It's Free Talk Friday, talk about whatever.

Remember, all other rules still apply, so try to keep it civil.

So...how's it going?

Are you new to the game? Have "stupid" questions that you're too embarrassed to ask anywhere else? Ask them here! No judgment, we promise.

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I created a road trip that would include a live college basketball game on a campus site for every single day this season! Would be incredible to see somebody try this someday! This was done with no AI or geography aides, just me looking at schedules. Enjoy!

Tip Off at 8 PM CT/9 PM ET. Live on SEC Network and YouTube (Official Hibbet Channel)

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Thoughts on the list here? As a certified basketball nutjob I could be convinced that just about any home arena is worth going to…but I don’t think they missed any of the big ones. SLAM also put together a book with writeups on each of these.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vTn6G1pqZUs_kkvsnI8JdG1kp0-Y54XoKy-22OdVEtw/edit?usp=sharing

Wisconsin plays Northeastern and then Northwestern in back to back games this season

First Non-D1 school exhibition upset of October! Also Warner was 7-20 last season, so this shouldn’t be close on paper at all.

ALL CAPS. NO MERCY.

Other offers from Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Ohio State, Texas A&M

#49 national #2 SG #1 NC

MMH projected order and preseason comparisons

[Source] https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/new-boston-college-coach-luke-murray-secures-a-commitment-from-four-star-wing-elijah-paez-on-wednesday-291258401/

[Profile] https://247sports.com/player/elijah-paez-46168531/

Paez is the 93rd ranked overall player in the class of 2027, and the 25th ranked SF according to the 247 composite rankings. Other notable offers included UConn, TCU, Cal, Washington, Xavier, and New Mexico State.

Georgetown plays GW tomorrow night, and I'm trying to figure out what's worth reading into. Rotation decisions? How new transfers fit? Shot selection? Or is it mostly noise until the real games start?

Curious what has been a reliable early signal for your team in the past, and what turned out to be misleading.

Have final 4 tickets already gone on sale? I signed up for the pre sale but never got an email for final four tickets. Now I’m seeing they’re on Ticketmaster dang near already sold out? Confused and looking for clarity. Appreciate yall

I realize many people don't like Gottlieb for a variety of reasons, but this is one of the most honest expositions about the business of mid-major basketball I've seen.

Butchie's Den

So essentially, it'll be a 100% pro-Duke crowd at Conte and a 30+ blowout victory for the Blue Devils.

I thought Luke Murray was going to fix BC basketball, not make it worse.