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Kentucky is a title contender! Duke is doomed? Judging five early-season overreactions
Two weeks into the 2024-25 season, we're seeing potential championship contenders, hot seat names and more -- or are we? Will these trends last?
TOP HEADLINES
MEN'S HOOPS SCOREBOARD
WHEN NOVEMBER FEELS LIKE MARCH
Bedlam as Charleston win on buzzer-beater in 2OT
ASSESSING THE TOP TEAMS
Power Rankings: Gonzaga, Auburn, Kentucky make gains
Statement wins will weigh more in the first 10 days of the season, which is how the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats find themselves with a massive boost.
Bracketology: Auburn's just getting started
The best battle between Alabama and Auburn will be taking place in 2025 ... on the hardwood.
FRIDAY NIGHT HOOPS
Ace Bailey throws down thunderous slam off inbounds pass
ANTHONY COMMITS TO CUSE!
Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan announces college commitment
TOP PROSPECTS
The super 16 players to watch this season, according to Dickie V
This season's got Diaper Dandies such as Cooper Flagg, superstars such as RJ Davis -- and all of them are certified PTPers, baby!
NBA mock draft: Givony and Woo predict 30 first-round picks
Three Duke players in the top 10? Let's project all 30 picks for the 2025 first round.
COLLEGE HOOPS RECRUITING
Dybantsa's timeline, expected commitments, more to watch this early signing period
A quieter early signing window still has a potential battle for the No. 1 class, top recruiting announcements and commits with immediate impact potential.
Ranking the 10 best 2025 recruiting classes
The top four aren't unexpected, but which schools snuck in with some surprising commitments?
POPE EMBRACES PRESSURE OF UK JOB
Why Kentucky coach Mark Pope decided to follow a legend
It wasn't an easy decision, but when Pope decided to return to coach his alma mater, he took on all the pressure of UK fandom.
Top Headlines
- Fresh-picked Orange: Melo's son Kiyan tabs Cuse
- Bailey's Rutgers career begins with 17 pts., win
- No. 22 Hannah picks Alabama, cites culture, Oats
- Gators plan to redshirt 7-foot-9 freshman Rioux
- Top Texas prospect Flemings commits to Houston
- Florida's Klavzar cleared by NCAA to play '24-25
- Recruiting: Early signing period storylines
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Men's NCAA basketball tiers: Projections for 99 teams
What are the realistic chances for this year's men's D-I college hoops teams to go dancing? We pulled 99 preseason projections for you to track.
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The tiny town and legendary 1980s NBA team that built Cooper Flagg
From grade school, Flagg has faced test after test -- all designed to define his ceiling. He has passed them all, fueled by lessons from one of the greatest teams in NBA history.
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NCAA men's basketball: 2024-25 preseason picks, predictions
Chances for Cooper Flagg to take Duke to the Final Four, UConn to three-peat and more predictions for the new season. Plus, awards and winners picks.
