The college basketball season is heating up with two exciting matchups: North Carolina vs. Kansas and New Mexico vs. UCLA. North Carolina, despite losing key player Armando Bacot, aims to improve its defense while maintaining offensive efficiency. Kansas boasts a strong roster, led by Hunter Dickinson, and is favored to win.

Meanwhile, New Mexico, under Richard Pitino, looks to build on last season's success against a revamped UCLA team that struggled last year but has high hopes with new talent. Both games promise thrilling competition as teams seek to establish their early-season identities.