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Exciting Changes and Rising Talents: Previewing the 2025-26 College Basketball Landscape

Exciting Changes and Rising Talents: Previewing the 2025-26 College Basketball Landscape

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 Hey there, basketball fans! I'm coming to you with all the latest buzz from the college hoops world, and let me tell you, there's plenty to talk about these days.

The NCAA is shaking things up for the upcoming 2025-26 season with some potentially major changes on the horizon. The men's basketball rules committee is seriously considering switching to a four-quarter format, moving away from the traditional two-half structure we've all grown accustomed to. They're also looking at ways to enhance the flow of the game - addressing those frustrating delay-of-game tactics and limiting the time officials spend reviewing plays at the monitor.

Looking ahead to next season, we've already got some early rankings to chew on. Houston is sitting pretty at the top of the Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings, with Kelvin Sampson's Cougars bringing in one of the elite recruiting classes in the country. They've got three top-20 prospects coming in, and with Emanuel Sharp and Joseph Tugler returning, they're the team to beat.

Right behind them is Purdue at number two, and they could be something special next year. Braden Smith is projected to be the best guard in the country and possibly even the preseason Wooden Award favorite. With Trey Kaufman-Renn dominating in the paint and the addition of South Dakota State transfer Oscar Cluff, the Boilermakers will be a force.

The Louisville Cardinals round out the top three, followed by UConn at number four. And let's not forget about Florida, who just made history with Todd Golden becoming the youngest coach to win a national championship since 1983, guiding the Gators to their third title in the past 19 years.

The transfer portal is absolutely buzzing right now too. St. John's guard RJ Luis, the 2024-25 Big East Player of the Year, has declared for the NBA Draft while also entering the portal. Luis was a standout this season, averaging 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for a Red Storm team that dominated the Big East.

Another big move saw Donovan Dent, the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year, choosing UCLA after transferring from New Mexico. The talented guard averaged more than 20 points and 6.4 assists per game last season and will bring that firepower to the Bruins for his final year of eligibility.

With only 210 days until tipoff for the 2025-26 season, the landscape of college basketball continues to evolve. The combination of rule changes, transfers, and emerging talents promises to make the upcoming season one to remember.
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