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What to watch for in UConn men’s basketball’s final exhibition vs. Purdue
UConn wraps its exhibition season with a showdown against Purdue at PeoplesBank Arena on Oct. 27. Both squads sit 2‑0, with UConn fresh off wins over Syracuse and No. 6 Michigan State and Purdue beating Ball State and Purdue Fort Wayne. Coach Dan Hurley will finally debut sophomore guard Braylon Mullins, who returns from injury on limited minutes and could boost his 2027 NBA Draft stock. The key lineup battle pits veteran guard Jayden Ross against newcomer Colben Landrew for the final starter spot. Frontcourt focus shifts to UConn’s duo of Na’jai Hines and Oskar Giltay versus Purdue’s 7‑ft‑4 Daniel Jacobsen and other towering bigs. The game streams on UConn+ and airs locally on WFSB at 7 p.m.
Indiana men’s basketball 2026-27 player preview: Trent Sisley
Indiana’s only returning player from the 2025-26 roster, sophomore forward Trent Sisley, eyes a bigger role on the Hoosiers bench. After a freshman season marked by solid defensive rebounding but inconsistent play, Sisley spent the offseason building strength and athleticism. He now competes with Samet Yigitoglu and starter Aiden Sherrell for minutes; Sherrell’s reduced 23.9 minutes per game last year could open early opportunities, while Yigitoglu offers a smaller‑ball lineup. Sisley’s free‑throw shooting sits at 53.8%, limiting his stretch‑four threat, but his leadership and Indiana roots may prove valuable amid a transfer‑heavy roster.
SoCon Preview Series Part 3: The middle tier and darkhorse pick
Mid-Major Madness’ SoCon Preview Part 3 spotlights VMI as a dark‑horse contender. Coach Andrew Wilson praises the return of preseason Player of the Year Rickey Bradley Jr., who missed the 2025‑26 season with an injury but is now healthy and targeting the league Player of the Year award. Forward TJ Johnson (18.2 PPG) also returns, and both chose to stay despite lucrative transfer‑portal offers, emphasizing team brotherhood. Wilson notes VMI’s chronic injury woes—12 of 13 scholarship players missed 144 games last season—but believes the seasoned duo can push the Keydets beyond their 6‑26 record and into the SoCon’s top four. The article previews VMI’s potential to disrupt the conference hierarchy in 2026‑27.
ACC Three-Point Shooting Woes
The Duke Basketball Report examines why Florida State’s three-point shooting has remained persistently poor in the ACC. After a .331 three-point percentage in 2026—third-worst in the league and a decline from a 2021 peak of .376—the Seminoles have struggled to break even for five straight seasons, despite decent individual marks from players like Chauncey Wiggins (.387) and Robert McCray V (.355) who have now departed. Coaching changes, roster turnover, and recruiting limitations are cited as possible factors. The article also compares Louisville’s similar shooting woes, noting both teams must improve from long range to boost their ACC standing.
College basketball games today: Full Tuesday, October 27 exhibition schedule, tip times and how to watch
See all 19 men's college basketball exhibition games scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, including Eastern tip times and confirmed TV, streaming and radio coverage.
College Basketball: Preseason Top 25 Power Ranking (2026-27)
It has been six months since Michigan cut down the nets, ending one of the biggest chalk-fests in NCAA Tournament […]
ACC Power Rankings (Week 9)
State of The U’s ACC Power Rankings for Week 9 highlight Miami (7‑0, 5‑0 ACC) as the top contender, riding a 52‑23 win over Pittsburgh and eyeing a showdown with North Carolina on Halloween night. Wake Forest (6‑1, 4‑1) follows, poised for an at‑large CFP bid and a possible ACC title game, with Virginia next on the schedule. SMU (6‑1, 4‑1) bursts back after a 59‑20 rout of California, aiming to maintain momentum against Syracuse. Virginia Tech (6‑2) stays in the mix despite two close losses, while Duke (5‑2) relies on stout defense after a narrow win at Virginia. The rankings set the stage for a dramatic late‑season ACC battle.
