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AP preseason poll reaction: What you need to know about 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.
Who's No. 1 in the final top 25 rankings entering 2024-25?
We've been debating it for months: Who between Kansas and Alabama will enter the season at No. 1?
RECRUITING BATTLES
How the Boozer twins' commitment impacts Duke, Miami
Cameron and Cayden will play basketball at dad Carlos Boozer's alma mater. Here's what this means for Duke -- and Miami, which lost out on them.
The Boozer brothers commit to Duke
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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NBA DRAFT
Preseason basketball buzz: Inside my trips to Rutgers, Duke, UNC and UConn
From top-10 picks to Apple Watch notifications, ESPN's Jonathan Givony reveals what he saw and overheard on his four-school swing to scout practices.
Who will be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft?
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg might be the top pick, but there are four other players in the thick of the race.
NCAAM
Glissman explains reasoning for SEC player availability reporting
Associate SEC Commissioner Garth Glissman outlines the new availability reporting policy to prevent fans from approaching players for insider information for sports betting.
Ole Miss
NCAAM
Murray, Pedulla look to make waves with 'salt and pepper' duo
Jaylen Murray and Sean Pedulla explain how they will look to make an impact on the Rebels and what communication was like with Chris Beard in the transfer portal.
Texas
NCAAM
Texas' Terry excited for the opportunity to play in the SEC
Rodney Terry and Kadin Shedrick dive into their experiences within different leagues and teams, but understand that the SEC will pose a new set of challenges.
NCAAM
Best of SEC Now: Recapping a full slate of fun from Day One
There is no shortage of a good time had by all who visit with the SEC Now team during the opening day of Basketball Media Days.
Missouri
NCAAM
Missouri's Perkins, Mitchell reflect on Gates' coaching style
The Tigers' Mark Mitchell and Tony Perkins describe what it was like talking to Dennis Gates in the transfer portal and how he's building good relationships with them ahead of the season.
Top Headlines
- Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK
- UK's Pope says SEC should be 'feared' nationally
- Kansas, Bama, UConn top preseason hoops poll
- Arizona lands coveted international hoops recruit
- Pitino returns to Rupp, calls it 'one of best nights'
- Father's footsteps: Boozer brothers pick Duke
- SEC, B10: No private funds; football not 'broken'
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Boys' basketball recruiting: New faces, risers, sleepers across classes
The players that improved their game -- or show the potential -- across the 2025, 2026 and 2027 high school prospect rankings.
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Boys' basketball recruiting: Top 25 players regardless of class
How A.J. Dybantsa, Tyran Stokes, Babatunde Oladotun and more high school players across three recruiting classes stack up against one another.
Trending Now
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Dick Vitale's 5 men's college basketball mid-majors to watch
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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2024-25 men's NCAA basketball rankings: Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Kansas find the right combo? Can Flagg prove he's the best player in the country? Here are key questions for each top-25 team two months before the season.
CFP's 2024 Makeover
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How does College Football Playoff work? Rules, dates, more
The College Football Playoff is getting a makeover in 2024! Check out the new format, bracket, selection committee, schedule and other details.
