July brought busy off-the-court developments in college sports; however, minimal changes appeared in men's college basketball. Coaches shifted focus to future recruits while expectations for the 2025-26 season remain stagnant. USC's ranking dropped due to Alijah Arenas' injury affecting his participation during the nonconference season. Additionally, selected nonconference matchups like Purdue vs. Auburn will showcase elite players, with Purdue's two-big lineup facing challenges against a smaller Auburn frontcourt. The Gators will experience growing pains as they adapt to new team dynamics at season's start.
Coaches were finally able to turn toward the future, hitting the road to watch the next wave of recruits to enter the sport.
USC drops from 'Next in line' after Alijah Arenas' unfortunate injury that will see him out for at least the nonconference portion of the season.
Dec. 20 vs. Auburn in Indianapolis features two elite point guards, Braden Smith and Tahaad Pettiford, testing Purdue's potential two-big lineup.
The season opener for the reigning national champs will feature growing pains for the Gators as they bring in new talent.
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