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Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Alcorn St. Braves Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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Eric Musselman stirred the transfer portal and landed six players expected to be in the rotation for No. 14 Arkansas this season. The Razorbacks will begin their quest for a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament bid with an opening-night game against Alcorn State on Monday. Almost universally, the appraisal of Arkansas’ talent supports Musselman’s high expectations. SEC coaches picked Arkansas to finish third in what might be the deepest version of the league in its history. … more
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Princeton Tigers Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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Rutgers has been on the rise in recent years, while Princeton is coming off an astonishing run to the Sweet 16. There has never been a better time for the two New Jersey rivals to rekindle their series. The Scarlet Knights and Tigers will tip off the new season Monday on a neutral floor in Trenton, N.J. Princeton owns a 75-45 lead in the all-time series, which went dormant after December 2013. Mitch Henderson is … more
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Green Bay Phoenix Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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Iowa State understands transition, and the Cyclones are replacing five of its six leading scorers off last season’s team. But optimism is still high with coveted freshman forward Omaha Biliew stepping into a prominent role. Biliew makes his college debut when the Cyclones open the season against Green Bay on Monday at Ames, Iowa. The five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American is considered the highest-rated player ever reeled in by Iowa State. He’s also an in-state … more
Syracuse Orange vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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For the first time in nearly a half-century, Syracuse is beginning a season without coach Jim Boeheim on the sideline. Adrian Autry is now the man in charge of the Orange, who open their season on Monday against visiting New Hampshire. Boeheim stepped down last spring following a 47-season run at Syracuse, where his 2-3 zone defense became a staple of the college basketball scene over the decades. Boeheim’s accolades included five Final Four appearances … more
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Tarleton Texans Pick & Prediction NOVEMBER 6th 2023
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The last time Virginia was unranked to begin a campaign, the Cavaliers finished the regular season at No. 1. That was 2017-18, which ended with a 31-3 record as well as a historic first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament. Coach Tony Bennett begins his 15th season in Charlottesville — his squad tied for sixth among “others receiving votes” in the Associated Press preseason poll — when Virginia hosts Tarleton State and coach Billy Gillispie on … more