Category: NCAA Basketball

Kentucky alumni took the No. 1 position as the highest-paid in the NBA in 2014 and are unlikely to relinquish it soon. When the Wildcats replaced the Huskies at the top spot, they earned $107 million combined. By last year, their earnings…

Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Indiana State Sycamores Xenia, Ohio; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -6.5; over/under is 153.5 BOTTOM LINE: Indiana State hosts Florida Atlantic in the season opener. Indiana State finished 32-7 overall with a 13-3 record in non-conference games in the 2023-24 season.

Baylor Bears vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Spokane, Washington; Monday, 11:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -5.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Gonzaga starts the season at home against No.

Arkansas has only one scholarship player back from a team that finished a game below .500 last year, yet the Razorbacks open this season in the AP Top 25. Consider that a testament to the way new coach John Calipari reshaped his roster by adding transfers and freshmen. Arkansas added three top-30 recruits and also was among the most active teams in the transfer portal.

How to keep up with NCAA basketball this season.

The Bruins have nine new players this season, six transfers and three freshmen, and should be better at scoring, rebounding and defending with new cast.

Charleston (SC) Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Monday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -3; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois hosts Charleston (SC) for the season opener. Southern Illinois finished 19-13 overall with an 8-3 record in non-conference games during the 2023-24 season.

Lafayette Leopards at Villanova Wildcats Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -20.5; over/under is 130.5 BOTTOM LINE: Villanova hosts Lafayette for the season opener. Villanova finished 18-16 overall a season ago while going 10-6 at home.

Kansas basketball and head coach Bill Self is back in the recruiting game after a top 5 standout chose the Jayhawks.

Five Free Press sports writers give their thoughts on Michigan State football's chances against No. 13 Indiana on Saturday in East Lansing.