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Isaiah Collier’s debut, Kentucky’s long game, UNC’s weaknesses and more observations from day 1 of the men’s college basketball season.

USC freshman Bronny James aims to play this season if he passes a medical examination later this month, his father, LeBron James, said Monday.

In an upset to open the season that might be talked about on holidays, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo lost to his nephew, James Madison assistant coach Matt Bucklin, as the Dukes raced past the No. 4 Spartans 79-76 in overtime in East Lansing, Michigan.

Colorado upset No. 1 LSU. JuJu Watkins, MiLaysia Fulwiley and Hannah Hidalgo made memorable debuts. Who else stepped up? Which teams fell short?

The Chargers defense held Zach Wilson and the Jets without a touchdown.

Hunter Dickinson had 21 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in his Kansas debut as the Jayhawks beat North Carolina Central 99-56.

Lakers star Anthony Davis experienced spasms in his left hip, according to the team, forcing an early exit from Monday night’s game at Miami.

Five players landed in double figures on Monday night, and the No. 6 UConn Huskies opened the defense of the program’s fifth national championship on Monday with a 95-52 rout of Northern Arizona in Storrs, Connecticut.

LSU became the first No. 1 team and defending champion to lose its opener since UConn in 1995-96. No. 20 Colorado upset the Tigers 92-78 on Monday night.

Lincoln Riley stood by his decision to fire defensive coordinator Alex Grinch with two games left in the regular season, saying USC still has “a lot to play for” this year.