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LSU lands 5-star center Xavier Young for class of 2027

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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.

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Jamion Christian embarks on second season at Bryant

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CATSONSVILLE, MD - FEBRUARY 26: Head coach Jamion Christian of the Bryant Bulldogs reacts to a call in the first half during the college basketball game against the UMBC Retrievers at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on February 26, 2026 in Catonsville, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the world of college basketball, regime changes often take time to develop. After winning the America East conference tournament in 2025, the Bryant Bulldogs went stra...

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Pac-12 men’s 2026-27 season preview

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LEXINGTON, KY - MARCH 20: Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) brings the ball up court against the UCLA Bruins during the first round of the NCAA Men's Division 1 Championship at Rupp Arena on March 20, 2025, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Pac is back! The 2026-27 College Basketball season will mark the return of the Pac-12 after a two-year hiatus. However, after changing its name back in the ear...

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2026-27 Patriot League Men’s Basketball Preview

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CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Alekseyenko #22 of the Colgate Raiders celebrates drawing a foul with teammate Sam Wright #33 of the Colgate Raiders during the first half at State Farm Center on November 14, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images Power Rankings 1. American I had a long deliberation about who to rank No. 1 in these power rankings, but landed on the Eagles, who return all but one notable piece from last year’s team. That sta...

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