The end of the year is a big time for sports, as many pro leagues are in full force or nearing championship stages. It’s also that time of year when NCAA sports fans get to experience all the ups and downs of college basketball! The 2023-24 NCAA Basketball Season begins this week, and there’s already a ton to talk about. Let Rally House fill you in on some of the biggest headlines pertaining to college basketball so that you can get back to cheering on your team as they embark on the road to March Madness!
Big Names in Top 25 College Basketball Rankings
It’s the very beginning of the 2023-24 college basketball season, but it’s still interesting to examine which schools land in the Top 25 College Basketball Rankings. For instance, there’s a familiar team sitting at the top in the number one spot: the Kansas Jayhawks. Purdue and Duke follow KU to complete the top 3. Some might be surprised to see universities like FAU sitting so close to the top, while previous powerhouses like the UNC Tar Heels and Villanova Wildcats. Regardless of where your team stands right now, there are sure to be plenty of surprising twists and turns coming soon to switch up these rankings.
Several NCAA Basketball Teams Test New Coaching
A large portion of men’s NCAA basketball teams are switching up tactics in hopes of making a quality run for the championship this year, including hiring a new coach to lead the way. There are a total of 61 men’s college basketball squads with new coaches to start the season, and only time will tell if these fresh faces can make a difference. Among the list of men’s teams welcoming new coaching staff are oft-headlining universities like Notre Dame, Penn State, Oral Roberts, Texas, Texas Tech, and others.
Early Final Four Predictions
Some analysts and fans are confident in making bold and very early Final Four predictions as the season begins, and many of these predictions make sense when considering the apparent strength of some teams. For instance, many would agree that KU is a likely contender for the March Madness semi-finals, along with other dominate teams like the Tennessee Volunteers, Michigan State Spartans, and Purdue Boilermakers.
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