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Dickie V's got his eye on these mid-majors this season
From McNeese State to GCU, these mid-majors could make some noise -- and orchestrate a few upsets -- in March, according to Dickie V.
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Bracketology: Duke, Cooper Flagg best of ACC? Don't sleep on North Carolina
R.J. Davis and North Carolina just might be the favorites when the ACC conducts its preseason poll in October.
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2024-25 SEASON PREVIEW
Way-Too-Early Top 25: The best early-season game for every team
This month, we've picked the best, most intriguing game for each top 25 program. Included: Cooper Flagg, regional rivalries, and a lot of Kansas and Alabama.
Countdown to men's hoops! Top stories, players, games, more
From Cooper Flagg to Calipari at Arkansas to UConn's quest for a three-peat -- your 2024-25 season preview.
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COLLEGE HOOPS RECRUITING
The top shooters in the 2025 class
From the midrange to beyond the arc, these are the top shooters in the next recruiting class.
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NCAAM
UConn, Big 12 in early talks for potential membership
Kevin Connors details the discussions between UConn and the Big 12 about the Huskies potentially joining the conference in all sports.
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- Arrest made in theft at Pitino's St. John's office
- Sources: UConn in early talks for joining Big 12
- Wofford hoops gets probation in overwork case
- Thieves swipe sword, bullhorn from Pitino's office
- Man charged with stealing from Hardaway home
- Hurley, ASU to play exhibition at Cameron Indoor
- Union accuses Dartmouth of unfair labor practice
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Adidas MBB recruiting: Handing out superlatives on the summer circuit
Paul Biancardi gives out his 12 summer superlatives for the upcoming 2025 recruiting class.
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Where (nearly) every transfer in the top 100 -- and next-in-line -- has committed for the 2024-25 season.
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Jay Bilas grew up idolizing Bill Walton, who was larger than life on and off the court and he was about finding the joy in others.
CFP's 2024 Makeover
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The College Football Playoff is getting a makeover in 2024! Check out the new format, bracket, selection committee, schedule and other details.