Big Ten limits schools' involvement in third-party NIL deals
The conference rule restricts how member athletic departments can participate in outside NIL agreements, another shift in the governance of athlete compensation
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Ohio Supreme Court order keeps two dozen basketball players eligible as season opens
The ruling preserves eligibility for players tied to a statewide case while broader litigation over NCAA eligibility rules continues into the season.
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LSU's Will Wade declines to discuss RJ Luis Jr.'s eligibility after restraining order
A temporary restraining order won by Luis opened the door for him to play for the Tigers, and the coach declined comment as the season begins.
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NCAA eligibility chaos in courthouses as college basketball season begins
With players suing and courts issuing emergency orders, eligibility rules are being tested across multiple states at the start of the 2026-27 season.
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Expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament format detailed ahead of 2027 bracket
The field grows from 68 to 76 teams, changing at-large and automatic bid math for every conference.
myMotherLode.com · +14 outlets
Duke beats UNC and others for top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery
The commitment gives Duke a top-10 prospect for a seventh consecutive recruiting class.
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Texas A&M guard Rylan Griffen suffers major setback in NCAA eligibility lawsuit
The ruling is a blow to Griffen's bid to gain eligibility through litigation, one of several active court cases involving college players.
Sports Illustrated · +1 outlets
LSU lands five-star point guard Reese Alston, son of former NBA player
Alston, the No. 13 overall recruit, is Will Wade's third top-25 pledge in the 2027 class.
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CBS Sports releases 2027 bracketology: Duke No. 1, expansion squeezes mid-majors
Preseason projections show the Blue Devils on the top line and fewer at-large paths for mid-major programs under the bigger field.
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UConn again the Big East favorite, with Pitino's St. John's chasing
Preseason conference projections put the Huskies on top while St. John's is positioned as the leading challenger.
The Washington Post · +13 outlets
ESPN bracketology: Florida holds No. 1 overall seed, Illinois a threat
The preseason field has the Gators as consensus top seed while noting Illinois as a potential contender.
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Transfer portal winners and losers: Tennessee, Texas rise, two Georgia schools slip
ESPN's value-added analysis weighs which programs gained the most from portal movement this offseason.
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Duke, Florida open as co-favorites for the 2027 NCAA championship
Preseason title odds install the Blue Devils and Gators at the top of the March Madness market.
New York Post · +11 outlets
Coaching changes expected to shape the 2026-27 men's season
New staffs, including Randy Bennett at Arizona State, face scrutiny as programs reset expectations.
FOX Sports · +14 outlets
ESPN releases preseason top 100 men's player rankings
The list highlights freshmen, transfers, and returning stars expected to define the season.
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Villanova and Notre Dame open college basketball season in Rome
The overseas opener draws attention to the sport's international ambitions and the historic venues that have hosted it.
National Catholic Reporter · +14 outlets
Hurley expects fast playbook grasp from new-look UConn roster
The No. 4 Huskies are integrating a rebuilt roster and their coach wants quick command of the system.
www.the-messenger.com · +1 outlets
ESPN ranks 75 teams into tiers by March Madness potential
The preseason tiers sort contenders from Cinderellas and identify teams capable of 30-win seasons.
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