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ACC Reduces Men's Basketball Conference Schedule to 18 Games Starting 2025-26
The ACC is reducing its men's basketball conference schedule from 20 to 18 games starting in the 2025-26 season. This decision aims to bolster the conference's NCAA Tournament chances after a disappointing season. The new schedule will feature a mix of home-and-home series, single-game matchups, and a rotating 'zero-play' format, with the goal of strengthening non-conference performance and overall league competitiveness.
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Rivals: Football & Basketball Recruiting
Final 2025 Basketball Recruiting Rankings: Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer Headline Top Prospects
The final 2025 college basketball recruiting rankings reveal top prospects like AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. On3's final rankings emphasize long-term potential, while 247Sports hands out superlatives. Several players earned five-star status, and some international players debuted in the rankings, influencing team recruiting standings.
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UNC Basketball: Roster Updates, Recruiting, and Top 25 Rankings for 2025-26 Season
This article summarizes the current state of UNC Basketball, covering topics from 2024-25 season reviews, transfer acquisitions like Jaydon Young, and early top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 season. It also delves into the recruiting class of 2025 and assesses the potential impact of incoming freshmen. Player updates, coaching strategies, and future expectations are also addressed.
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Keeping It Heel
AJ Dybantsa and Xavion Staton Arrive at BYU, High Expectations Surround Newcomers
AJ Dybantsa, the nation's No. 1 basketball recruit, and four-star center Xavion Staton have arrived at BYU. Dybantsa is projected as a potential NBA lottery pick. He has also announced the launch of a YouTube channel to document his journey. Staton, another highly rated recruit, brings athleticism and rim protection to the frontcourt. Both players are expected to significantly impact BYU's basketball program.
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Chris McMillian Returns to Wyoming Basketball as Assistant Coach
Chris McMillian, a former basketball standout at Wyoming, has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Wyoming Cowboys. He returns after serving as associate head coach at Central Michigan and brings with him a wealth of coaching experience from various institutions, including Idaho State, Illinois-Chicago, Hawaii, and the College of Southern Idaho. His accomplishments as a player at Wyoming include two Mountain West Conference championships.
HoopDirt
Boogie Fland Transfer: Florida Emerges as Top Contender with Potential $7M NIL Deal
Boogie Fland, having declared for the NBA draft and entered the transfer portal, is attracting significant attention from top college programs like Florida, UNC, and Kentucky. Florida is reportedly offering a substantial NIL deal, while UNC seeks a lead guard. The decision hinges on NBA draft feedback and potential earnings in college basketball.
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Six SEC Teams Rank in ESPN's Latest Men's College Basketball Top 25
ESPN's latest college basketball rankings feature six SEC teams, led by Arkansas at No. 10. The rankings reflect team performance and key player decisions such as Alex Condon's NBA Draft consideration for Florida and Chad Baker-Mazara's transfer from Auburn, highlighting uncertainties and potential for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
Saturday Down South
Purdue Basketball Announces Challenging 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule
Purdue's 2025-26 non-conference schedule includes games against Kentucky (exhibition), Iowa State, Marquette, and Auburn. The Boilermakers will also participate in the Baha Mar Championship in the Bahamas. The schedule is designed to test the team early and prepare them for Big Ten play, with multiple games against teams ranked in ESPN's early top 25.
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Hammer and Rails
University of New Haven to join Northeast Conference, Transitioning to Division I
The University of New Haven will join the Northeast Conference (NEC) and transition to NCAA Division I athletics, starting in the 2025-26 academic year. Full Division I status, including NCAA Tournament eligibility, is expected by 2028-29. This move will make New Haven the seventh Division I school in Connecticut. The university cites enrollment and brand recognition as key factors driving the decision.
Hartford Courant
University Teams Achieve High Academic Progress Rates in Latest NCAA Report
This article synthesizes reports from the University of Michigan, University of Florida, and Texas A&M University regarding their athletic programs' Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores. The reports highlight teams achieving perfect scores, exceeding national averages, and maintaining high academic standards as measured by the NCAA.
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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Gets 3-Year Contract Extension to 2030
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark's contract has been extended for three years, keeping him in the role until 2030. This extension recognizes his accomplishments, including securing a significant television contract and overseeing conference expansion with the addition of new member schools following the Pac-12's disintegration.
Spectrum News
Niko Medved: Returning to Minnesota Was a 'No-Brainer' Decision
Niko Medved, the new head coach for the Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team, explains his decision to return to his alma mater. He emphasizes the importance of the opportunity, the school's commitment to his success, and his belief in the program's potential, outweighing other offers from major conferences.
Sports Illustrated
Coastal Carolina Basketball Adds Butler as Assistant Coach, Spainhour for Performance
Coastal Carolina's men's basketball team welcomes Kylen Butler as assistant coach and Josh Spainhour as director of sports performance. Butler brings recruiting and coaching experience from Eastern Illinois and Grand Canyon, while Spainhour has worked in sports performance at East Tennessee State, Wake Forest, and other programs. Both aim to contribute to the team's success.
HoopDirt
Allan Houston: Tennessee Basketball Legend, NBA All-Star, and Olympic Gold Medalist
This article provides an overview of Allan Houston's basketball career. It spans his achievements as the all-time leading scorer at the University of Tennessee, his successful NBA career including being a Knicks star, and his accomplishment of winning an Olympic gold medal. The article is accompanied by 44 photos.
Knoxville News Sentinel
South Dakota State Hires Nick Smith as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Nick Smith, a former standout player and coach at Southwest Minnesota State, has been named assistant coach for South Dakota State's men's basketball team under head coach Bryan Petersen. Smith brings extensive experience, including a successful tenure at SMSU where he contributed to multiple championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. His expertise in defense and player development is expected to significantly benefit the Jackrabbits.
HoopDirt
Early 2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Kentucky, Duke Among Top Contenders
Joe Lunardi's way-too-early bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Tournament is generating buzz. Purdue is projected as the top overall seed, with Kentucky, Duke, and Houston also earning No. 1 seeds. The SEC and Big Ten are expected to dominate with a high number of tournament bids. Coaching changes and transfer portal activity significantly impact these initial projections.
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A Sea Of Blue
Todd Golden Extends Contract with Florida After National Championship Win
Todd Golden, the head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team, has signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension after leading the team to a national championship. The agreement keeps him with the team through the 2030-31 season and makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball. He also faced and was cleared of Title IX allegations earlier in the year.
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Patrick Suemnick, Well-Traveled Transfer Forward, Visits Kansas Jayhawks
Patrick Suemnick, a forward with extensive college basketball experience, recently visited the University of Kansas. The Jayhawks are looking for a backup big man following Flory Bidunga's brief portal stint and Bryson Tiller's injury. Suemnick, with stints at multiple schools including West Virginia and Oklahoma State, could fill that role.
KU Sports
Best Mid-Major Coaching Hires of 2025: New Mexico, Samford, South Florida
This article identifies Eric Olen (New Mexico), Lennie Acuff (Samford), and Bryan Hodgson (South Florida) as the best mid-major coaching hires of the 2025 cycle. It highlights their past successes and explains why they are expected to bring positive changes to their respective programs, focusing on Olen's program-building, Acuff's offensive strategies, and Hodgson's recruiting prowess.
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College Basketball Roster Revamp: Transfer Portal Impacts and Key Player Moves for 2025-26 Season
The college basketball landscape is undergoing significant changes due to the active transfer portal. Over 2,500 players entered, leading to substantial roster turnover. This report analyzes key transfers, top power forward commitments, and potential impacts on various teams, focusing on high-profile moves and scheme fits for the 2025-2026 season.
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