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The Wildcats' media‑open practice marks the start of a new season built on a historic 36‑win campaign, with key newcomers and a challenging schedule aimed at a national title.
An 18‑year‑old Russian wing, Egor Amosov, has pledged to UConn for the upcoming campaign, adding depth at power forward and marking the latest addition to a diverse freshman cohort.
Ohio State will open its season at home against BYU on Nov. 1, then travel to face Vanderbilt on Nov. 24 in the first leg of a two‑year series. The Commodores arrive after a 27‑9 campaign and an NCAA tournament appearance, while the Buckeyes' revamped roster draws eager attention from analysts.
Arizona’s men’s basketball team has announced a three‑game series with Arkansas beginning in December 2025 in Phoenix, adding to a non‑conference schedule that also features UCLA, UConn, St. John’s and Auburn.
Brandon Leavell, a three‑star safety from Goodpasture Christian School, pledged to the University of Tennessee’s 2027 recruiting class, highlighting the Volunteers' growing influence on top in‑state talent.
Amazon's three-game broadcast pact with Duke brings UConn, Michigan and Gonzaga into neutral-site matchups, while conference leaders voice both praise and protest.
Insider Jon Rothstein argues that Duke and UConn remain the only true blue‑blood programs, as the historic powers Kentucky, Kansas and North Carolina slip in his latest rankings.