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From an opening loss to Alabama to a 13‑game winning streak and a top‑20 ranking, the Gators blend offensive firepower with pitching depth, while navigating errors and historic setbacks ahead of the SEC and NCAA tournaments.
The latest rankings spotlight a blend of emerging stars, unprecedented monetary deals, and a narrowing gap between elite and lower‑tier prospects, setting the stage for a competitive season and a shifting NBA draft outlook.
Saint Louis’s daring non‑conference schedule pits the Billikens against elite mid‑major programs, aiming to reshape their NCAA Tournament trajectory and elevate the profile of mid‑major basketball.
Jorge Ruiz, who spent eight-plus seasons at Weber State, is joining High Point as an assistant coach after a distinguished tenure that included roles as video coordinator, director of operations, and assistant general manager, where he worked with Damian Lillard and Kaleb Canales.