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How college basketball's top eligibility battles shape the outlooks for 2026-27 contenders (or pretenders)

College basketball's first official practices start on Monday, and rosters are still in flux

Chad Baker-Mazara files lawsuit against USC alleging missed NIL payments, Eric Musselman racist tirade

Baker-Mazara led USC in scoring, but he claims that Musselman had a racially charged tirade before kicking him off the team after 25 games

Dribble Handoff: Writers weigh in on which college basketball team is the best of the 21st century

The past 26 seasons have produced a hearty batch of elite teams that stand the test of time. Who's No. 1?

Rutgers basketball coach Steve Pikiell diagnosed with cancer, Brandin Knight to run team during his treatment

Pikiell has 'kick-ass game plan to finish treatment' with Knight running program 'when I'm not able to'

Meet college basketball's polarizing freshman class: First-year stars begin practicing with their new teams

This season's freshmen might not be as talented as the Class of 2025, but several players are already drawing attention

Inside Michael Malone's $20 million roster at North Carolina and what to expect for the Tar Heels in 2026-27

North Carolina will have one of the most expensive rosters in the ACC, but it does not enter 2026-27 as a National Championship contender.

Inside the brewing feud between the SEC and Kentucky over Mark Mitchell's eligibility status

Kentucky's Final Four hopes could rest on its willingness to go to war with its own league.

Illinois basketball roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, 2026-27 outlook

What does the encore look like for Illinois after Brad Underwood finally checked off the Final Four box?

Dribble Handoff: Who will win the SEC in 2027? Building the case for Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas

Our writers make the case for why Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas (or the field) will win the SEC title in 2027

College basketball transfer portal five-for-five tracker: Grading each move in unparalleled free agency window

Grading Keyshawn Hall to St. John's, RJ Luis to LSU, Mark Mitchell to Kentucky, Jaxon Kohler to BYU and notable top five-for-five commits

Louisville 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction and outlook for big money transfer haul

Louisville has one of the highest NIL budgets in all of college basketball. Will the investment lead to wins?

Dribble Handoff: If eligible, which 2026 seniors would make the most impact returning for a fifth season?

Our writers' roundtable looks at some of the premier names being buzzed about ... as we wait to see if they are fully cleared to come back

Michigan basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, outlook for reigning national champs

No Dusty May, no Yaxel Lendeborg, no problem? A look at Michigan's 2026-27 roster and potential starting lineup with a new head coach calling the shots

Kansas' Bill Self dishes on 2026-27 Jayhawks roster, compares Tyran Stokes to Carmelo Anthony

Bill Self discusses lessons learned from the Darryn Peterson experience while previewing the sky-high expectations for Tyran Stokes at Kansas

Texas Tech, Gonzaga headline early winners and losers from college basketball's five-for-five transfer portal

Diving into the fallout of college basketball's latest moves after a slew of five-for-five transfers, plus a look at how Mark Mitchell can benefit

Isaac is a national college basketball writer for 247Sports. He previously covered Illinois for 247Sports and also spent time covering preps in Rochester, Minnesota.

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