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Marquette tips off its 2025-26 season Monday night in Milwaukee against Albany, a matchup that marks the start of a new era for coach Shaka Smart’s program. With Kam Jones, David Joplin, and Stevie Mitchell gone, preseason All-Big East first-team guard Chase Ross takes over as the lead option. Ross averaged 10.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last season and returns alongside forward Ben Gold. Marquette, picked fifth in the Big East coaches’ poll, brings back all key contributors — rare stability in modern college basketball. Point guard Sean Jones returns from a torn ACL to run the offense. Albany, tied for second in the America East preseason poll, will counter with sophomore guard Amir Lindsey, an All-Rookie selection

New IU Indianapolis coach Ben Howlett brings his trademark “system” to Columbus for Sunday’s opener against Ohio State. The Jaguars’ up-tempo, full-court style comes straight from Howlett’s successful run at Division II West Liberty, where he made eight straight NCAA Tournament trips. The Buckeyes finished 17-15 last season under Jake Diebler and missed March Madness for a third straight year. With veteran guard Bruce Thornton back after averaging 17.7 points and 4.6 assists, Ohio State looks to open strong at home and start a push back toward national relevance. You can follow more college basketball previews and betting breakdowns all season at ScoresAndStats According to the latest NCAA basketball odds Ohio State opened as a -27.5 favorite with a total

Colorado begins its 2025-26 campaign at home against Montana State on Monday night in Boulder. The Buffaloes are looking to rebound from a 14-21 finish and a 13-game losing streak that marred their first year in the Big 12. Junior center Bangot Dak returns after averaging 8.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game. Coach Tad Boyle called Dak and Sebastian Rancik “critical” returners as Colorado tries to recapture the form that led to a 26-11 record and NCAA second-round run two seasons ago. Boyle also added seven true freshmen, saying their effort and response in practice will determine early rotation minutes. Colorado was picked to finish 15th in the Big 12 preseason poll, a number Boyle’s squad will

SMU tips off its season Monday night in Dallas against Tarleton State, with Andy Enfield leaning on one of the deepest backcourts in college basketball. The SMU Mustangs return guards Boogie Miller and B.J. Edwards, both experienced and productive. Miller, a preseason All-ACC selection, averaged 13.2 points and 5.5 assists last year. Edwards added strong defense and 9.9 points per game. Enfield also worked the portal, bringing in Jaron Pierre Jr. from Jacksonville State and Sam Walters from Michigan to fill key roles. Tarleton State, led by veteran coach Billy Gillispie, comes off a 12-20 season but should be healthier and deeper this year. The Texans forced 16.6 turnovers per game last season, ranking second nationally, and now add transfer