Kelvin Sampson’s program came just short of winning the national championship last year, but Rohit Ponnaiay expects the Cougars to finish the story this time around.

There is no clear favorite. There is no obvious best player. There are several possibilities in both categories.

Cinderella isn’t dead but she’s in danger. The disparity between high-majors and the rest of college basketball will continue to grow wider this season. Between soaring NIL payments and rule changes ...