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Top story Saint Louis star Robbie Avila granted preliminary injunction, eligible to play fifth season

A judge's ruling makes the A-10 Player of the Year immediately eligible, letting him suit up Friday against rival Missouri and setting a precedent for eligibility challenges.

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March Madness expansion to 76-team field raises questions about bracket format

The NCAA's larger tournament field changes at-large math, bid distribution and bracket logistics, and ESPN examines the open questions.

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Kentucky lands 7-foot-5 Cherif Millogo, No. 8 recruit in 2027 class

The highest-ranked commitment of Mark Pope's tenure lifts Kentucky into the top 10 of ESPN's 2027 recruiting class rankings, pushing Purdue out.

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East Texas A&M stuns Oklahoma 68-64 in season opener; Moser apologizes

A Southland Conference team picked to finish last knocked off the Sooners, prompting an apology from Oklahoma coach Porter Moser.

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Top-25 senior Malachi Jordan commits to St. John's, Pitino's highest-ranked recruit

The pledge gives Rick Pitino his best-rated recruit since taking over the Red Storm and boosts St. John's 2027 class.

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Michigan beats Oakland 84-68 in Mike Boynton's head-coaching debut

The defending national champion Wolverines opened their title defense under a new head coach, with Boynton already previewing a rematch against UConn.

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ESPN releases Bilas Index ranking the 65 best men's basketball teams for 2026-27

Jay Bilas' annual ranking anchors a wave of preseason team, conference and bracket projections as the season tips off.

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Top 10 players in women's college basketball ranked as 2026-27 season tips off

A preseason player ranking sets expectations for the women's national player of the year race.

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Duke's roster headlines college basketball action Thursday night

CBS Sports' rankings preview puts Duke's talent in the spotlight as the early-season slate picks up.

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