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Opening Night Games to Watch PLUS Mid-Major Preview

November 03, 2025 • Steve Hartman • Episode 10

The college basketball season is officially here. It's never too early to start thinking about upsets in your bracket.

2:03 Games to watch on opening night, Monday, Nov 3rd including defending national champion Florida AND potential top NBA pick AJ Dybantsa and BYU

4:32 Set up your viewing Thanksgiving or "Feast Week" with the best early season tournaments or Multi-Team Events (MTEs)

8:20 Rivalry games in Nov/Dec that you won't want to miss

11:50 My Top 10 Mid-Major teams to watch

19:15 Keep an eye on these MN high school stars playing at the mid-major level

24:48 Show wrap

Steve Hartman

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