Judges block NCAA eligibility rules, allowing dozens of players to compete in season openers
Court rulings on eligibility have scrambled roster availability across college basketball just as the 2026-27 season began, with LSU's Will Wade at the center o
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NCAA tournament expansion questions linger as 76-team field format takes shape
ESPN examines how an expanded 76-team March Madness field would alter bracket logistics and selection.
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No. 1 Florida opens season with 77-67 win over No. 14 Miami
Thomas Haugh's 19 points and 10 rebounds paced the defending No. 1 Gators in the marquee matchup of opening day.
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UCLA upsets No. 5 Arizona on opening night of college basketball season
The Bruins' upset headlined a first Monday that also saw No. 3 Illinois roll and reshuffled early Top 25 projections.
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JuJu Watkins returns as women's college basketball season tips off
Watkins' comeback and top-ranked South Carolina's debut were the headline takeaways from the women's opening night.
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East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma 68-64; Sooners coach Porter Moser apologizes
The Southland Conference preseason last-place pick knocked off Oklahoma in a season-opening upset.
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Kentucky lands 7-foot-5 center Cherif Millogo, No. 8 recruit in 2027 class
The Wildcats add one of the tallest and highest-rated prospects in the 2027 cycle.
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Will Wade opens second LSU stint with 100-57 blowout win over LSU-New Orleans
Wade returns to Baton Rouge amid a complicated offseason and an ongoing NCAA eligibility controversy.
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Michigan beats Oakland 84-68 in Mike Boynton's head-coaching debut
The defending champion Wolverines opened their title defense with a comfortable win.
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Top-25 senior Malachi Jordan commits to St. John's, Pitino's highest-rated recruit
The Red Storm land a top-25 high school prospect in the 2027 class.
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ESPN releases men's college basketball conference power rankings for 2026-27
The rankings track which conferences are best positioned to produce the 2027 national champion.
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Duke and Florida lead 2027 NCAA men's championship odds as season begins
Sportsbooks install the Blue Devils and Gators as early favorites for the 2027 men's national title.
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South Carolina favored for 2026 women's NCAA title; UConn and USC chase
Early futures markets place the Gamecocks atop the women's championship board.
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Big Ten edges SEC for top spot in ESPN's women's basketball conference power rankings
The rankings assess which women's conferences are best positioned for the 2026-27 season.
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ESPN ranks the 100 best players in men's college basketball
The preseason list covers freshmen, transfers and returning stars expected to define the season.
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AP Top 25 men's basketball poll released as season begins
The Associated Press publishes its preseason Top 25 ahead of opening night.
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USA Today ranks top 10 players in women's college basketball as season opens
The list highlights the stars expected to headline the 2026-27 women's season.
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ESPN previews 2026-27 men's college basketball season with predictions
The season preview covers title favorites and coaches under pressure.
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