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How last season's collapse led to an offseason unlike any other for Bill Self and Kansas
Bill Self was thinking about this season before the previous one ended. The result: a stacked, deep roster that should help Kansas avoid another down season.
READY FOR THE MADNESS!
Jay Bilas unveils his college basketball rankings, 1-68
Just catching up on the men's college basketball season? Have no fear. Jay Bilas is here with all the information you need.
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COLLEGE HOOPS SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY NIGHT HOOPS
Walter Clayton Jr. throws down epic poster for Gators
Collin O'Connor hits the reverse layup in final seconds to secure Stony Brook win
BRACKETOLOGY
Bracket watch: The fourth 1-seed, the Big Ten's title hopes, potential upsets
Is it too early to speculate about late March/early April? These are the questions we at men's Bracketology HQ will try to answer all season.
Bracketology: Gonzaga is a 1-seed again ... as you were
It's been one day of play and we already have a new 1-seed. The Zags aren't new to the top line, though.
BACK TO NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Coach Cal looks to bring fun back to Arkansas and find some for himself
John Calipari has brought national success everywhere he's been. Razorbacks fans hope that trend continues.
PREDICTIONS AND PROJECTIONS
The ultimate guide to the season: Final Four picks, Player of the Year predictions and top storylines
Chances for Cooper Flagg to take Duke to the Final Four, UConn to three-peat and more predictions for the new season. Plus, awards and winners picks.
99 teams, 12 tiers and a whole lot of projections for March hoops
What are the realistic chances for this year's men's D-I college hoops teams to go dancing?
Dick Vitale's dazzling dozen for the 2024-25 season
Diving into the 12 things Dickie V is most excited about for this season.
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- Report: UF's Golden investigated for stalking
- Duke's Flagg, UNC's Davis highlight Wooden watch
- Calipari victorious in debut with No. 16 Arkansas
- 'Superhuman' Kalkbrenner nets 49 for Creighton
- UConn unveils title banner then opens with rout
- Nova looking for answers after upset by Columbia
- No. 15 Creighton minus injured Isaacs for opener
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Men's college basketball coaches on Cooper Flagg's potential
Everyone's locked in on Cooper Flagg, and breaking down just how big a problem he will be on the court with the Blue Devils this season.
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2025 NBA draft: Duke, Rutgers top teams with most prospects
How does Rutgers rank with Duke, UNC, and UConn in terms of NBA talent this season? We went straight to our player rankings to yield the top programs.
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How six major men's NCAA basketball teams rebuilt their rosters
Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, USC, Louisville and DePaul began the offseason with new coaches -- and virtually no rosters. Here's how they retooled.
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AP men's college basketball preseason poll reaction: What you need to know for each Top 25 team
The men's college basketball preseason AP Top 25 poll for the 2024-25 season is out. Here's what to know about each team, from No. 1 Kansas to No. 25 Rutgers.
