The expanded 76-team bracket reshapes at-large and mid-major access, with bracketologists already projecting the squeeze on smaller conferences.

The conference rule tightens how athletic departments may facilitate outside NIL agreements, a notable shift in college sports governance.

A temporary injunction resolves an eligibility dispute that could still head back to court if the coach resists.

The dismissal follows allegations that Kloman withheld information vital to a player's eligibility paperwork.

The extension locks in one of the sport's longest-tenured coaches after sustained Big Ten and NCAA Tournament success.

The commitment continues Duke's run of elite recruiting under Jon Scheyer (as reported).

It is the Friars' highest-ranked recruit in at least 20 years, a major coup for Bryan Hodgson's new staff.

Preseason Big East projections put the Huskies first with Rick Pitino's retooled St. John's lineup behind them.

The preseason pecking order places the Illini atop a conference that includes the reigning national champion.

Preseason bracket projections differ on the top line while agreeing expansion complicates mid-major at-large paths.

The deal for the incoming freshman guard-forward is another example of outside entities entering college athlete representation.

The rankings, and a Sports Illustrated 76-player counterpart, frame the season's headliners heading into tipoff.

The longtime host steps away from the studio show, a significant change for NBA and basketball broadcasting.

Comprehensive season previews and team rankings set expectations across the sport as games begin.

Realignment continues to reshape scheduling and automatic-bid math ahead of the expanded tournament.

Pressure lists include both men's and women's head coaches entering a season with high expectations.

Program-by-program outlooks cover Kevin Willard's second Villanova season, new coaches at Providence and Marquette's portal pivot.

Davis moves to television months after his departure from the Tar Heels' bench.