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'That's all it's ever been ... is doubt': Braden Smith is chasing a title -- and the NBA

Delivering the Boilermakers' first national championship could go a long way toward Smith's future in the NBA.

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WHICH TEAMS ARE ON THE RISE?

Power Rankings: Biggest early-season risers

Five teams improved their standing by at least seven spots through the first 10 days of the season.

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AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team

The first in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what next for every team in the standings.

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RECRUITING

Seven storylines to follow during the boys' early signing period

Upcoming commitments, surprising first-year head coach starts -- and what's going on with No. 1 Tyran Stokes?

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Ranking the top 25 boys' recruiting classes heading into early signing period

In the newly expanded top-25 class rankings, Missouri is the only program with multiple five-star commitments.

TAKING STOCK AFTER ONE WEEK

Is UNC back?! Judging 6 overreactions from opening week of men's hoops

From the strength of this freshman class to statement wins, these are conclusions we're drawing early.

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READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?

Ranking the top 10 college basketball teams with the most NBA talent

We know Duke is loaded with talent. Here are nine other teams NBA fans should be watching this college season.

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Top 100 prospects for the 2026 NBA draft: Peterson, Dybantsa or Boozer at No. 1?

Here's our first top 100 big board for the 2026 NBA draft class.

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