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Sports Illustrated’s 2025–26 College Basketball Preseason All-Americans

From the sport’s top returners to a handful of high-flying freshmen, here are SI’s selections of the top players in the country.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 3 Florida

The Gators’ rise from upstart to national champion was fueled by elite talent evaluation and could lead to another title.

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Loyola Men's Basketball Will Honor the Late Sister Jean With Special Jersey Patch

The longtime chaplain of the Ramblers died at age 106 earlier this month.

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NBC's 'Sunday Night Football'-Style Intros for NBA Broadcast Applauded by Basketball Fans

NBC debuted 'Sunday Night Football' style intros for its NBA broadcast where each starter got to shout out their alma mater.

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Why VJ Edgecombe’s Hot Start to Rookie Season Is So Important for Joel Embiid, 76ers

Breaking down the significance of VJ Edgecombe’s hot start to his rookie season in Philadelphia for Joel Embiid and the 76ers’ future.

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Inside the $10 Million Race to Keep Florida Men’s Basketball on Top

Barely 48 hours after celebrating a national title, the Gators were back at work, navigating NIL deals, NBA draft decisions and transfer portal targets. Hungry for more, Florida is already chasing another run at glory.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 4 Duke

The Blue Devils might be the most talented team in college basketball this season, even without Cooper Flagg, because of Cameron Boozer.

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NBC Debuts NBA 'On the Bench' Broadcast to Early Praise From Basketball Fans

NBC debuted their 'On the Bench' broadcast in the first NBA Peacock Monday between the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers Monday night.

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Gambling probe tests the resilience that helped Chauncey Billups soar to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chauncey Billups earned a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame a year ago, recognizing his resilience and clutch play in a championship-winning NBA career

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SI:AM | Another Top College Football Coach Canned

LSU’s Brian Kelly is the latest high-profile coach to get the boot—hefty buyout be damned.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 5 Purdue

With Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn leading the charge, the Boilermakers enter the season as the ultimate title-or-bust team.

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Sports Illustrated’s Complete 2025–26 Men’s College Basketball Rankings From No. 365 to No. 1

The annual preseason list takes into account all offseason moves and predicts how the march toward the NCAA tournament will play out.

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Dane Miller’s Preseason Big 12 Hoops Media Poll Vote

The Big 12 Conference is debuting its men's basketball media poll this season, and SuperWest hoops writer Dane Miler is among the voters.

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Dayton Holds Out Transfer in Connection With Widespread Sports Gambling Probe

Another player at a new school is embroiled in the ongoing investigation in gambling-related activity throughout college basketball, which includes game-fixing and performance manipulation.

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Amazon Debuts Splashy LED Court to Great Effect in First Night of NBA Coverage

Prime Video sure seems ready to make the most of their new NBA broadcast package.

The Independent UK

A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges

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NCAA Completes First Case in Explosive Sports Betting Scandal

Three Eastern Michigan men’s basketball players committed Level I violations by refusing to cooperate with the investigation into unusual wagering.

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SI:AM | What to Know About the NBA Gambling Cases

The indictments have the potential to be the beginning of one of the biggest scandals in American sports.

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Brad Daugherty Bridges Two Worlds with His Balancing Act Between NASCAR and Basketball

The current NBA analyst and co-owner of Hyak Motorsports shares how he’s found success in both sports, and how he pulled his friend and former UNC teammate Michael Jordan into racing and team ownership.

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Sports Illustrated’s Men’s College Basketball Preseason Top 25: No. 6 St. John’s

The Red Storm reloaded around Zuby Ejiofor and a wave of new shooters, aiming to turn last season’s Big East dominance into March success.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Chauncey Billups? NBA Coach Arrested in Mafia Gambling Scandal

Portland Trail Blazers coach and former NBA star Chauncey Billups has reportedly been arrested in a mafia-linked NBA gambling scandal.

The Independent UK

Shaq weighs in on NBA betting scandal after 34 arrests: ‘You’re making $9m - how much more do you need?’

Basketball legend expresses dismay over criminal allegations and reminds his fellow pros: ‘There’s an old saying in the ‘hood: All money ain’t good money’

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'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Looked Wiped After Second Double-OT Game to Start Season

Almost two hours of basketball in three historic days will do that.

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Five Past Gambling Scandals That Rocked American Sports

The two pastimes have been bedfellows since the days of the American Revolution.

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