The 2025-26 college basketball season is entering the final stage of non-conference play. The holiday season is here, and the conference season is beginning.

One of the best matchups of the entire season will take place on Tuesday night for the Jimmy V Classic. Clemson and BYU meet for the first game of the Classic, then UConn and defending champions, Florida, will meet for the second game. These two teams have won the last three NCAA Tournaments. This will bring a lot of eyes on a day with not many ranked matchups.

UConn is ranked 5th in the country with an 8-1 record. Florida comes in at No. 18 at 5-3. UConn recently defeated Kansas for the very first time ever. Article Continues Below

The Huskies are getting back one of their stars for this matchup . Tarris Reed Jr. has not play

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