"It was a thrilling first week of men's college basketball, complete with upsets and superstar performances -- especially by freshmen? No. 13 Arizona quickly challenged preseason expectations with a win over No. 3-ranked and defending champ Florida on opening night. Then, No. 25 North Carolina tipped off the weekend with a statement win over No. 19 Kansas on Friday, followed by a high-tempo showdown between No. 5 St. John's and No. 15 Alabama on Saturday,"
"Purdue isn't living up to its preseason No. 1 hype With Braden Smith (preseason national player of the year favorite), Trey Kaufman-Renn (All-Big Ten last season) and Fletcher Loyer (44.4% from 3 last season), coach Matt Painter started the season with the players to capture his first national title. That's why, in an era of heavy roster turnover, AP voters crowned Purdue the preseason No. 1 -- but the Boilermakers haven't quite lifted off yet."
Opening week of men's college basketball delivered significant upsets and standout freshman performances. No. 13 Arizona upset No. 3 and defending champion Florida, while No. 25 North Carolina beat No. 19 Kansas. High-tempo matchups included No. 5 St. John's versus No. 15 Alabama, with Alabama earning a notable win at Madison Square Garden. Early responses included six overreactions about team outlooks, one focusing on preseason No. 1 Purdue's uneven start. Purdue entered with high expectations around Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer but struggled after a narrow test from Oakland, prompting modest concern despite strong offensive efficiency metrics.
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