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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

Mark Mitchell transferring to Kentucky: Wildcats land former Missouri big man after court allows fifth season

If Mitchell winds up in the clear for this upcoming season, Mark Pope has a roster with valid Final Four hopes

Candid Coaches: Who will be the best college hoops team in 2026-27? Florida, Duke, Tennessee lead the way

Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish surveyed nearly 100 coaches to provide the first big preseason college hoops poll

Candid Coaches: Should 2026 seniors be grandfathered into the NCAA's five-in-five eligibility rule?

CBS Sports' Candid Coaches returns for 2026 with the hottest topic of the offseason in college basketball

Big East hires new commissioner: Former Major League Baseball exec Tim Brosnan chosen to run the conference

A surprising hire, given his lack of experience in basketball and college sports, Brosnan won out due to his extensive résumé in brokering huge sports deals

Dribble Handoff: Which new college basketball coach will have the most successful long-term career?

Our experts predict which new hire from the 2026 coaching carousel will find the most long-term success

Duke-Michigan game in Miami called off; Blue Devils will instead face Texas Tech at MSG on Dec. 21

Duke and TTU will meet for a second straight December at the World's Most Famous Arena after broadcast complications led to a change

Lionel Messi didn't win second World Cup, but 2026 run secured his status as an all-time global sports icon

To live forever is for the world to know you by just one word. Messi is there with the likes of Jordan, Ali, Brady, Bolt, Serena, Phelps and a select few other all-timers

Dribble Handoff: Did Michigan AD Warde Manuel make right call by promoting Mike Boynton to replace Dusty May?

Our experts look at how the Wolverines handled May's departure to the Mavericks

From NBA Summer League back to college basketball? NCAA coaches bracing for more roster chaos

As the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rule comes under legal attacks, some agents see a pathway from the NBA back to college

Why college basketball recruiting returned to Las Vegas, which is poised to become an annual offseason mecca

The NBA's Summer League and the college evaluation period coinciding should be the arrangement in the future

Michigan names Mike Boynton full-time coach on 2-year deal: Interim tag removed for Dusty May's replacement

This marks the second time Boynton has received an in-house promotion at a power-conference program

Kylian Mbappe downplays ankle injury after France secure World Cup semifinal spot: 'Everything is OK'

France are so dominant, the only element of drama so far is whether or not the best player in the world will be 100% for Tuesday's semifinal

Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament

Wichita beat out a host of finalists to host six NCAA Tournament opening-round games in 2027 and 2028

Dribble Handoff: Best city and venue to join Dayton as host for the NCAA Tournament's expanded opening round?

As March Madness expands to 76 teams in 2027, Dayton needs a partner city to host the 12-game opening round. Our writers have some ideas

Matt Norlander is a national award-winning senior writer/insider in his 17th season with CBS Sports and his 20th overall covering college basketball. Norlander does TV work as a basketball analyst and insider for CBS Sports HQ and CBS Sports Network and is the creator/co-host of Eye on College Basketball, the sport's longest-running and most popular podcast. In addition to college hoops, Norlander covers the NBA Draft, is CBS Sports' lead Olympics columnist and occasionally writes on golf. Norlander lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons, is an avid guitarist, amateur drummer and enthusiastic skier. You're happily invited to send him story tips and music recommendations.

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