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Buzz Williams` return to Maryland and Jacobsen`s national team selection highlight a thrilling time in college basketball.

Buzz Williams is back in the spotlight as he takes the helm of the Maryland basketball program, a familiar role that echoes his successful tenure at Marquette. His return marks a significant shift in the college basketball landscape, igniting excitement among fans and players alike.

In other thrilling news, Purdue`s center Daniel Jacobsen has secured a coveted spot on the USA Basketball U19 Men’s National Team for the upcoming 2025 FIBA World Cup in Switzerland. Despite facing adversity with a broken leg that cut his season short, Jacobsen showcased his talent with a stellar performance, contributing 13 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in a decisive 90-73 victory over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Purdue is also gearing up for a first-round clash against Memphis in the Baha Mar Hoops tournament this November, with tipoff times now revealed. Meanwhile, recruit Luke Ertel is making waves, climbing the 247Sports rankings and inching closer to the top 50 in the 2026 class.

Texas Tech has enhanced its 2025-26 schedule by adding a high-stakes non-conference game against Arkansas, a rematch of their Sweet 16 showdown. From Hawaii, 6-foot-4 Mandaquit has earned a spot on the USA teen basketball team, ready to compete in Switzerland. Kentucky`s Jasper Johnson, a standout freshman and Lexington native, has also made the national team, solidifying his status as a potential NBA lottery pick in 2026.

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