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Injunctions landing just before the season tipped have thrust eligibility enforcement into the courts and reshaped rosters overnight.

The Gators passed their first major test of the year in a ranked season-opening matchup between in-state programs.

The result was the headline men's upset of the first Monday and immediately moved the Bruins up in early Top 25 lists.

The pledge gives Rick Pitino a recruiting landmark as he rebuilds the program's roster in the Big East.

The case traces back years and has become the reference point for how eligibility rules are being contested nationwide.

The Wolverines opened their title defense with a new coach on the sideline after last season's championship run.

The star guard's comeback and South Carolina's debut drew the spotlight as the women's season tipped off.

The Tar Heels closed on a run in the final six minutes to start a new era in Chapel Hill on a winning note.

The larger field is set to change how the tournament is built and who gets in, with details still being worked out.

Preseason rankings and championship futures converge on the Gators and Blue Devils as the season's leading contenders.

The preseason list frames the freshmen, transfers and returners expected to define the season.

The defending power sits atop futures markets as the women's season gets underway.

A run of top-20 commitments has reshuffled the class rankings, with Alabama and Arizona State entering the list.

The Longhorns enter the season with roster turnover but a star still central to their title ambitions.

ESPN's opening-day takeaways cover the biggest results and performances from the first Monday of the season.

The New York Post lists names in play as the program searches for a new head coach.

The Q&A walks through how the bigger bracket changes the path to a title and the selection process.

Preview coverage sets out the storylines and contenders to track from the opening week onward.

A season outlook for the Cardinal as the new campaign begins.

The Hawkeyes will turn to sixth-year lineman Michael Myslinski up front.

A regional guide to the local programs and players to watch this season.

The Cavaliers open the season with raised expectations under their second-year coach.

The Bulldogs are off to a winning start in their first season under a new head coach.

The Eagles enter a new coaching era with tournament hopes as the focal question.

The Crimson's tournament bid pursuit leads a set of early women's season narratives.

The Jayhawks' case for a tournament berth is examined ahead of the new season.

The Spartans enter the season with a retooled approach and higher ambitions.

A first look at the field as the season opens.

A look at the unusual scheduling and logistics behind the overnight tip-off.

The Lions start a new campaign with a test against a program that reached the tournament last season.

The city's early-season event packs multiple games into a packed opening stretch.