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25 men's college hoops teams to watch in 2025-26
The 2025-26 college basketball season is about to tip, with several teams worth keeping an eye on. Here are some, listed in alphabetical order. Statistics from 2024-25 in parentheses, unless noted otherwise.
Pat Kelsey News / Larry Brown Sports / November 12
Louisville HC Pat Kelsey suffered a gnarly injury while celebrating win
The Louisville men’s basketball team beat in-state rival Kentucky on Tuesday night for the first time in more than four years, and Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey celebrated so hard he was left with a nasty injury.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12
No. 18 Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo sets multiple records in historic performance
As expected, the No. 18 Notre Dame women cruised to an 85-58 win over Akron on Wednesday night, but it was the historic outing from star Hannah Hidalgo that stole the show.
The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
Can you name every city to host the Final Four of the men's NCAA basketball tournament since the 1999-2000 tournament?
Bryce James may not play for Arizona this season
Bryce James, the son of LeBron James, may not suit up at all this season for the Arizona Wildcats.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12
Grace College breaks all-time scoring record in women's college basketball game
Tuesday's game marked the third time in five games that Grace College eclipsed the century mark on the scoreboard this season.
Duke Blue Devils News / Yardbarker / November 11
2026 NBA Draft class is stacked with future stars — and might be the best ever
Every so often, the NBA’s talent pipeline swells, and a single draft class reshapes the league’s balance of power. In the past 50 years, it has happened six times.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 12
Army honors Mike Krzyzewski, then No. 4 Duke hammers Cadets
On a night when Army alum Mike Krzyzewski was honored by his alma mater, the first school to hire him, his other and more famous team, No. 4 Duke, never trailed and rolled to an easy 114-59 victory.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 12
No. 9 Kentucky's defensive struggles must improve after loss to No. 12 Louisville
For the first time since 2020, No. 9 Kentucky lost to in-state rival and No. 12 Louisville, 96-88, in a game that was not as close for much of its duration as the final score would indicate.
North Carolina Tar Heels News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11
North Carolina star Seth Trimble suffered major injury during mishap
The North Carolina star is expected to miss time due to a fluke injury.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 11
NCAA agrees to pay $303 million to settle lawsuit from volunteer coaches
If approved by a federal judge, it would be paid over three years to nearly 8,000 current and former Division I coaches who alleged that the NCAA illegally denied them wages and violated antitrust law.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 10
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 men's basketball poll
There was a lot of movement in the first Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll of the season, highlighted by a new No. 1 team at the top. Here are five takeaways from this week's poll, which was released on Monday.
Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / November 10
No. 3 UConn men are firing on all cylinders early in the season
The Associated Press No. 3 Connecticut Huskies aced their final tune-up before heading into a pivotal early-season stretch.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 10
Big Ten power rankings: Michigan surges to the top
The Big Ten put on a show during the opening week of the season, from record-setting nights to very important non-conference wins.
College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / November 10
Five takeaways from AP Top 25 women's basketball poll
Two programs surged up the rankings in the first Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll of the season, which was released on Monday.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 9
CBB weekend winners, losers: Early statements and embarrassments
College basketball is back in full swing, and some teams have already secured major wins while others are glad it’s only November.
Syracuse Orange News / Yardbarker / November 8
Carmelo Anthony's son Kiyan crushes first collegiate start at Syracuse
Over two decades after Carmelo Anthony led the Syracuse Orange to the only men's college basketball national title in program history, his son, Kiyan Anthony, had a strong first start for Syracuse in a win over Delaware State.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 8
Cameron Boozer dazzles as No. 6 Duke smashes Western Carolina
Cameron Boozer poured in 25 points as No. 6 Duke rolled in its home opener for a 95-54 victory against Western Carolina.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 8
No. 22 Michigan State pulls away late in big win over No. 14 Arkansas
Freshman Cameron Ward had 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as No. 22 Michigan State held off No. 14 Arkansas.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 8
Labaron Philon, Aden Holloway highlight offensive outburst as Alabama beats St. John's
The first week of the 2025-26 season was highlighted Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden as the No. 15 Alabama Crimson Tide won a thriller over the No. 5 St. John's Red Storm, 103-96.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 7
UNC's Caleb Wilson gets best of Kansas' Darryn Peterson in 2026 NBA Draft showdown
The 25th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels scored their first big, resume-building win of 2025-26 college basketball season on Friday night.
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / November 7
Maryland player loses his shoe and throws it at Georgetown player in wild scene
Maryland took using your feet on defense quite literally Friday against Georgetown.\
The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz
Can you name the nicknames of every 'Power 4' conference team's nickname in college basketball?
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Braden Smith, No. 1 Purdue survive strong test from Oakland
Braden Smith had 20 points, nine assists and seven rebounds to help No. 1 Purdue outlast visiting Oakland.
Connecticut Huskies News / Field Level Media / November 7
Tarris Reed Jr. returns, No. 4 UConn absolutely humiliates UMass Lowell
Tarris Reed Jr. made quite an impression in his return from a hamstring injury, pouring in 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
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