Alex Burns's Fantasy Basketball Rankings (Categories): Top 250 for 2024-2025 Drafts

Here we are, folks -- almost to the finish line! After what seemed like possibly the fastest offseason in NBA history (we say this every year), we are a few weeks out from watching real NBA hoops. And that can only mean one thing: fantasy basketball is back, baby! The NBA offseason delivered its usual […]

Fantasy Basketball: 2024 NBA Draft Second Round Sleepers

While many pundits have pointed to this year's NBA Draft as one of the weakest overall classes in recent memory, that doesn't mean that some of the talented young players drafted in rounds one or two won't be able to carve out roles with their new teams or add value immediately. If anything, NBA teams […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, March 15

G'day RotoBallers! The fantasy playoffs are upon us, likely meaning your trade deadline may have come and gone. Keeping that in mind, perhaps now is a good time to start considering possible trade options heading into next season, should your league be either a keeper or dynasty format. Cashing in on recency bias is a […]

March Madness Bubble Report: Who's In, Who's Out?

It's March Madness season while we are in the thick of conference tournament season, and just three days away from Selection Sunday on March 17, 2024. This is the latest bubble update as of March 14, 2024. One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection Committee uses in determining the bracket is the NCAA's […]

March Madness Bubble Report: Who's In, Who's Out?

We are now into March and back with another bubble report! Most conferences are winding down their regular season while others are into their conference tournaments. Selection Sunday is a mere 11 days away and March Madness is just right around the corner! One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection Committee uses in […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, March 1

G'day RotoBallers! For many, the fantasy playoffs are only a matter of weeks away. If you are still able to make trades in your league, now is the time to try and make a move. While we aren't quite there in terms of the silly season, getting ahead of players being rested or 'shut down' […]

March Madness Bubble Report For February 28, 2024

Another crazy week of college hoops in the book, another round of bracketologists coming out with their predictions as we are ever so close to conference tournaments and selection Sunday on March 17, 2024. One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection Committee uses in determining the bracket is the NCAA's NET ranking. The […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, February 23

G'day RotoBallers! With the All-Star break now behind us, our focus shifts to the fantasy playoffs. If you are still able to make trades in your league, now is the time to try and make a move. Given players have had a week to recover, it could make trading based on performance a little tricky. […]

March Madness Bubble Report For February 21, 2024

In college basketball, conference play is heating up, and March Madness is just over three weeks away. College basketball fans have started to turn their attention to teams that could comprise the field that the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee will choose on Sunday, March 17, 2024. One of the most prominent metrics that the Selection […]

College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 2/10/2024

Every year, the college basketball schedule reaches a point where teams are deep into conference play, and young athletes (18-21 years old) have to juggle the demands of school, travel, and life itself. Short rest and unusual travel can wear down teams to the point where they're barely functioning. This creates wild swings in performance, […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, February 9

G'day RotoBallers! The trade deadline has come and gone for another season. While there was a lack of star power when it came to trades, there were certainly several key moves across the association. With the All-Star break also just around the corner, managers need to be firming up their playoff rosters. If you can […]

College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 2/3/2024

Saturday of the best regular season college basketball slates these eyes have ever seen. Between three top-10 matchups, conference tournament battles, and get-right spots, there will be excitement all day long. In this article, I preview a Big 12 matchup between Houston and Kansas along with a a few other spots I'm looking for. I […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, February 2

G'day RotoBallers! We are just a week away from the NBA trade deadline, meaning player values could be about to shift. With the All-Star break also just around the corner, managers need to be firming up their playoff rosters. If you can execute a trade at this time of the season, both managers can walk […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 26

G'day RotoBallers! Another week down as we rapidly approach the trade deadline in many leagues, as well as the fantasy playoffs. For those still in the running for a postseason berth, a trade could prove pivotal, and narrowing your categorical focus is a viable strategy. If you can execute a trade at this time of […]

College Basketball Preview And Bets - Betting Picks For NCAA Basketball Games On 1/24/2024

Now securely into conference play, we're seeing intense matchups all across the college basketball world. Wednesday brings us one of the most exciting weekdays of the year with several clashes near the top of each conference. In this article, I preview an SEC matchup between Auburn and Alabama along with a Big 12 clash between […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 19

G'day RotoBallers! With the trade deadline inching closer every day, the window in which to make moves is getting smaller and smaller. For anyone aspiring to feature in their fantasy playoffs, a trade could prove pivotal, and narrowing your focus is a viable strategy. If you can execute a trade at this time of the […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 12

