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CBS Sports' in-depth look at the best defensive players in college basketball, who probably don't get enough love in the preseason.

Here is what we've learned about Duke, Tennessee, Michigan State, UConn, Auburn, Alabama, Kansas and Louisville after a four-pack of exhibition games

Our annual talent rundown has every big name to know as we ready for the season's start in November

CBS Sports contacted more than 100 sources to discover how much each power-conference hoops program invested this season

Florida, Duke and Illinois are the consensus top-three teams in, but the coaches tabbed Arizona, not UConn, for the fourth spot

Not all exhibitions are created equal, and the Hoosiers, Illinois, Cincinnati and Baylor all posted memorable first impressions

Three teams, 15 players, the best ballers in college hoops to know before the season tips on Nov. 1

What to expect from the former EuroLeague point guard and how it affects St. John's outlook in 2026-27

Also, Alijah Arenas shines for the Trojans, Indiana beefs up its rebounding in a scrimmage vs. Butler, and Jake Hall scores 31 points for New Mexico

Here's what we learned at Big Ten Media Days, plus a Mick Cronin moment

There's a common thread that connects the recent string of last-second retirements in college basketball

How many teams will receive bids to the NCAA Tournament from the Big Ten this season?

Even with eight new at-large spots coming to an expanded 76-team field, transfer portal volatility means some teams will fail to return to March Madness

Mississippi Valley State basketball will play 14 straight nonconference away games to start the 2026-27 season and will earn close to $1 million total to give high-major outfits a tune-up

An Indiana judge's preliminary injunction restores eligibility to more than 90 college athletes