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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.
'Big year' coming for Coen Carr?
Michigan State junior's always been an all-world dunker. But Tom Izzo notes a changed shot could portend big things for the forward. Plus: USC may not have its 5-star freshman this season, Loyola Chicago adds a '26 shot blocker, Vols' recruit gets eligibility boost, conference pairings for American and WAC, and much more.
