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College basketball 2026-27 cheat sheet: Bold predictions, All-America picks, can’t-miss games

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Braziller, Z. (2026, November 1). College basketball 2026-27 cheat sheet: Bold predictions, All-America picks, can’t-miss games. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/sports/college-basketball-2026-27-cheat-sheet-bold-predictions-all-america-picks-cant-miss-games/

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Zach Braziller from The Post makes predictions for the 2026-27 college basketball season, including Duke winning the national championship. He cites Duke’s improved team depth and talent as key factors after close calls in previous seasons. The article highlights a strong preseason performance by Duke, which included a significant victory over Tennessee.

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Zach Braziller of the New York Post predicts Duke will win the NCAA men's basketball championship for the 2026-27 season, emphasizing their improved depth and talent over previous years. Despite significant injuries to key players like Patrick Ngongba II and Caleb Foster in the last season, which might have otherwise secured a title, Braziller argues this year’s squad is stronger. He highlights Duke's dominant preseason performance, including a 39-point victory over Tennessee, as evidence of their potential dominance throughout the year. Additionally, he projects Kansas, Arizona, and Vanderbilt to join Duke in the Final Four, underscoring his belief that these teams will be major contenders.

Written for “College Basketball Predictions” on 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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54 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

🔮 Zach Braziller’s Final Four Picks: Duke, Kansas, Arizona, Vanderbilt Champion: Duke 5 Predictions Duke cuts down the nets If not for injuries to center Patrick Ngongba II and point guard Caleb Foster, Duke may have won it all last season.

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🔮 Coach Jon Scheyer’s team is so deep, his second unit would be ranked in our Top 25. 2.

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🔮 Starter Julian Sayin may not return this year from his right arm/shoulder injury.

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · The Post’s college football rankings, Heisman watch following Week 8

🔮 He warned that the exhibition finale against Texas could be ugly.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · St. John’s proves Rick Pitino wrong in overwhelming preseason finale win over Texas

🔮 Theo Edema was pressed into action Sunday against one of the best centers in the country, and the freshman performed better than anyone could have expected.

2026-10-25 · assertive framing · Freshman Theo Edema shines for St. John’s in unexpected minutes versus star Texas center

🔮 On Jan. 2 ahead of a game against Stanford, the ACC school is going to hang a banner honoring the late Kenny Klein, and Pitino will be in attendance.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · Rick Pitino returning to Louisville for first time since firing when school honors late SID Kenny Klein

🔮 Adonai Mitchell may have been dealing with more than a finger injury.

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🔮 Sunday marks the final dress rehearsal for St. John’s, and it will be a significant test after uneven performances against Drexel and Rutgers.

2026-10-24 · assertive framing · St. John’s matchup with Texas is going to be an important litmus test

🔮 The 76ers are expected to be one of the Knicks’ top threats in the Eastern Conference after adding James and Brown in the offseason to the core of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

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🔮 For the first time since 1990-91, St. John’s will begin the year ranked in the preseason poll in back-to-back seasons.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · St. John’s preseason ranking shows faith in Rick Pitino’s belief

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St. John’s proves Rick Pitino wrong in overwhelming preseason finale win over Texas

2026-10-25 · New York Post

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The Post’s Zach Braziller offers his five predictions for the 2026-27 men’s college basketball season, plus his All-America team and the five best games. asserted

Braziller → offer → season

Zach Braziller’s Final Four Picks: Duke, Kansas, Arizona, Vanderbilt Champion: Duke 5 Predictions Duke cuts down the nets If not for injuries to center Patrick Ngongba II and point guard Caleb Foster, Duke may have won it all last season. uncertain

Duke → cut → it

Jon Scheyer will use the painful experience of crushing losses the past two years to prepare his team better for March and early April. asserted

Scheyer → use → March

The impressive preseason, highlighted by a 39-point blowout of Tennessee, was a sneak peak into the Blue Devil machine that will own the sport in 2026-27. asserted

that → highlight → 2026

College basketball 2026-27 cheat sheet: Bold predictions, All-America picks, can’t-miss games

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