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Coach Bill Self says forward Christian Reeves will be ready for the season but limited in contact until October, while the team considers adding a big man after losing All‑Big 12 first‑team forward Flory Bidunga to Louisville.
Javin DeLaurier, who captained Duke for his final two seasons, is returning to the program in a new capacity as a Player Development Assistant, where he will help shape the team’s development and culture.
Alvaro Folgueiras, known as ‘El Pulpo’ for his octopus‑like versatility, is set to debut for Louisville in the 2026‑27 season after a standout college career at Iowa that included an Elite Eight run. His blend of size, defensive skill and passing could become a key X‑factor for the Cardinals.
Michigan’s championship-winning coach Dusty May stunned the basketball world by leaving for the NBA shortly after his team captured a title, igniting debate over the pressures that drive top coaches toward the pros.
Freshman forward Darryn Peterson is generating buzz as a top‑two prospect for the 2026 NBA Draft, with mock projections placing him behind only AJ Dybantsa.
Mark Pope’s 46‑26 record through two seasons at Kentucky reflects both promise and pressure, as the Wildcats navigate a tough SEC and aim to emulate the turnaround patterns of past coaches.
A fresh batch of transfers, freshmen and overseas prospects report for summer workouts as the Hoosiers aim to rebound from an 18‑14 season.