Jeff Borzello

Jeff Borzello is an ESPN Staff Writer specializing in college basketball recruiting. He joined ESPN in 2014 and graduated from the University of Delaware. Borzello provides analysis on the latest happenings in men's college basketball, including team rankings, player profiles, and transfer news.

Biography:  https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39895473/mens-college-basketball-way-too-early-top-25-rankings-2024-25-season

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

100%

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Deceptions

85%

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  • The article presents Mark Pope's record at BYU as highly successful, but fails to mention that he has not won any regular-season or conference championships during his nine years as a head coach.

Recent Articles

DJ Wagner Commits to Arkansas, Following Coach John Calipari and Joining a Roster of Former Wildcats

DJ Wagner Commits to Arkansas, Following Coach John Calipari and Joining a Roster of Former Wildcats

Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024 Former Kentucky Wildcat guard DJ Wagner has committed to Arkansas, following coach John Calipari who left Kentucky for SEC rival Arkansas in April. Wagner, a standout freshman last season with 9.9 points, 3.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game, is the sixth player from Kentucky to join Calipari at Arkansas.
Top Fifteen Basketball Players in the 2024 Transfer Portal as of May 3

Top Fifteen Basketball Players in the 2024 Transfer Portal as of May 3

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Over 2,000 college basketball players entered the Transfer Portal during the 2024 cycle, with top prospects now available after its closure. Here are the fifteen standouts.
Johnell Davis' Transfer to Arkansas: Impact on Razorbacks and FAU, Skepticism Needed in Reporting

Johnell Davis' Transfer to Arkansas: Impact on Razorbacks and FAU, Skepticism Needed in Reporting

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Johnell Davis, the AAC Player of the Year from Florida Atlantic, has transferred to Arkansas. His departure leaves FAU facing a roster overhaul after losing all five starters. Davis' career highs in scoring (18.2 ppg), rebounding (6.3 rpg), and three-point shooting (41.4%) make him an immediate impact player for the Razorbacks, who are expected to compete at the top of the SEC after missing out on the NCAA tournament last season.
Oumar Ballo Commits to Indiana: Dominant Center Fills Hoosiers' Roster with Impressive Rebounding and Defensive Skills

Oumar Ballo Commits to Indiana: Dominant Center Fills Hoosiers' Roster with Impressive Rebounding and Defensive Skills

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024 7-foot center Oumar Ballo, a top-ranked transfer and dominant rebounder, has committed to Indiana University over Arkansas. Known for his paint dominance and impressive rebounding abilities, Ballo averaged 12.9 points and 10.1 rebounds last season at Arizona despite defensive limitations. His decision fills a need for the Hoosiers at the five spot as they rebuild their roster.
Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as New Men's Basketball Head Coach, Replacing John Calipari

Kentucky Hires Mark Pope as New Men's Basketball Head Coach, Replacing John Calipari

Broke On: Saturday, 13 April 2024 Kentucky has appointed Mark Pope as their new men's basketball head coach. The 59-year-old, a former captain on Kentucky's 1996 national championship team, replaces John Calipari who left to become the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach.
Michigan Fires Juwan Howard as Men's Basketball Coach After Five Seasons, Finishes Last in Big Ten for First Time Since 1966-67

Michigan Fires Juwan Howard as Men's Basketball Coach After Five Seasons, Finishes Last in Big Ten for First Time Since 1966-67

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Michigan fired Juwan Howard as their men's basketball coach after finishing last in the Big Ten and losing their final nine games, including a defeat to Penn State in the tournament. This is his third coaching job at Michigan.
Purdue Takes Top Seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament, UConn Snubbed Despite Ranking

Purdue Takes Top Seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament, UConn Snubbed Despite Ranking

Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024 Purdue is the unanimous choice for the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, while UConn received a lower seed despite being ranked No. 1 in this week's AP poll.
Ohio State Fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann After Seven Seasons

Ohio State Fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann After Seven Seasons

Broke On: Thursday, 15 February 2024 Ohio State fired head basketball coach Chris Holtmann after seven seasons. The Buckeyes finished 14-11 overall and 5-10 in Big Ten play during his tenure.

Top High School Basketball Player Cooper Flagg Commits to Duke

Broke On: Tuesday, 12 April 2022 Cooper Flagg, the nation's top high school player, has committed to Duke University. Flagg is projected to be a top pick in the 2025 NBA draft.