
Creighton and Georgetown Top BIG EAST Preseason Poll
Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.
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Creighton earns second place in the Midwest Division while Georgetown claims the East, with standout players honored and the campaign set to open on August 20.

The junior forward’s breakout performance last year has earned him a place among the nation’s top prospects.

The Big East is charting a new course as it seeks to translate its recent tournament disappointments into a more competitive future, driven by increased NIL budgets, strategic portal moves, and high‑profile coaching initiatives.

The University of Kentucky's basketball program enters the 2026‑27 campaign with high hopes, but defensive lapses and injury concerns could shape its ultimate trajectory.

Coach Mike Boynton Jr. has awarded a scholarship to four‑star point guard Mateen Cleaves Jr., a move that underscores his rapid recruitment push and revives a familial link to Michigan State.

Former Georgetown star and NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing is set to join the Washington Wizards staff, bringing his championship pedigree and extensive coaching background to guide veterans Trae Young and Anthony Davis while nurturing emerging prospects such as AJ Dybantsa.

The Terrapins will host the Hoyas on November 7 in a game that marks the second year of a four-season scheduling agreement, featuring a blend of new talent and seasoned leadership.

UCLA will open against St. Mary's in San Diego on Nov. 26, with a potential matchup against Georgetown or Texas on Nov. 27, while proceeds support Rady Children's Hospital.

USC coach Lincoln Riley is banking on a wave of transfer talent, including former Michigan State defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren, to lift the Trojans into the inaugural College Football Playoff in 2026.

Under third‑year coach Eric Musselman, the USC Trojans have risen to No. 12 in ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25, fueled by the return of guards Rodney Rice and Alijah Arenas, a nine‑player recruiting haul and key transfers. The team hopes to end a four‑year NCAA tournament drought.

The Huskies aim to rebound from a Final Four loss, blending veteran talent with fresh recruits as they chase another national championship.
Milan Momcilovic, the nation's leading 3‑point shooter, has chosen Kentucky over other suitors, signaling a major shift in the transfer portal.

Five players are poised to drive USC’s push back into the NCAA Tournament after two seasons of struggle.

Andrija Grbovic, a 6‑foot‑11 forward from Montenegro, has signed with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, concluding a transfer cycle that also brings Luka Bogavac and a quartet of high‑profile prep signees.

The University of Dayton has announced the addition of six transfer players for the 2026‑27 season, each bringing distinct backgrounds and skill sets. Coach Anthony Grant emphasizes talent, character and fit in shaping a squad poised to contend for championships and NCAA tournament berths.
The Wildcats enter a season of uncertainty under first‑year head coach Casey Alexander, with 13 newcomers and a crowded Big 12 landscape that could shape their NCAA Tournament fate.