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To start, picks and predictions from me, @MedcalfByESPN, @ESPNLunardi and @Neil_Paine: -- Final Four, All-American teams and award picks -- Winners for every single conference -- Breakout players, darkhorse teams, potential disappointments espn.com/mens-college-basket…
Predictions and picks for the new season: Who will win? Who's under pressure?

Predictions and picks for the new season: Who will win? Who's under pressure?

The college hoops season is here. Who will win it all? Here's everything to know before games begin.

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Preseason Team Tiers: 75 teams broken into 11 different groups. @MedcalfByESPN and I go through a long list of March-relevant teams, from the favorites to the Cinderellas: espn.com/mens-college-basket…
Men's March Madness potential for 75 teams, in 11 tiers

Men's March Madness potential for 75 teams, in 11 tiers

From contenders to Cinderellas, these 75 teams will make noise this season -- and, potentially, in March.

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ESPN's Top 100 players in college basketball, from me and @MedcalfByESPN: 5. Motiejus Krivas 4. Tyran Stokes 3. Tyler Tanner 2. Thomas Haugh 1. Jeremy Fears Jr. espn.com/mens-college-basket…
The 100 best players in college basketball right now

The 100 best players in college basketball right now

The freshman phenoms, transfer stars, returning stalwarts and fifth-year hopefuls who could shape the season.

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Preseason Bracketology from @ESPNLunardi: espn.com/espn/feature/story/…
Men's Bracketology: A new data point, a new metrics darling and Memphis

Men's Bracketology: A new data point, a new metrics darling and Memphis

As Bracketology debuts two new features, we also look at why WAB is rewarding Memphis. Plus, UConn replaces Arizona as a 1-seed.

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My top 50 impact newcomers, weighted heavily for projected production during the 2026-27 season: 1. Tyran Stokes 2. John Blackwell 3. Flory Bidunga 4. Jordan Smith 5. Caleb Holt The rest of the top 50, plus 17 players who could outperform expectations: espn.com/mens-college-basket…
Impact newcomer rankings: 67 freshmen, transfers and international players to watch

Impact newcomer rankings: 67 freshmen, transfers and international players to watch

From Stokes to Trimble, the 67 freshmen, transfers and international newcomers who will make an impact.

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Preseason coaching carousel breakdown: Hot Seat, Retirement Watch and Who's Next? espn.com/mens-college-basket…
The preseason coaching guide: Who's on the hot seat, retirement watch, next up?

The preseason coaching guide: Who's on the hot seat, retirement watch, next up?

Will Pope be on the hot seat? Will Izzo retire? Which mid-major darling will get the call up? Our predictions.

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You want storylines? @MedcalfByESPN gives you one thing to watch in every single conference: espn.com/mens-college-basket…
A preseason storyline to watch for every Division I men's basketball conference

A preseason storyline to watch for every Division I men's basketball conference

Teams will dominate, players will breakout and at least one storyline will define each conference this season.

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My final Preseason Top 25: 1. Florida 2. Duke 3. Illinois 4. Arizona 5. UConn 6. Michigan State 7. Texas 8. Tennessee 9. Texas Tech 10. St. John's The rest of the top 25, plus best-case and worst-case rankings for all 25 teams: espn.com/mens-college-basket…
Men's preseason top 25: Best-case, worst-case rankings

Men's preseason top 25: Best-case, worst-case rankings

Florida remains No. 1 whether or not Denzel Aberdeen can play. Other teams with eligibility questions aren't as lucky.

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