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The Tar Heels will meet the Hoosiers in a preseason exhibition, featuring new coach Michael Malone and a revamped roster, while Indiana looks to build on its recent ACC‑style lineup.
A look at the standout performances and emerging talents that fantasy managers should consider when building their 2026 rosters.
The Hoosiers will open their preseason schedule on October 18 against the Tar Heels in Indianapolis, with tickets set to launch Thursday and a new era of coaching taking shape.
Butler University announces a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Pittsburgh, highlighted by a season‑opening game at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Nov. 13. The Panthers are entering the season with a 13‑20 record and a roster featuring 13 new players, while Butler’s nonconference slate also includes games against North Carolina, Nebraska, Boise State and several other opponents.
A deep dive into the strategic calculus of dynasty leagues, focusing on when to cash in on peak‑value veterans and secure draft capital for the future.
Ten Eastern Michigan University football players were named to Phil Steele's Preseason All-MAC teams, highlighting the program's depth and individual talent.
The University of Texas at El Paso's men's basketball team has begun a rebuild with no returning players, focusing on trust, size and international talent during an eight‑week training camp.
An exploration of basketball's role as a cultural anchor and empowerment tool within Black communities, centered on Indianapolis' The City League and its broader impact.
Over the past decade, Tennessee under coach Rick Barnes has produced a steady stream of NBA draft picks, highlighted by top‑10 prospect Nate Ament and recent second‑round prospects Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Felix Okpara.
Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.
UConn announces its full 2026 soccer calendars for both the men’s and women’s teams, highlighting exhibition games, home openers, and the conference road ahead, while noting the programs’ recent successes and upcoming structural changes.
The Wolverines combine championship experience with a blend of veteran returnees and new talent, setting the stage for a challenging yet promising season.
The university announced the full slate of matches for the 2026 season, highlighting a blend of home and away fixtures that will test the team's depth and set the stage for a potential tournament comeback.
UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.
The Illini are poised for a breakout season as they bring back key players and target top in‑state guard Brady Pettigrew to solidify their backcourt.
Purdue announced that its 2026‑27 season opener will take place on November 2 at T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, facing Gonzaga at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup continues a perfect 5‑0 series edge for the Boilermakers and caps a non‑conference slate that includes several high‑major opponents and a host of mid‑major home games.
Luke Erkel was named MVP of the Indiana‑Kentucky All‑Star Game after guiding his team to a 94‑80 win, and he has now pledged to continue his basketball career at Purdue University.
The Indiana All-Stars completed a decisive sweep of Kentucky with a 94-80 win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, highlighted by Luke Ertel's MVP performance and a 13th sweep in 17 years.
Spring practices reveal standout players like Karon Brookins and Liam Andrews, while the basketball squad faces depth challenges under coach Mike Rhoades, and the university prepares to replace Nike apparel with Adidas.
Butler University announces the addition of five promising players — Braden Benyr, Anden Ellis, Jaden Hancock, Alec Sexton and Hudson Sullivan — to its 2026 men's soccer roster, each bringing unique professional and academic backgrounds.
A deep dive into the fantasy implications of key player injuries, new coaching moves, and contract extensions that could redefine lineup decisions.
A look at how the Kings' history of poor decisions has left a legacy of disappointment, while alumni thrive with teams competing for the championship.
The opening round of a 12‑team PPR fantasy football draft sets the tone, with standout talents like Bijan Robinson and Ja'Marr Chase leading the conversation, while injury concerns and team contexts add layers of risk.
UConn and Michigan will meet again on Nov. 6 at Boston’s TD Garden, renewing a national‑title rivalry as part of a demanding non‑conference schedule that includes rematches with Illinois, Arizona, Kansas and games against Duke, Ohio State and Virginia.