Notre Dame rallies past Villanova 74-72 in season opener played in Rome
The Eternal City Tip-Off staged the year's first men's game in Rome, giving both programs an early neutral-site result.
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LSU lands 5-star center Xavier Young, takes No. 1 spot in 2027 class rankings
The 16-year-old will reclassify into 2027 and must spend at least two years in college before NBA draft eligibility, part of a class that moved LSU to No. 1.
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North Carolina lands Demarcus Henry, the No. 2 recruit in the 2027 class
Henry is the Tar Heels' highest-ranked recruit since 2019 and one of the biggest names in a wave of top-20 commitments this cycle.
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UConn gives Dan Hurley 2-year extension through 2032 at roughly $8M annually
The deal keeps one of the sport's highest-paid coaches under contract for six more seasons after multiple national titles.
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Illinois' David Mirkovic has emergency appendectomy, another preseason setback
The Illinois star was already expected to miss the start of the season following offseason foot surgery.
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Five-star forward Zion Green commits to Alabama, joining top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin
Alabama adds a second elite pledge to a class that debuted in ESPN's updated recruiting rankings.
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ESPN recruiting rankings: LSU is No. 1 for the first time, Duke second, Alabama and Arizona State debut
A run of top-20 decisions reshaped the 2027 class rankings before the season tipped off.
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Duke favored to win the NCAA championship, described as 'in a class by themselves'
Early title odds make Duke the consensus men's favorite heading into the new season.
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ESPN's 100 best players in men's college basketball right now
The ranking spans freshman phenoms, transfer stars and fifth-year players expected to define the season.
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ESPN preseason predictions: title picks, pressure points and storylines for 2026-27
Season preview coverage lays out the favorites, contenders and coaching situations to watch.
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Bracketology: Florida holds No. 1 overall seed, Illinois a threat
Early March Madness field projections keep the Gators at the top with the Illini close behind.
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Women's college basketball preseason top 25 ranks the title contenders
A preseason poll sets the hierarchy of national championship hopefuls ahead of the new season.
New York Post · +14 outlets
Three Big Ten teams enter the season chasing NCAA Tournament droughts: Indiana, Ohio State, Washington
Roster overhauls and transfer classes define the Big Ten's bubble programs, including Washington's six incoming transfers.
Chicago Tribune · +3 outlets
Rutgers men seek first NCAA Tournament bid since 2022 with veteran roster
The Scarlet Knights are leaning on experience to end a three-year tournament absence.
Trentonian · +2 outlets
Vanderbilt, ranked No. 24, opens with Tyler Tanner against Bellarmine
The Commodores begin the season as a ranked team with their guard leading the way.
CBS Sports
March Madness Cinderella runs expected to be harder as power programs consolidate
Roster and resource consolidation at the top is narrowing the path for mid-major upsets in the tournament.
Hartford Courant · +2 outlets
Top women's college basketball games in November and December include an NCAA final rematch
The early-season schedule features a title-game rematch among the marquee nonconference matchups.
Chicago Tribune
Women's title odds: South Carolina paces the field as early national championship favorite
Early futures markets install the Gamecocks atop the women's national championship board.
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