UNC hires former NBA coach Michael Malone as head men's basketball coach
North Carolina turns to a veteran NBA head coach to fill its vacancy, a high-profile hire for one of the sport's blue-blood programs.
WRAL · +13 outlets
Dana Altman retires at Oregon after 16 seasons and 382 wins
Altman's departure ends a long run in Eugene and opens a coaching search for the Ducks.
Grants Pass Tribune · +14 outlets
Preseason top 25 released with Florida and Duke leading men's rankings
The first national top 25 sets early expectations for the 2026-27 men's season.
FOX Sports · +14 outlets
Big Ten men's preseason rankings: Illinois and Michigan State lead the way
Preseason analysis frames the Big Ten race around Illinois and Michigan State, with Illinois roster notes drawing scrutiny.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Top-20 senior Ahmed Nur commits to Ole Miss, program's highest-ranked recruit in decades
The pledge marks a rare recruiting win at that level for the Rebels.
ESPN · +1 outlets
KenPom preseason rankings released, with Kansas in top 10 and Louisville top-20
KenPom's preseason ratings give an analytics-based baseline ahead of the season.
Sports Illustrated · +14 outlets
ESPN tracker: men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27
A running log of hirings and firings across men's programs ahead of the season.
ESPN · +2 outlets
ESPN tracker: transfers, recruits and roster moves at key men's programs
Roster movement summaries track player turnover and eligibility situations with the season a month out.
ESPN · +3 outlets
Clemson basketball programs dealing with eligibility issues
Eligibility questions affect both Clemson basketball teams heading into the season.
PressReader · +14 outlets
TNT Sports announces 15-game Big East women's basketball broadcast slate for 2026-27
The deal expands national television exposure for Big East women's basketball.
cardbiz.ca · +13 outlets
ESPN Events unveils 2026-27 college basketball schedule
The schedule release sets the lineup for ESPN-operated early-season events.
ESPN Events · +14 outlets
Brad Underwood embraces high expectations after Illinois Final Four run
Illinois enters the season with elevated expectations following its deep tournament run.
CBS Sports · +9 outlets
LSU women's basketball misses on 5-star point guard GG Banks
The miss is a notable recruiting setback for the Tigers' women's program.
The Daily Advertiser · +12 outlets
Wichita State's Mike Gray Jr. cleared by NCAA to play
The eligibility ruling makes the guard available for the Shockers.
Wichita Eagle · +9 outlets
Ole Miss coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin calls for officiating reform ahead of 2027 season
The coach's public plea adds to ongoing debate over women's officiating standards.
EssentiallySports
WVU inducts John Beilein and 2026 class into Hall of Fame
The ceremony honors the former Mountaineers coach and other inductees.
WV Sports Now · +3 outlets
Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology watch guide for March Madness
Lunardi's early bracket outlook offers a preseason projection of the field.
msn
Auburn projected favorably in early tournament outlook; Field of 68 lowers expectations
Differing early projections frame the range of expectations for Auburn's season.
Yahoo Sports