MEAC Basketball Faces Complete Roster Overhaul Ahead 2025-26 Season

The upcoming college basketball season across various programs is marked by transitions and fresh talent as teams prepare for new challenges. Maryland's 2028 recruiting class is still developing, emphasizing the long-term nature of player growth and recruitment. Duke, under head coach Jon Scheyer, aims to leverage returning upperclassmen and a strong freshman group to contend for a National Championship, though point guard play remains a concern. Kansas showed depth and athleticism in a preseason exhibition but faces issues with ball-handling beyond their star player and interior offensive physicality. At FDU, a unique team chemistry element has emerged with players engaging in chess, influenced by newcomers from Eastern Europe. Meanwhile, the MEAC conference faces a complete roster overhaul with no returning All-Conference players; however, consistent coaching and a strong culture, especially at Norfolk State under Robert Jones, could sustain competitiveness despite the new lineups.