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With NBA training camps underway, big wave of players returning to college isn't expected when rosters are set

A large second wave of players returning from NBA training camps to college basketball is not expected, according to sources who cited enrollment deadlines, conference rules and NBA teams’ incentives to retain players. Eligibility lawsuits remain unresolved, with approximately a dozen state-based cases ongoing and outcomes still uncertain; sources also warned that some cases could linger weeks or months after the Nov. 1 season tipoff.

Vanderbilt’s Tyler Nickel, who was drafted by the Knicks at No. 47, considered a possible return but signed a two-way deal with New York, ending that possibility. The Big Ten’s professional-player restrictions became official Monday, joining similar rules in other high-major leagues, though the article leaves open the possibility of an isolated challenge and notes that some litigating players could take more than a 50% pay cut.

Florida cements status as clear preseason No. 1 after Denzel Aberdeen is cleared to play for 2026-27 season

Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen was granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, clearing him to play for the Gators during the 2026-27 season. Aberdeen transferred from Kentucky back to Florida seeking a fifth year of eligibility, and his return strengthens a roster projected to open as the preseason No. 1 team. The first AP Top 25 poll is scheduled for release sometime next month.

Aberdeen was a key reserve on Florida’s 2024-25 national championship team before starting 35 games for Kentucky last season and averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. His return also allows reigning SEC Sixth Man of the Year Urban Klavzar to remain in a reserve role after averaging 9.6 points in 20.7 minutes per game, while Florida retains a frontcourt led by Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu.

Sources: Colorado expected to start QB Isaac Wilson vs. Texas Tech

Colorado quarterback Isaac Wilson has been receiving first-team practice reps and is expected to start against No. 12 Texas Tech on Saturday, according to sources. Coach Deion Sanders declined to name a starter Tuesday and said the decision would depend on the rest of the week’s practices.

Colorado benched Julian Lewis at halftime of its Big 12 opener against Baylor, a 23-13 road loss that left the Buffaloes 2-2. Wilson finished that game with 156 passing yards and a touchdown on 12-of-25 passing, while Lewis has 733 passing yards, a 64% completion rate, seven total touchdowns and three turnovers this season.

Judge grants injunction for Denzel Aberdeen to play for Florida

A judge granted Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen a temporary injunction allowing him to play for the Gators this season. Aberdeen sued the NCAA earlier this month seeking a fifth year of eligibility, arguing that the NCAA’s new five-for-five age-based rule should apply to players like him.

Aberdeen averaged 13.5 points and 3.4 assists at Kentucky in 2025-26 after helping Florida win the 2024-25 national championship, and he is expected to start alongside Boogie Fland. Florida is likely to enter the season as the preseason No. 1 team, with four starters and sixth man Urban Klavzar returning; the Gators open against Miami on Nov. 2.

Ex-Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking trade secrets

A former Auburn football staff member has been accused of stealing trade secrets from the Tigers and sending them to their competitors, according to court records.

College Football Playoff dark horses: Florida, Iowa among preseason long shot threats to crash the party

After one month of the season, these 10 teams have come from off the radar to challenge for a spot in the CFP