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UCF’s upset of A&M headlined a bad opening night for SEC hoops.

SI:AM | A Rough Night for the SEC

The opening night of the college basketball season didn’t go so well for one of the top conferences.

Dan Gartland
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UCF’s upset of A&M headlined a bad opening night for SEC hoops.

SI:AM | A Rough Night for the SEC

The opening night of the college basketball season didn’t go so well for one of the top conferences.

Dan Gartland
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V.J. Edgecombe dunks on Joe Few.

Gonzaga Blew Out Baylor, but Mark Few’s Son Got Viciously Dunked on in Garbage Time

V.J. Edgecombe put Mark Few’s son on a poster.

Stephen Douglas
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Flagg was the top recruit in the 2024 class.

Duke's Cooper Flagg Throws Down Thunderous Dunk in First College Game

Flagg had an impressive dunk in his first game at Duke.

Ryan Phillips
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Watkins (12) is ready to take center stage this season.

SI:AM | Five Opening Night College Hoops Games Actually Worth Watching

Most of the games are just tuneups, but there are a few high-profile matchups.

Dan Gartland
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Darryn Peterson watching an Ohio State football game.

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LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson is thriving on and off the court.

LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson Wants It All—Another Title Included

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Indiana is 63–40 under Mike Woodson, who missed the NCAA tournament in his third season in 2024.

Nine Men’s College Basketball Coaches Hoping to Avoid Hot Seat in 2024–25

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Tigers forward Caden Pierce returned to Princeton this season to follow up his conference player of the year honor.

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Oregon State went to the Elite Eight last season then eight players transferred out of the program.

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Cooper Flagg is Gatorade's newest athlete

Cooper Flagg Q&A: New Gatorade NIL Deal, Adjusting to Life at Duke, and Favorite College Players Ever

Liam McKeone
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Duke Blue Devils freshman Cooper Flagg became the first men's college basketball player to sign with Gatorade.

Duke Freshman Cooper Flagg Makes History With NIL Deal With Gatorade

Mike McDaniel
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Dylan Harper, left, and Ace Bailey are bringing a lot of attention to Rutgers in what is likely their lone college basketball season.

How Rutgers Became an Unexpected Landing Spot for Two Top Men’s Basketball Recruits

Kevin Sweeney
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USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins had a breakout freshman campaign and could have even more in store this season.

Women’s College Basketball Preview: Seven Super Sophomore Standouts

Clare Brennan
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Alabama’s Mark Sears leads the top-ranked team; John Calipari’s move to Arkansas was the biggest coaching hire of the offseason; and Mississippi Valley State and Donovan Sanders hope to win more than one game this season.

Sports Illustrated’s Complete Men’s College Basketball Rankings, From No. 1 Alabama to No. 364 Miss. Valley State

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Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives for a dunk

NBA Boilers: Former Purdue Stars Jaden Ivey, Zach Edey Shine on Monday Night

Dustin Schutte
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Analyst Robbie Hummel, and play by play announcer Lisa Byington call a game

WATCH: Robbie Hummel has Hilarious Cake Mishap During Purdue's Season Opener

Dustin Schutte
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Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) watches a replay Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game

Braden Smith Makes Purdue History in Season-Opening Win Over Texas A&M-CC

Dustin Schutte
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Indiana point guard Myles Rice scores against Marian at Assembly Hall.

Three Things To Watch in Indiana’s Game Against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville

Jack Ankony
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