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Bryan Hodgson brings fast pace as Providence opens vs. MaineThe Bryan Hodgson era at Providence begins Monday night, when the Friars open their season at home against Maine.,Hodgson was hired in March after Providence parted ways with former head coach Kim English. Hodgson guided South Florida to a 25-9 record and the American Conference championship last se...

No. 8 Tennessee wants to pop offensively, meets Wofford in openerCoach Rick Barnes has reshaped his Tennessee team's roster and plans on taking a much more offensive-minded approach this campaign.,After a strong showing in last year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 8 Volunteers will begin their season against Wofford on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.,In an up-and-do...

Rebounding an issue as No. 20 Alabama sets sights on Sam HoustonNo. 20 Alabama is navigating through a reloading phase as it opens its season against Sam Houston on Tuesday night at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,The Crimson Tide (25-10 last season) lost star Labaron Philon Jr. and key cogs Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Aiden Sherrell from a squad that reached the Sweet 16 last ...

No. 24 Vanderbilt opens vs. Bellarmine intent on continuing rise

Led by one of the top returning scorers in the Southeastern Conference, Vanderbilt looks to become a Final Four contender as it opens the 2026-27 season against Bellarmine on Monday night in Nashville, Tenn.,The No. 24 Commodores will be led once again by Tyler Tanner, who decided to forgo the NBA D...

No. 8 Tennessee wants to pop offensively, meet Wofford in opener

Coach Rick Barnes has reshaped his Tennessee team's roster and plans on taking a much more offensive-minded approach this campaign.,After a strong showing in last year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 8 Volunteers will begin their season against Wofford on Tuesday night in Knoxville, Tenn.,In an up-and-do...

Clemson excited about potential entering opener vs. Stetson

Clemson is looking to recapture the form that carried it to the Elite Eight in 2024, starting with Monday's season opener against Stetson in Clemson, S.C.,Clemson (24-11 last season) made a first-round NCAA Tournament exit in each of the last two years, yet veteran coach Brad Brownell is hopeful the...

Rebuilt Xavier squad opens season against Mount St. Mary's

Richard Pitino knew he had some work to do if he wanted Xavier to be better in his second year as coach.,So he hit the transfer portal and grabbed seven new players to go with four freshmen.,"We just need to take everything one day (at a time) with so many new guys," said Pitino, whose team went 15-...

Skidding Pitt strives to apply brakes vs. Georgia Tech

Pittsburgh welcomes Georgia Tech as both teams attempt to turn the page on disappointing stretches of the season on Saturday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup on Halloween.,Pittsburgh (5-3, 2-3 ACC) has seen its odds of a conference championship game appearance dwindle with a three-game ...