Purdue’s giant hole in the middle

Replacing Zach Edey is no small feat. But Matt Painter's program is a built on player development. Also, it's nice having three starters back. Plus, Oklahoma lands a notable 2025 recruit on a busy day, an elite prospect showdown, what's ahead for Cincy, and much more.

Hog wild in Year 1?

A rebuilt* conference of champions

Youth movement

Rutgers has two of 2024's top freshmen. Is that enough to get the Knights back to the NCAA Tourney and possibly win the Big Ten? Plus, three under-the-radar freshmen to know, Pitt's recruiting splash, and more.

Bear market

Baylor is once again a Big 12 contender and a likely preseason Top 10 team. It's got talent, but will the defense hold it back? Plus, two SEC schools had nice recruiting days, and we hand out SWAC transfer grades.

Right now, it's Horns up

Texas is loaded with athletic scorers such as freshman Tre Johnson. But can coach Rodney Terry get all the pieces to fit together as it moves to the SEC? Plus, a host of recruiting news to know, Gonzaga's plan for the future, Kansas' bad injury luck and more.

New everything for UCLA

Bruins' move to Big Ten also coincides with influx of NIL for Mick Cronin's program. That'll help them contend in their new settings. Plus: Oklahoma State's snags a shooting star, Penny's job status, NCAA's sad state, and Duke's rim protector.

'Kentucky until I die'

Mark Pope seems to be recruiting just fine as the Wildcats landed another prize 2025 recruit. Plus, UConn's not going to the Big 12, health updates on notable players and one-on-one with Gardner Webb's new coach.

The perfect schedule

Props to Auburn for building a non-conference schedule loaded with challenges and minimal easy games. Plus, the latest Memphis drama, loads of team schedules unveiled, BYU's experienced commitment, and much more.

The top Cats?

Kansas State revamped its roster thanks to NIL, and has elite recruits considering the program because of NIL. That's a good place to be. Plus, Memphis makes coaches changes, grading the Patriot League transfers, and one-on-one with Rob Lanier.

Cyclones warning? Nah. It's already a storm

Iowa State's seen as one of the sure-fire Top 10 teams this season, even though it doesn't have elite talent. That doesn't matter when you embrace its defensive scheme. Plus, Miami adds a scoring prospect, the SWAC gets a scorer, coaches on NCAA tourney expansion, and Virginia's offseason moves.

Week 1 ain't so weak

It's popular to malign college basketball's start to the season. But we're here to tell you, it's a better start than what college football has. Plus, Xavier lands a 2025 prospect, Memphis' roster report, and one-on-one with Mark Montgomery.