With the announcement of the schedule on Thursday, Rookie Wire identified some of the most highly anticipated matchups for next season.

Miles Kelly and Tahaad Pettiford each scored 15 points, and No. 2 Auburn beat Richmond 98-54 on Sunday. Bouncing back nicely after a loss at Duke, Auburn (8-1) had six players score in double figures.

Every NBA offseason has the chance to be transformational. The 2025 version lived up to the label better than most.