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Countdown to Men’s College Basketball: 100 Things to Know About the 2026 Season

Your guide to the transfer portal’s big moves, coaching carousel shake-ups, an intriguing freshman class and who’s in the championship race.

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What to Watch for NBA Draft 2026: Latest Intel Around No. 1 Pick, Predicted Risers and Fallers

Also, point guards will dominate the early lottery picks with a host of them projected to be selected between picks five through 10.

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Final Full Two-Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Intel on Lottery Picks and Scouting Reports on 60 Prospects

The Wizards have a plethora of options with the No. 1 selection, and the top of the first round has plenty of intrigue.

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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Where Teams Land As Rosters Settle

The last two national champions will battle for that preseason top spot after excellent offseason work.

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Duke, UConn Will Meet Again: Five Classic College Basketball Games That Spawned Quick Rematches

Fans of the Blue Devils and Huskies won’t have to wait long for another battle.

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Men’s College Hoops Way-Too-Early Top 25: Projected Starting Lineups After Portal Chaos

Between transfer splashes and NBA draft decisions, here’s how the top contenders stack up heading into next season.

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2026 NFL Draft Grades: Analysis of Every Team’s Picks

A closer look at which teams drafted best and which teams still have work to do this offseason.

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Aggressive Coaches and Ballooning Budgets: Winners and Losers of Men’s College Basketball Transfer Portal

Blockbusters, flops and disorderly sleep schedules? Here are the winners and losers of the men's college basketball transfer portal.

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Braylon Mullins, Hero of UConn’s Run to National Final, Will Return to Huskies

The program icon isn’t going anywhere.

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Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois

Illinois will now have five of its top eight scorers back in the fold next season from last year's Final Four team.

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2026 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Not Much Else

There are intriguing developmental options and a few seasoned passers, but beyond the top two prospects, they likely won’t feature any additional picks in the first two rounds.

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Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25 Rankings: Post 2026 Title Game

After cutting down the nets in Indianapolis, Michigan will be in good shape to start the 2026–27 season with UConn not far behind.

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The Loyalists: Alex Karaban and Will Tschetter, Rare One-School Seniors, Face Off in UConn-Michigan Title Clash

In a sport defined by movement, two program lifers bring continuity, trust and staying power to the championship stage.

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Breaking Down the Matchups That Will Crown a Men’s Hoops Champion: Michigan vs. UConn

The Wolverines’ overwhelming size meets the Huskies’ relentless system in a national title game defined by contrasts.

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Indiana’s Basketball Misery on Full Display in Men’s National Title Game

What if IU had hired Dusty May? Would Braylon Mullins be playing at home? Instead, they’re leading Michigan and UConn for a title.

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UConn Guard Solo Ball in Walking Boot After Final Four Injury: How It Impacts Huskies vs. Michigan

Ball is banged up after UConn’s Final Four win over Illinois, with just one day until the national championship game against the Wolverines.

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Ranking Every Men’s College Basketball National Championship Game of the Past 25 Years

UConn and Michigan will add their names to the history books on Monday, but how does this matchup stack up against the rest of the century?

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Aussie makes March Madness final, compatriot misses out

Boomer Jacob Furphy and the University of Connecticut have sealed their spot in the US college basketball championship game, but another Australian missed out.

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Michigan Looks Unstoppable Barreling Into Men’s Hoops Title Game Against UConn

The Wolverines turned a clash of No. 1 seeds into a rout, continuing a dominant tournament run that now meets the sport’s reigning powerhouse.

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UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

The Huskies’ relentless culture, battle-tested roster and Dan Hurley’s intensity have them one win from a third title in four years.

The Independent UK

Michigan overpowers Arizona and reaches national title game with 91-73 win

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the Game of the Year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

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Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins

Dan Hurley headbutted Braylon Mullins after beating Illinois in the Final Four.

The Independent UK

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday night as they seek their third championship in four seasons

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Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

A huge showing by the Wolverines in a battle of No. 1 seeds gives the Big Ten an opportunity to end its long men’s college basketball title drought.

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Boomer and Aussie NBA prospect aiming to make history

Anthony Dell'Orso and Jacob Furphy are one win away from writing themselves into Australian basketball folklore ahead of their 'March Madness' semi-finals.

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