Jeff Eisenberg
@jeffeisenberg.bsky.social
Father. Husband. Craft beer snob. Cook. @YahooSports features, college basketball writer.
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A deep dive with @danwolken.bsky.social on one of college sports' most puzzling mysteries: Why does UCLA struggle so badly to get it right in football?
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What's wrong with UCLA football?
How can a school that sits in one of America’s most desirable zip codes, with one of the most well-regarded brands in college athletics, struggle so badly to get it right in football?
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September 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A deep dive with @danwolken.bsky.social on one of college sports' most puzzling mysteries: Why does UCLA struggle so badly to get it right in football?
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
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A deep dive with @danwolken.bsky.social on one of college sports' most puzzling mysteries: Why does UCLA struggle so badly to get it right in football?
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
What's wrong with UCLA football?
How can a school that sits in one of America’s most desirable zip codes, with one of the most well-regarded brands in college athletics, struggle so badly to get it right in football?
sports.yahoo.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A deep dive with @danwolken.bsky.social on one of college sports' most puzzling mysteries: Why does UCLA struggle so badly to get it right in football?
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"Impossible."
"Unattainable."
"Otherworldly."
For decades, that's been the perception of a world record set 40 years ago at the height of East Germany's era of state-sponsored doping.
Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once more redefine what's achievable? sports.yahoo.com/olympics/art...
"Unattainable."
"Otherworldly."
For decades, that's been the perception of a world record set 40 years ago at the height of East Germany's era of state-sponsored doping.
Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once more redefine what's achievable? sports.yahoo.com/olympics/art...
Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone break a controversial world record long thought to be unbreakable?
Mclaughlin-Levrone's performance in the 400m at the World Athletics Championships has many wondering if she can break the world record that's stood since 1985.
sports.yahoo.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"Impossible."
"Unattainable."
"Otherworldly."
For decades, that's been the perception of a world record set 40 years ago at the height of East Germany's era of state-sponsored doping.
Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once more redefine what's achievable? sports.yahoo.com/olympics/art...
"Unattainable."
"Otherworldly."
For decades, that's been the perception of a world record set 40 years ago at the height of East Germany's era of state-sponsored doping.
Can Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once more redefine what's achievable? sports.yahoo.com/olympics/art...
‘The humblest kid that I’ve ever met’: The other side of Nico Iamaleava sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
‘The humblest kid that I’ve ever met’: The other side of Nico Iamaleava
When Nico Iamaleava transferred from Tennessee over an apparent NIL dispute, it triggered an avalanche of vitriol. He was called ‘greedy’ and ‘ungrateful.' But those close to him paint a vastly differ...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
‘The humblest kid that I’ve ever met’: The other side of Nico Iamaleava sports.yahoo.com/college-foot...
He plays for a tiny New England liberal arts college where NFL dreams aren't supposed to flourish. How Thomas Perry willed himself onto the NFL's radar anyway: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
NFL Draft: Is Thomas Perry the most unlikely pick in this year's class?
Perry is on the precipice of being drafted into the NFL despite playing for an academically rigorous liberal arts college where football dreams aren’t supposed to blossom.
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April 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
He plays for a tiny New England liberal arts college where NFL dreams aren't supposed to flourish. How Thomas Perry willed himself onto the NFL's radar anyway: sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/...
Even in a Cinderella-less Sweet 16, underdog stories still exist, if you know where to look for them. Case in point: The remarkable rise of Tennessee's Chaz Lanier
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Cinderellas are still alive in March Madness. Case in point — Tennessee's Chaz Lanier
The Sweet 16 may be a battle of heavyweight teams, but it's full of overlooked players who began their college careers in obscurity.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Even in a Cinderella-less Sweet 16, underdog stories still exist, if you know where to look for them. Case in point: The remarkable rise of Tennessee's Chaz Lanier
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Is NIL the death of Cinderella runs?
That's an an overreaction.
But is college basketball's changing landscape making it harder for mid-majors to compete?
"That’s a simple answer. Yes. Yes, it is." sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
That's an an overreaction.
But is college basketball's changing landscape making it harder for mid-majors to compete?
"That’s a simple answer. Yes. Yes, it is." sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
March Madness: Is NIL the death of Cinderella?
For the first time since the NCAA tournament expanded to 32 teams in 1975, every team that advanced to the Sweet 16 hails from a power conference.
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March 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Is NIL the death of Cinderella runs?
That's an an overreaction.
But is college basketball's changing landscape making it harder for mid-majors to compete?
"That’s a simple answer. Yes. Yes, it is." sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
That's an an overreaction.
But is college basketball's changing landscape making it harder for mid-majors to compete?
"That’s a simple answer. Yes. Yes, it is." sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
Top-four seeds are 15-0 so far in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament with only Michigan State vs. Bryant left to play.
The average margin of victory so far? 22.5 points.
The average margin of victory so far? 22.5 points.
March 22, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Top-four seeds are 15-0 so far in the first round of the men's NCAA tournament with only Michigan State vs. Bryant left to play.
The average margin of victory so far? 22.5 points.
