College Teams Preview 2026-27 Basketball Seasons

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At the ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, Georgia Tech men’s coach Scott Cross said the team has made progress and improved defensively, while emphasizing a day-by-day approach to building a winning program. Georgia Tech women’s coach Karen Blair pointed to the seven returning players’ experience and the team’s growing chemistry as strengths for the season. Miami coach Tricia Cullop said her team is aiming for the NCAA Tournament after falling short last season; she expects a faster offense and improved three-point shooting with six newcomers joining five returners. NC State women’s coach Wes Moore and players Khamil Pierre and Zoe Brooks also appeared at the event ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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