Purdue, Florida and Duke round out the top line as tipoff to the 2025-26 season nears.
Category: NCAA
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Men’s NCAA basketball megapreview, predictions for 2025-26
Can Florida repeat? Here’s your guide to the new season, from Final Four picks to conference winner predictions.
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17 teams that could win 30 games in 2025-26
History says a 30-win season could lead to a national title (see: Florida). Which teams could achieve the feat this season?
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Dybantsa debuts with 21, says Aces aided prep
AJ Dybantsa finished with 21 points and 6 rebounds to lead No. 8 BYU to a 71-66 win over Villanova in the Hall of Fame Series on Monday night. The freshman said observing the WNBA’s Aces helped prepare him for his college debut
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Loyola wins on last-second 3: Sister Jean ‘with us’
Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine could feel Sister Jean’s presence during a Monday win over Cleveland State that was sealed when Deywilk Tavarez hit a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the Ramblers’ first game since the death of the longtime chaplain.
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Sister Jean ‘was with us,’ as Loyola wins opener
Loyola Chicago coach Drew Valentine could feel Sister Jean’s presence during a Monday win over Cleveland State that was sealed when Deywilk Tavarez hit a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the Ramblers’ first game since the death of the longtime chaplain.
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Big night for freshmen, more surprises and takeaways from men’s openers
Koa Peat’s 30 points in the Wildcats’ win over the reigning champs highlights big night of freshmen debuts.
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Peterson has 21 points in 22 minutes in KU win
Freshman Darryn Peterson made his presence felt in an abbreviated stint in No. 19 Kansas’ opening win over Green Bay on Monday night.
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Auburn survives in OT in Steven Pearl’s debut
No. 20 Auburn escaped with a 95-90 victory against Bethune-Cookman in Steven Pearl’s first game as head coach Monday night.
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Sampson joins 800-win club as Houston coasts
Emanuel Sharp scored 24 points to lead No. 2 Houston to a 75-57 win over Lehigh for coach Kelvin Sampson’s 800th career win on Monday night.