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Leader of the Pack
Darrion Williams scored 28 points and was the steady presence for NC State against VCU. Plus: Gonzaga rolls to the top of KenPom, K-State wins a thriller, Colgate gets a banked-in buzzer-beater, Cam Boozer's remarkable start to the season, and the WCC's chances for three tourney bids.

This was a breeze
Iowa State's defense forced 26 turnovers against Miss State for an impressive Monday win. Not that it was alone in big wins. All the Monday results to know, a note on Week 1's record scoring, updates on AP and KenPom rankings, a look at tonight's Kentucky-Louisville showdown, and more.

Everybody's All-Americans
Braden Smith and JT Toppin are consensus picks. What about the rest of the media's pick for preseason awards? Plus: Still no Luka Bogavac for North Carolina, exhibition results, key injury updates ahead of season openers, Wagner's coaching situation, Gonzaga's recruiting heater, and more.

Beast of America East
Coaches picked Vermont to (again) win the conference crown. We highlight more news to know from America East media day. Plus: A temporary Indiana State coaching move, the Sun Belt preseason poll, a surprise Louisville commitment, and Illinois State's coach explains why good mid-major programs can't get good non-con games.











