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As the Big Ten Conference gears up for the 2025–26 men’s basketball season, teams are being evaluated and ranked based on returning talent, incoming transfers, coaching changes, and overall program momentum. Here’s a tiered breakdown reflecting the current landscape: — 🏆 Tier 1: National Title Contenders 1. Purdue Boilermakers Purdue enters the season as a consensus top contender, returning nearly 70% of its minutes from a team that reached the Sweet 16. Key players include Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, and Fletcher Loyer. The addition of South Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff, who averaged 17.6 PPG and…

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has released the 2025–26 men’s basketball matchups, and Duke’s schedule features a mix of traditional rivalries and challenging road games. — 🏀 Duke’s 2025–26 ACC Matchups Home and Away (2x): North Carolina (Primary Partner) Louisville (Variable Partner) Home Only: Boston College Clemson Georgia Tech SMU Syracuse Virginia Wake Forest Away Only: California Florida State NC State Notre Dame Pitt Stanford Virginia Tech Not Scheduled: Miami This…

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has released the 2025–26 men’s basketball schedule, and notably, Duke will not face Miami during the regular season. This absence is due to the ACC’s scheduling format, where each team plays 18 conference games: home-and-away against one primary partner and one variable partner, single games against 14 other teams, and omits one team entirely each season. For Duke, the primary partner is North Carolina, and the variable partner for this season is Louisville. Miami is the team Duke will not play in the regular season . This scheduling decision has drawn attention, especially considering…

The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has unveiled the 2025–26 men’s basketball schedule, and Duke’s matchups promise a season filled with high-stakes games and traditional rivalries. Under the 18-game conference format, the Blue Devils will face a mix of formidable opponents both at home and on the road. — 🏀 Duke’s 2025–26 ACC Matchups Home and Away (2x): North Carolina (primary partner) Louisville (variable partner) Home Only: Boston College Clemson Georgia Tech SMU Syracuse Virginia Wake Forest Away Only: California Florida State…

Tyler Herro’s 2024–25 season truly was a redemption arc — the kind of narrative every team hopes for when betting on a young player’s growth. After being labeled “fragile” by Pat Riley last offseason, Herro’s response wasn’t just admirable — it was elite. 🔥 Breakout Season Highlights: Games Played: 77 (most in his career) Scoring: 23.9 PPG (career-high) Efficiency: 47.2 FG%, 37.5 3P%, 60.5 TS% – all highly respectable All-Star & 3-Point Contest Champion: Milestone achievements that signal league-wide recognition Playstyle Maturity: Improved shot selection, more aggressive rim attacks, and better 3-point volume …

DeMar DeRozan, the six-time NBA All-Star currently with the Sacramento Kings, is reportedly being considered by the Miami Heat as a potential trade target this offseason. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, rival teams view DeRozan as a realistic option for Heat president Pat Riley, who is known for pursuing veteran talent to enhance the team’s competitiveness . DeRozan had a strong 2024–25 season, averaging 22.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, while shooting 47.7% from the field . Despite turning 36 this summer, he continues to be one of the league’s most consistent mid-range scorers.…

Ole Miss men’s basketball continues its aggressive recruitment strategy under head coach Chris Beard, extending offers to several high-profile transfer targets, including forwards previously associated with Florida State and LSU. One notable target is Taylor Bol Bowen, a 6-foot-10 forward from Florida State. Bowen entered the transfer portal after averaging 8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game during the 2024–25 season. Known for his versatility and defensive prowess, Bowen’s addition would provide the Rebels with a significant presence in the frontcourt. Additionally, Ole Miss has shown interest in LSU freshman Curtis Givens III. A Memphis native and former…

For the first time in program history, the Ole Miss Rebels softball team is heading to the Women’s College World Series (WCWS). The Rebels secured their historic berth by defeating No. 4 Arkansas in a best-of-three Super Regional series, clinching the decisive Game 3 with a 7–4 victory in Fayetteville on May 25. Ole Miss’s journey to Oklahoma City began in the Tucson Regional, where they triumphed over nationally seeded Arizona twice and overcame Grand Canyon University, which entered the series on a 23-game winning streak. The Rebels’ postseason success has been fueled by standout performances from senior pitcher…

Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh has reportedly received “really, really good feedback” from NBA scouts in recent days, as noted by CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. Initially anticipated to return to Kentucky, Oweh’s impressive performances at the NBA Draft Combine and in private workouts have bolstered his prospects, making his decision more uncertain. Despite this positive feedback, Oweh’s name does not appear in major mock drafts from ESPN or CBS Sports, with Sports Illustrated projecting him at No. 58 overall. Oweh has until 11:59 PM ET on May 28 to decide whether to remain in the draft or return to…

Ole Miss basketball’s pursuit of top talent in the 2025 NCAA transfer portal encountered a setback as former Memphis guard PJ Haggerty committed to Kansas State. Haggerty, a high-scoring guard, had drawn interest from several programs, including Ole Miss, North Carolina State, and Kansas State. Ultimately, he chose to join the Wildcats for the upcoming season. Despite this, Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard has been active in the transfer market, securing commitments from several notable players. These include AJ Storr from Kansas, Koren Johnson from Louisville, and Corey Chest from LSU. These additions aim to bolster the Rebels’…