Kentucky Wildcat News: Where UK sits in ESPN’s College Basketball Tiers
The Kentucky Wildcats enter the 2026-27 season ranked in ESPN’s Tier III: Second Weekend Threats, alongside Alabama, Houston, and Kansas. After a 2‑0 exhibition run—defeating No. 19 Texas Tech and awaiting a matchup with UCF—the Cats aim to prove themselves in the top‑25. New transfer Milan Momcilovic (49% three‑point shooter) joins a roster that must see Malachi Moreno break out to boost Mark Pope’s campaign. Fans hope the Wildcats can exceed second‑week expectations and return to an Elite Eight.
Twitter Gold: Ngongba Flips On Awesome Mode
Duke’s recent trip to Kansas sees Patrick Ngongba explode into a dominant force, contributing 28 points – 31.1% of the team’s total – alongside John Blackwell’s 23. At 6‑11, 250 lb, Ngongba has added muscle and athleticism, showcasing a new three‑point range and the ability to finish through five defenders in the lane. His transformation from a smart, non‑athletic player last season to a powerhouse this year is the headline of Duke’s performance.
Ella Hobbs: Ohio State women’s basketball 2026-27 player preview
Redshirt sophomore forward Ella Hobbs returns to Ohio State after a rehab‑laden 2025‑26 campaign, where she posted 2.1 ppg, 2.1 rpg and shot 44 % from three in limited minutes. At 6‑ft‑4, Hobbs offers the Buckeyes a stretch‑big who can pull defenses out of the paint—she hit 7 of 16 three‑point attempts last season. However, injuries have kept her on the sidelines and a crowded interior rotation featuring Elsa Lemmilä, Kylee Kitts and newcomers Sydney Mobley and Adriana Díaz means she must stay healthy to earn playing time. Coach Kevin McGuff’s five‑out system could reward Hobbs if he can stay on the court.
Kentucky Basketball Stock Report
Kentucky Wildcats wrap up two exhibition wins, highlighted by a 79‑71 victory over top‑25 Texas Tech at Rupp Arena, as they gear up for a regular‑season opener against Manhattan. Freshman point guard Mason Williams emerges as the biggest stock‑raiser, earning minutes alongside two other guards and showing poise on both ends. The defense, once a concern, appears tighter thanks to length and interior shot‑blocking. Transfer senior forward Milan Momcilovic lives up to his hype, displaying a broader skill set beyond elite shooting. Conversely, starting point guard Zoom Diallo struggles to adapt, and depth worries surface after injuries to Trent Noah and Jerone Morton. The Wildcats face a crucial test versus Kansas in the Champions Classic.
Commute: Mizzou Football vs Texas on November 7th has been set for an 11:00 a.m. kick-off
The SEC has set the Mizzou Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns football kickoff for Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:00 a.m. CST in Columbia, with national broadcast on ESPN or ABC pending this weekend’s results. Missouri sits No. 23 in the AP Top 25 after a bye, while Texas climbs to No. 11 after a 34‑27 win over Ole Miss. The announcement rounds out a busy weekend that also features a Mizzou‑SLU basketball game and updates on Tigers volleyball, tennis and basketball.
Sam Houston vs Missouri State Prediction: Who Can Keep Its Season Alive?
It's been a rough run for both Sam Houston and Missouri State, with both teams desperately needing the win. Here's the CFN preview and prediction.
America East News & Notes: Vermont’s Portal Additions and Freshmen Keep America East Dominance Intact
The Vermont Catamounts have been a mainstay of the America East Conference since their arrival. Over the last The post America East News & Notes: Vermont’s Portal Additions and Freshmen Keep America East Dominance Intact appeared first on We Never Stop .
NFL Broadcasters Take Notice Of Dawn Staley After She Arrived in Philadelphia to Cheer For The Eagles
The NCAA 2026-27 season doesn’t roll around for a few more days, and how could we expect Dawn Staley to miss watching her favorite team play their seventh regular-season game? The South Caroline Gamecocks head coach has been one of the most vocal Eagles fans throughout her career, and it was no different on Monday, […] The post NFL Broadcasters Take Notice Of Dawn Staley After She Arrived in Philadelphia to Cheer For The Eagles appeared first on EssentiallySports .
