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FINAL: Kentucky survives UCF in overtime to close out the preseason
Kentucky defeats UCF 90-76 in an overtime exhibition game to conclude the basketball preseason.
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Bill Raftery hopes to avoid confessional booth after calling game in pope's honor
Villanova and Notre Dame prepare for a historic basketball season opener in Rome, embracing the Pope Leo effect.
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No. 9-ranked Reese Alston commits to LSU and gives Will Wade first five-star for 2027 recruiting cycle
Five‑star point guard Reese Alston, No. 9 in the 2027 class, signs with LSU, delivering coach Will Wade his first five‑star recruit.
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Predicting the 2026-27 30-win men's NCAA basketball teams
College basketball returns with a distinct look for the 2026-27 season as discussions focus on national championship odds and top contenders.
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Ben McCollum explains Trey Thompson's limited minutes in exhibition
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Men's Basketball Holds Off Charlotte, 89-82, In OT In Final Exhibition
UNC men's basketball defeats Charlotte 89-82 in overtime during their final preseason exhibition game.
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Men's college hoops mega-preview: storylines, predictions, picks
Major sports outlets launch comprehensive player rankings ahead of the men's college basketball season.
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The Ultimate 2026–27 Men’s College Basketball Rankings, From Worst to First
CBS Sports has released Matt Norlander's preseason rankings for the 2026-27 men's college basketball season, grading teams from worst to first.
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Ranking the Top-100 College Basketball Players for the 2026-27 Season
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Uniform mix-up brings out classy gesture from Texas basketball
A uniform slip sparks a classy show of sportsmanship as Texas women’s basketball tops UCLA 81‑64 in a preseason exhibition.
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Late run propels No. 2 Duke men’s basketball past No. 17 Kansas for 90-84 win in final exhibition game
No. 2 Duke defeats No. 17 Kansas 90-84 in a high-stakes college basketball exhibition game following a late scoring run.
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Mark Few Adds Word of Warning for Arkansas When It Comes to Miikka Muurinen’s Future
Gonzaga coach Mark Few warns Arkansas after a tight exhibition loss and praises the atmosphere at Bud Walton Arena.
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St. John’s matchup with Texas is going to be an important litmus test
An exhibition basketball game between No. 13 St. John's and No. 7 Texas serves as a major litmus test.
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Dale Brown, LSU's winningest basketball coach, dies at 90
LSU's winningest basketball coach Dale Brown has passed away at age 90, leaving a legacy of athletic success and personal mentorship.
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UCLA freshman phenom Nikola Kusturica unveils coming-of-age performance
UCLA freshman phenom Nikola Kusturica delivers a coming-of-age performance during the basketball team's exhibition game.
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Maryland Unveils NCAA Championship 25th Anniversary Throwback Uniforms
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Villanova is leaving the Big 5, dealing another blow to a college basketball tradition
Villanova is exiting the Big 5 college basketball tradition, according to reporting from The New York Times.
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CRAWFORD | Flory Bidunga went back to Kansas. Obinna Ekezie stole the show.
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Beyond the Buzzer: Louisville’s 89-83 win at Kansas doesn’t count, but it does mean something
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Wednesday afternoon Cardinal news and notes
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Ranking Men’s Basketball National Player of the Year Candidates by All-American Tiers
The Associated Press reveals its preseason All-America teams, sparking widespread college basketball coverage.
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No. 2 Duke dominates No. 8 Tennessee behind Rippey's 21 points
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Couch: 3 quick takes on Michigan State basketball's 78-70 exhibition loss to Connecticut
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College Basketball Final Four tiers: Ranking the preseason Top 25 by their chances to reach final weekend
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College basketball rankings: Florida earns No. 1 spot in preseason AP Top 25 poll ahead of Duke, Illinois
Florida secures the No. 1 spot in the men's college basketball preseason AP Top 25 poll ahead of Duke and Illinois.
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AP Top 25 poll reactions: Michigan overrated; Kansas, UK underrated in preseason college basketball rankings
Preseason men's college basketball rankings spark debate with Michigan placed at No. 16 while Kansas and UK draw underrated labels.
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Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men's poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes
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HIGHLIGHTS: Illinois basketball wins exhibition at Cincinnati
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Quick hits: Six Illini score in double figures in 105-96 exhibition win at Cincinnati
Six Illini players scored in double figures during a 105-96 exhibition basketball victory over Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena.
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Tausk: Five things to learn in Illini's exhibition game at Cincinnati
Illinois men's basketball opens its 2026-27 season with an exhibition game against Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena.
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Women's college basketball 2026-27 freshman impact rankings
Coverage tracks new talent and storylines as the women's college basketball season approaches.
