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2026-27 NCAA Basketball Season: Key Players and New Dynamics

Returning stars and conference changes shape the upcoming college basketball season.

By Spark News Desk · 31 October 2026 at 08:21 UTC · United States

The 2026-27 NCAA basketball season is set to feature a mix of returning stars and new faces. Among the most anticipated returns is JuJu Watkins, who is coming back to the court for USC after a 19-month injury layoff.

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Sources

NCAA basketball 2026-27 predictions: from JuJu Watkins to Tyran Stokes, the names you’ll know by March — The Guardian
Vaishnavi — India’s new orchestrator — The Hindu

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