The average margin of victory so far? 22.5 points.
One $hining moment? Why it's often harder for NCAA tournament heroes to cash in than you might think. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
March Madness: How instant tourney sensations like Jack Gohlke capitalize on their brief moments in the spotlight
With the speed of the NCAA tournament, players have to move quickly to cash in, something they aren't usually equipped to do.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
One $hining moment? Why it's often harder for NCAA tournament heroes to cash in than you might think. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
Which past men’s college basketball legends would have earned the most money in the modern NIL era? I asked eight people in the NIL space to reveal their choices. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
From Shaq to Zion: Which past men’s college basketball legends would have earned the most money in the modern NIL era?
A poll of NIL experts revealed who they think would have made the most money if they played in the NIL era.
sports.yahoo.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Which past men’s college basketball legends would have earned the most money in the modern NIL era? I asked eight people in the NIL space to reveal their choices. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
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Been working on this all season. With the NCAA Tournament coming next week, no better time than now to finally unveil it.
March makes heroes of many. But who are the all-timers this century in college hoops? Here are the 25 biggest men's college basketball stars of the past 25 years.
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March makes heroes of many. But who are the all-timers this century in college hoops? Here are the 25 biggest men's college basketball stars of the past 25 years.
🏀 BIG READ 🏀
Ranking the top 25 college basketball stars of the past 25 years: Zion, Carmelo, Jimmer, Steph, Kemba and more
With March Madness right around the corner, Matt Norlander goes big and ranks the brightest stars since 2000
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March 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Been working on this all season. With the NCAA Tournament coming next week, no better time than now to finally unveil it.
March makes heroes of many. But who are the all-timers this century in college hoops? Here are the 25 biggest men's college basketball stars of the past 25 years.
🏀 BIG READ 🏀
March makes heroes of many. But who are the all-timers this century in college hoops? Here are the 25 biggest men's college basketball stars of the past 25 years.
🏀 BIG READ 🏀
Could Auburn be remembered as an all-time great college basketball team? Sounds crazy, until you start examining the resume the Tigers are putting together. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
Why a national title would cement Auburn as one of college basketball’s all-time great teams
Implausible? Well, considering Auburn has marched through an all-time great SEC nearly unblemished, no.
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March 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Could Auburn be remembered as an all-time great college basketball team? Sounds crazy, until you start examining the resume the Tigers are putting together. sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
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He barely escaped the bench as a high school sophomore.
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
Johni Broome's journey from afterthought recruit to national player of the year contender
Few colleges wanted Johni Broome. Now he's Cooper Flagg's only challenger as college basketball's best player.
sports.yahoo.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
He barely escaped the bench as a high school sophomore.
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
He barely escaped the bench as a high school sophomore.
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
Johni Broome's journey from afterthought recruit to national player of the year contender
Few colleges wanted Johni Broome. Now he's Cooper Flagg's only challenger as college basketball's best player.
sports.yahoo.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
He barely escaped the bench as a high school sophomore.
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
He didn't make the first AAU team he tried out for.
His hometown D-I school never offered.
Inside Johni Broome's path from afterthought recruit to Cooper Flagg's national player of year challenger: sports.yahoo.com/college-bask...
'The night the light went out in New Orleans'
Behind-the-scenes tales from the most surreal 34 minutes in Super Bowl history: sports.yahoo.com/the-night-th...
Behind-the-scenes tales from the most surreal 34 minutes in Super Bowl history: sports.yahoo.com/the-night-th...
The night the lights went out on the Super Bowl
The last time the Superdome hosted a Super Bowl, the lights went out in the middle of the third quarter, causing a 34-minute delay. This is the story of how it happened.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
'The night the light went out in New Orleans'
Behind-the-scenes tales from the most surreal 34 minutes in Super Bowl history: sports.yahoo.com/the-night-th...
Behind-the-scenes tales from the most surreal 34 minutes in Super Bowl history: sports.yahoo.com/the-night-th...
"He's the only one in the world who can do that."
"This kid is different."
"I'm going to be on ESPN, huh?"
On Saquon Barkley's jaw-dropping talent for hurdling would-be tacklers. sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-2...
"This kid is different."
"I'm going to be on ESPN, huh?"
On Saquon Barkley's jaw-dropping talent for hurdling would-be tacklers. sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-2...
Super Bowl 2025: Saquon Barkley has been leaping over defenders since high school
Saquon Barkley provided the highlight of the NFL season when he jumped backwards over a Jacksonville defender. But it was hardly the first time he'd shown his leaping prowess.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
"He's the only one in the world who can do that."
"This kid is different."
"I'm going to be on ESPN, huh?"
On Saquon Barkley's jaw-dropping talent for hurdling would-be tacklers. sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-2...
"This kid is different."
"I'm going to be on ESPN, huh?"
On Saquon Barkley's jaw-dropping talent for hurdling would-be tacklers. sports.yahoo.com/super-bowl-2...
"We couldn't believe someone so young could do that."
