Preseason Upheaval: College Basketball's Thrilling 2025-26 Season Ahead
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Preseason Upheaval: College Basketball's Thrilling 2025-26 Season Ahead
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First off, every discussion starts with the rankings, and right now, the preseason narrative is dominated by the Florida Gators, who sit at the top of both the AP and Coaches polls. Right behind them are powerhouses like Houston, Duke, and Auburn, each returning deep rosters and eyeing that national title. St. John's has been making waves with a meteoric rise in the polls, signaling that they’re a team to watch. Not far behind, stalwarts like Tennessee, Alabama, and Purdue are all poised for strong campaigns, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive top tier this season, as reported by CBS Sports.
But it’s not just about top teams—it’s the movement that’s shaping rosters everywhere. According to ESPN, this offseason has seen staggering activity: nearly 2,700 players entered the transfer portal before the deadline, and more than 100 tossed their hats into the NBA draft pool. Major programs like USC, Michigan State, and Kentucky have been especially active, both losing and acquiring impact players. Freshmen recruits and last-minute transfer commitments are already shifting expectations, with late flips and de-commitments reshuffling depth charts almost daily.
The coaching carousel hasn’t slowed either. ESPN highlights a wave of new hires, including Duke assistant Jai Lucas who’s stepping in as Miami’s new head coach and Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen taking over at Utah. The retirement of Tony Bennett at Virginia and the sudden passing of Amir Abdur-Rahim at South Florida have brought interim coaches to the forefront, while bluebloods and up-and-comers alike are betting on fresh leadership to spark their programs.
Perhaps most intriguing for fans, the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel just approved new rule changes designed to improve the flow of the men’s game, according to the NCAA. For 2025-26, head coaches will be able to challenge referee calls, emulating a popular NBA feature and promising even more drama and debate during crunch time, as Sports Illustrated notes.
All in all, this offseason sets up a season of unpredictability and excitement. With player movement at a fever pitch, coaching legends stepping down, and innovative rules on the way, college basketball is poised for a year unlike any other.
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