatters ACC records with a 47-point outburst, while Braden Huff and Chaze Harris deliver dazzling performances for Gonzaga and South Alabama. Get Shade’s rapid-fire reactions, Thursday tidbits, and the inside scoop on the hottest stories across college hoops.

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