Weekend CBB Picks: Peterson's Best Bets for Feb 28
Greg Peterson shares his top college basketball betting picks for Saturday, Feb 28, 2026, offering his best bets and analysis for today’s games.
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Miami (Ohio) Stays Perfect With 69-67 Comeback Win at WMU
No. 21 Miami (Ohio) rallied from a late nine-point hole to edge Western Michigan 69-67 on Trey Perry’s driving layup with 0:04 left, preserving the RedHawks’ 29-0 start and lone unbeaten status in Division I. Peter Suder led Miami with 18 points; Jayden Brewer paced WMU with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Peterson Defends Availability, Declares Basketball Is Life Before NBA Draft
Darryn Peterson, projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, has missed 11 of Kansas' 27 games due to hamstring, ankle and cramps injuries and pushes back on the narrative that he's choosing to sit out, saying basketball is his life. He sparked attention after benching himself for 18 minutes in a win at Oklahoma State; coach Bill Self cautioned that availability matters for NCAA tournament success. Peterson traces his work ethic to his Canton, Ohio upbringing and emphasized he would be on the floor if possible, with the goal of being healthy for the NCAA tournament. Only Kenyon Martin and Kyrie Irving have been drafted No. 1 after missing more than 10 college games.
SI Projects NCAA Top 16 Seeds Ahead of Selection Sunday as Injuries Loom
Sports Illustrated projects the NCAA men’s basketball top 16 seeds for Selection Sunday, with Michigan, Duke and Arizona leading the pack; UConn remains in contention for the final No. 1 seed after a loss, while Houston and Iowa State also factor in. The piece notes potential shuffles if Gonzaga’s Braden Huff and Texas Tech’s JT Toppin miss time, and lists Arkansas, St. John’s, Louisville and Tennessee as near-misses in the discussion ahead of the reveal.
Michigan Tops 2026 Title Odds as Arizona Slips After Losses
Michigan has overtaken Arizona as the betting favorite to win the 2026 national title after Arizona's first two losses, riding an 11-game win streak and a strong resume that could yield a No. 1 seed; Duke and Houston remain in the mix, with Iowa State, Illinois, Florida and UConn also contending as Selection Sunday approaches.
Duke Edges Clemson 67-54 in Cameron Indoor
Duke Blue Devils defeated Clemson Tigers 67-54 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, riding a stronger defensive effort to pull away for the win. The game page also features betting odds, expert picks, and projections surrounding the matchup, along with injury notes for Duke’s Ifeanyi Ufochukwu and Sebastian Wilkins and Clemson’s Blake Davidson and Zac Foster.
Kansas Edges BYU 90-82 in Allen Fieldhouse’s 1,000th Game
Kansas defeated BYU 90-82 in the 1,000th Allen Fieldhouse game, led by Bryson Tiller’s career-high 21 points and Darryn Peterson’s 18 for the Jayhawks, while Richie Saunders poured in 33 for BYU; Kansas built a 53-33 halftime cushion and withstood a late BYU rally, finishing with an 8-4 edge in the final minute.
Burries' clutch block caps Arizona's perfect start in 86-83 win over BYU
No. 1 Arizona held off No. 13 BYU 86-83 to remain undefeated at 21-0, with Brayden Burries scoring 29 and delivering a game-saving block in the final seconds while Jaden Bradley added 26. BYU pressed back from a 19-point deficit, but couldn't complete the rally as Arizona survived on the road in Provo.
No. 5 Nebraska Heads to No. 3 Michigan for High-Stakes Big Ten Showdown
No. 5 Nebraska visits No. 3 Michigan in a marquee Big Ten showdown at Crisler Center after a second-half rally against Minnesota. The Huskers (20-0) will lean on Pryce Sandfort, Sam Hoiberg and Jamarques Lawrence, with Braden Frager’s health a factor, while Michigan counters with a deep, transfer-heavy lineup led by Roddy Gayle Jr., Nimari Burnett and 7-foot-3 Aday Mara in what could be one of the season’s biggest early-matchups.
Wagler erupts for 46 as Illinois tops Purdue 88-82 at Mackey Arena
Freshman Keaton Wagler scored a career-high 46 points (nine 3-pointers) to lift No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 road win over No. 4 Purdue at Mackey Arena. Illinois hit 18-of-38 from 3 while Purdue was 7-of-19, and Wagler sealed the win with a late jumper and two free throws after Braden Smith trimmed the margin. Illinois improves to 17-3 (8-1 Big Ten); Purdue falls to 17-3 (7-2). Illinois played without reserve center Jason Jakstys, and guard Kyle Boswell was out for at least a month.
Spartans cruise past Maryland 91-48 as Fears posts 17 assists
No. 10 Michigan State blew out Maryland 91-48 at Breslin Center, jumping to a 24-4 lead and never easing up as Jeremy Fears Jr. handed out a career-high 17 assists along with 17 points, while Coen Carr and Carson Cooper added 14 points each. MSU shot 60.7% and held Maryland to 33.3%, sealing the win to improve to 18-2 (8-1 Big Ten) while Maryland dropped to 8-12 (1-8).
2025-26 NCAA Basketball Season Preview: Predictions, Rankings, and Key Players
The article provides predictions and key storylines for the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season, highlighting teams like St Thomas, Kansas, and Connecticut, as well as standout players such as Darryn Peterson and Sarah Strong, and discusses potential surprises and challenges for top teams.
UConn Tops Women's College Basketball Preseason AP Top 25
The AP Top 25 preseason poll for women's college basketball 2025-26 season has been revealed, with UConn, South Carolina, UCLA, Texas, and LSU ranked as the top five teams, reflecting expectations based on returning players, transfers, and coaching. The season begins on November 3rd, with teams adjusting to roster changes and new talent.
Tahaad Pettiford Withdraws from NBA Draft to Rejoin Auburn
Tahaad Pettiford, a talented sophomore guard for Auburn, has decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to college for another season, citing a favorable NIL deal and the potential for a significant role on the team. Pettiford, who contributed to Auburn's deep NCAA Tournament run, is expected to be a key player in their upcoming season, especially with the team losing several seniors and adding transfers. His decision underscores his confidence in Auburn's prospects for 2025-26.
Yaxel Lendeborg Chooses Michigan Over NBA Draft, Boosting Championship Hopes
Yaxel Lendeborg, a top transfer from UAB, has decided to return to Michigan for his final college year, significantly boosting the Wolverines' prospects for the 2025-26 season, enhancing their roster with a versatile, elite defender and scorer, and representing a positive trend for college basketball and NIL opportunities.