College Basketball PREVIEW: Teams to Watch, Breakout Stars & Predictions | That’s A W
The 2026-27 college basketball season is here, and the conference favorites aren't necessarily the teams Vince Wolfram is most excited to watch.On this episode of That's A W, Vince breaks down eight college basketball teams on his radar, the players poised for breakout seasons, and the freshmen who could make an immediate impact across the NCAA basketball landscape.From Miami and Florida State in the ACC to Vanderbilt in the SEC, BYU and Baylor in the Big 12, Michigan and Nebraska in the Big Ten, and Villanova in the Big East, Vince explains why roster construction, coaching, and player development could make these teams especially exciting to follow.Plus, Vince reveals five players he's keeping a close eye on, including Virginia's Chance Mallory, Nebraska's Pryce Sandfort, Florida State's Kam Taylor, Louisville's Flory Bidunga, and Michigan's Moustapha Thiam.His breakout watchlist features Baylor's Kayden Mingo, Gonzaga's Davis Fogle, Notre Dame's Brady Koehler, Texas A&M's Mackenzie Mgbako, and South Carolina's Juan Fernández.And don't miss the freshman conversation featuring SMU's Cameron Lomax, Kentucky's Mason Williams, Miami's Caleb Gaskins, North Carolina's Sayon Keita, and more.Which team or player are YOU most excited to watch this college basketball season? Let us know in the comments!Chapters:00:00 College Basketball Is BACK02:10 That's A W Tour Recap03:08 Favorite Teams to Watch This Season03:53 ACC Preview: Miami & Florida State08:05 SEC Preview: Vanderbilt Basketball09:30 Big 12 Preview: BYU & Baylor11:17 Big Ten Preview: Michigan & Nebraska13:54 Big East Preview: Villanova Basketball15:42 Five College Basketball Players to Watch19:52 Five Breakout Stars for 2026-2725:46 Top Freshmen to Watch This Season31:59 Best College Basketball Duos32:24 SEC: Arkansas' Dynamic Duo33:04 ACC: Louisville's Jackson Shelstad & Flory Bidunga35:00 Big Ten: Wisconsin's Nolan Winter & Owen Foxwell36:42 Big 12: Arizona's Defensive Duo37:46 Big East: St. John's Basketball Duo39:47 Five Wishes for the College Basketball Season40:10 A Completely New Final Four41:29 A First-Time National Championship Coach42:09 Who Can Challenge the ACC's Top Four42:48 Can Cinderella Return to March Madness43:30 College Basketball Eligibility Wishes44:18 Final Thoughts & Season OutlookSubscribe to The College Sports Company YouTube Channel to get That's A W episodes, college basketball interviews, player stories, March Madness coverage, and insight from across the game from college basketball insider Vince Wolfram.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/