
Kentucky Wildcats’ Malachi Moreno Returns from NBA Draft to Lead 2026 Season
After a modest freshman season, Malachi Moreno is back with the Wildcats, poised to elevate his game and attract NBA attention.
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After a modest freshman season, Malachi Moreno is back with the Wildcats, poised to elevate his game and attract NBA attention.

Mark Mitchell, a 25‑year‑old forward from Missouri, announced his commitment to Kentucky Basketball during the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, setting the stage for a showdown with forward Brandon Garrison.
A team‑released clip shows Alabama big man Collins Onyejiaka practicing for the first time since a heart condition sidelined him, sparking cautious optimism from Coach Nate Oats.

In a sweeping analysis, CBS Sports writer Isaac Trotter predicts a transformative season for several Power Five programs, highlighting Alabama's top‑ranked offense, the rise of Florida, Texas and Auburn, and the emergence of three SEC players as potential All‑Americans.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide will field a roster that includes a 7‑footer for the first time, as new recruit TJ St. Louis joins a freshman class packed with size and talent.
Entering his third year with the Wildcats, Trent Noah is transitioning from a peripheral role to a central leadership position, combining improved shooting with a mentorship style that earns him the nickname “Mr. Kentucky.”

Alabama has secured a top‑20 recruiting class and bolstered its lineup with key transfers, creating a versatile squad that could contend for its first national title.

CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein has released his updated SEC power rankings, spotlighting Florida’s No.1 position and the reshaped lineups of several other contenders.

With a No. 3 seed projection, a revamped lineup and a challenging non‑conference slate, the Crimson Tide aim to build on recent Sweet 16 and Final Four successes.
Iowa will open its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center, beginning a two‑game series that pits the Hawkeyes’ deliberate style against the Crimson Tide’s up‑tempo offense.
Iowa will host Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026 at Casey’s Center, beginning a home‑and‑home series that underscores both programs’ ambitions.

The Crimson Tide revealed the jersey assignments for seven newcomers, linking each to a predecessor and highlighting the program’s deep talent pipeline.

The Crimson Tide announced the jersey assignments for its latest crop of players, highlighting a blend of transfer portal talent and high‑school prospects.

The university announced jersey assignments for seven freshmen and transfers, spotlighting standout performances from transfers like Jamarion Davis‑Fleming and Drew Fielder.

A locker‑room video unveiled by assistant coach Mo Williams shows each Wildcat’s name alongside the number that will grace his jersey this year, highlighting notable changes such as Zyon Hawthorne’s rare No. 0 and Braydon Hawthorne’s move to No. 2, while linking current assignments to legendary figures in program history.

The Wildcats' latest roster reveals a blend of fresh talent and reverence for tradition, as players adopt numbers steeped in program history.

Despite losing key players, Alabama’s program is being viewed as the most underrated team heading into the 2026‑27 season, thanks to Coach Nate Oats’ proven track record and a roster bolstered by strategic additions.

ESPN’s Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 places Tennessee at No. 6, but a packed schedule of ranked foes — from Florida’s returning star Boogie Fland to Iowa State’s reshaped roster — tests the Vols’ depth.

The University of Kentucky has finalized its men’s basketball roster for the 2026‑27 season and announced each player’s jersey number, linking current athletes to past legends and hinting at a possible final addition.
Alabama adds three highly ranked freshmen and four seasoned transfers, bolstering size, athleticism and defensive versatility under coach Nate Oats.
The Crimson Tide’s latest recruiting haul features three high‑school standouts and four transfers, positioning the program for another deep run in the NCAA tournament.

The Crimson Tide announced a seven‑player class that blends freshmen and transfers, featuring top recruits and veteran additions ahead of the upcoming season.

Alabama announces a seven‑player recruiting class that blends elite freshmen with high‑impact transfers, positioning the program for continued national relevance.

Alabama’s men’s basketball program welcomes a seven‑player class that includes three freshmen and four transfers, aiming to strengthen the frontcourt and overall athleticism.