Auburn fires GM Brian Kloman over Rubstavicius eligibility case
The dismissal follows an allegation that Kloman withheld information central to Mantas Rubstavicius' eligibility case, a rare front-office firing tied to NCAA e
ESPN · +7 outlets
North Carolina taps NBA champion coach Michael Malone to open new era
Malone, an NBA title-winning head coach, takes over a blue-blood program entering a transition season.
Rocky Mount Telegram · +9 outlets
CBS Sports and TNT Sports unveil 2026-27 college basketball schedule
The joint schedule release sets the national television footprint for the season from tipoff through the NCAA tournament's One Shining Moment.
NCAA.com · +13 outlets
Preseason Top 25: Duke opens at No. 1 in 2026-27 men's rankings
Multiple preseason rankings put Duke, Florida, Illinois and UConn at the top of the men's field ahead of the season.
ESPN · +11 outlets
Women's season tips off with JuJu Watkins' return; South Carolina, UConn lead field
The women's season opens with a star back from injury and the reigning power programs again projected at the top.
The Washington Post · +9 outlets
No. 4 Duke chases third straight ACC title and Final Four in women's race
Duke enters as the ACC women's headliner, with a conference three-peat and a deeper March run as the stated goals.
AP News · +5 outlets
Luke Murray takes over at Boston College, aiming to end Power Four's longest tourney drought
Murray inherits a BC program carrying the longest NCAA tournament drought among Power Four schools.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle · +5 outlets
Coaching hot seat: five coaches under pressure entering 2026-27
Preseason coverage highlights the coaches and new hires facing the most job pressure this season.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
Coaching rankings: UConn's Dan Hurley tops Houston's Sampson, St. John's Pitino
A preseason ranking places Hurley atop the men's coaching hierarchy ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
CBS Sports · +3 outlets
UCLA eyes first Big Ten title and deep NCAA run behind 17-year-old Serb Nikola Kusturica
The Bruins' outlook centers on a young international recruit as they pursue a first conference title in their new league.
The Washington Post · +8 outlets
Iowa looks to carry surprise Elite Eight momentum into McCollum's second season
Iowa tries to build on an unexpected deep tournament run in its coach's second year.
The Washington Post · +6 outlets
Nebraska aims to build on first Sweet 16 run with revamped roster
The Cornhuskers look to sustain last season's program-best tournament finish with a reshaped lineup.
The Washington Post · +7 outlets
Michigan State, No. 6, could give Tom Izzo a ninth Final Four
The Spartans open ranked sixth with a path to another deep tournament run under their Hall of Fame coach.
www.the-messenger.com · +8 outlets
SMU enters Enfield's third season with no returning starters after first tourney since 2017
SMU rebuilds from scratch after ending a long NCAA tournament absence, with no starters back for year three under Enfield.
The Washington Post · +14 outlets
Scott Cross takes over Georgia Tech amid near-complete roster overhaul
Cross inherits a rebuilding Yellow Jackets program with almost entirely new personnel.
The Washington Post · +2 outlets
Rutgers chases first NCAA Tournament bid since 2022 with veteran roster
The Scarlet Knights lean on experience in an attempt to return to the tournament for the first time in four years.
The Washington Post
Indiana opens 2026-27 seeking to end three-year NCAA Tournament drought
The Hoosiers enter the season with a tournament berth as the clear benchmark for progress.
The Washington Post · +1 outlets
Jake Diebler under pressure to push Ohio State past first-round tournament level
Ohio State's coach faces expectations to advance deeper after reaching the NCAA tournament.
Your Valley · +1 outlets