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Rutgers continues its early-season homestand looking to extend its unbeaten start behind a new offensive centerpiece. The rise of Dylan Grant has reshaped the Rutgers Scarlet Knights as he transitions from a complementary freshman to the focal point of the offense. The sophomore has opened the year averaging 18.3 points per game on 60 percent shooting, giving Rutgers a reliable go-to option during a period of lineup evolution. Grant delivered his strongest game yet in an 84–72 victory over Lehigh, where he scored 28 points and dominated the first half with 18 on 9-of-15 shooting. His expanded ball-handling and scoring versatility have transformed Rutgers’ offensive balance, while Emmanuel Ogbole’s breakout 16-point performance and Jamichael Davis’ steady backcourt production have added

Boston College returns home aiming for stability after alternating wins and losses through its first four games. Saturday’s win over Temple showed flashes of cohesion, but the Boston College Eagles are still searching for their first back-to-back victories in a season marked by roster blending and inconsistent shooting. Earl Grant emphasized the process of merging returners with new pieces, and while progress has been uneven, the Eagles look to build on their latest win. Boston College defeated Temple 76–71 on the strength of Donald Hand’s 18 points and 11 rebounds, though efficiency remains a concern. Hand is averaging 16.8 points per game, but he has yet to shoot above 36 percent in any game. His volume scoring drives the offense,

North Carolina enters this matchup at 4-0 with one of the strongest efficiency profiles in the ACC. The Tar Heels have scored at least 87 points in every game and are coming off a 97-53 win over North Carolina Central. You can track the latest numbers on the NCAA basketball odds page as the market adjusts. UNC continues to push pace, and Hubert Davis wants the ball advanced quickly on every rebound. Derek Dixon and Luka Bogavac have embraced that tempo. Caleb Wilson adds interior stability with back-to-back double-doubles, the first UNC freshman to do so in several seasons. The defense is improving, and players sense progress each week. Navy enters at 2-2 and is fresh off a 97-64 win

Florida State returns to the floor after a week-long break, aiming to regroup from a narrow loss to Florida. The Seminoles showed promising defensive intensity in that contest, forcing 18 turnovers and staying within one possession despite shooting under 34 percent. That performance highlighted the potential that first-year head coach Luke Loucks believes is still untapped as the Florida State Seminoles develop their offensive structure and defensive stability. The extended layoff presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Loucks, accustomed to the NBA rhythm of near-daily competition, expressed frustration with long gaps between games, but the time has allowed Florida State to revisit offensive spacing and late-game execution. The Seminoles’ defensive pressure, responsible for averaging 18.7 forced turnovers per game,