Kentucky plays at Virginia on Dec. 2 in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Here is why the trip could reveal more than another early marquee matchup.

Kansas faces Kentucky on Nov. 10 in the Champions Classic. The early date makes roster chemistry and late-game decision-making worth watching.

Miami hosts Alabama on Dec. 2 in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The ESPN matchup is a valuable test during Jai Lucas’s second season.

Texas visits Louisville on Dec. 1 in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The matchup falls during a revealing stretch of the Cardinals’ nonconference schedule.

Kentucky plays at Virginia on Dec. 2 in the SEC/ACC Challenge. The road matchup gives Mark Pope’s team an important early measuring stick.

North Carolina hosts Arkansas on Dec. 1 in Michael Malone’s first SEC/ACC Challenge. The matchup offers an early test of his rebuilt program.

UConn freshman Olivia Vukosa grabbed 10 rebounds during an open-practice scrimmage as four Huskies sat out with injuries.

Florida State basketball opened preseason practice while awaiting a final eligibility decision involving forward Alex Steen.

North Carolina basketball opened practice under Michael Malone with a transfer-heavy roster and a No. 25 preseason ranking.

Florida basketball guard Denzel Aberdeen is awaiting a Sept. 29 hearing that could determine his eligibility for the 2026-27 season.

Kentucky made the final 10 for elite 2027 wing AJ Williams, one of the most productive and versatile prospects in the class.

Four-star guard Korey Francis committed to Rutgers after averaging 21.6 points and leading his team to a Pennsylvania state championship.