- Michigan made history winning a national title last April with a starting five of transfers — prompts the big question: is the transfer portal the new shortcut to championships?
- Florida stands out for continuity, returning frontcourt trio Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu and landing at No. 1 in preseason rankings — could chemistry beat churn this year?
- The season story to watch: teams that pair a proven returning core with a few smart portal additions (versus wholesale roster overhauls) may have the edge — talent vs. continuity is a great debate starter.
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