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Illinois and Michigan State Lead Big Ten Preseason Projections Amid Major Roster Shifts

CBS Sports projects Illinois and Michigan State as the top two teams in the Big Ten for 2026-27, following Michigan’s departure to the NBA. Illinois is favored to succeed as the conference’s dominant program under Brad Underwood, while Michigan State relies on Jeremy Fears Jr. and deep recruiting. Michigan, despite losing key defenders and a star freshman to injury, remains a top-15 threat. UCLA, USC, and Nebraska round out the top five, with significant investments in transfers and freshmen reshaping the conference landscape.

via CBS Sports|

#big-ten #college-basketball #ncaa-tournament

sports7 days ago•3 min saved

ESPN Unveils 2026-27 College Basketball ABC Slate: 13 Marquee Games Across ACC, Big 12, and SEC

ESPN has released its 2026-27 ABC television schedule for men’s and women’s college basketball, featuring 13 marquee matchups across the ACC, Big 12, and SEC. The lineup includes 17 ranked teams, with 12 top-25 games based on ESPN’s Way-Too-Early rankings. Notable women’s games include No. 1 South Carolina vs. No. 5 USC and No. 2 UConn vs. No. 10 LSU, while men’s highlights include No. 1 Florida vs. No. 10 Arkansas and North Carolina vs. No. 2 Duke. The schedule spans from November 15 to February 27, 2026.

via ESPN Press Room|

#abc #acc #college-basketball

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Big East coaches project UConn atop St. John's in 2026-27 season

Big East coaches selected Connecticut as the top favorite to win the 2026-27 conference title, with St. John's picked second. UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. was named Preseason Player of the Year, while St. John's guards Ian Jackson and Tounde Yessoufou earned First Team honors. Xavier was projected to finish sixth, marking a significant rebound from their previous season's struggles.

via New York Post|

#big-east #college-basketball #preseason-poll

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UConn dominates Big East preseason polls as Xavier rebounds

UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams were selected as the top favorites in the Big East Conference for the 2026-27 season. The men’s squad, led by Silas Demary Jr., is expected to win the conference, while the women’s team, anchored by Sarah Strong, is projected to repeat as champions. Xavier men’s basketball has improved its ranking to sixth after a difficult previous season, while the women’s team moved up to ninth.

via Omaha World-Herald|

#big-east-conference #college-basketball #preseason-polls

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Judge clears Denzel Aberdeen for fifth season, solidifying Florida's No. 1 ranking

Judge George Wright granted Denzel Aberdeen a temporary injunction, allowing the Florida Gators guard to play a fifth season in 2026-27. The ruling overturns the NCAA's denial of his waiver, which excluded the 2022 high school class from the new '5-for-5' rule. Aberdeen, who transferred back from Kentucky, is now eligible to join a roster projected to open the season as the national No. 1 team.

via On3|

#college-basketball #denzel-aberdeen #florida-gators

sports14 days ago

Syracuse lands 2027 five-star forward Kamissoko in McNamara's first major recruiting win

Moussa Kamissoko, a five-star small forward and No. 7 recruit in the 2027 class, has committed to Syracuse, marking a significant recruiting breakthrough for new head coach Gerry McNamara. The Bronx native, who plays at SPIRE Academy in Ohio, chose the Orange over offers from Florida State, Illinois, Providence, UConn, Louisville, and Baylor. This commitment is the first major high-school recruit for McNamara since he took over the program in April, following a roster rebuild that relied heavily on mid-major transfers and international prospects. While Syracuse had landed a five-star recruit just two years prior under previous leadership, that player’s impact was limited by injury and subsequent transfer. Analysts suggest that Kamissoko’s arrival signals a higher ceiling for the program, but his success will depend on McNamara’s ability to develop the current roster and implement a cohesive offensive identity. The commitment is viewed as a positive sign for the future of Syracuse basketball, particularly given the program’s historical reliance on New York-area talent.

via ESPN|

#college-basketball #gerry-mcnamara #moussa-kamissoko

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ESPN Analyst Chris Spatola, Coach K's Son-in-Law, Dies at 47

Chris Spatola, a veteran ESPN college basketball analyst and former Duke assistant coach, has died at the age of 47. A U.S. Army veteran who served in Iraq, Spatola was also the son-in-law of legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. His sudden passing has prompted tributes from the basketball community, including from the Krzyzewski family, who requested privacy during their grief.

via Fox News|

#chris-spatola #college-basketball #duke-blue-devils

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ESPN Analyst and Duke Assistant Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly at 47

