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The 2026-27 college basketball season kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between No. 1 Florida and No. 14 Miami in Tampa. Florida, defending champions, return with a strong roster including Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu. Miami, under coach Jai Lucas, aims for a strong start with key players like Malik Reneau, Shelton Henderson, and transfer Acaden Lewis. The game, part of the Orion180 Tip-Off Classic, will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. ET.
Other notable games on opening night include No. 5 Arizona versus No. 22 UCLA in Las Vegas, featuring freshmen Caleb Holt and Nikola Kusturica, and No. 15 Gonzaga against Purdue, where Gonzaga's strong frontcourt could challenge Purdue's defense.
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