College Basketball Teams Prepare for 2024-25 Season

The Kentucky Wildcats' basketball team is entering a new era under head coach Mark Pope, following John Calipari's departure to Arkansas. Pope is focusing on rebuilding the team using the NCAA transfer portal, aiming to restore the Wildcats to national prominence despite their preseason ranking dropping to 23rd, the lowest since 2008-09. Meanwhile, Louisville, under new head coach Pat Kelsey, is cautiously ranked 83rd nationally, hoping for a turnaround. Other notable developments include Duke's active recruitment of top prospects, and Kansas State women's basketball team is ranked 13th in the Preseason AP Top 25, with standout players Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell. As the 2024-25 college basketball season approaches, programs across the nation are preparing for a competitive year.