The extension locks in the two-time national champion coach at his current pay level as UConn builds its roster around him.

Young plans to reclassify into 2027 and must spend at least two years in college before NBA draft eligibility, giving LSU its first-ever No. 1 class.

Henry's commitment is a major recruiting win for the Tar Heels and reshapes the top of the 2027 class.

Alabama adds a second top-25 pledge in the 2027 cycle, boosting its class nationally.

Mirkovic was already expected to miss the start of the season recovering from foot surgery.

The Rome event opened the 2026-27 season with a power-conference matchup played abroad.

Preseason championship odds and projections position Duke atop the field entering the season.

Roster-building changes are making deep runs by mid-major programs less likely in the tournament.

The list spans freshman phenoms, transfer stars and returning veterans expected to shape the season.

Each of the past five national champions won at least 30 games, framing the 30-win threshold as a title marker.

The pair of preseason polls rank the leading men's and women's title contenders ahead of opening week.

The conference-by-conference guide frames the season around team dominance, breakout players and defining narratives.

The list highlights up-and-coming head coaches positioned for bigger jobs.

The Blue Devils' roster was assembled with March results in mind after recent tournament exits.

Early projections map the field and seeding before the season begins, including Alabama's projected spot.

The revamped Big Ten roster is built around portal additions to end a six-year tournament drought.

The Hoosiers enter the season under pressure to return to the tournament.

The Hokies enter the season with questions about their ceiling in the ACC.