Matt Norlander scans the landscape of 280-plus schools and 25 leagues to give you the what-to-know in mid-major hoops

The 2024–25 UConn women’s basketball team reclaimed its place atop the sport, capturing the program’s 12th national championship under Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma. In his 40th season, Auriemma guided the Huskies to a 37–3 record, a Big East title and their first national crown since 2016.

The start of the men's college basketball season is here and to get you ready for tip off, here are our 10 players to watch this season.

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson will open his college career vs. one Wisconsin program (UW-Green Bay), while his brother plays football for another.

Florida basketball was named the best team in the state by CBS Sports, citing its elite frontcourt and depth entering the 2025-26 season.

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Critics have complained, “We don’t get to know the players” since the NBA Draft age limit was introduced in 2006, which launched the age of the one-and-done talent. It has been exacerbated, though, by the instant eligibility aspect of the transfer portal.

College basketball is back, and so is draft season. CBS Sports ranks the top 30 NBA prospects -- from Darryn Peterson to Cameron Boozer -- to watch this year.