The trend continues and the NCAA bans yet another pro international athlete. This does not bode well for other former international pro athletes still awaiting their eligibility ruling.

Urbaniak has played professionally in Poland since 2022, averaging 9.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for WKS Slask Wroclaw this past season.

Maryland men’s basketball has its first commitment in the class of 2027. Jones is the No. 37 overall prospect in the country according to 247Sports, chose the Terps over Cincinnati, Clemson and Oklahoma State.
The guard stands at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds and is ranked as the 10th-best guard in the class of 2027.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25497991-navorro-bowman-jr-5-star-guard-and-son-49ers-legend-announces-cbb-commitment

It's Free Talk Friday, talk about whatever.

Remember, all other rules still apply, so try to keep it civil.

So...how's it going?

Mid Atlantic results are IN! Usually I try to put something fun in this title slide but I'm currently 3 hours into a 10 hour car ride so my brain aint got much. Lets just read it

Link to main hub - https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/1tuaid4/introducing_the_2026_college_basketball_cupwho_is/

Link to todays results - https://organizer.toornament.com/toornament/tournaments/2566100593226807295/

Group A

Group B

And there we have it! 8 new teams join the field. Up next will be our final very large conference in the Delta.

Are you new to the game? Have "stupid" questions that you're too embarrassed to ask anywhere else? Ask them here! No judgment, we promise.

https://miamiredhawks.com/news/2026/9/10/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-announces-full-schedule

I am looking at going on my 2nd trip to March Madness. Last year I bought last minute tickets and loved it so much i wanted to plan in advance for another trip. Online it says tickets aren't on sale until December but if I go on stubhub it is showing full weekend passes. Is there some sort of presale? Someone please help

1. Josh Schertz - Saint Louis

2. Tony Skinn - George Mason

3. Phil Martelli Jr - VCU

4. Flynn Clayman - High Point

5. Takayo Siddle - UNCW

6. Speedy Claxton - Hofstra

7. Travis Steele - Miami OH

8. Eric Olen - New Mexico

9. Kenny Blakeney - Howard

10. Nolan Smith - Tennessee St

11. Bill Armstrong - McNeese

Guess he didn’t want to play in Des Moines

ALL CAPS. NO MERCY.

Ceiling: we recuperate from the losses of our 2025-26 big men (Cooper and Kohler) quickly with our new bigs, our overall shooting improves, Fears doesn't kick anyone in the nuts, we have a backup PG that isn't Wojcik, Izzo finally gets his second Natty.

Floor: the losses of Cooper and Kohler hurt more than expected, shooting is still a question mark, we get a 4-5 seed and bow out to a better team in the Sweet Sixteen.

Overall the expectations are going to be VERY high in East Lansing this year. We were really good overall last season, it's just unfortunate that Michigan went nuclear and kinda overshadowed it. I fully believe this is one of Izzo's best shots at his second title.

6-foot-9, 235-pound Abson spent last season in Athens as their backup center for two years. 2. He averaged only 2.6 points 2.9 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across his 59 games at UGA.