How a youth football snub, an insatiable hunger to be great and an unexpected growth spurt fueled Jeremiah Smith's rise to freshman stardom at Ohio State: sports.yahoo.com/hes-generati...
How a youth football snub, an insatiable hunger to be great and an unexpected growth spurt fueled Jeremiah Smith's rise to freshman stardom at Ohio State: sports.yahoo.com/hes-generati...
'He's generational': Inside Jeremiah Smith's path to stardom at Ohio State
It all started with a snub from a youth football coach that sparked a hunger in a then 7-year-old from South Florida.
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January 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
"We couldn't believe someone so young could do that."
How a youth football snub, an insatiable hunger to be great and an unexpected growth spurt fueled Jeremiah Smith's rise to freshman stardom at Ohio State: sports.yahoo.com/hes-generati...
How a youth football snub, an insatiable hunger to be great and an unexpected growth spurt fueled Jeremiah Smith's rise to freshman stardom at Ohio State: sports.yahoo.com/hes-generati...
The professionalization of high school football no longer stops with lavish stadiums, TV contracts and endorsement deals.
An offshore gaming site is making it easier than ever to place bets on the most anticipated games: sports.yahoo.com/online-sport...
An offshore gaming site is making it easier than ever to place bets on the most anticipated games: sports.yahoo.com/online-sport...
Online sports betting has trickled down to high school football
Even with low-level betting caps, this has raised corruption concerns over game-fixing.
sports.yahoo.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
The professionalization of high school football no longer stops with lavish stadiums, TV contracts and endorsement deals.
An offshore gaming site is making it easier than ever to place bets on the most anticipated games: sports.yahoo.com/online-sport...
An offshore gaming site is making it easier than ever to place bets on the most anticipated games: sports.yahoo.com/online-sport...
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The SEC isn't just men's college basketball's clear-cut top league this season. It's building a persuasive argument as one of the strongest in recent history. sports.yahoo.com/who-needs-fo...
Who needs football? This year's SEC in the conversation for strongest men’s basketball conference ... ever
A decade ago, the SEC was a football-first conference. Today, it is unquestionably the strongest basketball conference in the country.
sports.yahoo.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:45 PM
The SEC isn't just men's college basketball's clear-cut top league this season. It's building a persuasive argument as one of the strongest in recent history. sports.yahoo.com/who-needs-fo...
The SEC isn't just men's college basketball's clear-cut top league this season. It's building a persuasive argument as one of the strongest in recent history. sports.yahoo.com/who-needs-fo...
Who needs football? This year's SEC in the conversation for strongest men’s basketball conference ... ever
A decade ago, the SEC was a football-first conference. Today, it is unquestionably the strongest basketball conference in the country.
sports.yahoo.com
December 16, 2024 at 7:45 PM
The SEC isn't just men's college basketball's clear-cut top league this season. It's building a persuasive argument as one of the strongest in recent history. sports.yahoo.com/who-needs-fo...
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Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning. sports.yahoo.com/make-fun-of-...
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning
'We don’t want to become good at basketball at the expense of the mission of the school.'
sports.yahoo.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning. sports.yahoo.com/make-fun-of-...
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning. sports.yahoo.com/make-fun-of-...
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning
'We don’t want to become good at basketball at the expense of the mission of the school.'
sports.yahoo.com
December 11, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Make fun of the so-called 'worst college basketball team of all time' all you want. They have a bigger priority than winning. sports.yahoo.com/make-fun-of-...
At this point, the ACC should claim victory if its teams only lose by single digits.
December 5, 2024 at 2:12 AM
At this point, the ACC should claim victory if its teams only lose by single digits.
The most disappointing teams in men's college basketball one month into the new season: sports.yahoo.com/uconn-leads-...
UConn leads list of men's college basketball's biggest disappointments so far this season
Dan Hurley thought his team was underrated coming into the season. But so far, the Huskies have only proven preseason rankings may have overvalued UConn.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM
The most disappointing teams in men's college basketball one month into the new season: sports.yahoo.com/uconn-leads-...
Boise State women's volleyball has already forfeited two matches against San Jose State rather than compete against a transgender player.
Would the Broncos doom their NCAA tourney hopes and end their season boycotting a third time in the Mountain West semifinals? sports.yahoo.com/san-jose-sta...
Would the Broncos doom their NCAA tourney hopes and end their season boycotting a third time in the Mountain West semifinals? sports.yahoo.com/san-jose-sta...
San Jose State transgender controversy: Boise State uncertain if it will boycott Spartans in Mountain West volleyball semis
The Broncos have already forfeited two matches against the Spartans based on moral grounds. Now Boise State must decide whether to do it a third time with a lot more at stake.
sports.yahoo.com
November 28, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Boise State women's volleyball has already forfeited two matches against San Jose State rather than compete against a transgender player.
Would the Broncos doom their NCAA tourney hopes and end their season boycotting a third time in the Mountain West semifinals? sports.yahoo.com/san-jose-sta...
Would the Broncos doom their NCAA tourney hopes and end their season boycotting a third time in the Mountain West semifinals? sports.yahoo.com/san-jose-sta...