Ten Men’s College Basketball Players Primed for a Breakout 2025–26 Season

Posted Sep 10, 2025
Even with NIL deals keeping stars in college longer than they otherwise might have stuck around, men’s college basketball is facing a pretty significant talent drain from last season. The main crux is the end of the COVID year. Who are some rising stars who could fill that void and play huge roles for some of the best teams in the sport? (Sports Illustrated)

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