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- Hurley Tosses UConn’s 200th-Win Game BallUConn coach Dan Hurley threw away a commemorative game ball after the Huskies beat Gardner-Webb 86-46 on November 2, reaching 200 wins with the program.1 h ago · Newsweek
Burton Leads Indiana Past Eastern Illinois in Season OpenerIndiana defeated Eastern Illinois 91-57 in Bloomington on November 2, as transfer Markus Burton scored 19 points and handed out five assists.2 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
Virginia Tech Opens Season Against Coppin StateVirginia Tech hosts Coppin State in Blacksburg on November 3 to open the 2026-27 men’s basketball season. The Hokies are favored by 30.5 points.2 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
Big 12 Women’s Basketball Preseason Polls Put Oklahoma State FirstOn November 3, 2026, preseason polls placed Oklahoma State, TCU, Baylor and West Virginia at the top of the Big 12 women’s basketball race, while Houston, UCF and Cincinnati were among the teams projected near the bottom.3 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Kansas Opens With 30-Point Win Over FordhamNo. 17 Kansas beat Fordham 95-65 in Lawrence on November 2, led by Tre White’s 22 points and Tyran Stokes’ 15 in his collegiate debut.3 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
Malachi Jordan Commits to St. John’sProlific Prep forward Malachi Jordan committed to St. John’s on November 3, giving Rick Pitino’s program a major high school recruiting win.4 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
UCLA Jumps to No. 14 After Upsetting ArizonaUCLA beat Arizona 84-75 on Monday to open the 2026-27 college basketball season, moving the Bruins to No. 14 in the updated Top 25 And 1 rankings.4 h ago · CBS Sports
Houston Opens Season With 39-Point Win Over La SalleNo. 10 Houston beat La Salle 94-55 in Houston on November 2, led by Dedan Thomas Jr.’s 16 points.5 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
Florida, East Texas A&M Lead College Basketball’s Opening NightFlorida and South Carolina opened their seasons with ranked wins, while East Texas A&M stunned Oklahoma on November 2. USC also won JuJu Watkins’ return from injury.6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Baylor Opens Season With 87-65 Win Over Northwestern StateBaylor beat Northwestern State 87-65 in Waco on November 2, led by 17 points each from Brett Decker Jr. and Kayden Mingo.6 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
College Basketball Opens With Illinois Rout and Memphis UpsetIllinois, Florida, Memphis and UCLA claimed notable wins on the opening night of men’s college basketball on November 2, 2026. Memphis beat No. 18 Iowa State 80-76, while Illinois defeated FDU by 75 points.6 h ago · CBS Sports +1
Nebraska Opens Season With 81-54 Win Over San Jose StateNebraska beat San Jose State 81-54 in Lincoln on November 2, extending its season-opening win streak to eight. Britt Prince scored 23 points, while the Huskers dominated the boards and forced 32 turnovers.6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Mississippi State Opens With 106-88 Win Over Tennessee TechMississippi State beat Tennessee Tech 106-88 at Humphrey Coliseum in Starkville on November 2, led by Josh Hubbard’s 25 points and nine assists.6 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Foster Sets Freshman Record in Pittsburgh’s Season-Opening WinPittsburgh beat Rider 95-57 at home on November 2, led by freshman Chase Foster’s 23 points, a program record for a freshman debut.7 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +1
Barrett Gives Vanderbilt Another Ballhandler in His ReturnT.O. Barrett returned to Vanderbilt’s lineup in its November 2 win over Bellarmine, adding a veteran ballhandler and defender as he works back from injury.7 h ago · Sports Illustrated
West Virginia Opens With a 91-46 Win and a Nine-Man RotationWest Virginia beat Niagara 91-46 in its season opener on November 2, after trailing by as many as 10 points. The game offered an early look at coach Ross Hodge’s starting lineup and rotation.8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
Alabama Adds Size as Oats Targets Rebounding ImprovementAlabama enters the 2026-27 season with a taller roster after coach Nate Oats made size a priority following postseason rebounding struggles. The Crimson Tide went 3-0 in preseason exhibitions and is ranked No. 20 nationally.8 h ago · Sports Illustrated
DeVries Praises Indiana’s Depth After Season-Opening WinIndiana beat Eastern Illinois 91-57 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on November 2, opening its 2026-27 season. Coach Darian DeVries praised his team’s playmaking, depth and offensive approach.12 h ago · Sports Illustrated
UCLA Holds Off Arizona in Season-Opening Las Vegas ThrillerUCLA beat Arizona 84-75 in its season opener on Monday, November 2, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, overcoming foul trouble and a late Wildcats rally.14 h ago · Sports Illustrated +1
Wright’s 33 points power BYU past Ohio StateRob Wright III scored 33 points as No. 25 BYU beat Ohio State 94-83 at Salt Lake City’s Delta Center on November 2, 2026.14 h ago · The Philadelphia Inquirer +2
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