The countdown to tipoff continues

College team news:

Michigan enters the season with something to prove.

Oklahoma is in compete mode.

Oregon practice report.

Rutgers is establishing culture with a short-handed roster.

Butler is looking for stability in a new era.

College player news:

Aicha Coulibaly’s long journey to Auburn.

UConn coaches are impressed with transfer Lou Lopez Senechal.

Gina Conti returns to the court for UCLA, and a sixth college season.

Iowa recruit Ava Jones is not expected to play basketball again after a July crash that injured her and killed her father.

Top players going into the season.