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Not your usual freshman
Cameron and Cayden Boozer have won everything and everywhere. Will that extend to Duke, which has the talent for another Final Four run? Plus: Bethune Cookman has an absurdly talented SWAC roster, DePaul snags a Brazilian guard, UCLA's cozy schedule, and an Ole Miss waiver.

The Wolfpack is back
N.C. State assembled an NCAA tourney-caliber roster that'll vie for a top 3 finish in the ACC. What could derail Will Wade's team? Plus: A key North Carolina commit is finally on campus, Georgetown rolls in GLOBL JAM opener, Kansas gets paid, and the SoCon will grow in 2026.

A new Conn-quest?
Dan Hurley's squad is talented, experienced and seemingly has all the pieces in place to reach another Final Four. What would hold them back? Plus: Indiana's thrilling finish to a 3-game exhibition, more schedule announcements to know, and are freshmen headed for production jumps?

Gold-en touch?
Marquette will have its usual array of explosive guards this season, but its ultimate upside rests on how effective senior big Ben Gold plays. Plus: exhibition notes from Indiana and Rice, recruiting wins for Creighton, Akron and Troy, and tons of scheduling notes including the Players Era Festival's bold move.