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ACC Exhibition Landscape: Upsets, Outcomes and the Secret Scrimmages Across the Conference
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Kentucky walks off No. 10 LSU in overtime: 4 things to know and postgame cheers
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Nebraska basketball falls to Saint Louis 79-74 in first exhibition game
Nebraska’s season opens with a 79-74 exhibition loss to Saint Louis, sparking analysis of cold shooting and a weekend of top prospects.
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How UNC, Michael Malone Are Approaching Exhibition Games
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CRAWFORD | A long day with Pat Kelsey, a billionaire and a little perspective
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The timing of Dana Altman's retirement from Oregon was strange, but his decision is not
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ESPN and ACC announce 2026-27 men’s college basketball schedule featuring 250+ games across ESPN networks
ESPN, the Southeastern Conference, and the Atlantic Coast Conference unveil extensive 2026-27 basketball television schedules.
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Longtime Oregon men’s basketball coach Dana Altman retires
Oregon Ducks men's basketball enters a transition period following the retirement of its winningest coach, Dana Altman.
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Aden Holloway suspended to start season for Alabama basketball
Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway returns to the team but will miss the start of the 2026-27 season due to a disciplinary suspension.
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Nebraska picked 5th in Big Ten's 'unofficial official' preseason media poll
The Big Ten Conference has released its preseason media poll and honors, highlighting Nebraska's top-five standing and individual standout performers.
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ESPN reveals ABC lineup for Women’s and Men’s College Basketball seasons
ESPN has announced the ABC broadcast lineup for the upcoming Men's and Women's college basketball seasons, featuring several high-profile matchups.
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Son of NBA Hall-of-Fame center Hakeem Olujawon makes college commitment
Abdul-Malik Olajuwon, son of NBA legend Hakeem, has announced his college basketball commitment to SMU.
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Big East coaches pick St. John’s to finish second in preseason poll
UConn dominates the Big East preseason landscape as coaches and media project the university to lead both men's and women's basketball for 2026-27.
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NCAA reducing fields for NIT, WBIT to 24 teams starting in 2027
The NCAA is shrinking the National Invitational Tournament and WBIT fields to twenty-four teams beginning in 2027.
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UConn, St. John's sit atop 2nd annual Omaha World-Herald Big East media poll - Omaha World-Herald
UConn and St. John's dominate the latest Big East preseason polls, according to widespread sports media coverage.
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Nevada coach Steve Alford to retire at end of upcoming season
Nevada basketball coach Steve Alford announces plans to retire following the conclusion of the upcoming 2026-27 season.
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Latest intel on five-star DeMarcus Henry as three schools emerge
Latest recruiting intel emerges for five-star basketball prospect DeMarcus Henry as three schools enter the spotlight.
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ESPN unveils network schedule for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenge, Dec. 1-3
ESPN releases the official network schedule and tip times for the fourth annual SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenge.
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Big 12 Releases BYU Basketball Conference Schedule
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Iowa Basketball: Big Ten Schedule For 2026-27 Season Released
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ESPN unveils 2027 men’s college basketball ‘Big Monday’ schedule featuring marquee ACC and Big 12 games
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NaVorro Bowman Jr., 5-Star Guard and Son of 49ers Legend, Announces CBB Commitment
The five-star basketball recruit and son of a former San Francisco 49ers standout has committed to the University of Connecticut.
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Syracuse basketball’s ACC schedule: When does Duke come to the dome?
The Atlantic Coast Conference has unveiled its 2026-27 men's basketball schedule, highlighting key home matchups for Syracuse and other conference rivals.
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Five thoughts on what Brandon McCoy Jr.’s knee injury means for Michigan
Michigan’s title hopes wobble as 5‑star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr. faces a season‑ending knee injury.
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College basketball rankings: Missouri climbs back into early Top 25 And 1 as Mark Mitchell returns
Mark Mitchell has reversed his decision to transfer to Kentucky, opting instead to reenroll at Missouri and boosting Mizzou's early Top 25 outlook.
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A Louisiana judge has made a decision on RJ Luis' eligibility for LSU men's basketball
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Why Mark Mitchell chose Kentucky: Inside the All-SEC star's decision to join the Wildcats
All-SEC star Mark Mitchell has officially committed to the Kentucky Wildcats following a legal victory.
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UNC's Michael Malone, Steve Newmark Comment on Seth Trimble's Transfer to Louisville
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Dan Hurley rips college basketball landscape: 'You've got to care about the sport'
Dan Hurley criticizes the current state of the college basketball landscape, urging a greater commitment to the sport.