This is the first of what will eventually be dozens of publishings/updates of our men's college basketball coaching tracker. Carousel intel, sourced info, inevitably debunking some rumors and the latest on what's happening off the court amid the busiest month of the year in college hoops: you'll find it here over the next six weeks.

The 2025 college basketball coaching carousel is not even fully underway yet, but that has not stopped the teams which already know the task ahead from doing early research. Miami became the first to jump at their opportunity to build for the future by reaching a deal with Duke assistant Jai Lucas to take over as head coach.

Former Indiana point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino has signed a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA announced today. The Sixers also waived David Roddy to make room for Hood-Schifino.

Utah Legislature votes to ban water fluoridation, citing concerns over local control and fluoride’s effects. Bill awaits Governor’s signature.