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Dybantsa's timeline, Duke's top rank, more takeaways from the early signing period
Nov 22 · Jeff Borzello and Paul BiancardiA surprisingly busy early signing window saw a rash of high-level commitments.
Power Rankings: The state of Wisconsin had a great week
Nov 21 · Jeff BorzelloThe surprises of the past week came from the Big East (Marquette, St. John's) and Wisconsin, as teams prepare for Feast Week.
AP men's poll Week 2 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
Nov 18 · ESPN staffThe latest AP Top 25 poll is out for the 2024-25 season.
Kansas tightens grip on No. 1; Purdue soars to 6
Nov 18 · Associated PressKansas added five first-place votes in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll, strengthening its grip on the No. 1 spot, while Purdue jumped seven spots to No. 6.
Who are the tallest college basketball players in D-I history?
Nov 15 · ESPN staffAt 7-foot-9, University of Florida recruit Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player in D-1 history.
Power Rankings: Gonzaga, Auburn, Kentucky make gains
Nov 14 · Jeff BorzelloStatement wins will weigh more in the first 10 days of the season, which is how the Zags, Tigers and Wildcats find themselves with a massive boost.
The super 16 players to watch this season, according to Dickie V
Nov 13 · Dick VitaleThis season's got Diaper Dandies such as Cooper Flagg, superstars such as RJ Davis -- and all of them are certified PTPers, baby!
Updated 2025 NBA mock draft: Where's Cooper Flagg? Who could help Wemby? Nine freshmen in the top 10?
Nov 12 · Jonathan Givony and Jeremy WooThree Duke players in the top 10?
AP men's poll Week 1 reaction: What you need to know about each Top 25 team
Nov 11 · ESPN staffThe first in-season AP top 25 poll is out.
Jayhawks still No. 1; Gonzaga, Auburn into top 5
Nov 11 · Associated PressKansas received 44 of 62 first-place votes to remain No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll, while Gonzaga and Auburn rose into the top five.
No. 1 Kansas blows 20-point lead, edges UNC
Nov 9 · Associated PressNo. 1 Kansas avoided its biggest blown-lead loss in school history, holding off No. 9 North Carolina 92-89 after the Tar Heels erased a 20-point first-half lead.
Duke's Flagg, UNC's Davis highlight Wooden watch
Nov 7 · Myron MedcalfDuke star Cooper Flagg and North Carolina star RJ Davis highlight the first Wooden Award watch list of the 2024-25 season.
How to watch women's college basketball - Ally Tipoff
Nov 6 · ESPN staffCoverage begins Sunday with No. 9 NC State against No. 1 South Carolina at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Duke, UConn, KU top men's basketball title odds
Nov 4 · David PurdumDuke, UConn and Kansas are favored by sportsbooks as men's college basketball title favorites entering the 2024-25 season.