We're just over halfway through the offseason, with 100 days until the season starts. Michigan begins its title defense under new coach Mike Boynton after Dusty May's surprise departure for the NBA and the loss of three lottery picks. Boynton kept most of the roster but faces a tall task repeating last year's dominance.

Several projected first-round picks spurned the NBA to return, reshaping contenders. Braylon Mullins stays at UConn for Dan Hurley's third title chase. Thomas Haugh returns to Florida alongside Alex Condon and Rueben Chinyelu. Milan Momcilovic chose Kentucky, making the Wildcats a top-25 SEC contender. Tounde Yessoufou transferred to St. John's, elevating Rick Pitino's squad.

Coaching carousel highlights include Michael Malone taking over at North Carolina, bringing NBA championship experience to a program needing to navigate NIL and the transfer portal. Bill Self returns at Kansas with freshman Tyran Stokes, a potential 2027 No. 1 pick, as speculation about Self's future persists.

Eligibility questions loom large. New NCAA guidance on international player compensation and an age-based five-year eligibility model have left dozens of players in limbo less than 100 days from tip-off.