Villanova and Notre Dame open season with basketball game in Rome
Villanova and Notre Dame will tip off the 2026-27 college basketball season with a game in Rome, Italy, marking an unusual international start to the season.
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NCAA blocks bid to prevent 30 athletes from playing college basketball
A Kentucky judge denied the NCAA's attempt to block 30 athletes from playing college basketball, representing a legal setback for eligibility enforcement.
Eligibility crisis grows in college basketball amid transfer rules
College basketball faces an expanding eligibility crisis as transfer portal changes and other rule modifications create challenges for athletic departments.
USC's JuJu Watkins returns for 2026-27 season after ACL injury
Star guard JuJu Watkins is ready to return to college basketball after recovering from an ACL tear, highlighted as a key storyline for the upcoming season.
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UConn coach Dan Hurley signs two-year extension through 2032
UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley agreed to a contract extension that keeps him with the program through the 2032 season.
Penn State's Roko Prkačin ruled eligible by NCAA
Penn State men's basketball forward Roko Prkačin was cleared to play after receiving an NCAA eligibility ruling.
Wisconsin's Nate Winter named to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar preseason watch list
Wisconsin center Nate Winter was selected to the preseason watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year award.
SEC reclaims top spot in conference power rankings with major spending
The SEC moves back to the top of college basketball conference power rankings, buoyed by increased conference spending entering the 2026-27 season.
March Madness expansion debate emerges ahead of 2027 tournament
College basketball observers are discussing whether expanding the NCAA Tournament format would improve the competition and fan experience.
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2026-27 college basketball season predictions released by major outlets
ESPN, CBS Sports, The New York Times and other major sports media outlets have published preseason predictions for national champions, Final Four teams and conference winners.
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