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Michigan's five-star freshman McCoy Jr. out for season with ACL tear
Five-star guard Brandon McCoy Jr., expected to be a key contributor for Michigan, will miss the 2026-27 season with a torn ACL suffered during the Wolverines' final European exhibition, a major blow as they defend their national title and face depth questions in the backcourt.
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Mitchell Transfer Sparks Kentucky's Early Top 25 Rise
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Texas lands Marcus Spears Jr., reclassifies to join Longhorns for 2026-27
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Bruins land Serbian teen Nikola Kusturica, fueling 2028 NBA draft hype
UCLA landed 6'8" Serbian wing Nikola Kusturica, a 17-year-old standout who starred for Team Serbia and the FIBA U17 World Cup, choosing UCLA over Michigan and Kentucky. He’ll have two years of college basketball before entering the 2028 NBA Draft, helping reload the Bruins’ lineup this off-season and potentially becoming a Day One starter in 2027-28 as UCLA builds around guards Trent Perry and Jaylen Petty amid a busy transfer period.
Michigan's Roster Hinges on Boynton After Dusty May's Exit
Interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. faces the challenge of keeping Michigan's strong roster intact after Dusty May departed for the Dallas Mavericks. The transfer portal opens July 24 (five days after a permanent coach is named), with a 15-day entry window for players. So far, nine of 14 players have pledged to stay, and no one has entered the portal, as the article provides a roster-by-roster update on who plans to remain and how they fit.
Eli Brooks Encourages Michigan to Trust the Process After Dusty May's Exit
Former Michigan captain Eli Brooks, now playing overseas, urged the Wolverines to trust the program after Dusty May left for the NBA, saying Michigan will land another great coach to carry the torch and highlighting the university's limitless opportunities and top facilities.
Michigan roster at a crossroads after Dusty May's departure
Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks triggers a 15‑day transfer portal window for Michigan, with Elliot Cadeau as the marquee stay‑or‑go decision. The Wolverines have added frontcourt talent (Estrella, Thiam, Reed) and a strong freshman class, while cap space and interest from other programs intensify the free‑agency pressure around a title-contending roster.
Kentucky lands transfer Milan Momcilovic, boosting Cats' 3-point firepower
Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, a 6'8" wing and elite 3-point shooter who hit 48.7% from deep last season, commits to Kentucky over Louisville and Arizona. Ranked No. 3 among portal entries by On3, he averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 rebounds with a 69.8% true shooting percentage, and could have two more years of eligibility if the 5-in-5 rule passes. He becomes Mark Pope's sixth transfer of the offseason for UK, which now has 14 roster spots filled.
Seven More NCAA Early Entrants Withdraw from Draft, Prompting Transfer Plans
Seven more NCAA early entrants withdrew from the NBA draft before the NCAA deadline, with many planning transfers for the 2026–27 season (Davis to Missouri, Dawes to Kansas, Dynes to Louisville, Elmer to Wisconsin, Rancik to Florida State, Watts to Washington; Hutchinson remains in the portal). These seven, not previously on ESPN’s top-100 for 2026, bring the number remaining in the draft pool to 26, while 34 withdrew by the deadline. The NBA’s June 13 withdrawal deadline is the next key date.
Katz Unveils Early Power 44 Post-Withdrawal Decisions, Florida and Duke Lead
Andy Katz released his Power 44 preseason rankings after the 2026 NBA Draft withdrawal deadline, with Florida and Duke leading the pack as rosters stabilize through retention and key transfers, while programs like Michigan, Illinois, Tennessee, UConn, and Louisville reload for the 2026-27 season.
UNC's 2026-27 Schedule: Clemson Absent, Duke/Louisville Split Home-and-Away, Butler Series In
UNC unveiled its 2026-27 basketball schedule: an 18-game ACC with seven games at Chapel Hill, seven on the road, and home-and-away matchups with Duke and Louisville; Clemson is off UNC's ACC slate for the first time in 51 years, while UNC will meet NC State just once in league play. The non-conference slate includes Western Carolina, Wofford, Wyoming, Georgia, Marshall, Georgetown, Kentucky (CBS Sports Classic at MSG), and The Citadel. UNC also announced a Butler home-and-home for 2026-27 and 2027-28, with the 2026-27 opener at UNC in November or December 2026. The calendar allows room for a Thanksgiving-week game or event, and there are unconfirmed reports of West Virginia in Charlotte; the team is still awaiting its ACC-SEC Challenge opponent.
Koa Peat stays in 2026 NBA Draft as Arizona eyes Milan Momcilovic via portal
Arizona will wait for Koa Peat, who remains in the 2026 NBA Draft and is projected as a late first‑round pick, while ex-Iowa State star Milan Momcilovic has withdrawn from the draft and could land with the Wildcats through the transfer portal; Arizona has added four portal players this offseason, sits with two open roster spots, and faces continued recruiting interest from other programs.
Deadline Day Dilemmas: College Stars Weigh Pro Jump as Withdrawal Clock Ticks
With the NBA draft withdrawal deadline approaching, programs like Kentucky brace for late decisions as players such as Milan Momcilovic and Tounde Yessoufou weigh returning to college versus pursuing pro opportunities, a dynamic that could reshape SEC rosters and the landscape ahead of the season.