It's back! At least, that's what the upcoming 2021-22 men's college basketball season, which tips off Tuesday, feels like. Amid the backdrop of continued COVID-19 protocols, new NIL rules and Mike Krzyzewski's farewell tour at Duke, arenas will be packed with fans again to see teams battle it out before the men's NCAA champion is crowned on April 4 in New Orleans.
Will preseason No. 1 Gonzaga stay at the top and finally win a national title? Will Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren move No. 12 Memphis into title contention?