8 days till Iowa Hoops: Cooper Koch
Ahead of the season opener on Nov. 3, Iowa’s returning starter Cooper Koch emerges as the Hawks’ primary scoring threat. The 6‑8, 228‑lb forward logged 37 starts last year, averaging 7.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 40.2% from three. He posted a career‑high 19 points in the conference tournament win over Maryland and fouled out only once all season. With new center Andrew McKeever and the departure of Bennett Stirtz, Tavion Banks and Alvaro Folgueiras, Koch must boost his shot volume and diversify beyond his three‑point focus to lead Iowa’s offense and help secure a tournament berth.
Jazzy Davidson Was Showing Plenty Of Leg In Jaw-Dropping Photoshoot That’s Breaking The Internet [PHOTOS]
Jazzy Davidson’s SLAM Magazine photos captivate fans.
Notre Dame Women’s Basketball: Irish lay Truman State to waste, 125-59
The 13th‑ranked Notre Dame women’s basketball squad hands Truman State a staggering 125‑59 exhibition demolition ahead of their season‑opening trip to Rome. The Irish shoot 61.9% from the field (52 of 84) and hit 12 of 23 three‑pointers, scoring 74 points in the paint while forcing 27 turnovers. Six players hit double figures, led by Hannah Hidalgo’s 33 points; Leah Macy contributes 22 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals in her debut. Jenica Lewis (21), Jacy Abii (20), Madison St. Rose (14) and Amiyah Byles (11) round out the scoring barrage. The win sets up Notre Dame’s NCAA launch against Villanova at the Eternal City Tip‑Off in Rome on Nov. 1.
Top-5 recruit DeMarcus Henry making college decision this week, and Kentucky Basketball is a finalist
Top-5 recruit DeMarcus Henry, the No. 2 player in the 2027 class according to Rivals, narrows his college choice to four schools—Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisville and North Carolina—before announcing his decision on Friday, Oct. 30. The 6‑foot‑7 small forward from Compass Prep has visited each campus, including a Pro Day at Kentucky where he met coach Mark Pope, Mo Williams and football staff. Henry, son of late NFL receiver Chris Henry, boasts a strong athletic family and has received personal pitches from Kentucky’s staff and even a call from Michael Jordan on behalf of UNC. The final decision will shape Kentucky’s 2027 recruiting class alongside freshman Ryan Hampton.
Radio show: IU basketball coach Darian DeVries recaps three exhibition wins
Indiana University head coach Darian DeVries joins legendary broadcaster Don Fischer on the Inside Indiana Basketball radio show to dissect the Hoosiers' flawless 3‑0 exhibition run and preview the 2026‑27 season. DeVries highlights key performances before the team's first regular‑season game on Nov. 2 against Eastern Illinois in Bloomington.
Nigel James Named To Bob Cousy Award Preseason Watch List
Marquette sophomore point guard Nigel James makes the Bob Cousy Award preseason watch list, joining 19 other top guards. James posted 16.4 points, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals last season, earning Big East Freshman of the Year honors. Remarkably, eight of the 20 watch‑list players are on Marquette’s 2026‑27 schedule, with five matchups before Christmas. The Golden Eagles open the season on Nov. 2 at home against Mercyhurst, with tipoff on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Chicago Sky Star Skylar Diggins Lands NCAA Job With Notre Dame Women’s Basketball
Thirteen years after she left Notre Dame for the WNBA, Skylar Diggins is on her way back to South Bend. She will not wear a uniform, and she will not play a minute. The Irish are days away from opening their season, and they are bringing home one of the program’s greatest players to stand […] The post Chicago Sky Star Skylar Diggins Lands NCAA Job With Notre Dame Women’s Basketball appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Hammer and Rails Readers Reacts Survey: Men’s Basketball Young Player Impact
SB Nation Reacts surveys Purdue fans on which current freshman or sophomore will make the biggest long‑term impact for Purdue men’s basketball. After Antoine West won last week’s “biggest newcomer” poll, the question shifts to career impact, with readers invited to vote and see results later this week. The post includes a photo of Purdue’s Raleigh Burgess and Indiana’s Anthony Leal from Jan. 31, 2025, and a sign‑up link for weekly surveys.
Ole Miss Basketball Resolves Tampering Case with No Further NCAA Penalties
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — The NCAA has decided against penalizing Mississippi basketball coach Chris Beard, meaning his program faces no further penalties related to an infractions case involving a former assistant coach who committed tampering violations.
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