Texas Tech was minutes away from the Final Four last season despite a fatal flaw: its lack of rim protection. Did Grant McCasland push the right buttons to fix it? Eric Fawcett and Kevin Sweeney dive into the film of transfers Luke Bamgboye and LeJuan Watts to break down how they fit next to returning star JT Toppin, including how Watts profiles similarly to Darrion Williams and the ways Bamgboye can be a game-changer on the defensive end.
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Scout Team: Louisville’s Frontcourt
Much has been made of Louisville’s star-studded backcourt, one that features star freshman MIkel Brown Jr. and top transfers Ryan Conwell and Isaac McKneely. But its new-look frontcourt may actually dictate whether the Cardinals can ascend into national title contenders. Eric Fawcett and Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney dive into the
Kevin Sweeney
Scout Team: Purdue’s X-Factors
Perhaps no team enters 2025-26 with higher expectations than the Purdue Boilermakers. With Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer back, Matt Painter’s team has an incredibly high floor. But does this group have what it takes to win it all? Eric Fawcett and Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney
Kevin Sweeney