Chris Spatola, a veteran ESPN college basketball analyst and son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, has died at age 47. Spatola, who served as a Duke assistant coach from 2007 to 2012, was a former Army combat veteran and a key figure in the 2010 NCAA championship team. His sudden passing has prompted tributes from the basketball community, with the Krzyzewski family requesting privacy as they grieve.

via wral.com|

#chris-spatola #college-basketball #duke-blue-devils

sports16 days ago

ESPN Analyst and Coach K Son-in-Law Chris Spatola Dies Suddenly at 47

Chris Spatola, a veteran ESPN college basketball analyst and son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, died suddenly on Sept. 21 at age 47. Spatola had served as a Duke assistant coach from 2007 to 2012 and was a former Army combat veteran. His death has prompted tributes from the basketball community, including from former Duke player and ESPN colleague Jay Bilas.

via USA Today|

#chris-spatola #college-basketball #duke-university

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ESPN Announces 2026 SEC/ACC Hoops Challenge TV Schedule for Men’s and Women’s Non-Conference Showdowns

ESPN unveiled the TV lineup for its fourth SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenge, a three-day non-conference showcase on Dec. 1–3 that pairs top SEC and ACC programs across ESPN networks (and the ESPN App). The men’s slate features top-25 teams led by Florida and Duke, with marquee games like Florida vs. Duke and Texas vs. Louisville, while the women’s slate includes No. 1 South Carolina and No. 3 Duke among 11 teams, including high-profile matchups such as South Carolina at Duke. The event runs Dec. 1–3 (men’s Dec. 1–2, women’s Dec. 2–3) with games airing on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network, plus streaming; rankings cited are ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25.

via ESPN Press Room|

#acc #college-basketball #espn-networks

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Spartans land top-25 guard Antonio Pemberton for 2027 class

Massachusetts five-star point guard Antonio Pemberton commits to Michigan State for the 2027 class, giving Tom Izzo the first pledge of the cycle. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound guard is ranked No. 23 nationally and No. 5 at his position by 247Sports, choosing MSU over eight finalists including Kansas and UCLA after praising the program’s energy and community.

via Detroit Free Press|

#2027-recruiting #antonio-pemberton #college-basketball

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Offseason Shakeup Signals Which 2026-27 College Hoops Teams Will Rise or Fall

In the NIL and transfer portal era, roster changes drive big swings. The piece highlights programs expected to improve for 2026-27—Miami, Texas, USC, Missouri, Marquette, and DePaul—while noting Michigan and Iowa may decline. It emphasizes balancing core retention with smart portal adds and freshman impact as teams chase higher conference glory and NCAA bids.

via SB Nation|

#college-basketball #nil #offseason

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Sweetney’s enduring legacy in Jewish basketball and Yeshiva University

Former Knicks first-round pick Mike Sweetney died at 43 and left a lasting impact on Jewish and Yeshiva University basketball, mentoring players, coaching at Yeshiva from 2019 to 2022, and remaining deeply involved with the community and its camps and outreach, with teammates noting his care and generosity extended far beyond the court. Under his brief coaching tenure, the Maccabees compiled a strong record and a Sweet 16 run in 2020 before the season was halted by the pandemic.

via New York Post|

#college-basketball #jewish-basketball #mike-sweetney

byu-basketball21 days ago•20 min saved

BYU Preps Balanced 18-Game Big 12 Conference Schedule

The Big 12 released BYU's 2026-27 18-game conference schedule: three opponents twice, six at home, six away, with Home/Away foes Utah, Arizona, and TCU; Home-Only foes Kansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Baylor; Away-Only foes Arizona State, UCF, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Texas Tech. Notable dates include Jan 6 home opener vs Cincinnati, a Feb 22 ESPN Big Monday vs Arizona, and the March 5 regular-season finale at Texas Tech; BYU also has a February bye between Utah and Kansas State.

via Vanquish The Foe|

#big-12 #byu-basketball #college-basketball

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Heat pass on Konchar as Knicks land veteran wing; White’s college-suit looms over camp

The Heat never made a formal offer to John Konchar after talks, and he chose the Knicks, keeping Miami flexible for buyout-market moves. Heat management is also weighing roster spots as Tre White pursues a fifth year of college eligibility in a federal NCAA lawsuit, potentially affecting camp planning. Separately, Miami promoted Skyforce leadership, naming Mario Casamajor as coach and Liam Doyle as GM, echoing larger G-League personnel shifts.

via miamiherald.com|

#college-basketball #free-agency #miami-heat