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Tulane Basketball Shines: Brumbaugh Named Preseason Player of Year

10/17/2025

Summary

Tulane Hoops Thrive

Tulane University men's basketball is third in the American Conference preseason poll, behind Memphis and South Florida.
Rowan Brumbaugh (Tulane University) was named Preseason Player of the Year after leading Tulane with 15.5 PPG last season.
Asher Woods (Tulane University) joins him on the All-Conference teams, signaling a strong Tulane backcourt.
St. John's University earned its highest-ever preseason ranking at No. 5, aiming for a deep NCAA Tournament run.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, enhancing its competitive landscape and popularity, with over 7 million viewers tuning in for the championship won by the University of North Carolina. This growth followed earlier changes, including the 1975 repeal of conference restrictions, which allowed more teams to compete. Today, Tulane University ranks third in the American Conference, reflecting ongoing evolution in college basketball.

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Tulane Hoops Thrive

Tulane University men's basketball is third in the American Conference preseason poll, behind Memphis and South Florida.
Rowan Brumbaugh (Tulane University) was named Preseason Player of the Year after leading Tulane with 15.5 PPG last season.
Asher Woods (Tulane University) joins him on the All-Conference teams, signaling a strong Tulane backcourt.
St. John's University earned its highest-ever preseason ranking at No. 5, aiming for a deep NCAA Tournament run.

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