Editors:
To help you prepare for the upcoming college basketball season ahead of Nov. 3 tipoff, here are some of AP’s plans. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, http://newsroom.ap.org/coverageplan. You can also find a link to Coverage Plan via the Newsroom home page, http://newsroom.ap.org. Please contact Dave Zelio (dzelio@ap.org) with questions.
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BKC--T25-COLLEGE BKB POLL -- The Associated Press releases its preseason AP Top 25 poll for men's basketball. 500 words, photos at noon Oct. 13.
BKW--T25-WOMEN’S BKB POLL -- The Associated Press releases its preseason AP Top 25 poll for women’s basketball. By Doug Feinberg. 500 words, photos at noon Oct. 14.
BKC--PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA -- The Associated Press releases its preseason All-America men’s basketball team. 500 words, photos at noon Oct. 20.
BKW--PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA -- The Associated Press releases its preseason All-America team for women's basketball. By Doug Feinberg. 500 words, photos at noon Oct. 21.
BKC—SEASON PREVIEW — The men's basketball season will open with Florida as the defending national champion and a host of compelling challenges, from Purdue, UCLA and St. John's to Houston, the runner-up last April. It's also the first year where direct revenue is flowing to college athletes from their schools, turning up the heat on landing top talent. By Dave Skretta. 700 words, photos by 3 p.m. Oct. 27. With season guide.
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— Each Power Five men's team (ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) will get a preview capsule of approximately 400 words, with photos. ACC and Big Ten teams will be sent Oct. 28; SEC and Big 12 teams will be sent Oct. 29: and Big East and other select men’s teams will be sent on Oct. 30. Conference overviews for each will be sent Oct. 29.
BKW—SEASON PREVIEW — UConn and Geno Auriemma return for a shot at a repeat behind Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd and they aren't the only stars back this season. Texas has Madison Booker, UCLA has Lauren Betts and Notre Dame has do-it-all Hannah Hidalgo calling the shots again. All eyes are on USC star JuJu Watkins and her recovery from an injury. By Doug Feinberg. 700 words, photos by 3 p.m. Oct. 27. With season guide.
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— Each Power Four women's conference (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC) will get an overview story focusing on the top teams and story lines. These will be sent Oct. 29, along with select women’s team previews.
BKC—TIPOFF-IMPACT TRANSFERS — Scores of players switched schools during the offseason. We run down some of those who might make the biggest impact this season. By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Oct. 27.
BKC—TIPOFF-OFF THE RADAR — A look at notable players on mid-majors or lower-tier schools in the men’s game. By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Oct. 28.
BKC—TIPOFF-IMPACT FRESHMEN — The top first-year players who could dominate this season and leave for the NBA. By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Oct. 29.
BKW—TIPOFF-IMPACT TRANSFERS — Which standout players changed schools across the top echelon of women’s basketball? By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Oct. 30.
BKW—TIPOFF-IMPACT FRESHMEN — The top freshmen players across women’s basketball to watch this season By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Oct. 31.
BKC—TIPOFF-TEAMS TO WATCH – The top-ranked teams are all expected to reach the NCAA Tournament in March. We run down a few that didn’t make it last season but should be in the mix this time around. By Steve Megargee. 500 words, photos by 5 a.m. Nov. 3.
