
Returning Stars Set the Stage for a New College Basketball Era
A look at the high‑profile returns and transfers that will shape the upcoming college basketball landscape.
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A look at the high‑profile returns and transfers that will shape the upcoming college basketball landscape.

Kentucky's newest sharpshooter, Milan Momcilovic, has sparked movement in the CBS Sports Top 25, prompting a fresh look at contending teams and their prospects.

Bloomington, Illinois linebacker Matthew Brady has pledged to Michigan State, becoming the eighth verbal commitment for head coach Pat Fitzgerald in his inaugural full recruiting cycle.

The Wolverines will open the 2026 fall season on the road against Utah Valley and Utah State, play exhibition matches before the first official game, and begin Big Ten competition with three consecutive away contests. Tickets go on sale July 14.

Bret Bielema and his coaching assistants spent a session watching the Chicago Bears' organized team activities, noting the facilities, coaching methods and the talent of quarterback Caleb Williams.

A look at how the new addition influences the early-season rankings and what it means for the powerhouses heading into next season

Five Valparaiso University baseball standouts have been named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All‑District Team, also securing spots on the MVC Scholar‑Athlete roster. Their impressive GPAs across finance, health sciences, marketing and management reflect a growing culture of academic excellence within the program.

Sports Illustrated’s preseason Top 25 reveals Florida at No. 1, but a wave of transfers and roster changes promises a volatile year across the nation’s elite programs.

Duke's non‑conference slate pits the Blue Devils against a who's‑who of college basketball, with a much‑anticipated home series against Illinois and a chance for retribution against UConn.

Ohio State’s head coach Jake Diebler has elevated assistant coach Jamall Walker to associate head coach, acknowledging his two‑decade coaching pedigree and recent national recognition.

The university announced the hiring of Amber Moore, a rising star in women's basketball, to help shape the program's next era of success.

Veteran NBA coach Mike Wells, longtime strength specialist Dave Richardson and program legend William Buford join head coach Jake Diebler, while Jamall Walker ascends to associate head coach.

The U.S. Under‑18 squad, featuring standout recruits like Quentin Coleman and Bruce Branch III, is training intensively in León, Mexico, ahead of the 2026 FIBA AmeriCup, hoping to add another chapter to its dominant history.

The Illini retain most of their roster, featuring Spain's Irene Noya Catoira, who aims to translate club success into meaningful minutes for the 2026‑27 campaign.

CBS Sports highlights Duke's deep roster and strategic moves that make them a top contender for the upcoming season.

Duke’s upcoming schedule features high‑major opponents such as Georgia, Michigan and Illinois, plus a demanding seven‑game stretch against elite teams. The Blue Devils hope the tough early slate will accelerate the development of young players and complement a roster bolstered by returning stars and new transfers.

Illinois is targeting five-star point guard Cayden Daughtry, a 6-foot playmaker from Fort Lauderdale, for the 2027 recruiting class. His scoring, playmaking and recent MVP performance have put him on the Illini’s radar.

Duke's ambitious non‑conference schedule features early‑season games at Madison Square Garden, a slate of top opponents, and a focus on preparation for March.

A look at the roster shifts, key players to watch and the strategic moves that could define Purdue’s campaign in the upcoming season

The Volunteers will meet the Wolfpack at Bridgestone Arena on December 6, 2026, in a doubleheader that also features Georgia Tech and Murray State, highlighting a coaching reunion and a strong neutral‑site record.
The Oregon Ducks have been tabbed by analysts as a top‑10 program for the upcoming 2026 college football season, with junior quarterback Dante Moore emerging as a Heisman contender and a schedule packed with marquee matchups.

On June 2, the Illinois football coach and a defensive back will lead the seventh‑inning stretch at Wrigley Field as part of Illini Night, a celebration that includes a Budweiser‑sponsored party and a ticket giveaway.

Quentin Coleman, a recent high school graduate from St. Louis, has been selected for the USA Basketball U18 squad that will compete in the FIBA AmeriCup in Leon, Mexico, from June 1‑7.

A look at the high‑profile college athletes who have chosen to return to school or enter the 2026 NBA Draft, and how their moves will affect their programs' outlooks.