Michigan & UConn are in class of their own + Tobacco Road Updates & Nebraska's Opportunity

Inside College Basketball Now · Jan 2, 2026 · 44m

Michigan and UConn are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the college basketball field — and the numbers back it up. We break down why both programs look like legitimate one-seed contenders, what their upcoming schedules tell us, and how much space they’re creating between themselves and everyone else. From there, we head to Tobacco Road, where Duke, North Carolina, and NC State all face pivotal moments that could define their seasons. Is Caleb Wilson pushing his way into the National Player of the Year conversation? Can NC State take advantage of critical Quad 1 opportunities…