G'day RotoBallers! For many of us, the playoffs loom large, meaning production is going to be key moving forward. Scouring the waiver wire is getting harder with each passing week. Narrowing your focus is a viable strategy, especially if you are clinging to life in your league. Trading players is a great way to go […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, January 5

G'day RotoBallers! Welcome to 2024! A new year means a fresh start, right? So what better time than now to start condensing your fantasy strengths to dominate your playoff matchups? Trading players is a great way to go about this, allowing both managers to walk away feeling validated. However, executing a trade can be harder […]

Fantasy Basketball: Three Things I Like And Don't Like After Week 10 + OG Anunoby Trade Reaction

Can you believe that we're already 10 weeks deep into the NBA season? We've officially hit the double digits. It's wild. A wise man once said,"'time flies when you're having fun." But in this case, a more appropriate quote may read '"time flies when you are obsessively fixated on tweaking your roster while dealing with […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, December 29

G'day RotoBallers! With 2024 just around the corner, fantasy managers are starting to think about the playoffs. Keeping that in mind, now is the time to start looking at your strengths and weaknesses, perhaps starting to lean into said strengths. Trading players is a great way to go about this, affording both managers a chance […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, December 22

G'day RotoBallers! We head into the Christmas break with plenty happening around the league. Of course, this means there is also a lot happening across the fantasy landscape. As we start to think about the fantasy playoffs, now is the time to start looking at your strengths and weaknesses. Trading players is a great way […]

Free College Basketball Betting Picks - Saturday's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (12/16/23)

This weekend's games are littered with pseudo-neutral site matchups, offering us a clearer picture of where each team and conference stands heading into conference play. Here are two spots I'm targeting from a betting perspective, along with some of my favorite games to watch this Saturday. I hope you enjoy my picks and make sure […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, December 15

G'day RotoBallers! After a two-game week, we return to normal with a loaded slate over the next seven days. As we start to think about the fantasy playoffs, now is the time to start looking at your strengths and weaknesses. Trading players is a great way to lean into what your team is good at, […]

Fantasy Basketball: Three Things I Like And Don't Like After Week 7

Can you believe that we're already seven weeks deep into the NBA season? It's wild. A wise man once said,"'time flies when you're having fun." But in this case, a more appropriate quote may read '"time flies when you are obsessively fixated on tweaking your roster while dealing with unlimited injuries and trying to figure […]

Saturday College Basketball Matchups And Spots - December 9th, 2023

Ah, we’ve arrived. With Army vs Navy being the only Division I college football game this weekend. College hoops gets to slide into the Saturday limelight.  With a big Saturday slate, here are a few spots and mismatches I’m looking to bet early on.    Situational Spots Grand Canyon at Liberty (-4 KenPom) @ Liberty […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, December 8

G'day RotoBallers! With about a third of the fantasy season under our belts, now is the time to start looking at your strengths and weaknesses. Trading players is a great way to lean into what your team is good at, affording both managers a chance to walk away feeling validated. However, executing a trade can […]

Super Tuesday College Basketball Bets And Analysis - December 5, 2023

As the college football season winds to an end, basketball picks up in full force. Big-time non-conference games continue this week, and it feels like there's a lot at stake this early in the season. This early-December Super Tuesday brings us a few massive matchups and spots I'm interested in betting on. Without further ado, […]

Fantasy Basketball: Three Things I Like And Don't Like After Week 6

Life in the NBA moves fast. With multiple games occurring every night and so much data to digest, it can be tricky to stay on top of everything efficiently. And when it comes to fantasy hoops, being in the know is vital to your success. Fortunately for you, that's where I come in. I'm proud […]

Friday and Saturday's College Basketball Conference Crossover: UConn vs Kansas, Marquette vs Wisconsin, and More!

With early-season tournaments ending and cross-conference play beginning, we have several first-class matchups to dive into and learn about a few rosters early this season. Along with big games come some of the nation's top players. Three of the four National Player of the Year candidates are in action on Friday, followed by a pair […]

2023-24 Fantasy Basketball Buy or Sell: Friday, December 1

G'day RotoBallers! Trading and fantasy basketball go hand in hand. So many players. So many teams. So many weeks. Whether getting the upper hand on your mate, leaning into a punting strategy, or simply planning for the future, trading can have more than one winner. However, executing a trade can be harder said than done. […]