UPDATE: With just days until the 2025-26 NCAA men’s college basketball season tips off, fans are buzzing about the latest developments across all 31 college basketball conferences. Preseason picks and player of the year candidates are in, but the most compelling storylines—ranging from teams chasing national glory to coaching changes—are stealing the spotlight.
America East Conference fans are on high alert as the Vermont Catamounts face pressure to reclaim their dominance after losing the title last season. With star TJ Hurley back in action, expectations are high, but challenges loom. Will they bounce back?
In the American Conference, all eyes are on Memphis. After a promising season under coach Penny Hardaway, the Tigers are in a rebuilding phase, featuring a new roster led by Dug McDaniel. Can they maintain competitive momentum or will they struggle?
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams are eager to rebound from a disappointing 2024-25 season, which saw only three teams qualify for the NCAA tournament. Will Caleb Wilson lead a revitalized North Carolina back to glory? Meanwhile, NC State’s new recruits aim to elevate the program. The stakes couldn’t be higher!
ASUN Conference is filled with intrigue as Bellarmine, fresh off its NCAA eligibility, seeks a historic turnaround after last season’s struggles. Will they finally capture an NCAA tournament berth?
The Big 12 Conference is abuzz with the race for Player of the Year, featuring top recruits Darryn Peterson from Kansas and AJ Dybantsa from BYU. Their performances could redefine the conference hierarchy and set the stage for the NBA draft.
In the Big Ten, Matt Painter’s Purdue Boilermakers are positioned for a potential national championship run with a stacked roster, including Braden Smith, a top Wooden Award candidate. Is this finally the year for Painter?
Big East rivals Rick Pitino’s St. John’s and Dan Hurley’s UConn are set for an epic showdown. With both teams eyeing national titles, their clash will be a defining moment of the season.
Across the Southern Conference, Chattanooga aims to make history as the next NIT champion to secure an NCAA tournament win. Will they maintain their momentum amidst roster changes?
Meanwhile, Jackson State’s Mo Williams is proving that former NBA stars can succeed in college coaching, leading his team toward breaking an 18-year NCAA tournament drought.
As the season approaches, the NCAA landscape is shifting dramatically. With realignment and the impact of the transfer portal, the stakes are higher than ever. What happens next? Tune in as teams battle for supremacy, redemption, and a shot at March Madness glory!
Stay updated as we cover these thrilling storylines and more in the coming days. The countdown to college basketball excitement has begun!
