Here is a look at some of the top big men entering the 2026-27 college basketball season.

The NBA offseason is revealing which big men are poised for major fantasy ranking climbs through expanded roles and opportunity. Big men are back. Not in the old-school sense. Not post-ups every trip.

As the game has moved away from the hoop and toward the 3-point line, big men have had to evolve into shooters. llustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Ronald Martinez, Thearon W.

The 2026 NBA Draft class features a resurgence of big men, with several prospects poised to bring size and rim protection back to prominence. Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson stand out for their unique ...

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Bounce directly in your inbox. Today is the five-year anniversary of the first Play-In Game/Tournament ...