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The Eternal City Tip-Off in Rome pits Villanova against Notre Dame to start the 2026-27 college basketball season

UConn coach Dan Hurley has signed a two-year extension that puts him under contract through the 2031-32 season and maintains his annual salary of roughly $8 million.

Demarcus Henry, the No. 2 overall recruit in the 2027 class, commits to North Carolina, giving the Tar Heels their highest ranked recruit since 2019.

Pope Leo XIV tried to stay neutral between Villanova and Notre Dame, but his former self had a clear rooting interest ahead of their Rome doubleheader.

Five-star forward Zion Green has committed to Alabama, joining fellow top-25 recruit Chase Lumpkin in heading to Tuscaloosa.

Five-star center Xavier Young has committed to LSU and plans to reclassify into the 2027 class. The 16-year-old will need to spend at least two years in college before he's eligible for the NBA draft.

Five-star point guard Reese Alston announced his commitment to LSU for the class of 2027. Alston is the son of former NBA point guard Rafer Alston. "On my visit, it just felt like home," Alston told ESPN. "The environment and the culture were amazing. I could feel the friendliness of everyone and their passion for the basketball program. I watched film on my visit from when they were on top of the SEC with Coach [Will] Wade, and the place was packed. The environment was loud." Wade now has th...

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DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 18: Evan Ipsaro #2 of the Miami (OH) Redhawks reacts to making a basket against the SMU Mustangs during the First Four round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament held at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images T-minus two days before the official start day of the college basketball season, and there are so many notable mid-major games to tip it off. The fans voted Miami (OH) at ...

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